Panna National Park - Fact File
Location : Chattarpur district, 57 kms from Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Area : 543 sq. kms
Major Attractions : Tiger, Wolf, Deer, Chital, Crocodile.
Climate : Tropical climate, Summer temp : 45°C- 28°C, Winter temp : 25°C- 5°C .
Ideal Time to Visit : January to May.

About Panna National Park
Panna National Park is situated in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, at a distance of 57 kms from Khajuraho, 727 kms from Bhopal and 889 kms from Delhi. Panna is famous for its diamonds, but the region is also home to one of the best Tiger Reserves in India. Panna National Park is situated in the Vindhyan Ranges and sprawls over Panna and Chattarpur districts. With an area of 553 sq.kms, Panna National Park spreads along the banks of the Ken river for a length of around 50 kms. Situated in a vast, dense forest belt, the park is a heaven for nature lovers. The national park is known all over the world for Wild Cats, Tigers, Deer and Antelopes.The Ken river attracts a number of avian species including Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets etc. Panna National Park was created in the year 1981 and came under Project Tiger Reserve in 1994. Due to its location close to the world famous Khajuraho temples, Panna National Park attracts large number of tourists.

Inhabitants of the Park
Animal Species : Deer is the main inhabitant of this park which include the little Chinkara, the Indian Gazelle and the Chital. Apart from species of deer, Panna National Park is home to other animal species such as - Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Wolf, Hyaena, Caracal, Sloth Bear, Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Langur, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Crocodile etc.

Avian Species : Panna National park is also rich in the population of avian species. The park houses more than 200 avian species, including migratory birds. One can see White Necked Stork, Barheaded Goose, Honey Buuzzard, King Vulture, Blossom Headed Parakeet, Paradise Flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar Babbler, Red Wattled Lapwing, Mallard Gadwall, Pochard, Pintail, Teal, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron, White Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon, Purple Sun bird and Golden Oriole.

Nearby attractions
Khajuraho : Situated at a distance of 57 kms from Panna, Khajuraho is famous for group of temples. Designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Khajuraho temples are adorned with exquisite sculptures.

Majh Gaon : Majh Gaon is located at a distance of around 55 kms from Panna. The place has the country' s only working diamond mine.

Accommodation
Khajuraho is the ideal base to visit the Panna National Park. Plenty of accommodation facilities are available at Khajuraho. Tourist can choose from a wide range of hotels according to their budgets.

Tree houses and tourist lodges are also available close to the Panna National Park.

How to reach Panna National Park
By Air : Nearest airport is located at Khajuraho which is at a distance of 57 kms from the park. Daily domestic flights are available to Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi from Khajuraho.

By Rail : Satna (90 kms) is the nearest railway station. The railway station is connected to important places in central and western India.

By Road : Panna National Park is connected by good network of roads with the cities of Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India. Buses are available from Khajuraho to Panna National Park.