About Kanha
Kanha National Park is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh, covering 941 square kilometres, and is best regarded for its success in increasing the population of Bengal tigers and saving the Barasingha from getting extinct. In fact, Bhoorsingh the Barasingha’ is the official mascot for Kanha National Park.
National Geographic’s award-winning documentary film, ‘Land of the Tigers, was shot here.
History
Below is the historical significance that happened to the Kanha starting from the year 1955
1955
The rules regarding the cutting of trees were passed which resulted in the saving of Sal, Teak, Saja, Shisham and Bija trees.
1879
Kanha received the status of forest reserve.
1880
Rudyard Kipling wrote the famous “Jungle of Book” by getting inspired by the wildlife of Kanha.
1933
Kanha was designated as a sanctuary.
1955
Kanha was declared a national park.
1970
Effective efforts were made to protect the Barasingha, known as “Kanha’s jewel,” from extinction. To encourage breeding and shelter them from wild beasts, a special habitat was built inside the forest. Furthermore, the rate of the Barasingha species increased from 66 to 400-500.
1974
Kanha received the status of a tiger reserve.
1980
Award-winning Land of the Tigers.
2000
Kanha National Park was named one of the best tourist-friendly national parks in India by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.
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