Pench National Park, located on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is one of the top wildlife destinations in India. Famous as the inspiration behind The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Pench is known for its rich biodiversity, high wildlife sightings, and scenic jungle landscapes.
If you are planning a tiger safari in Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park offers one of the best jungle experiences for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure travelers.
Pench gets its name from the Pench River that flows through the park, dividing it into two regions. The park is spread across dense teak forests, open grasslands, and river ecosystems, creating a perfect habitat for wildlife.
Pench is home to a wide range of animals:
🐅 Bengal Tiger
🐆 Leopard
🐕 Wild Dog (Dhole)
🐻 Sloth Bear
🐺 Wolf
🦌 Chital, Sambar, Nilgai
🐦 300+ bird species
👉 Known for frequent wildlife sightings and active jungle ecosystem
Safari is the main attraction in Pench National Park.
Conducted twice daily (morning & evening)
Open gypsy vehicles
Mandatory forest guide
Best for tiger and wildlife spotting
Highest tourist demand
Good tiger sightings
Best infrastructure
Dense forest experience
Less crowded
Scenic landscapes
Known for birdwatching
Morning Safari: 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Evening Safari: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
(Timings vary seasonally)
Online booking available
Advance booking recommended
Options: Shared or private gypsy
Guide compulsory
👉 Book early during peak season
Pench offers premium and luxury jungle stays:
Taj Baghvan Lodge
Jamtara Wilderness Camp
Pench Jungle Camp
Vannraj Resort and Spa
👉 Includes safari assistance, nature walks & premium stays
October – February: Best weather & birdwatching
March – June: Best for tiger sightings
Monsoon: Park closed
Nearest Airport: Nagpur (~90 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Nagpur / Seoni
Well connected by road
✔ Inspired The Jungle Book
✔ High chances of wildlife sightings
✔ Beautiful forest landscapes
✔ Less crowded than some parks
✔ Perfect for jungle safari experience
Plan your Pench jungle safari with
Travel MP (www.travelmp.in) – a unit of Travel Tracks
Get complete packages including:
Safari booking
Hotel stay
Transport
Customized wildlife tours
Pench National Park is one of the best places in India to experience wildlife in its natural habitat. Whether it’s spotting a tiger, exploring jungle trails, or staying in a luxury resort, Pench offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure.
🐅 Experience the wild like never before in Pench!