Kanha National Park in September
Madhya Pradesh, India
Park gates remain closed until October 1 for monsoon season
September is the last month of closure. The forest is impossibly green, the streams are full, and the Barasingha are calving in peace.
The September story
Mark October 1 in your calendar. September is a waiting game.
Why September scores 2.0/10
Weather
PARK CLOSED — monsoon
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak season — cool mornings, tigers at waterholes |
| February | 10.0/10 | Peak season — excellent sightings, comfortable weather |
| March | 8.0/10 | Good sightings, warming up |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot but excellent sighting odds |
| May | 6.0/10 | Hot, park closing soon |
| June | 6.0/10 | Last month before closure, extreme heat |
| July | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| August | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| Septemberviewing | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED — monsoon |
| October | 8.0/10 | Park reopens — lush green, fewer crowds |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak season begins — perfect conditions |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak season — cold mornings, prime wildlife |
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