5 Day Kipling Trail In Kanha
Kanha National Park is one of the most visited forest reserves in India. Immortalised in Kipling’s Jungle Book, Kanha’s forests are some of the richest tiger habitats in the world. Tourists from all across the globe visit the popular park to spot the majestic tiger and other wildlife, relax and unwind in the peaceful lap of nature and engage is some magical wildlife photography as it offers some of the best photographic opportunities. Kanha best known for its evergreen Sal forests, 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 (currently 120), Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur and Indian Python etc. The State animal of Madhya Pradesh – Hard Ground Barasingha is found exclusively in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Through holistic conservation approach and effective management practices, the Tiger Reserve has seen rise in population of this symbolic deer species which was once on the verge of extinction from Earth. The lush green forests of Kanha, composed majorly of Sal (Shorea Robusta) and other mixed forest trees, supports the growth of rich and varied flora and fauna.