Panna National
Park
Location : 32 km from Khajuraho
Description : The road to Satna
passes through this recently created park, lying along the River ken, 32 km
from Khajuraho. It contains large areas of unspoilt forest and a variety of
wildlife. There are tigers here but you'd be very lucky to see one. The
numerous waterfalls in this area are popular picnic spots. Day trips often
also take in a visit to the diamond mines at Majhgawan, the Rajgarh Palace
and the temples of Panna town, 48 km from Khajuraho.
Season : The park is open
year-round, but the best time to visit is in the cooler months; in summer
the heat can take on furnace-like proportions.
Access
: Access to the park is from the village of Madla, 22 km
from Khajuraho.
Accommodation
& facilities : Tree houses and tourist lodges are
available in the vicinity of the Panna National Park to accommodate the
visitors.
Ken
River Lodge is 2 km from the Panna National Park. Swiss cottage tents with
attached toilets and showers give you all the modern amenities along with
the thrill of staying in a tent. There are 10 tents. Jungle visits are
organized in the morning and evening by boats and jeeps. Pugdundee treks can
also be organized for the keen birders.
Since Panna National
park is located in close proximity to the world famous heritage site -
Khajuraho, it is best to stay at a hotel here. There are many hotels/
chains, including 5 star properties operating in Khajuraho, we suggest the
hotel Jass Trident :
A Government approved five-star hotel, Jass Oberoi is located 2 kms
from the airport, 170 kms from Jhansi railway station and 110 kms from Satna
railway station. This centrally air-conditioned hotel has a swimming pool,
shopping center, restaurant, bar, health club, sauna bath and indoor and
outdoor games facilities. Each air-conditioned bedroom has private bathroom
with bath and/or shower and toilet and telephone.
Wildlife in India
