Pench National Park is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in the Seoni and Chindwara districts on the border with Maharashtra, protected by the hilly terrain and the diverse teak forests that prevail in the region, reaching the Satpura Hills. The hill is named after the Pench River, which flows north through its center. Heading south through the park, it’s the lifeblood of the Pench Tigers. As one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India, Park attracts many wildlife lovers every year. Royal Bengal Tigers are the major attractions of the Pench tiger reserve. It is home to rich biodiversity and buffer zones, offering visitors the chance to experience one of India’s greatest adventures.

How to reach?

One of India’s most popular national parks, Pench National Park is close to two popular states, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, so not to worry about. You can travel by Plane, rail, and road to Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh and Nagpur in Maharashtra to Pench National Park.

Flora & Fauna

Flora

In this protected dry mixed forest area, the main plant species are salai, pickle, moyang, and tendu. Kahua (Arjuna), Jamuna, Guular, and Saja can be seen on the banks of the river. The open forest in the old village resettlement area is surrounded by Mahua, Palash, Plum, and other trees. About a quarter of the site is covered with teak forest. About 82 species of grasses and bamboo grow in this forest area.

Fauna

In Fauna, the main carnivores are tigers, leopards, wildcats, wild dogs, hyenas, jackals, foxes, wolves, and weasels. Among the vegetarian species, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambar, Chital, Chasinga, chinkara, and Wild Boar. About 325 bird species can be spotted at this tiger sanctuary at different times of the year. The sunny areas of the Totladoh Reservoir, within the park boundaries, where you can see many migratory birds during the cold season. Among migratory birds like common shelducks, Whistling Teal and Vegtel, etc.

Things to do

In Pench National Park there are many options to explore. During your visit to the park, you can also get all in one tour package where you can enjoy all these activities. Being a small part of Madhya Pradesh since it lies in Seoni and Chhindwara districts, Pench has always been a huge contribution to the state’s tourism industry and wildlife, which allows every visitor a great opportunity to explore it in depth. here is a list of activities you can take part in.

  • Jungle Walks and Jungle Safari
  • Night Jungle Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Bird Watching
  • Explore Local Rural Culture
  • Buy Souvenir
  • Visit Potters Village in Pachdhar

Types of Safaris

Jeep Safari

Jeep safaris are the most common and traditional type of safari operated in Pench National Park. This is Pench’s traditional safari style, allowing tourists to have fun in the wilderness of parks and reserves. Driving in an open jeep through dense forests and seeing wildlife such as Bengal tigers up close is an experience you never thought possible. But wildlife tours to Pench National Park and Reserve make it possible.

Pench jeep safaris run in the morning and evening. To avoid the disappointment of the unavailability of jeeps and other things, we recommend booking your safari in advance to get the best visiting experience in Pench.

Night Jeep Safari

It’s not an activity that every visitor likes to try, but if adventure is your number one priority, the night safari in Pench National Park is a must. Compared to the day safari, the night safari is full of thrills and surprises discovering the forest wilderness in the dark. This safari does not allow access to the rest of the zone after dark, so you can only explore the wolf sanctuary.

Night Safari is home to rare sightings of a wide variety of nocturnal creatures that are likely to surprise visitors. As temperatures become more comfortable and cooler this time of year, the safari experience becomes more comfortable and enjoyable. It’s pitch black inside the jungle, so it might feel a little scary at first, but after some time you’ll feel calm and comfortable.

 

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