Discover Pench
Home of the Jungle Book & Royal Tigers
About Pench National Park
Pench National Park, situated in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is one of India’s most beautiful and famous tiger reserves.
It derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park.
Pench is globally recognized as the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”, making it a place where wildlife and literature come alive.
The park is known for its dense teak forests, scenic valleys, flowing rivers, and thriving tiger population, making it a paradise for wildlife lovers and photographers.
Wildlife in Pench
Pench is home to a wide range of animals, birds, and reptiles, including:
- Royal Bengal Tigers (main attraction)
- Leopards, Wild Dogs (Dholes), Sloth Bears, Jackals, Hyenas
- Indian Bison (Gaur), Nilgai, Sambar Deer, Chital, Barking Deer
- Crocodiles and aquatic species in the Pench River
- 300+ Bird Species such as Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, White-eyed Buzzard
Safari Zones in Pench
- Turia Zone – Most popular, best for tiger sightings
- Karmazari Zone – Scenic zone, known for photography and wildlife spotting
- Jamtara Zone – Peaceful, dense forest, ideal for nature lovers
- Buffer Zones (Khursapar, Sillari, Rukhad) – Great for birdwatching and wildlife experiences
Best Time to Visit
October to June → Best time for safari & tiger sightings (pleasant weather, more animal activity).
July to September → Monsoon season, the park remains closed for tourists due to heavy rains and breeding season.
Safari Timings
- Morning Safari: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM (varies slightly with season)
- Evening Safari: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Duration: ~3 hours
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In Pench National Park
Tathastu Pench - Luxury Wildlife Resort
4.8 Rating
Air condition
Wi-Fi
Hygine Plus
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Parking
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Set on lush grounds within Pench National Park, this rustic-chic, all-inclusive resort is 3 km from the park’s Turia Gate entry point and 11 km from the NH44.
Baghvan, A Taj Safari - Pench National Park
4.6 Rating
Air conditioning
Pool
Hygine Plus
Breakfast
Pool
Bar
A few minutes away from the Pench National Park, lies the beguilingly luxurious Baghvan, A Taj Safari. Befittingly deriving its name from the term ‘tiger forest’.
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