Kanha Buffer Zone Safaris (Khatia, Khapa)
बफर ज़ोन
Safari areas on the outskirts of the core zone, where permits are easier to obtain. Night safaris and cycling or hiking are available. They are a good alternative when core zone permits are sold out.
The buffer zones, including Khatia, Khapa, and Motinala, connect to the core zone and have similarly rich wildlife, with occasional sightings of tigers and leopards. Permits are cheaper than those for the core zone and easier to get. Some areas offer night safaris, nature walks, and cycling. These zones are an option during the monsoon season or on Wednesday afternoons when the core zone is closed. Tickets can be bought at the ticket offices next to Khatia Gate and Mukki Gate, or booked online.
Opening hours
Morning and afternoon sessions; some night sessions
Nearby sights
- Kisli Zone
- Gond & Baiga Tribal Villages
- Kanha Zone & Kanha Meadows
- Kanha Museum
- Shravan Tal
- Bamni Dadar
- Mukki Zone
- Sarhi Zone