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Panna

Madhya Pradesh | India

Today's Weather

Sunny

Temperature High: 26

Best Season to Travel

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Destination Overview

Panna River Views
(Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
(Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
Ghariyal (Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
(Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
(Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
(Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)
Leopard (Photo Courtesy Ken River Lodge)

Reasons to Visit

  • Panna National Park is a wildlife getaway near Khajuraho
  • Panna is home to Asia’s largest diamond mines
  • Panna is a wildlife destination and home to species such as Panther, Jungle Cat, Rusty spotted Cat, Leopard Cat, Desert Cat, Toddy Cat and Civet, Nilgai(Blue Bull), Sambhar Deer, Cheetal(spotted deer), Chausingha( four horned antelope), Chinkara and Wild Boar. There are around 300 species of birds here and activity such as Masheer Fishing and spotting of crocodile in Ken River one can expect
  • Panna is also known for Ghariyals (Alligator) and Mahaseer Fishing in River Ken.
  • Panna Sanctuary is also good for bird watching in Winter (Oct - March) when many migratory birds arrive.

Know It

  • Panna’s tiger population has dwindled alarmingly on account of poaching and forest authorities have recently re-introduced tigers to the area.
  • Jeep Safaris conducted twice a day.
  • Jeep Safari Timing: Morning at 6:30 am to 9:30 am and afternoon: 03.30 pm to 06.30 pm
  • The park safaris should be booked in advance and photo ID proof {passport copy (overseas and Indian Nationals), voters ID, Pan Card, driving license} is required to book the safaris
  • Charges: Entry fees for Overseas national and Indian Nationals is different
  • Open / Close: Park is open from Oct 16th to 30th June. Park remains closed from 1st July to 15th Oct

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Holidays Information

Access Information

  • Nearest Airport -Khajuraho (44kms), Jabalpur (253kms), Lucknow (300kms)
  • Nearest Railway Station - Khajuraho(44kms), Satna(74kms), Mahoba(122kms)
  • Panna is an ex-Jabalpur / ex-Gwalior / ex-Lucknow Getaway

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Pandav Falls (100 ft) is about 1 kilometre off the Khajuraho - Panna highway and 12 kms from from Panna. Pandav Falls has a Mahabharata era significance.
    Natural Wonders
    Waterfall
    12
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    The Ken River forms a 5 kilometres long, and 30 metres deep canyon made of pure crystalline granite in varying shades of colours ranging from pink and red to grey. There is a series of waterfalls in the canyon (Popularly known as Raneh Falls). The larger and smaller falls run all through the year. Other seasonal falls appear during monsoons. The Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary is located near Raneh falls. Apart from Gharial (Alligator) one can also spot Wild boar, Chinkara, blue bull and peacocks
    Natural Wonders
    Waterfall
    20
    36 km from Panna. An old fort, built at a height of 688 metres, it was the capital of the Chandelas during their decline. Chhatrasal gave it to his son Shri Jagat Raj in 1731.
    Heritage Site
    Fort
    36
    40 km from Panna, Nachna was a famous city of the Nagvakataka and Gupta empire. It is known for the Chaturmukha Mahadev temple named after the colossal four faced lingam which is still enshrined inside.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    40
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Panna is situated 46 kms from Khajuraho and visited for Alligator Sanctuary, Mahaseer Fishing and the wildlife sanctuary. More than 300 species of birds have been sighted in Panna of which around 65 are water birds. Guests take Jeep safaris into the park where now Tigers have been rehabilitated and other wildlife comprises Jungle Cat, Rusty spotted Cat, Leopard Cat, Desert Cat, Toddy Cat, Civet, Nilgai(Blue Bull), Sambhar Deer, Cheetal(spotted deer), Chausingha( four horned antelope), Chinkara and Wild Boar and Sloth bear.
    Activity
    Bird Watching, Jeep Safaris
    0
    Ken River is excellent for fishing, a camp 45 minute upstream at Bahaarganj which is inside the park and has excellent fishing.
    Activity
    Angling
    15
    Diamond mines around Panna are the only Diamond mines in India and is now run by Govt. of India. Diamond mine at Mahjagaon is visited ex-Khajuraho (55 kms) or ex- Panna (15 kms).
    Activity
    Mine Visit
    15

Destinations within a driving distance

  • Khajuraho ( 44 Km )

    The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is more

  • Nagod ( 47 Km )

    Nagod lies on the Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh Route equidistant (125 kms) from both Khajuraho and more

  • Satna ( 74 Km )

    Satna is a convenient railhead to access Khajuraho and Panna. Chitrakoot is also accessible from more

  • Alipura ( 110 Km )

    Alipura is a luncheon mid-way stopover on the Jhansi - Khajuraho route (92 kms from Khajuraho) and more

  • Mahoba ( 122 Km )

    Mahoba is a heritage getaway lies on the Lucknow / Kanpur - Khajuraho route. more

  • Rewa ( 124 Km )

    Rewa is also known as land of white tigers and to this day white tigers are still kept at the more

  • Orchha ( 200 Km )

    Orchha lies on the Betwa River, 15 km. from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.Orchha is one of the most more

  • Jhansi ( 202 Km )

    Jhansi lies on the edge of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in the Bundelkhand region at 15 kms more

  • Bandhavgarh ( 220 Km )

    Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most popular and accessible wildlife getaways in India. more

  • Jabalpur ( 253 Km )

    Jabalpur is a transit point for accessing wildlife destinations of Kanha (165 km) and Bandhavgarh more

  • Gwalior ( 300 Km )

    Gwalior located at a distance of 110 km from Agra is visited mainly as a stopover in the more

  • Lucknow ( 300 Km )

    Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is popularly called the city of Nawabs and Kababs. The city more

Travel Ideas For Panna

  • Panna Getaway

    Panna National Park is situated at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho and one that is known more

  • Wildlife In Panna

    Panna is situated 46 kms from Khajuraho and visited for Alligator Sanctuary, Mahaseer Fishing and more

  • Birdwatching In Panna

    Panna is situated 46 kms from Khajuraho and visited for Alligator Sanctuary, Mahaseer Fishing and more

Stay Ideas For Panna

Average Day / Night Temperature of Panna,Madhya Pradesh,India

January
23°C / 9°C
February
26°C / 16°C
March
33°C / 22°C
April
39°C / 28°C
May
43°C / 31°C
June
38°C / 30°C
July
35°C / 28°C
August
32°C / 26°C
September
32°C / 25°C
October
32°C / 21°C
November
27°C / 16°C
December
25°C / 12°C
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Getting There


Air:
Khajuraho (44kms), Jabalpur (253kms), Lucknow (300kms)
 
Rail:
Khajuraho(44kms), Satna(74kms), Mahoba(122kms)


Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Entry gate for Panna national park on NH-75 (Jhansi - Satna highway)
Getaway
1
A Riverside area near Madla Gate, off NH-75 (Jhansi - Satna highway)
Getaway
4
Green area few kms from Madla Gate, off NH-75 (Jhansi - Satna highway)
Getaway
1
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