When To Visit?

Kanha National Park is open to visitors from the 1st of October to the 30th of June. As the park is managed by the state, park timings, access and facilities are dependent on rules set by the park management and are subject to change based on factors such as weather, park maintenance etc.

During the months of October and November, the park is at its greenest with thick vegetation and verdant trees and grasses. Temperatures range from 14 ° C to 24 ° C with pleasant days and cool mornings and evenings.

In the months of December and January, grasses begin to change colour and seasonal waterways slow down; temperatures could drop to close to 0 ° C in the early morning hours, with a high of 25 ° C during the day. There can also be a significant wind chill on morning safaris during the winter months.

In February and March the colours of the forest turn again as trees shed their leaves in preparation for spring. The rutting season of the deer coincides with the flowering of indigenous Mahua trees and a subtle fragrance of Sal blossoms in the air. Day temperatures rise to the mid 30s (° C), but mornings and evenings can still be cool with lows of 14 ° C.

The month of April signals the beginning of summer, with morning lows of 22 ° C and daytime highs of up to 38 ° C. The months of May and June consist of hot summer days and as the grasslands and shrubs turn golden, vegetation becomes less dense and visibility is at its maximum – these factors make the summer months a great time for sightings. Temperatures hit highs of up to 44 ° C. Mornings and nights tend to be relatively pleasant with temperatures of around 24 ° C.

What To Carry?

For jungle safaris, dressing in subdued colours especially shades of green and brown help you to blend with the forest causing minimum disturbance to wildlife. We advise our guests to avoid wearing bright colours such as red, orange etc.

Winter mornings can be very cold as all trips into the park are in open 4x4 vehicles. We recommend that you carry plenty of warm clothing such as gloves, scarves and thermals if you are planning to visit Bagh Villas between December and February. It is best to dress in layers as it tends to get warmer and warmer as the sun starts to come up.

The summer sun is strong and afternoon safaris during most months of the year tend to be warm, so we recommend that you carry a hat or head covering of some sort or anything else to protect you from the sun (sunscreen, headscarf etc.).

While we recommend that you bring a pair of binoculars with you especially if you are interested in birdwatching, as the region boasts of several hundred bird species, we do keep a few pairs that we would be happy to share with you.

While we do have certain essentials at Bagh Villas, we recommend that you carry any specific medication you require, sun creams, clothing and other necessities with you. We recommend taking precautions against insects the year round and provide insect repellent creams and vaporizers in each room.

Getting There