Panna National Park
A Ken River wilderness of ravines, plateaus, and river-edge drama—perfect for a quieter safari with big landscape storytelling.
Panna — quick facts
A clean snapshot to plan seasonality, zones, and trip length.
Why Panna belongs on your list
A different visual language—river, ravines, and an offbeat safari rhythm.
Water changes everything—river bends, rocky edges, and ravines that feel unlike the sal-heavy parks.
Panna is known for a conservation revival—proof that protection and planning can rebuild a wilderness.
A strong mix of raptors and waterbirds that adds depth beyond big cats.
Zones and gates
Panna has multiple entry sides and buffer options—great for tailoring crowd levels and route style.
A common entry side for core safari routes and permits.
Another key gate for core routes with classic forest + river moods.
Buffer options for a quieter, exploration-first experience.
Buffer routes—useful when you want more solitude or flexible permits.
Safari styles
Mixing experiences can make Panna feel complete—especially if you love landscapes and birds.
The primary way to explore core and buffer zones—built for tracking and behaviour time.
Where offered seasonally, river time can add birds, reptiles, and a calmer pace.
Combine Panna with Khajuraho for a rare wildlife + culture itinerary that feels premium.
Best time to visit
We plan around your comfort and goal (photography light vs tracking near water).
Comfortable weather and great for full-day exploration.
Hotter, but often higher movement around water and shade lines.
Getting to Panna
Most guests combine Panna with Khajuraho or a central India circuit.
Khajuraho is a common nearby airport for many itineraries.
Regional railheads connect to a final road transfer.
Great for circuits: Bandhavgarh → Kanha → Panna (or vice versa).
Photography tips
Panna rewards landscape thinking—these tips help you capture it well.
Panna rewards ‘landscape + animal’ frames—use river bends and ravine lines to build story shots.
Open edges can stay photogenic mid-day—especially around water.
A second body/lens for wider habitat frames can elevate your portfolio here.
A few frames from Panna
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Common questions
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