Pench National Park
- 'tyger burning bright'
Go there for: Tigers, Chousingha(Four Horned Antelopes), Nilgai (Blue Bull), Cheetal
Pench National Park at a glance
Named after Pench River that dissects right through the heart of the 299 sq. Kms. spread - the Pench National Park or the Indira Priyadarshini Tiger Reserve is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, India, and runs in continuation with Maharashtra’s Pench National Park. Due to indiscriminate poaching of the endangered tiger population sheltered in the deciduous forests, Pench was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary and in 1992 Project Tiger took over. Other than the master predators, varied species of flora and fauna abound this region, which over the years have attracted and inspired many naturalists and writers like Rudyard Kipling. It is only been two years since Pench has actually formally opened up for tourists. Wonderstruck by its virgin beauty, Kipling even honored it with a poem - Hunting Song of the Seeonee Pack, and much of the inspiration for his famous ‘Jungle Book’ is believed to have been derived from here.
Widlife Attractions of Pench National Park
The beautiful landscape of the Pench National Park is home to large numbers of both endangered and rare species. The almost impenetrable forest vegetation in the park includes Tropical Dry Deciduous Teak and Southern Tropical Mixed Deciduous Forest and many exotic herbs and grasses of medicinal importance. So for Botanists, Pench can be an ideal research destination. The Park’s main attraction, nevertheless, are the wild fauna - especially the tigers. But since they are rarely seen out in the open, visitors have to console themselves with other interesting sights like Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar and Nilgai grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Other wild animals are Herds of gaur, Chinkara or mountain Gazelle, Leopard, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, four-horned Antelope or Chowsingha, Wild Boar, Gazella, crocodile and others. . Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Langoors are seen just anywhere in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes.
Bird-watching too can be a promising activity. The avian fauna population of the Park is recorded to be around 210 species including the Barbets, Blue Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Minivets, Munias, Mynas, Orioles, Wagtails and Waterfowls. Crocodiles can be spotted lazily lying about the banks and lucky one’s can also expect to view one of the fresh water turtles. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
Safari Adventure
Only a long and leisurely vacation will do justice to the sights and adventure that awaits you at Pench National Park. Make a early morning trip to the Park in the jeep and you have the best chances to see the best of what the forest has for you - flora / fauna. Listen attentively to the Guide for his voice may become just a whisper in case he senses something very interesting around. Elephant safaris too have their delights. The moment a tiger is spotted, the domestic elephants surround it and you can have the closest view possible of the magnificient national animal in its natural habitat.
What more to look out for in Nagarhole
Kohka Lake: Go there to enjoy the enrapturing spectacle of numerous colorful birds and the serene sunset of the Kohka lake - a small reservoir in the Park.
Nagpur: Situated just 93 km. away from Pench, Nagpur is famous for its oranges and many tourist spots like Sitabuldi Fort, Council Hall, Cathedral of All Saints, High Court, Raj Bhawan and Chhatris of the Bhonsle Dynasty at Nagpur.
Pachdhar Potters Village: Here, you can try your hands at making pots or simply stroll around watching the villagers give magical shapes to the clay. But don’t forget to buy something to carry back home and keep as a memento.
How to reach there
The nearest airport to the Pench National Park is the Sonegaon Airport at Nagpur, which is at a distance of 93 km. Nagpur is well connected to Mumbai through air. The nearest Railway Station is the Seoni Railway Station, which is 30 km away from the Park. The road network connects Seoni to almost all the major places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Ideal time to visit: The Pench National Park is open to the visitors from October 01st to June 30th each year and closed during the rainy seasons (July- Sept.). And the best time to visit is from March to June.
Accommodation optionsThe Forest Rest Houses and plenty of other lodging facilities are available. However, prior booking is advised to reserve these rest houses. All accommodations are located nearby. Kipling’s Court hotel and Pench Jungle Camp can be good options.
- 'tyger burning bright'
Go there for: Tigers, Chousingha(Four Horned Antelopes), Nilgai (Blue Bull), Cheetal
Pench National Park at a glance
Named after Pench River that dissects right through the heart of the 299 sq. Kms. spread - the Pench National Park or the Indira Priyadarshini Tiger Reserve is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, India, and runs in continuation with Maharashtra’s Pench National Park. Due to indiscriminate poaching of the endangered tiger population sheltered in the deciduous forests, Pench was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary and in 1992 Project Tiger took over. Other than the master predators, varied species of flora and fauna abound this region, which over the years have attracted and inspired many naturalists and writers like Rudyard Kipling. It is only been two years since Pench has actually formally opened up for tourists. Wonderstruck by its virgin beauty, Kipling even honored it with a poem - Hunting Song of the Seeonee Pack, and much of the inspiration for his famous ‘Jungle Book’ is believed to have been derived from here.
Widlife Attractions of Pench National Park
The beautiful landscape of the Pench National Park is home to large numbers of both endangered and rare species. The almost impenetrable forest vegetation in the park includes Tropical Dry Deciduous Teak and Southern Tropical Mixed Deciduous Forest and many exotic herbs and grasses of medicinal importance. So for Botanists, Pench can be an ideal research destination. The Park’s main attraction, nevertheless, are the wild fauna - especially the tigers. But since they are rarely seen out in the open, visitors have to console themselves with other interesting sights like Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar and Nilgai grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Other wild animals are Herds of gaur, Chinkara or mountain Gazelle, Leopard, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, four-horned Antelope or Chowsingha, Wild Boar, Gazella, crocodile and others. . Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Langoors are seen just anywhere in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes.
Bird-watching too can be a promising activity. The avian fauna population of the Park is recorded to be around 210 species including the Barbets, Blue Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Minivets, Munias, Mynas, Orioles, Wagtails and Waterfowls. Crocodiles can be spotted lazily lying about the banks and lucky one’s can also expect to view one of the fresh water turtles. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
Safari Adventure
Only a long and leisurely vacation will do justice to the sights and adventure that awaits you at Pench National Park. Make a early morning trip to the Park in the jeep and you have the best chances to see the best of what the forest has for you - flora / fauna. Listen attentively to the Guide for his voice may become just a whisper in case he senses something very interesting around. Elephant safaris too have their delights. The moment a tiger is spotted, the domestic elephants surround it and you can have the closest view possible of the magnificient national animal in its natural habitat.
What more to look out for in Nagarhole
Kohka Lake: Go there to enjoy the enrapturing spectacle of numerous colorful birds and the serene sunset of the Kohka lake - a small reservoir in the Park.
Nagpur: Situated just 93 km. away from Pench, Nagpur is famous for its oranges and many tourist spots like Sitabuldi Fort, Council Hall, Cathedral of All Saints, High Court, Raj Bhawan and Chhatris of the Bhonsle Dynasty at Nagpur.
Pachdhar Potters Village: Here, you can try your hands at making pots or simply stroll around watching the villagers give magical shapes to the clay. But don’t forget to buy something to carry back home and keep as a memento.
How to reach there
The nearest airport to the Pench National Park is the Sonegaon Airport at Nagpur, which is at a distance of 93 km. Nagpur is well connected to Mumbai through air. The nearest Railway Station is the Seoni Railway Station, which is 30 km away from the Park. The road network connects Seoni to almost all the major places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Ideal time to visit: The Pench National Park is open to the visitors from October 01st to June 30th each year and closed during the rainy seasons (July- Sept.). And the best time to visit is from March to June.
Accommodation optionsThe Forest Rest Houses and plenty of other lodging facilities are available. However, prior booking is advised to reserve these rest houses. All accommodations are located nearby. Kipling’s Court hotel and Pench Jungle Camp can be good options.
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