The real of home of our childhood friend Mowgli, the territory of the wicked Sher Khan, Pench National Park, is located in Chhindwara and Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh.
Started in 1977, The Pench National Park has a splendid history. The description of its magnificent beauty can be found in the 16th century document
“Ain-i-Akbari (constitution of Akbar) written by Abu’I-Fazl ibn Mubarak. Rudyard Kipling’s popular novel
“The jungle Book” was also based on Pench.
According to the report of the
State Forest Research Institute, published on
Nov 26, 2016, this sanctuary is currently a home of
53 tigers. Among the other animals, predator like leopard, wolf, wild dogs and prey like barking deer, four horned antelope, sloth bear, palm civet can be seen here.
Named after the
River Pench, this park is famous for trees like mahua, white kulu, Indian kino tree, aonla, saja, salai etc.
Timings of Pench National Park
The entry and exit timings of the park changes according to the season. During the winter, morning safari starts from
7:30 am to 10:30 am and in the evening from
15:00 pm to 17:30 pm. In the summer, morning safari starts from
6:30 am to 9:30 am and the evening safari starts from
16:00 pm to 18:00 pm.
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Entry Fees and Charges of Pench National Park
Entry fees to the park is quite nominal. Per person the cost is -
- For Indians – Rs 15/-
- For Foreigners – Rs 150/- only.
One can avail the mini bus with guide facility for
Rs 150, arranged by the authorities.
Popular things to do in Pench National Park
There are numerous ways to
explore the Pench National Park.
Jeep Safari
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Jeep Safari in Pench National Park[/caption]
Early morning Jeep safari is best option to spot the wild life animals. One can contact their
respective tour operator who provides jeep & local driver cum guide.
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Bird watching
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Birdwatching at Pench National Park[/caption]
This
wildlife national park harbours more than
210 species of birds including various migratory ones. Famous for magpie robin, crow pheasant, northern pintail, herons, Indian roller, myna, coppersmith and many more, this park is a heaven for the bird photography.
Elephant Ride
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Elephant Safari in Pench National Park[/caption]
Another interesting way of
exploring the Land of Mowgli is on the back of elephants. Enjoy the gorgeousness of the park on this pachyderm and be a witness of an unforgettable journey.
Other than this
Night drive & Night Safari, Jungle walk and trek are also vary popular among the tourist.
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How to reach Pench National Park
By Air
Nested in the lower southern region of Satpuda Hills, Pench National Park is
88 km away from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport of Nagpur.
By Road
With the help of
National Highway 7,one can easily reach Khawasa which is
12 km away from the park.
By Train
Nagpur railway station is the nearest station,
92 km away. From the station it will take 2 hours to reach Khawasa, located near the Turia gate of the park.
Best time to visit Pench National Park
February to April is the best time to visit this sanctuary. Closed during the rainy season (
July to October), Pench National Park remains open for visitors from
16th October to the end of June every year.
To make your journey extra ordinary you can board the luxury train,
the Deccan Odyssey. Equipped with the modern facilities like air condition coach, internet connectivity and personalized guest amenities, Deccan Odyssey is surely one of the best option to
reach the Pench National Park of Madhya Pradesh. Through its
“Maharashtra Wild Trail Journey” one can visit the Pench National Park.
Rich in wildlife, dominated by mixed forest, Pench National Park is renowned among the tourist around the world. A visit to this park will surely leave you with some remarkable memories of life time.
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Birdwatching at Pench National Park[/caption]
This wildlife national park harbours more than 210 species of birds including various migratory ones. Famous for magpie robin, crow pheasant, northern pintail, herons, Indian roller, myna, coppersmith and many more, this park is a heaven for the bird photography.
