PANNA TIGER RESERVE, MANDLA, MADHYA PRADESH FAQs on Visit to Panna Tiger Reserve 1. Where is Panna Tiger Reserve Located? 2. How do I reach Panna Tiger Reserve? 3. How do I contact the Panna Tiger Reserve Management? 4. Which are the entry points to Panna Tiger Reserve? 5. What is the best time to visit Panna Tiger Reserve? 6. What is the Closed Period at Panna Tiger Reserve? 7. What about the weather at Panna Tiger Reserve? 8. Can the details of Rules and Regulations for tourism be seen online? 9. What are off days for Park Safari? 10. How to book permit for safaris in Panna Tiger Reserve? 11. Are Mobile/ Cell Phones allowed during park excursions? 12. Can I visit all the three zones with one entry permit? 13. How can I reschedule my permit for the safari? 14. Is there any provision for Add-Ons? 15. How many vehicle are allowed in Panna Tiger Reserve? 16. How many safaris can be made in Panna Tiger Reserve in a day? 17. What are the Zones in Panna Tiger Reserve? 18. How much a permit costs for the safari? 19. How to get a Guide for the safari? 20. How to get a Vehicle for the safari? 21. How many persons are allowed in a Vehicle for the safari? 22. Any exemption for the children in the safari? 23. Where to stay in Panna Tiger Reserve? 24. How to book for accommodation in Panna Tiger Reserve? 25. How much does a room cost? 26. How to make payments for the accommodation facility? 27. Does the Forest Rest Houses have Canteen facility? 28. How to make the cancellation of booked permits? 29. What are the Rules for obtaining permission for Filming/ Photography from Gypsies? 30. Is there any fee chargeable for still cameras/ video cameras during fixed rounds? 31. How to book Elephants for Tourism & Photography/ Filming? 32. What are the provisions for Elephant Ride? 33. How to avail concession for school students/trainees/trainers and support staff? 34. What are the provisions for citizens of Nepal? 35. Where do I get more information on Panna Tiger Reserve? 36. What is Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation Society? 37. How do I become a member of the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation? 38. How do I contribute to the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation? 39. What is the Panna Workers’ Society? 40. How do I contribute to Panna Workers’ Society? 41. Is there any provision of moving on foot/camping/staying in hides and machans/night safari/cycling/nature trails inside the Park? 42. What are mandatory documents that I need to carry during the safari? 43. What if a permit holder turns up late at the entry gate? 44. What are the activities that can be taken up in the Core Zone of the Tiger Reserve? 45. What are the activities that can be taken up in the Buffer Zone of the Tiger Reserve? 46. How many vehicles are allowed for tourism in the Buffer Zone of Panna Tiger Reserve? 47. What are the precautions I need to take for my safety while in the Park? 48. What are the Park Management’s views on local communities and sharing of tourism income? 1. Where is Panna Tiger Reserve Located? Panna Tiger Reserve is situated in Vindhya Ranges Landscape and spread over the Panna, Chattarpur & Damoh Districts of Madhya Pradesh State in India, with Headquarter stationed at Panna.
2. How do I reach Panna Tiger Reserve? Panna is accessible from Satna, Katni, Khajuraho and Jhansi by road through regular bus and taxi services. All the three places are connected to major cities of the country by road, rail and air.
3. How do I contact the Panna Tiger Reserve Management? Contact details are as follows: Tel: +91 7732 252135 (Office) +91 7732 252120 (Fax) Email: fdpn p.pn a@ mp . go v .in , f d p r t8 2@ gmai l .com Website: ht tp:/ /ww w. p an na tige rr eser ve .in
4. Which are the entry points to Panna Tiger Reserve? Panna Tiger Reserve has two Entry Point namely Madla and Hinauta and is nearby
Station Distance Satna to Panna (70 kms) to Hinauta (20 kms) 90 kms Satna to Panna (70 kms) to Madla (19 kms) 89 kms Madla to Khajuraho 25 kms Madla to Chattarpur (74 kms) to Jhansi (125 kms) 199 kms Khajuraho to Ken Gharial sanctuary (Raneh falls) 18 kms Khajuraho to Majhagawan (Diamond mine) 63 kms Jhansi to Chattarpur (125 kms) to Khajuraho 192 kms (67kms) Panna to Ajaigarh Fort 33 kms Panna to Amanganj 32 kms Panna to Katni 130 kms
5. What is the best time to visit Panna Tiger Reserve? st Panna Tiger Reserve remains open from 1 October to 30th June every year. Best time to visit Panna Tiger Reserve is from November to March.
6. What is the Closed Period at Panna Tiger Reserve? Panna Tiger Reserve remains closed for the period from 1st July to 30 September.
7. What about the weather at Panna Tiger Reserve? Panna being situated in Central India is subjected to extreme and tropical weather. Month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June. The average temperature over the months is as below:
Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Minimum (°C) 04 12 18 24 30 30 25 24 22 20 18 08
Maximum(°C) 18 30 36 40 45 42 36 38 36 38 25 18 8. Can the details of Rules and Regulations for tourism be seen online? Yes, the relevant Notification issued by the MP Forest Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh can be seen online at http:/ /w ww. m po nl in e.gov .in/ for est
9. What are off days for Park Safari? The Park shall remain closed to the visitors for afternoon safaris on all Wednesdays and on the day of “Holi” and “Diwali”.
10. How to book permit for safaris in Panna Tiger Reserve? Permits for Park safari can be booked in advance at http: / /ww w . m p o n li n e.g o v.i n /fo r est. Permits are also available at the designated KIOSKs, Panna Office and at all the Gates (Madla and Hinauta) in Panna Reserve.
11. Are Mobile/ Cell Phones allowed during park excursions? Mobile Phone is allow but you keep Mobile on silent mode . Use of Mobile for taking photograph and Video is also allow but making call or other use of Mobile application is strictly Prohibited.
12. Can I visit all the Two zones with one entry Permit? Permits are issued for a specific zone. The safari is permitted only the zone booked for. Other zones shall remain out of bound for the visitors.
13. How can I reschedule my permit for the safari? Tourists can re-schedule their travel date and tourism zone (of the same protected area) on their online booked safari permit subject to availability. For such re-scheduling, they have to pay portal fee of Rs. 50 and Rs. 100 on each re-scheduling.
14. Is there any provision for Add-Ons? Add-ons can be done online or at the permit booking counter (offline after 5 PM of last day of visit) with following condition: ‘If there are at least two tourist present in the originally booked permit.’ Then, only in one go, maximum four, additional tourist’s names will be added into the permit. For such addition, a total fee of Rs. 1,500 will be payable.
15. What are the Zones in Panna Tiger Reserve? Safaris are made in Two Zones in Panna Tiger Reserve. North Zone (Madla) accommodates 50 vehicles, South Zone (Hinauta). North Zone (Madla) notified as the Premium Zone. Each of the Zones can be accessed from any of the entry points with specific routes and under certain terms and conditions.
16. How many vehicles are allowed in Panna Tiger Reserve? 70 vehicles are permitted to enter the Park per day, including the morning and afternoon drives. North Zone (Madla) accommodates 50 vehicles, South Zone (Hinauta) accommodates 20 vehicles, per day, including the morning and evening drives and their breakup is as shown in Table 16 (a) Carrying Total Zone Capacity (per day) Morning Evening Madla 50 30 20 Hinauta 20 1200 8 Total 70 42 28 Table 16 (a)
The information on zone-wise morning and evening carrying capacities and bookings is as under shown in Table 16 (b):
Carrying 70% of Full vehicle 10% FD 10% Single seat 10% Single seat Zone Capacity permit (Online) Quota permit (Online) permit (Offline) (per day) Morning Evening Morning Eve. Morning Eve. Mor. Eve. Madla 50 21 14 3 2 3 2 3 2 Hinauta 20 6 5 2 1 2 1 2 1 Total 27 19 5 3 5 3 5 3
Table 16 (b)
17. How much a Permit costs for the safari? Permits for Indian and Foreign tourists are available at Rs 1500/- for each safari to South Zone(Hinauta), North Zone (Madla). Single seat permit in Registered (with park management for tourism purpose) Light Motor Vehicles and Mini Bus Rs.250/- and Full vehicle permit in Registered (with park management for tourism purpose) Light Motor Vehicles (Jeep, Car, Gypsy) (up to 8 persons) Rs 1500/- respectively for the South Zone (Hinauta). North Zone (Madla). The cost of the permit does not include the Guide and Vehicle charges. 18. How to get a Guide for the safari? Guides shall be available at the entry points. It is mandatory to keep a Guide during the Park safari. Cost of hiring a Guide is Rs 360/- for each safari. Guides shall be provided on a roster basis (not by choice) and shall be asked to accompany the visitors right from the entry point at the time of verification of the permit.
19. How to get a Vehicle for the safari? Only registered Gypsies are allowed to enter into the Tiger Reserve for the safari.
20. How many persons are allowed in a Vehicle for the safari? A maximum of six persons, excluding the mandatory Guide and registered Driver, are allowed in a vehicle during the safari on one permit.
21. Any exemption for the children in the safari? Children up to five years of age shall be exempted from entry fee and elephant ride fee. For the children aged between 5-12 half of the fee will charge. 22. Where to stay in Panna Tiger Reserve? Accommodation facilities are available in the Karnawati Forest Rest Houses at Madla and Hinauta. All the rooms are provided with double beds but no extra bed. Two dormitories accommodating 10 beds are also available in the Hinauta Jungle Cartage . Rooms in the Hinauta Camp shall be provided with Rooms in the Madla and Hinauta Forest Rest House shall be provided with air conditioners, hot water and furniture.
23. How to book for accommodation in Panna Tiger Reserve? Accommodation can be booked in advance during the office hours (1030-1730 hrs) over phone (+917732 252135), fax (+917732 252120) and email (fdpn p.pn a@ mp.gov.in, fdp r t82 @ gmai l .com). The right of reservation lies with the Field Director, Panna Tiger Reserve
24. How much does a room cost? Madla Karnawati Dormitory: Rs 500/- per bed Madla Rest house (AC): Rs 1500/- per room Hinauta Jungle Cottage Hinauta Forest Rest House (Non AC) : Rs 1500/- th 4 Cottage(Two Room Per cottage Non AC) : Rs 2000/- per room th 6 Tent:Rs 1000/- per Tent Dormitory: Rs 300/- per bed Extra bad Rs. 300/- per bed
25. How to make payments for the accommodation facility? Madla Karnawati Dormitory: Rs 500/- per bed Rs 500/- in favour of The Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi Madla Rest house (AC): Rs 1500/- per room Rs 1500/- in favour of The Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi Hinauta Jungle Cottage Hinauta Forest Rest House (Non AC) : Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- in favors of Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi th 4 Cottage (Non AC) : Rs 2000/- per room Rs 2000/- in favour of Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi th 6 Tent: Rs 1000/- per Tent Rs 1000/- in favour of Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi Dormitory: Rs 300/- per bed Rs 300/- in favour of Up Sanchalak, Panna Vikash Nidhi The payment must be sent either in Crossed Demand Drafts payable at Panna (SBI Code 0447) or in Cash towards the accommodation facility.
26. Does the Forest Rest Houses have Canteen facility? The Madla and Hinauta Rest Houses have canteen facilities to cater the needs of the visitors. The canteens are being run by Eco development Committee's park management. Bills pertaining to food are charged separately.
27. How to make the cancellation of booked permits? Following cancellation fee will be charged on online booked permits.
S.No. Details Cancellation Amount refunded charges after cancellation 1. Cancellation of permit 60 days 0 Complete amount or before Entry/Safari date of permit fee after deducting portal fee. 2. Cancellation of permit between 25% of the permit 75% amount of 30 to 60 days fee permit fee after deducting portal fee. 3. Cancellation of permit between 50% of the permit 50% amount of 15 to 30 days fee permit fee after deducting portal fee. 4. Cancellation of permit between 75% of the permit 25% amount of 5 to 15 days fee permit fee after deducting portal fee. 5. Cancellation of permit between Complete amount No money will be 5 to less days of permit fee refunded. Note: Portal charges for cancelling full vehicle and single seat permit is Rs.100 and Rs.50 respectively.
29. What are the Rules for obtaining permission for Filming/ Photography from Gypsies? Permission for Filming/ Photography in the Core area of the Tiger Reserve shall be given by the Field Director in the name of cameraman for which fee will be payable accordingly to the following:
Duration Indian Educational/Research Others Remarks Institutes; Departments and Institutes of Government of India and State Government of Madhya Pradesh First 7 days 10000 40000 Per camera 8th to 15th day 7500 30000 man per day 16th day onwards 5000 20000 For permission for Filming/ Photography in the Phen Wildlife Sanctuary 50% of the fee will be payable.
30. Is there any fee chargeable for still cameras/ video cameras during fixed rounds? Visitors are permitted to use their still or video cameras free of cost during fixed rounds
31. How to book Elephants for Tourism & Photography/ Filming? Elephant ride can be booked only from the Permit Booking Counter, Provision for above purpose is mentioned below: a) For Tourism: Maximum four persons shall be allowed to sit on an elephant, excluding Mahaout. Children up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free, along with their parents / guardians. Rules and routes for elephant rides will be determined by the officer in- charge of the protected area. Duration of the elephant ride shall be one hour, for which Rs. 1,000 fee per person will be payable. For the children age between 5-12 years fee will be half to the fee. But for the calculation of seat, it will be considered as a full.
b) For Video/ Filming/ Picturing/ Photography: On the demand of cameraman, who has a permission for Video/ Filming/ Picturing/ Photography, the elephant can be given for three hours, if available, on payment of following fee:
c) (i) Indian educational/Research institute; 6,000 Departments and Institute of government of India and State Government of Madhya Pradesh (in Rs.) (ii) All others 24,000 . 32. What are the provisions for Elephant Joy Ride? As per 31.
33. How to avail concession for school students/trainees/trainers and support staff? Authorized study tours of students belonging to recognized educational institutions shall be charged 50% of the entry fee if prior information is given for such authorized study tours. However, institutions in question have to book online permits as per the norms, and only on reaching the entry gate and showing relevant original permission letter, the 50% amount will be returned in cash. This facility shall be allowed to an institution only once a year and shall be limited to only one visit. The head of the recognized educational institute needs to write a letter to this effect giving the names of all the students and teachers/ faculties accompanying them on the safari. 34. Where do I get more information on Panna Tiger Reserve? For more information on Panna Tiger Reserve, please log on to our website http://www.pannatigerreserve.in and http: / /ww w . m p o n l i n e.go v .in / fo r est.
35. What is the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation? The Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation is a registered society under the Madhya Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 1973 which came into existence on January 15, 1997. It is a Non-Profit Organization working towards conservation of wildlife (with special emphasis on tiger). This Novel Scheme provides an opportunity to secure support from public and organizations outside the Government with the sole objective that people from all walks of life must join hands to protect the tiger and its habitat.
36. How do I become a member of the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation? In April, 2001 The Tiger Foundation Society announced Annual and Life Membership Fees for obtaining membership of the Society. The Annual Membership Fee is Rs. 500/- (Rs Five Hundred Only) and Life Membership Fee is Rs. 100,000/- (Rs One Hundred Thousand Only). Every proud member will be provided with an Identity Card. 37. How do I contribute to the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation? All contributions must be sent through Crossed Cheques or Demand Drafts drawn in favour of The Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundations Society, Bhopal, India. The society has obtained Foreign Currency Regulation Act (FCRA) registration and is authorized to receive donations from outside the country. All the donations made are eligible for Income Tax exemption under section 80 (g) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961. For details, please contact: Secretary, MP Tiger Foundation Society & Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Madhya Pradesh Pragati Bhawan, 3rd Floor, Press Complex, MP Nagar, Zone-I, Bhopal-462001, INDIA Tel: +91 755 2674318 (W) +91 755 2766315 (F) Email: [email protected]
38. What is the Panna Workers’ Society? The Panna Workers Sahkari Sakh evam Kamgar Samiti Maryadit, Panna was formed under the Society Act, 1960 for the welfare of the staff of the Panna Tiger Reserve. Every serving individual of the Tiger Reserve (which includes the Casual Labours and the Guides) is a proud member of this Society. 39. How do I contribute to Panna Workers’ Society? All the generous donations to The Panna Workers Sahkari Sakh evam Kamgar Samiti Maryadit, Panna can be sent through Crossed Demand Draft, Cheque and in Cash or in kind in favour of The President, Panna Workers’ Society, Panna Tiger Reserve, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. For details, please contact: The Joint Director, Panna Tiger Reserve, Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India-488001 Tel: +91 7732 252135 (Office) +91 7732 252120 (Fax) Email: fdpn p.pn a@ mp . go v .in , f d p r t8 2@ gmai l .com 40. Is there any provision of moving on foot/camping/staying in hides and machans/night safari/cycling/nature trails inside the Park? Panna Tiger Reserve has nature trails just near the Hinauta Kaimasan Gate and Pandavfall used on foot as well as by cycles , there is no such provision for moving on foot/camping/staying in hides and machans and night safari in National Park. 41. What are mandatory documents that I need to carry during the safari? All the visitors are required to produce the entry permit and any one of the identity cards (Adhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Govt. Employee Card, Passport and Student ID) on demand by the Park Officials for verification at the entry point. 42. What if a permit holder turns up late at the entry gate? The permit is valid till one hour after the scheduled entry time. After one hour permits will be deemed to be cancelled. 43. What are the activities that can be taken up in the Core Zone of the Tiger Reserve? Only safari on vehicles on the designated routes is permitted in the Core Zone of the Tiger Reserve. Walking on foot or getting off the vehicle is strictly prohibited but for the Panna museum complex premise. 44. What are the activities that can be taken up in the Buffer Zone of the Tiger Reserve? No activities yet decided. 45. How many vehicles are allowed for tourism in the Buffer Zone of Panna Tiger Reserve? No tourism have been started in Buffer Zone. 46. What are the precautions I need to take for my safety while in the Park? Visitors are allowed to move on open vehicles in the Park. One should refrain from teasing or even feeding wild animals. Getting off the vehicle and moving on foot is strictly prohibited. First-aid box is a mandatory kit in all the vehicles. Winter garments are advised during the months of November - February. It is always advisable to follow the instructions of the Guide and adhere to the do's and dont's. Sitting firmly on the seat confined to the vehicle, remaining watchful to the dangling branches, avoiding touching of plants, eating of leaves and fruits, drinking water from the flowing streams and wearing of boots and trousers in the nature trail are always advisable.
47. What are the Park Management’s views on local communities and sharing of tourism income? Since the tourism in and around the Tiger Reserve is sustained primarily from the non- consumptive use of wildlife resources and the local communities are the ones that bear the cost of conservation in terms of lost incomes, cattle depredation by carnivores and crop damage by wild herbivores; one third of all tourism receipts deposited in the development fund of that protected area in a year will be shared with the Eco development Committees of the Tiger Reserve.