Kanha National Park is the biggest park in Madhya Pradesh and people love coming here because it's one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India. You can find various kinds of flora and fauna here including Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, jackals, wild dogs, Sambar, Barasingha, Barking Deer, etc. If you’re coming to Kanha then plan your visit according to your liking.
Winter Season (October to February)
This is the most pleasant time to visit Kanha National Park. During this time the weather is not too hot and not too cold and you can have a good time in any accommodation around Kanha. The weather is very nice at this time and the sights are also good. With dense forest, the landscape is good during this time and the weather is also pleasant. The temperature is between 5 degrees to 20 degrees. If you’re a bird watcher and you’re coming here to see and capture some beautiful resident and migratory birds then this is the best time as from November to February a lot of migratory birds visit this park.
Summer Season (March to May)
This is the time when the weather is very hot, this is not a good time for those who don't like hot and sticky weather. This is the hottest time of the year with temperatures between 25 °C to 40 °C. If you can manage this much heat then this is the best time for you because many wild animals come near water bodies during this season. This is the best time to take some good photographs of animals. You can ride on your safaris in the early morning and evening as the temperature is ok at this time. You must keep water bottles and sunscreen for safari rides during this season.
Rainy Season (June to October)
The park is lush green during the monsoon season. It offers beautiful views of rain on animals. The wild animals look amazing with rain droplets on their fur. The park also looks scenic and people can visit here in some zones. Mainly buffer zones remain open but some of them can be closed so check before coming. Nature lovers must visit the park during this time because it offers scenic beautiful natural views during this time. Sometimes parks can be closed because of heavy rainfall, so it’s good if you check before coming.
Overall, the period from October to March offers the best combination of comfortable weather, maximum wildlife sightings, types of bird sightings, and scenic beauty, making it the ideal time to visit Kanha National Park. However, before coming you should check the opening date and weather conditions.