Pench National Park
Walk through the wild forests that inspired Kipling’s Jungle Book — where every safari is a timeless adventure.
Why visit Pench National Park?
Craft Your Pench Safari
Book these experiences at least 4–5 months in advance, as safari tickets sell out quickly..
Discover Pench National Park
Pench National Park, straddling Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is a land where wilderness meets legend — the forest that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Rolling teak forests, meadows, and the Pench River create a rich and vibrant landscape. Known for its healthy tiger population, the park is also home to leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, and over 300 species of birds. Pench offers both thrilling wildlife encounters and a timeless jungle charm.
Wildlife
Pench National Park, the land that inspired Kipling’s Jungle Book, is a wildlife haven of teak forests and meandering rivers on the Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra border.
Tigers | Leopards | Wild Dogs
Ecosystem
Pench National Park’s terrain blends teak forests, meadows, and winding streams of the Satpura ranges. The mix of dry deciduous woodland and grassy clearings creates a thriving habitat, echoing the wilderness that inspired Kipling’s Jungle Book.
Mammals
Repltiles
Birds
Flora
Best Time To Visit
- Summer (March–June): Hot and dry, best for tiger sightings near water bodies.
- Monsoon (July–September): Park remains closed due to heavy rains, but the forest rejuvenates.
- Winter (October–February): Pleasant weather, ideal for safaris, birdwatching, and exploring the teak forests.
Weather
- Summer (March–June): Temperatures range from 28°C to 45°C.
- Monsoon (July–September): Heavy rainfall, humidity rises, lush greenery returns.
- Winter (October–February): Cool and comfortable, temperatures between 10°C to 25°C.
Ready for Pench’s Jungle Book Adventure?
How to reach Pench National Park
AIR
Nagpur Airport (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport) – ~130 km, ~2.5–3 hrs drive (best option).
Jabalpur Airport – ~200 km, ~4.5 hrs drive.
TRAIN
Nagpur Railway Station – ~130 km from Turia Gate.
Seoni Railway Station – ~30 km from Pench, but fewer trains stop here.
Jabalpur Railway Station – ~200 km away.
ROAD
Pench is well-connected by road via NH44 (Nagpur–Seoni Highway).
From Nagpur → 2.5–3 hrs drive.
From Jabalpur → 4.5–5 hrs drive.
