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SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Panna National Park
Panna National Park is situated in the Vindhyas ranges and spreads some 543 sq km over Panna and Chhatarpur districts in Madhya Pradesh. It is home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the Tiger Reserves in the country.
At a distance of around 27 km from the temple city of Khajuraho, the park is known for its wild cats as well as deer and antelope.
The Ken, a perennial river, flows through the park. Panna National Reserve was created in 1981 and declared a Project Tiger Reserve in 1994.
Animals: Tiger, panther, blue bull, wild dog, wolf, hyena, caracal and sloth bear. One can also spot the sambar, chital, chowsingha, nilgai and chinkara in most open areas.
Reptiles: Long snouted crocodile (gharial) and fresh water crocodile (mugger) Birds: White necked stork, barheaded goose, painted francolin, king vulture, blossom headed parakeet, paradise flycatcher, slaty-headed scimitar babbler.
Best Time to Visit: November to February.
How to get there
Air: The nearest airport is Khajuraho, around 27 km away.
Rail: Sathna, around 90 km, is the nearest railway station.
Bus: The nearest bus stand is Panna.
Accommodation: There are inspection huts at Hinouta and Madla. Contact: Field Director, Panna National Park, Panna, M.P., ph: 07732-252135. For more details, log on to http://www. pannatigerreserve.in/
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