Kanha

The city is home to Kanha National Park, one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh and a popular place to spot the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat. Apart from tigers, you can also see leopards and barasingha deer here.

Things To See & Do

Shop in the Local Market

Shop in the Local Market

Take Back Souvenirs of Your Trip
The local markets at the Kanha National Park are famous for having a unique collection of handicrafts, wooden artifacts and t-shirts.

30-45 minutes

Suggested Time

Try the Local Delicacies

Try the Local Delicacies

Indulge in Madhya Pradesh’s Local Food
There are a number of eating options available in Kanha that serve authentic Madhya Pradesh cuisine like kebabs, biryani, bhutte ka kees and jalebis.

About 1 hour

Suggested Time

Indulge in Bird Watching

Indulge in Bird Watching

Feed Your Passion for Wildlife
This large reserve has more than 300 species of birds ranging from water birds like teals and herons to vultures and owls.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Kanha Museum

Kanha Museum

A Natural History Museum
The museum is an ideal place for those interested in zoology as it exhibits and preserves the skeletons of various birds and animals found in the forest range.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Go on a Jeep Safari at the Park

Go on a Jeep Safari at the Park

A Paradise for Wildlife Lovers
Spread over an area of 940 sq km, the park was Rudyard Kipling’s inspiration for ‘The Jungle Book’. Kanha National Park is home to many wild species like India’s largest wild cat — the tiger and the nearly extinct barasingha deer.

5-6 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Kanha

A perfect winter and spring destination

  • OCT-JUN

    Peak Season

  • APR-MAY

    Moderate Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Favourable weather conditions. Chilly early mornings inside the jungle and sunny days.
  • Things You'll Love:Bird watching and spotting wild animals.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

HoliMarch

DussheraSeptember-October

DiwaliOctober-November

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More about Kanha!


Kanha Overview


State

Madhya Pradesh

Tourist Places in Kanha

Indulge in Bird Watching, Go on a Jeep Safari at the Park, Shop in the Local Market, Try the Local Delicacies, Visit the Kanha Museum

Best Time to Visit in Kanha

October to June

Kanha is famous for

Wildlife


Holiday on your mind? Kanha is an incredible tourist destination for Wildlife based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

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Top festivals celebrated here are Holi in the month of March, Dusshera in the month of September-October and Dusshera in the month of October-November. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Greatly tourists like to travel to Kanha in October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June to enjoy favourable weather conditions. Chilly early mornings inside the jungle and sunny days. ! Even April and May is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering hot temperatures and high humidity levels. for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

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July, August and September is the off season for tourism in Kanha. Main things to do in Kanha are Shop in the Local Market, Try the Local Delicacies and Indulge in Bird Watching. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Kanha

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Kanha?

In the peak season months October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June you will experience favourable weather conditions. Chilly early mornings inside the jungle and sunny days. wherein around moderate season i.e. April and May you will enjoy hot temperatures and high humidity levels. . Whatever that suits your calendar, Kanha awaits you for a good time.

How is the weather of Kanha in peak season?

The weather of Kanha in peak season is favourable weather conditions. Chilly early mornings inside the jungle and sunny days. . It means you can easily plan a trip in this season for maximum fun during this season.

What is the best time to visit Kanha?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Kanha, you can choose to go in October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June which is the peak season and April and May which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.