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PANNA NATIONAL PARK
Extending
over 543 km, spread along the banks of the River Ken, the
park's topography is a magnificent one of deep gorges, tranquil
valley and dense teak forests. During the monsoons, the
park is a lush green haven with cascading waterfalls. The
park's area includes the former shooting reserves of the
erstwhile royal state of Panna and Chhattarpur and the jungles
today harbour many species of wildlife. The tiger can be
glimpsed here, along with other rare species such as the
Leopard, Wolf and Gharial. Herds of Blue Bulls, Chinkaras and Sambars
are a common sight. The Wild Boar, the Sloth Bear, the Cheetal,
the Chowsingha, the Indian Fox, the Porcupine, and a host
of lesser fauna are also seen. A separate sanctuary for
Gharial has been set up. The park can probably boast of
the highest density of the Paradise Fly-Catchers. This rich
avian and faunal life combined with its picturesque scenery
make a visit to the Park a memorable one.
AJAYGARH FORT
36 km from Panna. An old fort, built at a height of 688
metres, it was the capital of the Chandelas during their
decline. Chhatrasal gave it to his son Shri Jagat Raj in
1731.
NACHNA
40 km from Panna, Nachna was a famous city of the Nagvakataka
and Gupta empire. It is known for the Chaturmukha Mahadev
temple named after the colossal four faced lingam which
is still enshrined inside.
PARK TIMINGS : Daily as follows:
1st October to 31st January |
06:30 hrs to 11:00 hrs and 14:30 hrs to 17:30 hrs |
1st February to 31st March |
06:00 hrs to 10:30 hrs and 15:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs |
1st April to 30th June |
05:30 hrs to 10:00 hrs and 15:30 hrs to 19:00 hrs |
PANDAV FALL TIMINGS : Daily as follows:
16th February to 30th June |
06:00 hrs to 18:30 hrs |
1st July to 15th February |
06:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs |
FEE AND CHARGES :
Visitor entry fee, vehicle entry fee, guide fee, camera fee, professional film making fee, elephant ride fee, forest rest house charges shall be charged as prescribed by the M.P. Government from time to time.
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