Madla Gate — Panna Core Zone

Panna’s primary core-zone gate and the one most first-time visitors use.

From Madla, safari routes fan into teak and dry deciduous forest, past rocky ridges and Ken river gorges. The lodge belt and most guesthouses sit on the Madla side, which keeps reporting time simple. Highest demand of all gates — book 30–60 days ahead for peak-season slots.

• Watch for: tiger and leopard pugmarks on mud tracks, chital herds, sambar, predators at waterholes in dry months.
• Reporting: 30–45 minutes before gate opening (morning 05:30 summer / 06:30 winter).

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