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Panna in Madhya Pradesh State, the Diamond City of India and the erstwhile capital of the Bundela kingdom, is renowned for diamond mining industries, lavishing among the precious diamonds and lusting greeneries. Panna town, the administrative headquarters of Panna District, is the hub of many numbers of religious monuments, which show cases the architectural marvels of Hindu and Islamic styles. The city has a special position in the tourist map of Madhya Pradesh. Visits to the diamond mines, Ajaygarh Fort, Mahamati Prannathji Temple, Kalinjar Fort, National Museum and Panna National Park are enchanting and experience for a lifetime. Panna is one of the most revered pilgrim places for the Pranami sect followers the world over. Panna with its lively and vibrant atmosphere attracts many to its Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary with rare species of animals and birds. As per legends, Panna forests were blessed with the stay of Mythological Pandavas during their exile. Panna is famous for India’s younger tiger reserves, established in 1994. Panna National park was established from the hunting forests of erstwhile royal kingdoms of Bijawar, Panna and Chhatarpur. Sandstone and diamond mining have been flourishing in Panna in a big way. Panna is extraordinarily calm and beautiful. Adorned with greenish meadows dotted with evergreen trees, undulating forests, hills and rocks, Panna serves as a perfect place for holiday tours and relaxing.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 488001

STD Code: 7732

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Panna district is a district of the Sagar Division, within the Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Panna is the district headquarters.The only Diamond City in India is Panna. Panna is beautifully calm and serene : roll-on meadows dotted with evergreen trees, hills, forests Panna is famous for its temples which strikes a very fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.Panna is the most sacrosanct pilgrimage for the followers of the Pranami sect world over. With a sanctuary for rare wild life and avifauna & a diamond mine, Panna has transformed a royal past into a vibrant and lively present.

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By Air : Khajuraho airport is the nearest airport to Panna, which is situated 26 km away from Panna. Regular flights are available from Khajuraho to Delhi. Delhi is well connected to all the cities within the country and abroad. Airport to Panna, taxi fare is about Rs 500.

By Train : Jhansi railway station, 176 km away from Panna, is the nearest major railway station. Jhansi is situated on the major rail route and there are regular train services to the major cities in India. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Agra. Taxis are available in the railway station and costs about Rs 3300 to reach Panna. A small junction nearest to Panna is Satna, which is 90 km away from Panna. All trains won’t stop here.

By Bus : Tourist and state owned buses connects Panna to all major cities in the state. State owned public bus services are available from Jhansi and Khajuraho to Panna in regular intervals. Overnight deluxe buses are available from Delhi to Khajuraho and Jhansi, to reach Panna.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Raj Laxmi Hotel ; Kumkum Talkies Rd, Kishor Ganj, Panna, Madhya Pradesh 488001; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Siddhartha Hotel ; Benisagar Mohalla, Panna, Madhya Pradesh 488001 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Mohan Rajvilas Hotel ; Civil-Line Rd, Rani Baag, Panna, Madhya Pradesh 488001 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Kesarvani Restaurant & Hotel ;  Benisagar,Panna, Police-Line Rd, Benisagar Mohalla, Panna, Madhya Pradesh 488001 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Jamuna Hotel ;  Bada Bazar Road, Bada Bazar Rd, Tikuriya Mohalla, Panna, Madhya Pradesh 488001 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Panna Diamond ; Local market ;  Local Market, Panna ; Ph/M:  N.A

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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