How to Reach Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh

Posted Date: 14-Jan-2011	Category: Wildlife Tourism in Madhya Pradesh	Rating:
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Will you be visiting Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradeshi? In this article I will tell you about how to travel to the Kanha National Park, including information on the nearest airport to Kanha National Park and the car and bus routes to the Park.

Kanha National Park Mandla is not located in some remote area of Madhya Pradesh, but is easily accessible from various towns and cities.
Click here for location information: Kanha National Park Address

How to reach Kanha National Park by Air

Mandla District, where the Kanha National Park is located, does not have an airport. You need to board a plane flying to Nagpur Sonegaon Airport. From there, Kanha National Park is located 266kms.away.
Click here for more information: Nagpur Airport Flights Schedule

How to reach Kanha National Park by Train

The nearest major railway station to the Kanha National Park is the Jabalpur railway station, Madhya Pradesh. Alternately, you can take a train to Satna, which is about 130kms away, but does not have major tourist attractions like Jabalpur.
Click here for more information on Jabalpur Trains Schedule: Jabalpur Railway Station

At the Jabalpur railway station, there is a tourism office of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC), where you can arrange your trip to the Park and book accommodations.
Contact Information of MPSTDC at Jabalpur:
The Regional Manager MPSTDC
Railway Station Building
Jabalpur, M.P.
Ph: 0761-322111, 321490

How to reach Kanha National Park by Road

Kanha National Park is accessible by road from major towns and cities. You are allowed to drive your own vehicle inside the Park, but only petrol driven cars and jeeps are allowed. You also have the option to hire a taxi from Jabalpur or Nagpur to drive you to Kanha National Park, hire a jeep for the excursion inside and then return by taxi. Maruti Gypsy vehicles are also available on hire at Khatia and Mukki to take you on an excursion to the Park.

Distance between Jabalpur and Kanha National Park: 230kms (approx 5hrs. drive)
Distance between Khajuraho and Kanha National Park: 445kms (approx 9-10hrs. drive)
Distance between Nagpur and Kanha National Park: 266kms (approx 6-7hrs. drive)
Distance between Raipur and Kanha National Park: 219kms (approx 5hrs. drive)
Distance between Mukki and Kanha National Park: 25kms (less than an hour's drive)

How to reach Kanha National Park by Bus

You can board a bus at the Jabalpur bus stand to the Kanha National Park. There are regular buses plying between Jabalpur and the Kanha Park.

MPSRTC Jabalpur Bus Stand Phone Number: 2405147

Bus Timings from Jabalpur to Kanha: 07.00a.m. and 11.00a.m. [please confirm before trip!] – this is of the Govt. bus which goes to the Park. Private bus services are also available.

Click here for more information on Jabalpur Bus Timings: Jabalpur Bus Stand

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