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Panna Tiger Reserve is a critical tiger habitat located in Vindhya Hill in northern Madhya Pradesh and fragile through dynamic dry deciduous forest. This land is characterized by extensive plateaus and gorges. It is a land of mesmerizing waterfalls, naturals, archaeological splendors, legends & cultural richness. It is also the land of the Ken River, which lends it unparalleled beauty. This land is sounded by natural boundaries like in north, it is surrounded by teak forest & in easte, it is surrounded by Teak-Kardhai mixed forest. The NE-SW running Vindhya Hill ranges links the eastern and western population of wild animals.
Bandhavgarh National Park is in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers, especially in the central Tala zone. Other animals include white tigers, leopards and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles. To the south are the remains of the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort.
Khajuraho is an ancient city known for magnificent temples and its intricate sculptures located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Built in the medieval century by the Chandela Dynasty, the UNESCO site of 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' is famous for its Nagara-Style architecture and graceful sculptures of nayikas and deities. The splendour of the intricate statues is one of the reasons that makes it a popular site to visit among tourists.
Panna Airport is currently non-functional, the nearest working airport is Khajuraho Airport which is 29 kms away. Cabs are available from the airport at around Rs 500 upto Panna.
Nearest Airport: Khajuraho Airport (HJR)
How to reach Panna by road Tourist and state owned buses connects Panna to all major cities in the state. State owned public bus services are available from Jhansi to Panna at regular intervals. Khajuraho also provides the same facilities.
Panna does not have a station of its own. Nearest railway station is Satna 75 km away, but not all trains take a halt here. The nearest major railway station is Jhansi which is 176 kms away from Panna and all the trains halt at this station. Cabs from the railway station are available at a rate of about Rs 3300 upto Panna.
Within the Panna National Park, the best way to explore is on an elephant safari. An hour ride on a boat on the Ken river through the jungle area might also be very interesting and picturesque to spot wildlife in their natural environments. Jeep safari are not provided within the park, so if you want to explore the area on a vehicle, you would have to arrange on your own. Rest of Panna is just like another city with Taxis as the best way of commuting within the city.
| Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°/ 10° | 6 days |
| February | 26°/ 12° | 1 days |
| March | 30°/ 18° | 1 days |
| April | 36°/ 22° | 1 days |
| May | 41°/ 27° | 0 days |
| June | 40°/ 28° | 11 days |
| July | 32°/ 25° | 20 days |
| August | 29°/ 23° | 24 days |
| September | 28°/ 23° | 27 days |
| October | 30°/ 20° | 3 days |
| November | 29°/ 17° | 0 days |
| December | 22°/ 10° | 3 days |
ovember to May is the best time to visit Panna. Summers in this town are excruciatingly hot, and the temperatures rise to about 45 degrees Celcius, which is not very favourable for a pleasant vacation. Winters are comparatively cooler and more pleasant. It is especially recommended to visit this place during March because that is when you would get to see the wildlife at Panna National Park.
