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Panna National Park. This is a
Registered Private Travel Agency under the name of Seven Safar Tour
& Travels which organizes Panna National Park Packages.
Easy travel options by air, rail, and road connect you to the wild heart of Madhya Pradesh.
Located in the heart of India, Panna National Park is an asset in the state of Madhya Pradesh, known for its wild species and birds in the Vindhyan ranges. It is famous for tiger conservation, and you can spot leopards, sloth bears, and deer as well. Welcome to your adventure with Seven Safars! Getting to Panna National Park is easy and part of the fun. This simple guide will explain all the different ways you can travel to the park, whether you are coming from far away or a nearby city. The most common way to enter the park is through a gate near the famous town of Khajuraho, which is known for its incredible ancient temples.
The easiest way to reach Panna National Park by train is to get down at Khajuraho Railway Station. It is the closest station to the park and has good train connections to cities like Bhopal, Delhi, and Udaipur.
If you are coming from farther away, other major stations near Panna include:
| Railway Station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Khajuraho Junction | 22 km |
| Satna Railway Station | 88 km |
| Katni Junction | 137 km |
| Jhansi Junction | 184 km |
Once you arrive at any of these stations, you can easily hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach Panna National Park.
The quickest way to reach Panna National Park from far away is by taking a flight. The nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, which is only about 25 km from the park. This makes it very easy to get to the forest after you land.
Right now, there are direct flights to Khajuraho from Delhi and Varanasi. If you are coming from other big cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhopal, or Chennai, you can take a connecting flight. This means you will change planes in Delhi to reach Khajuraho. Once you arrive at the airport, you will find taxis available. They can take you straight to the park in a short time.
| Airport | Distance to Panna National Park |
|---|---|
| Khajuraho Airport (HJR) | 25 km |
| Jabalpur Airport (JLR) | 231 km |
| Raja Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal (BHO) | 381 km |
You can also reach Panna National Park by car or bus. The park has good road connections. Madhya Pradesh is located in the middle of India, so it is surrounded by many states. Many people like to drive to Panna from cities in nearby Uttar Pradesh. Some common starting points are Jhansi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Chitrakoot.
The park is connected by two main highways: NH 39 and NH 30. This means the roads are good for driving. Many cities in Madhya Pradesh itself are also well-connected to Panna by road. You can easily drive from:
The drive from most of these places takes less than 5 hours. You can use your own car, hire a taxi, or even take a state-run bus to get here.
Planning your trip to Panna National Park is easier when you know how far it is from your city. Here is a list of distances from some major cities to help you plan your journey:
| Madhya Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | Other (North) | Other (West/South) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khajuraho – 27 km | Lucknow – 288 km | Delhi – 681 km | Jaipur – 631 km |
| Satna – 88 km | Varanasi – 370 km | Mumbai – 1,125 km | |
| Rewa – 120 km | Prayagraj – 276 km | Nagpur – 385 km | |
| Orchha – 181 km | Kanpur – 248 km | ||
| Jhansi – 183 km | Chitrakoot – 132 km | ||
| Jabalpur – 231 km | |||
| Gwalior – 286 km | |||
| Shivpuri – 288 km | |||
| Bhopal – 381 km | |||
| Ujjain – 450 km | |||
| Indore – 512 km |
Madhya Pradesh is often called the "Tiger State of India" because it is home to many beautiful national parks. If you love wildlife, you can also visit these amazing parks near Panna:
| National Park / Tiger Reserve | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bandhavgarh National Park | 234 km |
| Kanha National Park | 370 km |
| Satpura National Park | 339 km |
| Sanjay Dubri National Park | 198 km |
| Pench National Park | 433 km |
| Panna Tiger Reserve | 0 km (within the park) |
| Madhav National Park | 320 km |
| Van Vihar National Park | 380 km |
| Fossil National Park | 220 km |
| Kuno National Park | 280 km |