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Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha was one of the earliest Tiger Reserves to engage with Project Tiger, having been created as a sanctuary in 1933, a National Park in 1955, and finally a Tiger Reserve in 1973. Kanha is thought to have gotten its name from the soil texture, known locally as Kanhar.
In the nineteenth century, the Kanha Tiger Reserve was formerly part of Gondwana or the realm of the Gonds. Kanha was colonized by the Gonds and the Baigas, two powerful Central Indian tribes that still dwell on its borders.
The spectacular vistas of Kanha and Pench rose to prominence with the publication of The Jungle Book in 1894. To many people's surprise, the stunning forests of Kanha and Pench inspired Rudyard Kipling to create the timeless notion of The Jungle Book. Kanha's natural setting and highland beauty have been recognized globally, making it one of the top animal attractions.
Things to know about Kanha Tiger Reserve
- It is located in the Satpuras' Maikal Range and encompasses two MP districts: Mandla and Balaghat.
- It has been designated as one of the world's most significant wildlife reserves. It is well-known for saving the barasingha from extinction.
- The park was designated as a national park in 1955, protected forest in 1879, and wildlife refuge in 1952.
- The Kanha Tiger Reserve has a total size of 1945 square kilometers.
- The 'Bammi Dadar' sunset point is a significant tourist destination in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
- The reserve was previously inhabited by the two well-known tribes of Gonda and Baigas.
