Located in the heart of India, Pench national park in Seoni and Chhindwara is one of India’s most famous wildlife reserves. It is named after the river Pence which flows through the park. Pench National Park is spread over 758 sq km, including the core and buffer zone. Its core area and Mowgli Pench Sanctuary covers 299 sq km. The remaining 464 sq km forms the Pench national park has rich wildlife, which offers visitors an opportunity to indulge and experience one of the finest wildlife in India. Pench National Park became famous in the 1970s because of the reference made in the “Jungle Book” by the author Rudyard Kipling.
Pench is primarily known for the Royal Bengal tiger. Pench National Park is home to 40 tigers. It is also home to 39 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, and 3 species of amphibians. You will spot several sambars, chital, nilgai, jackals, gaur, and wild pig here. If you are lucky, you may also see a sloth bear, an Indian leopard, and a striped hyena.
Visiting Pench national park is very easy and convenient. The Nagpur airport and the Jabalpur airport make it easy to reach tourists living in distant places, even in other countries. The hotels in Pench National Park are mainly located at entry gates like Touria, Sillari, Karmajhiri, Jamtara, Rukhad, etc. All these entry gates are comfortably accessible throughout the year and have excellent road connectivity. It is the best place to visit for safari holidays.
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- Turia Zone
- Karmajhiri Zone
- Wolf Sanctuary
- Jamtara Zone
- Rukhad Zone
- Sillari Zone
- Khursapar Zone
Turia Zone – It is near Seoni, MP, Famous for tiger and leopard sightings.
Karmajhiri Zone – Itis a famous Pench Tiger Reserve safari zone in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for various species of birds, Tiger sightings, and wild dogs.
Wolf Sanctuary – It is 3 Km away from Turiya and 13 km from Khawasa and comes under the buffer zone of the PenchTiger Reserve. It is known as Khawasa Buffer Zone. It is very popular for foxes, wolves, and nocturnal birds.
Jamtara Zone – The entry gateof the zone is situated at Jamtara village and is very popular for sloth bear sightings, Banyan, and Shindoori trees.
Rukhad Zone – Itis the buffer zone of Pench National Park. The entry gate of this zone is situated at Rukhad village. It is very popular for Tiger sightings, various butterflies, Jamun, Bamboo, and Arjun Trees.
Sillari Zone – It is undoubtedly the best for animal sightings, as we were not all disappointed. It is famous for Garari, Bamboo, and Teak Trees and remains closed on Wednesdays.
Khursapar Zone – It is just adjoining two states, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh border. It is famous for Tiger sightings and bird species.
The top activities that can be done in Pench National Park are:
Jungle Safari
The best way to explore the wildlife of Pench National Park is the Jungle Safari. It is one of the major tourist activities to do. The sights and sounds of the natural habitat give a fantastic and unforgetful experience and memory. The safari timing for Pench national park is 6 am to 11 am and 3 pm to 6 pm.
Night Safari
Night safari gives you the experience of spotting wild creatures like Jackals, wolves, Nilgai, Deer, and Nocturnal birds in the buffer area of Pench national park. The night safari is conducted in a wolf Sanctuary where you will witness a significant population of Indian Grey Wolf. It lasts only for 2 to 3 hours but is a mesmerizing experience. The night safari can only be booked at the counter of the Pench national park, and the timings for the same are 6 pm to 9 pm.
Potter’s village at Pachdhar
Just 15kn from the Turai Gate is Potter’s Village, a must to experience. Walking around the village and interacting with tribal villagers, speaking about their lifestyle, and trying their hand at the pottery and handicrafts will enrich the experience at Pench National Park. A jeep or a cycle ride is the best way to reach Pachdhar village.
Runi Jhuni Nature Walking Trail
It is one of the best tourist attractions in Pench national park. Tourists who love silent nature walks would love this trail. It starts from the Karmajhiri gate, allowing you to observe wildlife from a close distance. Exploring the buffer zone takes 1-2 hrs, and the tickets cost you around Rs.3000/- per person.
Cycling tour to Rukhad
The best wildlife experiences are gained through cycle tours as it’s not just a unique way but the most exciting way to experience and explore the wildlife in Pench National Park. The guided cycling tours start around 8 am and finish at Sakata Forest rest house. It’s a 22km journey, and camping in tents at night here adds up more thrill and delight to the tour.
Stargazing
Stargazing at the Pench national park is the best way to relax your soul away from all the city’s hustle. With all the pollution and building in the town, stargazing becomes difficult. Pench jungle camp allows you to see and sense the Milky Way from a telescope.
Pench Tiger Reserve has been an animal paradise right from past years. Due to its rich wildlife and water bodies, it is one of the most visited destinations in Madhya Pradesh. It is a beautiful place to see and is quite famous due to its scenic beauty. People can visit this national park in any season, but winter is an excellent season for nature lovers to enjoy their weekends and holidays with complete devotion.
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