General InformationThere are facilities to change traveler's cheques in Kanha. Credit Cards are not accepted at the camp.
While
traveling In India - unless you are eating at the best hotels and
restaurants avoid raw vegetables, salads, peeled fruit, raw shellfish,
local ice cream, or ice cubes. Drink only bottled or purified water.
MedicalMedical
insurance is recommended and vaccinations are advised for Hepatitis,
Typhoid and Tetanus. A course of anti-malaria (e.g. Proguanil or
Paludrine plus Chloroquine) is also strongly recommended.
Things to getMedicines
are readily available in India, but you may wish to bring a small
emergency first aid kit with you for your travels, plus any medication
you have been prescribed by your own doctor.
ClothesSafari-style, casual
and comfortable clothing are advised for your stay at Pench and for
traveling in India. Warm clothes (including jackets, hats and gloves)
are necessary for the cold evenings between November and early March. A
thermal vest is useful for the months of December and January. Avoid
bright colors for jungle trips.
Casual summer clothing with natural
colours is best from March to June. Sun protection lotion, sun hat,
insect repellent, and cosmetics. Comfortable shoes, hats and sunglasses
Camera & binoculars
- bring all the film and batteries that you may need for your camera as
these are not found locally but are available in cities. Binoculars are
advised for wildlife viewing.
Liquor
- Indian beer is good and readily available, but wine is scarce and
only found in major cities. There are Indian made spirits galore, but it
is advisable to bring your favourite tipple with you, especially if it
is Scotch.
Park TimingsThe park is open from Oct. 1 to June 30. Entry is restricted to petrol
vehicles only. Vehicular excursions & elephant rides in the park
are permitted only by daylight. The best time is in early mornings and
late afternoons.
Useful miscellaneous items include a spare pair of glasses or contact
lenses (if you wear them), an alarm clock, small torch with spare
batteries, and a money belt.
Don't s- No Smoking
- No Noise (talking loudly)
- Do not get down from the vehicle unless told by the guide / driver
- Do not litter inside the park
- Avoid using perfumes / cologne inside the park
- Avoid wearing bright coloured clothes inside the park
- Do not use flash while taking pictures of animals close to you
- No weapons are allowed inside the park
- Do not feed animals
