Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.
It is also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park.
Rudyard Kipling, who wrote “The Jungle Book” inspired by the region’s beauty and wildlife.
The park was initially set up to protect the endangered species of Barasingha (Swamp Deer).
The park is globally famous for Barasingha.
In 1879, the area was established as a reserve forest.
In 1933, the reserve forest was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary.
In 1955, the wildlife sanctuary was granted the status of a National Park.
In 1973, the park was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
Area: The park covers an area of approximately 940 square kilometers (363 square miles).
Hills: It is situated in the Maikal Hills range of the Satpura Range.
River: Banjar river is a major river that flow through the park.
Tribe: The main tribes living in and around the park include the Gond and Baiga.
Flora: Sal, mahua, amla, harra, tendu, palash, semal, bamboo etc.
Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Barasingha, Indian leopard, Dhole, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Black Ibis, Asian Green Bee-eater, Indian Grey Hornbill, Indian Rock Python, Russel’s Viper, Monitor Lizard etc.