Introduction: Panna is a city located in the foothills of the Vindhyan Ranges spreading along Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. The distinctive importance of this reserve forest is that it is the northernmost forest in the distribution of Teakwood and the eastern limit of Teak growing mixed forest. The river Ken flows north to south in this forest. Ken River serves as a home to many water animals like crocodiles. Ken River is the perennial source of water flowing in Madhya Pradesh and hence it is termed as the lifeline of this National Park. Ken also gives picturesque scenery as it meanders multiple times in the reserve.

Species Available: Tigers are roaming freely in all secure in the campus of this reserve. Leopards, wild dogs, wolfs, hyena, caracals and small cats are all seen roaming around the jungle. The rocky escarpments and the valleys, which are undisturbed, are the most favorite place for the sloth bears there in this reserve. The largest Indian deer, Sambar runs around the thickly wooded forests. Chital and Chowsingha are also found in this forest. Nilgais and Chinkaras are easily visible running and jumping around the open grasslands on the periphery. There are more than 200 species of avifauna animals comprising the migratory birds. White necked storks, bareheaded goose, honey buzzard, king vulture, paradise flycatcher, blossom headed parakeet etc. are common birds which can be easily seen and enjoy by the visitors. Many species of reptiles like snakes, pythons and lizards are found here. There are also a variety of plant species. This is a deciduous forest with rocky landscape and uneven terrain under scrubby grasses and vegetation. Panna is a rich reserve with almost every kind of animal families. Rare and common species of animals like tiger, wolf, chital, sloth bear, chinkara and sambar are found in abundance here. Crocodiles are common in the river of Ken.

Travel Information: Panna has a tropical type of climate. Summer here is scorching and very uneasy. Winters are mild and very comfortable as the temperature hangs around or below 25 degree Celsius. There is rainfall in July and stretch till September. Assuming all in balance, it is best to visit Panna during the month of January to May. People of Panna speak Hindi and English. Khajuraho is the nearest airport at 57 km from Panna. Daily flight is available to Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi. There is a railway station nearest in Satna, a major junction connecting to many cities of western India.