Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Vijaypur and Sheopur Tehsils in the district of Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh. The sanctuary is named after the Kuno River, a tributary of the Chambal River, which flows through the middle of the sanctuary. In the proximity of the sanctuary an ancient seventh century fort is located along the banks of the Kuno River in Palpur. Hence, the Kuno sanctuary is also popularly referred to as Kuno Palpur Sanctuary.

Notification: Wildlife sanctuary in 1981

Flora
Forest type: arid deciduous forest mixed together with patches of grasslands Tree & grasses: Kher, Haldoo, Kardhai, Mahua, Gurjan, Bel, Tendu, Guner, Phulara, Lumpy, Doob, etc.

Fauna
Tiger, Sambar, Leopard, Chital, Bear, Blue bull, Indian monitor, Panther, Python, Cobra, Chausingha and many more.
Kuno Palpur Sanctuary has been selected as the most suitable forest reserve for the transferring and preserving of some of the free-ranging population of Asiatic lions from Gir forest in Gujarat.

Avian Fauna
Golden orioles, Peacock, Jangli, Drongo, Bhura, Phakta, Kala Teetar, Rollers, Tree pie, etc. Getting there
The closest airport and railway station to Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary is at Gwalior (approximately 140Km away). The other nearest railheads are located at Sheopur (75Km), Shivpuri (55Km) and Jhansi. Nearest bus terminals are located at Sesaipura (about 15Km away) and Pohari.

Tourist Information
Forest Rest House at Palpur, PWD Rest House at Vijaypur and Kuno PWD Rest House at Sesaipura can be availed for accommodation with prior bookings.
Diesel or petrol four wheelers that are less than five years old are allowed for safari expeditions inside the sanctuary. Sun Temple, Cave Temple, Jal Temple, Kedareshwar temple, Gwalior Fort, Palpur Fort, etc are some of the famous places of interest located in and around Kuno Palpur Sanctuary.

Additional Information:
Location: Kuno wildlife sanctuary, SH 23, Madhya Pradesh
Area: about 345 sq km
Best time to visit: November to March

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