Top Things To Do in Kanha | Must-Do Experiences at Kanha National Park

Top Things To Do in Kanha | Must-Do Experiences at Kanha National Park

When you think of Kanha National Park, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a tiger safari. But if you're staying at Kanha Resort, the experience goes way beyond just wildlife sightings. This isn't just a place to sleep after a safari—it's where your connection with nature deepens, where time slows down, and where every moment offers something meaningful.

So what all can you do here? Let’s dive into the top experiences that make your stay at Kanha Resort unforgettable.

Explore the Khatia Nature Trail

Managed by the Forest Department, the Khatia Trail is a beautiful, curated walk through the forest buffer zone just outside the national park. With or without a guide, you can wander through sal and bamboo forests, spot butterflies, birds, and maybe even a deer peeking through the bushes. It's safe, serene, and soulful. Ideal for mornings or evenings when the light is soft and the jungle feels alive.

Guided Nature Walk Around the Resort

Sometimes, the best discoveries are made slowly. Join a guided nature walk with the resort team around the nearby buffer zone. Learn about native trees, forest ecology, animal tracks, and the smaller wildlife often missed during safaris. A perfect way to connect deeper with Kanha's ecosystem.

Cycling Through the Forest Fringes

Rent a bicycle at Kanha Resort and take the offbeat trail through village paths, forest edges, and quiet dirt roads. It’s a refreshing way to soak in the surroundings at your own pace. You might pass grazing cattle, waving children, or a sudden flash of a langur jumping through trees. Bring your camera. Or don’t. Just be present.

A Historical Walk Through the Kanha Museum

Kanha Museum, located within Kanha National Park, is housed in a charming colonial-style building with spacious halls and immersive exhibits. It beautifully showcases the region’s biodiversity, tribal culture, and conservation journey.

Managed meticulously by the Forest Department, this museum is also a brilliant example of eco-sensitive infrastructure that preserves local art, education, and forest history.

Note: Only guests with valid core zone safari tickets can access the museum during the designated breakfast break inside the park.

Sunset Walk to the Hilltop

There's a hidden trail near the resort that leads to a gentle hilltop, perfect for catching the Kanha sunset. The view? Endless forests stretching as far as the eye can see, dipped in golden-orange hues. As the sun sets, the sky shifts colours, and the forest starts preparing for the night. It’s calm, breathtaking, and deeply grounding.

Pro tip: Take a thermos of chai with you. Sit. Sip. Watch.

Tribal Dance & Cultural Nights at the Resort

In the evening, Kanha Resort transforms into a cultural retreat. Baiga and Gond tribal communities often visit to perform their traditional dances around a bonfire. Their drums, songs, and movements tell ancient stories of the jungle.

Sit back under the stars, feel the beat in your chest, and witness the living culture that thrives alongside the forest.

Wildlife Photography Moments

Whether you’re using a DSLR or your phone, Kanha offers a canvas like no other. With golden light filtering through sal trees, misty mornings, and dramatic forest backdrops, every frame is worth capturing. Even from the resort grounds, you’ll find rich photographic moments—from butterflies on blossoms to monkeys swinging through the canopy.

Village Visit – Meet the Baiga Community

Take a guided trip to a nearby Baiga village, where life still flows to the rhythm of the forest. Explore their mud homes, traditional jewellery, local crafts, and community customs. This isn’t a show; it’s a chance to witness a living culture that holds generations of knowledge about Kanha's forests.

Monsoon Escape (Offbeat Experience)

While core zones remain closed during monsoon, the magic of the forest only intensifies. Lush green surroundings, misty mornings, and the scent of wet earth make it a dream for those seeking solitude and soul-soothing calm.

Writers, artists, couples, and nature lovers often find the monsoon the best time to relax, reflect, and reconnect.

 

Why Kanha Resort Feels Like Home in the Wild

• Just 5 mins from Khatia Gate
• Peaceful, nature-surrounded property
• Spacious rooms & all modern comforts
• Locally inspired food & warm hospitality
• Guided experiences and personal attention

Whether you're a solo traveller, a couple, or a family, Kanha Resort offers more than a stay—it offers memories that stay with you.

Plan Your Escape

Nearest Airport: Jabalpur, Raipur, Nagpur
Nearest Railway Station: Jabalpur, Gondia
Well connected by road from Mandla, Balaghat, Raipur

Book Your Stay Now:

Call/WhatsApp: 8160583445, 9327788000
Website: www.kanharesort.in
Email: info@kanharesort.in

Come for the jungle. Stay for the journey.
At Kanha Resort, the forest is not just outside your room—it’s part of your story.