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Panna National Park spreads
over 542 Square Kilometers that was carved out of the hunting
reserves of the erstwhile provincial states of Panna,
Chattarpur and Bijawar. It was accorded sanctuary status
in 1975, upgraded to a National Park in 1981 and became
India’s 22nd Tiger Reserve in 1994.
The Panna hills provide the catchments area for the Ken
River, which is the life line of the park. It is
predominantly an open forest, offering great opportunity
to see the tiger and other mammals. It also supports
closed canopy forests, open forest with short grass and
undercover, open savannah woodlands, which reflect sub
Saharan habitats, tall grasslands and degraded scrub.
Driving through the undulating land and plateaus is an
experience in itself.
Logistic Details : Panna is located 35 Kms from
Khajuraho. It can be included between Khajuraho and Orccha
without having to overnight in Khajuraho on return. It
takes about an hour to reach Panna ex Khajuraho. Panna
to Orccha takes about 5 hours by car.
Include
Panna into the Ancient Cultures and Temples Itinerary:
Day-4 Khajuraho to Panna,
Day-5 Day in Panna,
Day-6 Panna to Orccha.
Suggested
accommodations:
Ken River Lodge:
Ken River Lodge is owned by wildlife enthusiast Shyamendra
Singh. Encouraged by his love for wildlife, he made a humble
start in 1990 to establish the lodge. The Lodge was washed out
in the floods of 1992, only to come out stronger and better.
The lodge consists of 10 Deluxe Tents with attached bathrooms
with w/c, hot and cold water, dressing room and sit out and 10
Cottage Rooms with modern bathrooms, living room, kitchen and
open deck. The tents and cottages are spread out in 30 acres of
mixed jungle in undulating terrain, giving a jungle experience
which a few in the country can parallel. The Ken river runs for
almost a mile with the property. Shyamendra and his well trained
team consisting of local staff, naturalist, boatmen, make the
stay a memorable one. |
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