Safari Zones & Gate Locations — All Tiger Reserves
Gate and zone details for Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura and more — maps, distances and entry points, so you know exactly where your safari starts.
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Kanha — Gates & Zones
Kanha has three core-entry gates — Khatiya, Mukki and Sarhi — plus buffer-only entries. Khatiya is the only gate reaching all four core zones.
Khatiya Gate
Zones opened
Core: Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi · Buffer: Khatiya Buffer
Distances
- Jabalpur: 165 km
- Raipur: 223 km
- Sarhi Gate: 70 km between gates
Mukki Gate
Zones opened
Core: Kanha, Kisli, Mukki · Buffer: Khapa Buffer
Distances
- Jabalpur: 178 km
- Raipur: 182 km
Sarhi Gate
Zones opened
Core: Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi · Buffer: Siroja Buffer
Distances
- Jabalpur: 142 km
- Raipur: 222 km
- Khatiya Gate: 70 km between gates
Khatia Buffer Gate
Khapa Buffer Gate
Sijhora Buffer Gate
Zones opened
Buffer: Sijhora Buffer
Phen Sanctuary Gate
| Gate | From Jabalpur | From Raipur |
|---|---|---|
| Khatiya Gate | 165 km | 223 km |
| Mukki Gate | 178 km | 182 km |
| Sarhi Gate | 142 km | 222 km |
| Khatiya ↔ Sarhi Gate | 70 km between gates | — |
Khatiya and Sarhi are reached from Raipur by different routes, which is why their distances are similar but not identical.
ID Documents You Must Carry
Safari permits are issued in the name and ID of each traveller by the forest department. Bring the original document — photocopies and photos on a phone are not accepted at the gate.
- Original photo ID for every traveller, including children where applicable
- Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving License
- The same ID number that was used when the permit was booked
- Full names and ages of all travellers, exactly as on the ID
- Foreign nationals: passport, carried in original
If a traveller's ID does not match the permit, entry can be refused at the gate. Send us the ID details in advance on WhatsApp and we will check them against your booking.
Not Sure Which Gate to Book?
Gates that sound close together are often on opposite sides of a reserve, and the wrong pairing of gate and hotel can mean a long transfer before every safari. Tell us your arrival city and dates and our safari desk will suggest the gate that fits your plan.