About Pench National Park, Tiger Reserve

We all have grown up watching jungle book cartoon with Mowgli as super hero and wicked roaring Sher Khan combating him. If you have seen it then Pench National Park is no more new place to you as the jungle scenes have been inspired from it only with river flowing through it and one of the side having rocks all over which is dwelling place of king of jungle. In reality, the rocky zone of the Pench is habitat of scary wolves. The beauty of this National park drove the writer to pen a story which became the favorite tale of every child.

If you looking for some breathtaking wildlife experience amidst exotic for natural beauty, Pench National Park should be the destination on cards. So, let us go deep on the imaginary exploration of wildlife sanctuary which is an abode of scenic beauty, endangered wildlife and much other.

HISTORY ABOUT PENCH NATIONAL PARK

In the year 1965, it was awarded the status of Sanctury, where as in 1975 it was declared as a National Park. Later in 1992, it was founded as Pench Tiger reserve which is spread in the zone of approximately 758 Sq KM. Pench National Park falls in the mid zone of Tiger reserve with an area of 292.85 Kms, whereas the Mowgli Pench Wildlife Sanctuary is extended on the area of 118.30 sq km. Popular novel written by Rudyard Kipling received inspiration of his wildlife novel "Jungle Book" from the scenic beauty of Pench National Park only.

Introducing the wild territory of Pench Tiger Reserve

Indira (Priyadrashini) Pench National Park is also named as Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve situated in southern part of Satpura Hills of Madhya Pradesh state which is centered in the heart of India. Pench is named so on the river Pench that flows across it. Not just wide range of fauna can be seen here but it is also immensely rich in flora that otherwise is not visible in rest of the part of world. Moist tropical deciduous, dry deciduous forest, sky scraper trees, climbers, herbs, attractive shrubs. The shady trees of Tendu, Amaltas, Palash, Teak, Bija, Mahua etc are found all over The National Park. Tigers, leopards, Indian wild dog, hyena, wolf jungle cat, wild boar, numerous species of deer and langoors are found in great numbers here. Like it is a destination for wildlife enthusiasts, it is resource of 300 avian species making it perfect destination for bird enthusiasts too. Other species that you can see there are 50 fish species, 45 butterflies' species, 10 amphibians' species, 54 moths, 30 reptiles and much more creatures like insects.

With an impressive range of creature, Pench National Park is wild life hub of unique and rare wildlife creatures that gives the lifetime experience to tourists landing in from various parts of the world. The uniquely scenic and serene ambiance of Pench National Park encouraged Rudyard Kipling to pen a beautiful tale on wild life and natural beauty of the park.

The park is kept closed during July, August and September. Tourists can have accessed to the park by road and railway. It is well connected to the other parts through airport and railway station. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur is the nearest airport, whereas Seoni, is the nearest city. Bus from these terminals run regularly to the park connecting the zones effectively. Turiya is the closest highway stoppage in the vicinity of Pench Tiger Reserve. Safari is the most famous attraction whose booking must be done in advance through online to avoid last minute hassle and disappointment as fixed numbers of safari is allowed in a day only that too in morning and evening.

Best Place to stay in Pench National Park

The Pench National Park, one of the most beautiful forest with amazing line up of wild life is also an abode of luxurious and classy resorts and hotels within the park and outside on its vicinity for its tourists. You have numerous choices in this National park for comfortable stay with the all lavish amenities needed for relaxation and recreation while being on a tour. Many of the properties are private properties constructed under the chain of leading hotels whereas few are Government owned guest houses and luxury hotels making your stay as memorable as the visit to Pench Jungle . Enjoy great excursion to the Pench wildlife sanctuary after highly exhilarating overnight stay in any of the hotels. Have a look at underneath the leading hotels and resorts of the city offering rooms at distinct prices to enable you to pick the one as per your budget-

1. Pench Jungle Camp
2. Tuli Tiger corridor resort
3. Bhagwan wildlife resort
4. Mahua Vann resort

All above hotels & resorts with beautiful ambience are situated at the prime Pench National Park Location with great connectivity facilitating easy to and fro from the hotel to any attraction of the area.

Significant Information for Pench National Park Visit -

1. The opening phase of Pench National Park is from mid of October to June. For close gaze of wildlife, summer is the best season.
2. The area of Pench National Park has several star rates properties from 3*4* & 5* hotels, resorts & guest houses which are privately and Government owned. People with all budgets can find accommodation with great ease. Out of the numerous accommodations, Pench Jungle Camp is finest resort extending tented accommodation with AC and tented rooms. It is an undertaking of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation with various types of rooms.
3. Other than it, Baghvan Lodge is by Taj Group of hotels extends luxurious accommodation with the prime location near the entry of park.

THINGS TO DO IN PENCH NATIONAL PARK FOR MEMORABLE TOURING EXPERIENCE

Pench National Park, the beautiful wildlife reserve attracts millions of tourists every year for being one of the richest abode of enthralling wildlife, flora, forest adventures and aerial birds. From mountains to river, rocky areas to lush green zones, Pench National Park offers perfect blend of experiences to the tourists. If you are thinking to plan a tour to Pench National Park, than it is vital for you to know the attractions to be able to explore best and everything of National Park. Check out underneath the attractions that you must not miss while being on the trip to the jungle that you must have seen in your favorite serial and books of Jungle book. Jeep Safari is the main attraction which can be in an open and covered jeep and is the only mode to go deep into the forest to explore maximum wildlife and buffer zones which otherwise are hard to explore. Other than Apart it, elephant safaris, wildlife spotting, nature trails, bonfires, cycling, boating, cycling and bird watching are the other attractions to watch.

An Insight into Types of Safari you may opt for in Pench Tiger Reserve

Jeep Safari of Pench Tiger Reserve –
this is the most common and popular sort of safari run in Pench National Park. It is the traditional safari conducted from ages that have been providing great experiences to the tourists. Moving ahead and going into the deepest zone in an open jeep is a mesmerizing experience which may often ask to control the breath of tourists on viewing tigers from closest distance. Safari is conducted twice a day, early morning and in evening. Its online booking can be done 3 months before to ensure that you do not miss the amazing fun on jeep safari.

Culture of the natives-
If other than the wildlife, you like to get friendly with the locales of the regions, than Pachdhar in Seoni is must to visit. It is located 80 kms far from market known for being the community of potters. Around 100 families of Kumhars in Pachdhar have been continuing their ancestors business. You can buy as well as see some of the unique and usual pieces of their creativity worth taking back home.

Flora of Pench National Park –
you may find diverse but amazing type of flora adding distinct textures to the beauty of park along with maintaining the ecological balance of the region. Due to the heavy rain fall during the season, Pench National Park is a green forest that hardly goes brown. Shrubs, herbs, climbers, creepers, trees, plants, bushes can be seen all around some indentified and some unidentified and categorized into wild families of trees. Trees of Sals can be seen all around in addition to crocodile bark which is rare to find. Terminalia Arjun trees, Billerica, TerminaliaChibula, Dhaoda or Axle Wood, Jamun, Haldu and Baja too are in great number in the forest.

Fauna of Pench National Park –
the purpose of majority of people visiting the Pench National Park is its wildlife. The name of Royal Bengal Tigers strikes with even the description of Pench Tiger Reserve. Other than the roaring wild animals such as Cheetal, Nilgai, Bison, Wild Pig, Wild Dog and Sambar inhabits the forest in good number. Wolf, Leopard, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Porcupine, Palm Civet, Hyena, Jungle Cat and Fox too are the animals that you would get to see in the park. Wide variety of aquatic and aerial number too can be easily spotted as migratory birds and water animals in the river Pench

Pench National Park & Its Buffer Zones –

1. Turia Zone –
2. Karmajhiri Zone –
3. Jamtara Zone –
4. Rukhad Zone –
5. Wolf Sanctuary Zone – .
6.  Sillari Zone –
7. Khursapar Zone –

Best Places In Pench National Park For Jeep Safari

1. Turia Zone and Karmajhiri
2. Kalapahad - Highest point in the park. Wireless tower installed. Closed for tourists
3. Turia Gate - Entry Point 2.5 kilometer from Village Machaan
4. Piyorthadi - Rocky area famous for leopard sightings
5. Karmajhiri - Entry gate on other side of Seoni Range
6. Jamun Nala Area – Mostly it is Grassland
7. Bijamatta - Pond with rocky terrain and hills
8. Sitaghat /Raiyakassa - Breathtaking view of the banks of river Pench and birding
9. Alikatta - The central hub and meeting point of the Park
10. Bodha Nala - Lake and very pretty area
11. Baghin Nala - Most famous for Tiger sightings in the past few seasons
12. Chindimatta - Junction of roads from Chindwara-Seoni-Maharashtra
13. Junewani Talao - A small picturesque pond

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT PENCH NATIONAL PARK?

The tropical climatic condition in Pench National Park makes it area with heavy monsoon. It makes Pench excursion unadvisable during the season. The best time to visit the Pench Tiger Reserve is between the month November and February. The maximum possibilities of spotting the stripper animal, tiger is between the month of April and June.

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