Panna National Park
A conservation success story — Panna lost all its tigers to poaching by 2009 but was completely restocked and now thrives. Located along the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh, it is part of the Ken-Betwa river-linking project.
Area (km²)
542.67
Established
1994
District
Panna
Nearest City
Khajuraho
Quick Facts
Panna is celebrated as the greatest tiger conservation success story in India after restocking from zero.
The park is adjacent to the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Panna has the largest breeding population of Indian vultures in the country.
Boat safaris on the Ken River offer views of Indian skimmers and gharials.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Jun
Park closes July to October. Ken river boat safaris available in winter months.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Madla
Zone Core
Main entry; Ken river boat safaris nearby.
Hinauta
Zone Core
Northern entry.
Akola
Zone Buffer
