The name Kanha itself may be derived from kanhar, the local term for the clayey soil in the valley bottoms, or from Kanva, a holy man who once lived there in a forest village. The soil is rich enough to provide the perfect vegetation for the local areas. Four principal vegetation types have been identified in Kanha: moist deciduous forest, dry deciduous forest, valley meadow, and plateau meadow. The park consists of a core area of 940 km2, which is surrounded by a buffer zone of 1,005 km2, thus comprising a total area of 1,945 km2.

The visitors to the park are also well educated on the park and the creatures living there in there habitats. Our expedition leaders know where to look for wildlife, vastly increasing your viewing opportunities. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, our guides have educational backgrounds in the natural sciences and enjoy explaining the animals' habits and life histories, as well as how different species interact with their environment. This provides education with entertainment to our visitors to the park.