Tourist Attractions In Kanha :

The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.

The birds species in the park include storks, teals, pintails, pond herons, egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur fowl, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, papihas, rollers, bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers, kingfishers, woodpeckers, finches, orioles, owls, and fly catchers.

However, if one animal species were to represent Kanha, it would probably be the barasingha, or the swamp deer.
The barasinghas at Kanha are unique, being the hard ground variety, which populate the large open tracts of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo. Twenty years ago, the barasingha was faced with extinction but some desperate measures including the fencing-off of some animals helped save them and again the air in Kanha bugle with their rutting calls.

The open meadows during the cold winter months are usually teeming with Barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around the fringes. A female with two small cubs would circle around at least two or three times during the day and the swamp deer would go berserk, their husky alarm calls ringing through the jungle. Far from being the cunning, smart aleck, portrayed in Disney's adaptation of the Jungle Book, the real "Sher Khan" is true blue-blooded royalty.

Some of the other important tourist attractions in Kanha are  :

Kanha museum- Kanha museum is a tribal museum that gives elaborate details about the lifestyle of the people who belong to the jungle.

Bamni Dadar- Bamni Dadar is one of the famous sunset points. Tourists visit to get the picturesque view of the setting sun.

Excursions from Kanha :

Excursions can be made from Kanha National Park to places in and around Kanha.Bamni Dadar, also known as Sunset Point, is one of the most beautiful areas of the park, which affords the spectacular delight of watching a sunset. It also gives a beautiful view of the luxuriant Kanha forests. Animals can also be sighted from here. On your way to Kanha or back you can stop at Nagpur, located at a distance of 260 kms from Kanha National Park.Nagpur is an ancient city which has a number of interesting temples, forts and parks worth visiting. Nagpur is also the orange city, known for its orange orchards. Jabalpur is also another city, which is at a distance of 145 kms via mandla and is known for historical and archeological sites. Jabalpur is also famous for its highly revered Tilwara ghat where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed.

How to Reach Kanha:

By Air: The nearest airport at Nagpur connects Kanha with major cities of India.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Jabalpur.

By Road: Buses ply between Kanha, Jabalpur, Khajuraho, Nagpur, Mukki and Raipur.