Kanha National Park — Mukki Gateway

Kanha National Park — Mukki Gateway is a primary entry gate to Kanha Tiger Reserve in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Located near Mukki village on the southeastern side of the park, it provides access to the Mukki safari zone, known for dense sal forests, meadows and tiger sightings. Established as a national park in 1955 and a tiger reserve in 1973, it is one of India's largest and best-managed tiger reserves.

Visitors entering via Mukki Gateway can expect organized jeep safaris through sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and streams within the Mukki zone. The area offers wildlife viewing including Royal Bengal Tiger, barasingha (hard-ground swamp deer), leopard, sloth bear, wild dog and diverse birdlife. The gateway has a booking counter, parking and guide assembly area. Safaris are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles with a mandatory guide and follow fixed forest trails.