Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park, stands as one of India’s renowned tiger reserves, nestled in Madhya Pradesh across Mandala and Balaghat districts. Split into Hallon and Banjar, covering 250 and 300 square kilometers respectively, it became a national park in 1955 and a tiger reserve in 1973. Today, it spans 940 square kilometers, drawing wildlife enthusiasts annually. Since 1862, Kanha has been a prime tiger habitat and a vital refuge for Barasingha deer.

Kanha stands out as one of India’s finest managed parks, recognized as one of the ‘Navratanas’ of the Project Tiger initiative. A major draw for tourists is Bamni Dadar, fondly dubbed Sunset Point, offering a breathtaking view of the sunset amidst grazing Sambhars and Gaurs, enhancing the area’s natural beauty. Beyond its rich wildlife and birdlife, the frequent tiger sightings in the wild remain a top tourist attraction at Kanha Tiger Reserve. Hosting over 1000 species of flowering plants, the sanctuary features lowland forests dominated by sal and mixed-forest trees, alongside meadows. The highland forests, characterized by tropical moist and dry deciduous varieties, present a distinct landscape, with bamboo-covered slopes adding to the diversity.