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Pench National Park - A Jungle That Inspired
Pench National Park is one of India’s most beautiful and wild forests, located in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. It also touches the state of Maharashtra. This is a special spot which inspired Rudyard Kipling’s famous story “The Junge Book”. This is the land from which he got the inspiration for the story of Mowgli, Bagheera, and Sher Khan.
This is a magical and dreamy spot which is filled with different wild animals and greenery all around. This huge park covers an area of about 757.85 sq. km, out of which 292.85 sq. km is the core area and the remaining 465 sq. km is the buffer zone. This park is named after the Pench River, which flows right through the park and splits it into two beautiful halves - eastern and western.
This park is home to various wild animals. From tigers and leopards to wild dogs, Indian gaurs, and spotted deer, it is filled with wildlife. This park is even home to wolves, panthers, and four-horned antelopes, which are rare sights. There are over 325 species of birds and many beautiful butterflies flying around. Every inch of this park is full of wildlife sightings.
Safari Adventure at Pench
Morning Safari
The morning starts with a ride that offers the chance to spot animals in their active time
Evening Safari
Enjoy the sunset safari, as animals might return to rest, and it creates a nice safari moment
Different States, Same Thrill
Safaris operate from both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, so you can explore unique zones
From Jungle Book to Safari Experience
People can visit Pench National Park to experience living in a real-life Jungle. This park is best for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, nature lovers, or even a curious traveler who likes to explore new spots. Here, one can enjoy a gypsy safari inside the park by making an online Pench Safari Booking and experience the sights of the fauna and flora of this park in real life.
The safari in Pench takes the tourists inside the park and lets them see and observe wild animals with their own eyes. The safari allows people to enjoy a nice time in Pench with natural vibes all around. It takes people inside the forest where they can see the animals and observe them and even click some good images. A guide and driver go inside the park with tourists for safety reasons and to make their safari an informative one. Just make your Pench National Park Booking now and enjoy a good time there.
Along with the animals, this park is filled with beautiful trees like Mahua, White Kulu, Salai, Saja, Dhaora, and Amaltas, and tourists can see these trees by going on thrilling safari rides inside the Park. Also, you can capture some amazing pictures of animals and just relax in the peaceful surroundings of this area.
Here, you can enjoy the peace and calm vibes and feel refreshed, away from city life. You can relive the childhood memories of the Jungle Book and enjoy a nice time spotting the animals and the amazing flora of this area.
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Some Basic Information
| Location | Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh, which share boundaries with Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Total Area of Pench | 757.85 square kilometres |
| Declared as a National Park | 1983 |
| 4. Declared as a Tiger Reserve | 1992 |
| Core Area of Pench | 411.33 square kilometres |
| Buffer Area of Pench | 768.30 square kilometres |
| Altitude | 425 m to 620 m above sea level |
| Temperature Range | 45°C to 10°C |
| Annual Rainfall | 1300 mm (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Nearest Railway Station | Seoni, Nagpur, and Jabalpur |
| Nearest Airports | Jabalpur and Nagpur |
| Park Opens from | 15th October to 30th June |
| Popular Safari Zones | Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara, Rukhad, Wolf Sanctuary (khwasa), Sillari, and Kolitmara |
| Flora | 1200 species of plants |
| Mammals | 37 species (approx.) |
| Total Bird Species in pench | 325 species |
| Total Butterfly Species in pench | 105+ |
The History of Pench National Park
Let’s know how Pench National Park became the beautiful and safe forest that it is today. So, this green area was once just another piece of land where wild animals roamed freely, without any rules or protection. There was a time when hunting was common in this area, and people didn’t know the importance of wildlife.
The forest of Pench was used for timber, and the animals were hunted for sport. The first step towards the protection came in 1862 when the British marked this area as a protected forest. But, at that time, the forest (trees) was saved for wood, and animals were still being hunted.
Slowly, things changed in India, and people got to know about the protection of wild animals. Along with other parks, Pench became a sanctuary in 1977. With this, animals got the legal protection, and an area of 757.85 sq. km. was protected. The tigers, leopards, deer, and all other animals finally had a safe home where they could live and roam freely.
Some years later, in 1983, an area of 292.85 sq. km was declared as Pench National Park. Then in 1992, the government of India declared this whole area of 757.85 sq. km, including the park and sanctuary, as a Tiger Reserve, and right now it comes under the “Project Tiger”.
When it came under the Project Tiger, the laws became stricter, and forest management became better. The Pench National Park became one of the best areas that protects tigers in India. Even the BBC chose this area to film the behaviour of tigers with the help of spy cameras, and a movie named “Tiger: Spy in the Jungle” was released in 2008.
And, there’s also some good news - Pench National Park also became famous worldwide because of a very special connection. Everybody knows the famous Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”, Pench is an inspiration behind that book, and it’s the home of Mowgli, Bagheera, and Baloo! This book gained popularity for the park and gave it love and attention from all over the World. ‘
Flora & Fauna of Pench National Park
Flora of Pench National Park
Pench National Park of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra is a beautiful spot for nature lovers, and the forest area of Pench is mainly of two types - moist tropical deciduous and dry deciduous. This means that some part of the park remains dry and some remains lush green, which offers a unique safari experience.
Whenever you go for a Pench Safari inside it, you can see a variety of trees, shrubs, and climbers all around you. The flora of Pench National Park includes herbs, shrubs, trees, etc. Some of the common trees you’ll spot in this area include Teak, Tendu, Amaltas, Palash, Bija, and Mahua. These trees add beauty to the forest and also provide food, shade, and shelter to many birds and animals of the park.
Pench National Park is also home to the Ayurvedic medicinal plants and species like Curcumin, Sarpagandha, Ashwagandha, and Avatar can be found very easily. These herbs are an important product for Indian medicines and are used in many of them.
In the area of Pench National Park, you can also see thick bamboo groves near water bodies, which look amazing during the safari ride. In every area of the park, there is something green that adds to its beauty. Whenever you go for a safari inside the park, you can enjoy the peaceful and calming vibe of this area, which remains filled with freshness.
Fauna of Pench National Park
Now, let’s talk about the wild side of Pench, because of which a lot of tourists come here. Pench National Park is a dreamy spot for animal enthusiasts as it’s a place where you can spot and observe them in their natural habitat.
The main animal species of Pench that attracts most of the tourists are the Bengal Tigers. During the safari, you can spot the tigers if you’re lucky. Other than them, this park is a home for leopards, jungle cats, hyenas, wolves, and wild boars. These animals are in huge numbers inside the park and are spotted easily inside it.
Other animals that call this Pench National Park home are Black-naped hares, porcupines, nilgai, langurs, bison (gaur), sambar deer, and barking deer. With every turn off your thrilling gypsy safari, you get a chance to spot something new.
In this park, during the safari ride, you can also spot over 325 bird species. This park is a home for beautiful and musical birds like Indian Roller, Peafowl, Blue Kingfisher, Pintail, Munia, Crow Pheasant, Red-Vented Bulbul, and Crimson-Breasted Barbet. Their melodious chirping as the background music of your peaceful safari will make your experience better.
This park also has around 50 types of fish, 105 kinds of butterflies, 13 types of amphibians, 100 moth species, and nearly 37 reptiles, along with a huge variety of insects that keep the forest alive and buzzing. A safari inside this wild park will let you explore a rich variety of wildlife.
The weather in this Wild Park
Pench National Park is located in central India and experiences tropical weather. The average temperature that this park experiences is written below:
| Months | Jan | Feb | mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Min (°C) | 1 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Max (°C) | 15 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Travel Tips for a Memorable Pench Adventure
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Each safari permit in Pench is valid for just one zone. So if you want to explore more zones like Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara, etc., you need to book separate permits for each zone.
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Pench is a famous national park, and the permits for safari get booked in advance, so don’t wait till the last minute to make your booking. If you want a safari slot in your preferred zone and timing, then booking in advance is recommended.
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Entry into the park without a permit is not allowed. If you want to enjoy the safari, then come to the park with a printout of your safari permit.
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Also, carrying a copy of your ID proof is necessary to enter the park. The ID proof should match the information provided in your identity during booking.
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Pick the right time for making your Pench National Park Booking for the safari ride after learning about the sights it offers in different seasons.
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Try more than one safari inside the park. Make a booking for 3 to 4 safaris so that you can explore more zones and get more chances to spot the wildlife of this spot.
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Pack your clothes according to the season in which you’re visiting the park.
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Before booking the hotel, transport tickets, etc., ensure that you check the availability of the safari for that day. First, make a booking for your safari ride, and then consider these other things.
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