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Kanha country consists of grasslands interspersed with patches of dense bamboo and sal forests criss-crossed by streams to create a perfect ecosystem for the abundant flora and fauna of the region. Located in the Maikal range of the Satpura Hills in the Central Indian Highlands Kanhas typical horseshoe-shaped topography makes it all the more interesting for views along the rocky edges. Earlier a sanctuary Kanha got its national park status only in 1955 as a part of Project Tiger and became an official tiger reserve. The park consists of a core area of 940 sq. km surrounded by a buffer zone of 1005 sq. km. The buffer zone is inhabited by more than 150 villages. There are two gates to enter the park at Kisli and Mukki. At present Kanha is one of the most promising tiger reserves where some of the best sightings of this majestic animal can be had.
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