Kanha

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The Tour

Kanha National Park is nestled in the Maikal range of Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India that forms the central Indian highlands. The national park is being popularised as the Tiger Reserve and interestingly is being declared as one of the finest wildlife areas in the world. Spreading across two revenue districts the Mandala and the Kalaghat, Kanha National Park was declared a reserve forest in 1879 and revalued as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. Its position was further upgraded to a national park in 1955.

Kanha is best known for its evergreen Sal forests, and is home to about 300 species of Birds, 43 species of Mammals, 26 species of Reptiles and more than 500 species of Insects. The Major species found are hard ground Barasingha, Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur, and Indian Python etc
Kanha Tiger Reserve has eight Zones, four are in the core area namely Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, and Sarhi, one in the adjoining Phen Sanctuary and three are in buffer areas of Tiger Reserve adjoining the core namely Khatia, Khapa and Sijhora. Khatia entrance gate falls in Mandla district and Mukki in Balaghat district of MP State. From the Khatia Entrance gate one can explore the Kisli, Kanha & Sarhi zones and the Mukki entrance gate covers the Mukki range of the national park.

The State animal of Madhya Pradesh - Hard Ground Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Through a holistic conservation approach and effective management practices, the Tiger Reserve has seen a rise in the population of this symbolic deer species which was once on the verge of extinction from the Earth.

Itinerary

The tour commences on day one at Kanha at 1pm and concludes on day 4 at Kanha at 11am

Day 1 - Arrival and overnight in Kanha:

Arriving at the lodge in Kanha and checking in at your convenience after 12 noon.  After a refreshing cup of hot tea, the photography mentor will introduce you to the park’s features and rules. Flexible and relaxed beginning on day 1 and enjoy your time at the resort! If you have booked an extra safari at an additional cost, we go to the jungle to explore the park. The evening will be spent by the pool in the company of a lovely property, talking about each other’s photography tales to break the ice and get set for the morning.

Day 2 and Day 3 - Morning and Afternoon Safaris and Overnight in Kanha: 

Each morning we start early to spend ample time during the golden morning hours, with a packed breakfast. Following a short break back at the resort, we gather for a photography session before lunch and then head out for the afternoon safari again. In the evening, we conclude the day with an interactive session at the indoor bar, where we revisit the day and engage in discussions about photography and natural history, adding a meaningful end to our productive day.

Day 4 - Morning safari, Check out and Departure: 

Following the final morning safari, as the sun bathes the wilderness in a golden glow, gather together for a delightful last breakfast, we capture our customary group photo, complete the check-out process, and then disperse, each of us carrying a bucket full of stunning images and thrilling stories to share with our beloved ones back at home.

Cost

• All prices above are excluding taxes. 5% GST would be applicable.
• Patron's are guests who have travelled with us on at least three photography tours.
• Foreign Nationals are charged differently by the national parks. Please contact us for a quote.

FAQs

What type of camera equipment is recommended for the Kanha photography tour?

Are tripods allowed during game drives?

How close can we get to the tigers and other wildlife?

What clothing and gear should participants bring?

Are photography guides provided, and what is their expertise?