Permit first.
Use the MP Forest Department portal. A hotel confirmation is not a safari permit.
PANNA TIGER RESERVE · WILDLIFE
Panna, paired
with the right pace.
Pair it with Khajuraho—but do not squeeze a safari into a temple-sightseeing day. Keep a confirmed permit, gate-side stay and a full forest day.
Less transfer.
Madla and Hinauta are separate gates. Stay close to the reporting point printed on your permit.
Do not rush.
Keep temples and safari on separate days. Forest timing needs a calm, early start.
FIRST, CHOOSE YOUR PACE
How should you combine it?
Khajuraho to Madla is a short transfer, but safari reporting and entry timing still need a night near the gate.
YOUR READY PANNA PLAN
Keep temples and
forest separate.
Safari entry/exit time, closure and permit availability can change. Use only live official information for your booking date.
PLAN A · TWO NIGHTS
Panna as a proper safari stop
One full day gives two safari windows. Arrival day is for transfer, permit check and rest.
2 safarisRecommended minimum
Arrival & permit check→Morning safari→Rest→Evening safari
ARRIVAL
Reach your gate-side stay
Check permit date, visitor names, gate and reporting time. Keep the evening quiet before morning safari.
SAFARI 1
Report exactly as permit says
Carry the booked visitor ID. Current guide/vehicle charges may be handled separately under forest policy.
REST · GATE SIDE
Lunch and rest nearby
Do not drive to Khajuraho between safaris. The break is for food, rest and being ready on time.
SAFARI 2
Second forest window
Enjoy river landscape, birds and forest behaviour. Tiger viewing is never guaranteed.
RETURN / KHAJURAHO
Leave after breakfast
Move to Khajuraho only after rest, or add one more night for a third safari.
PLAN B · THREE NIGHTS
Khajuraho + Panna done right
One full heritage day, then a calm Panna stay. Do not put a morning temple tour before a long transfer and safari.
Temples + 2 safarisBest combination
DAY 1–2 · Khajuraho first
- Day 1Western Group / heritage dayStay in Khajuraho and do not rush the temples.
- Day 2 AMOptional Khajuraho natureChoose Raneh Falls or another planned activity—not a safari.
- Day 2 PMTransfer to Madla/Hinauta sideCheck permit and sleep near your gate.
DAY 3–4 · Panna forest day
- Day 3 AMMorning safariFollow current permit time and guide directions.
- Day 3 PMEvening safariKeep this full window free.
- Day 4Return calmlyMove onward after breakfast or add a third safari night.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BASE
Gate first,
hotel second.
Madla is the easy Khajuraho-side base. Hinauta is farther from Khajuraho. Your issued permit is the final instruction.
Madla gate
Khajuraho is about 25 km away. Choose it only when it matches your confirmed permit/reporting point.
Open Madla in Maps ↗Hinauta gate
Separate access side; Khajuraho is much farther. Confirm route and stay before you travel.
Open Hinauta in Maps ↗Transfer the day before
Short distance does not mean a late arrival is sensible. Be near the gate before a morning safari.
Open Khajuraho route ↗Keep it optional
Raneh Falls and Ken landscape are separate outings. Check current access/weather before adding them.
Open Raneh Falls in Maps ↗BOOK & PREPARE WELL
Safari, stay & spend
with less confusion.
Pehle official permit, phir gate-side stay, then travel tickets. Permit ke bina safari guaranteed nahi hoti.
Use MP Forest portal
Permit availability, calendar, rules and cancellation only official portal par check karein.
Open official booking ↗Stay by the permit
Madla/Hinauta choose karne se pehle permit ka reporting point read karein. Previous-night arrival best rahega.
Find stays in Maps ↗Permit is not all
Guide aur vehicle charges current policy ke hisaab se separate ho sakte hain. Full trip mein buffer rakhein.
Check current policy ↗Apna travel style choose karke Panna ka best adjustment dekhein.
BEFORE YOU GO / निकलने से पहले
Small checks.
Big difference.
Read current calendar
Season, entry time, closure and availability can change. Official portal immediately before booking check karein.
Gate is specific
Madla aur Hinauta ko same base mat maaniye. Your permit is the final instruction.
Carry booked visitor ID
Every traveller ka name/ID permit requirement se match kare. Stay chhodne se pehle double-check karein.
Respect the forest
No loud music, littering, feeding animals or off-route demands. Wildlife viewing is a privilege—not a performance.
Safari rules, entry times and fees can change. This RouteSathi guide uses official MP Forest and MP Tourism information; verify live details before paying.
Official MP Forest booking ↗