Brief
Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.
Reasons to visit We welcome you to the most exciting tourist attractions and travel destinations which are given below. We take into notice each and every details about recreation, entertainment, adventure and relaxation. By looking at the things to do in a city one can see if that spot offers romance, family fun, sightseeing or adventure. Drill down into the tourist attractions below to find out more about each place and see how the local customs create a unique atmosphere.
Mammals
The avifauna comprises
more than 200 species, including a host of migratory birds. One can see white
necked stork, bareheaded goose, honey Buuzzard, King vulture, Blossom headed
Parakeet, Paradise flycatcher, Slaty headed Scimitar babbler to name a few.
Fauna
Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), the king of the jungle, roams freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat along with his fellow beings - leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus), wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), caracal (Felus caracal) and other smaller cats. Sloth bear has his most favourite home in the rock escarpments and undisturbed vales. The wooded areas are dotted with sambar, the largest of Indian deers, chital and chowsingha. One can easily see nilgai and chinkara in most open areas in the grasslands, specially on the periphery.
Reptiles
A Variety of snakes, including the python and other reptiles are found here.
Flora Attractions
Dry and hot
climate, in union with shallow Vindhyan soils has given rise to dry Teak and dry
mixed forest. The dominating vegetation type is miscellaneous dry deciduous
forest inter spread with grassland areas. Other major forest types are
riverines, open grasslands, open woodlands with tall grasses and thorny
woodlands. The characteristic floral species of this area include tree species
such as Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchnania
latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandelica,
Bosswelia serrata etc.
Safaris
An hour long boat ride offered by the park authorities is a good
option to catch a glimpse of water predators and other animals around the lake.
Elephant safari is one of your best bets to spot a striped beast up close. A
major attraction is the night safari at Gangau.
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