Pench National Park is located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Spreads over 758 Sq. Kms. An additional area of 257 sq.kms of this park lies in Maharashtra but is also accessible from Madhya Pradesh.
The forest cover in the park area includes teak mixed with other species like saja, bijiayasal, lendia, haldu, dhaora, salai, amla, amaltas.This park is home to the Royal Bengal tiger, gaur, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, monkey, Indian wolf, peafowl, barking deer, fox, jackal, striped hyena, four-horned antelope and many more wildlife creatures can be spotted in this national park.
How to reach
Nearest Airport and Railway Station – Nagpur Airport (125 Kms)
Jabalpur Airport (229 Kms)
Best Time to Visit – October – June
October to February is a good time as the weather remains very pleasant.
November and March are the best months for birding when birds come to central India from colder areas to spend winter.
February to June is the best time to spot wildlife.
The chances of spotting animals increases in summers as they get out more often to drink water.
Safaris
Four wheeler open gypsy takes you to the core and buffer tourism zone of the park for Safaris.
Regular Safari – Two Safaris in a day, Morning (5 Hrs) and Afternoon (3 Hrs)
Full Day Safari – It lasts from morning till evening from 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm.
Timing varies as per forest guidelines and as per summers and winters.
*Note – Park is open for tourists from 1st October – 30th June. Entry for park round is in the morning and in the evening Park remains closed for tourists in the afternoon of Wednesday.