Ken Gharial Sanctuary
A fragile ecosystem lying at the confluence of the the Ken and Khudar Rivers in the Chhatarpur district Madhya Pradesh, Ken Gharial is one of the best places for the nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Being home to numerous wildlife species, the place is named after a 6-meter long fish-eating Gharial which is a rare species of crocodile. In fact, the sanctuary was founded in the year 1985 with the aim to conserve these endangered Indian Gharials. On visiting the Ken Gharial Sanctuary, tourists will witness how the beautiful sanctuary offers shelter to Sambar Deer, Blue Bull also known as Nilgai, Peafowl, Chinkara, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer and more. Ken GHarial Sanctuary also proffers a variety of floral species including Boswellia Serrata, Pterocarpus Marsupium, Teak, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Sal, Saja, Haldina Cordifolia, Aonla, Amaltas and a lot more. Other than this, tourists visiting the sanctuary should not miss out on the Raneh Falls which is yet another popular tourist attraction lying in Ken Gharial Reserve area. The place offers a good opportunity to the tourists in witnessing innumerable gharials sun basking which is no less than an add-on advantage when visiting the Ken Gharial Sanctuary.
Best Time to Visit Ken Gharial Sanctuary
Being one of the popular points of interests near Panna, Ken Gharial Sanctuary is considered to be best visited during the winter season as the weather remains favourable for sightseeing with the surrounding areas becoming lush green giving the tourists a wonderful opportunity for photography or simply relax amid the pristine nature. Mentioned below is the seasonal breakup that will help the tourists plan a trip to the Ken Gharial Sanctuary accordingly.
Summer
24°C to 40°C March – June
As Panna experiences scorching heat during the summer season (between March and June), exploring the Ken Gharial Sanctuary becomes a little difficult as the temperature rises up to 40°C during the daytime. However, wildlife enthusiasts still make it to the gharial reserve.
Winter
8°C to 27°C Oct – Feb
Ken Gharial Sanctuary in the winter season (between October and February) is the best time to plan a visit in Madhya Pradesh. During this season, the temperature varies from 27°C in the daytime to 8°C at night. So, a majority of tourists from across the globe make it to the Ken Gharial Reserve during this time.
Monsoon
23°C to 32°C Jul, Aug, Sept
Panna experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoon season (between June and September). This is the reason why Ken Gharial Sanctuary remains closed during the monsoon season.
How to Reach Ken Gharial Sanctuary?
Being a popular tourism spot near the Khajuraho Temples and Panna National Park, Ken Gharial Sanctuary is visited by thousands of tourists from across the globe. Tourists looking for ways to reach the gharial reserve can make it with all the means of transports including air, rail and road. Mentioned below is the detailed description in the ways to reach the Ken Gharial Sanctuary.
By Flight
By Bus
By TrainThe nearest airport to the Ken Gharial Sanctuary is the Khajuraho Airport which is located at a distance of approx 25 km. Getting down at the airport, tourists can avail the taxi service which helps in taking the tourists straight to the Ken Gharial Sanctuary.
Travelling to the Ken Gharial Sanctuary by road is convenient as the place is easily accessible by all kind of vehicles. Tourists planning to visit the tourist attraction by road can take the route that goes via Khajuraho – Rajnagar and Panna city.
The nearest railhead to the Ken Gharial Sanctuary is Satna Station which is located at a distance of 150 km. Satna railway station has good train connectivity with the other major cities of the country including Howrah, Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Gaya, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Katni, Nagpur and more. Also, Jhansi railway station is the second option with good train connectivity. Getting down at the railway station, tourist can avail the bus/taxi service that will help in reaching the Ken Gharial Sanctuary.
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