Pench National Park is a wild place where tiger sightings are possible. It allows the tourists to spot the wild animals like tigers, leopards, wolves, wild dogs, gaurs, deer, and many more in their natural habitat. This park also has a good flora, and it’s also the inspiration for the famous book written by Rudyard Kipling, which is “The Jungle Book”. Many people come here for birding during the winter, and it’s also the reason for its popularity. This park is a peaceful natural spot, and because of that, a lot of people know about it.
Visiting Pench National Park depends on your preferred timings. If you want a good safari experience with animal sights and bird sounds, then November to March would be perfect for you. However, if you’re a true wildlife lover and want to really spot the wildlife, then going in summer would be best, as animals are spotted easily near the water bodies. The park remains open from 15 October to 30 June, so plan or make your Pench Safari Booking accordingly.
No, Pench National Park remains open only from 15 October to 30 June and remains closed from 1 July to 14 October due to monsoon. The roads become slippery because of rain, and to avoid accidents, the park remains officially closed for tourism and safari rides.
Safari for Pench National Park can be booked online from ……………. You can book a morning or evening safari for any zone of the park through our website. We even provide a hotel and a customizable package booking so you can enjoy a nice experience there without any problem. It’s best to book your safari in advance, especially during weekends or holidays.
Pench National Park covers a huge area of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and there are many core zones of Pench in these two states.
- The core zones in the Madhya Pradesh side of the park are Touria Zone, Karmajhiri Zone, and Jamtara Zone.
- The core zones in the Maharashtra side of the park are Kolitmara Zone, Khubala Zone, Sillari Zone, Chorbahuli Zone, and Khursapar Zone
Each zone offers a unique forest experience and different chances of wildlife sightings.
All the core zones of Pench National Park offer good chances of tiger sightings in their natural habitat. But, out of them, the most famous ones where sightings of tigers are common are the Turia Zone (Madhya Pradesh side) and the Sillari Zone (Maharashtra side). In these zones of the park, tigers remain more active, and they also have scenic routes, because of which a lot of tourists book safaris for these zones. However, we would like to clarify that this park is a natural home for animals, and they can be anywhere inside it, and sightings in any zone are not guaranteed. The sighting of animals totally depends on luck, timing, and the guide's knowledge.
Pench National Park has a good number of tigers. According to the latest reports, the park and its surrounding buffer areas are home to 40–50 tigers (including cubs and adults). Pench is one of the top national parks of India, which has a good tiger population.
Yes, you can visit both sides of the park easily. Just make sure to plan and schedule your trip in advance. Each side of Pench has its own entry gates, permits, and forest department rules, so you need to book safaris separately.
You can book a stay that is close to both sides of the safari gates of the park, and book your safari on different days. Enjoy an evening safari on the first day of your trip in Madhya Pradesh and then the other evening safari on the second day of your trip in Maharashtra or vice versa. Make bookings in advance and pre-book your transfers to avoid disappointment.
Pench National Park is a wild spot where animals roam freely, and because of that, many people believe that it’s not safe. But, it is safe to go inside Pench if you’re following the rules of the forest department and you’re going inside with trained forest guides and drivers. Tourists are not allowed to come outside of the safari inside the park, and it is important to follow what your guide says. They know how to avoid risky behavior and how to handle the situation, just be calm and listen to them if any animal comes close.
When you go for a safari in Pench, it’s important to take the printout of your permit and your ID proof. Other than them, you should carry a water bottle, binoculars, a camera, a hat or cap( in summer), sunscreen, a jacket or shawl (in winter), and insect repellent. These are essentials so that you can enjoy a nice safari without any problems.
Pench is called the "Land of Mowgli" because Rudyard Kipling’s famous story 'The Jungle Book' was inspired by this forest. The characters of Mowgli, the wolves, Bagheera, Baloo, and Sher Khan were all written after getting the inspiration from the wildlife and landscape of this park. There are even the Mowgli’s Trail or Mowgli’s Den, where you can go for tours after a thrilling safari ride inside the park.
Yes, night safaris are allowed in Pench National Park. But, they are only available in the buffer zones of the park, and you have to follow all the forest department guidelines. The night safari offers the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals of this park, like panthers, wolves, hyenas, owls, and civets. These safaris can only be booked from the window in offline mode, so whenever you go there, book it and enjoy a great animal spotting time at night.