Turia Gate
Jabalpur – Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 215 km
Nagpur – Khawasa – Turia : 85 km.
Balaghat – Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 200 km.
Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 110 km.
Online Pench Safari Booking
Book your Pench Safari online for a seamless experience and explore the rich wildlife and landscapes of Pench National Park.
Online Pench Tiger Safari Zone & entry Gate
| Zone | Round | Entry Gate (Full Vehicle) | Entry Gate (Sharing Basis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touria - Core | Morning & Evening | Touria | Touria |
| Jhamtara - Core | Morning & Evening | Jhamtara | Jhamtara |
| Karmajhiri - Core | Morning & Evening | Karmajhiri | Karmajhiri |
| Khawasa - Buffer | Morning & Evening | Khawasa | Khawasa |
| Masurnala - Buffer | Morning & Evening | Masurnala | Masurnala |
| Rukhad - Buffer | Morning & Evening | Rukhad | Rukhad |
| Teliya - Buffer | Morning & Evening | Teliya | Teliya |
| Note: Pench Tiger Reserve Jeep Safari remain closed from 1st July to 30th September every year. | |||
Pench Tiger Safari Timing
| Season | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 3 PM to 5:45 PM |
| Summer | 5:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 3 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Note: Note: In one Jeep maximum 6 persons (plus one child up to 5 years) are allowed.. | ||
Online Pench Tiger Safari Price / Charges
| Safari Zone(s) | Particulars | Safari Price for Indians ( In INR.) | Safari Price for Foreigners ( In INR.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Zones (Mon-Fri) - Madhya Pradesh | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 8500 | INR 14000 |
| Core Zones (Sat-Sun) - Madhya Pradesh | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 9000 | INR 15000 |
| Core Zones (Mon-Fri) - Maharashtra | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 7000 | INR 10000 |
| Core Zones (Sat-Sun) - Maharashtra | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 7500 | INR 11000 |
| Buffer Zones | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 7500 | INR 7500 |
| Sharing Basis | Per Person | INR 800 | INR 2000 |
| Night Safari | Up To 6 adults & 1 child | INR 7500 | INR 10000 |
| Price Includes: Jeep, Driver, Permit, Guide, and GST & Service Charges (except sharing gypsy) | |||
Hotels & Resorts Near Kanha National Park
| Budget Hotels | Starting INR 2000 |
|---|---|
| 3* Hotels | Starting INR 3000 |
| 5* Hotels | Starting INR 9000 |
About Pench National Park
Pench Tiger Reserve and its surroundings form the true setting of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The character of Mowgli was inspired by Sir William Henry Sleeman’s 1831 pamphlet An Account of Wolves Nurturing Children in Their Dens, which reported a child raised by wolves near the village of Satbavadi in Seoni. Many locations described in the tale, like the Vainganga River, the valley where Sher Khan was killed, and the ranges around Kannivara and Seoni, exist in reality.
The forests of Pench boast a rich cultural and natural history, praised in texts such as Ain-i-Akbari, R.A. Strenthal’s Seoni: Camp Life in the Satpura, James Forsyth’s Highlands of Central India, and A.A. Dunbar Brander’s Wild Animals of Central India. Celebrated for its biodiversity and heritage, Pench Tiger Reserve was honored with the “Best Maintained Tourist-Friendly National Park” award under the National Tourism Prize 2006–07.
General information
- Core: 411.330 Sq Km
- Buffer 768.302 Sq Km
- Total: 1179.632 Sq Km
Best Time to visit
- The best time to visit the Reserve is 15 October to 30 June.
Flora & Fauna
Pench National Park is rich in flora and fauna, with dry mixed forests, teak groves, and riverbank species like arjuna, jamun, and guular. Scattered mahua, palash, and plum trees add beauty, while bamboo and 82 grass species thrive across the landscape. The park is home to majestic tigers, leopards, wild dogs, jackals, and hyenas, along with over 300 bird species, reptiles, and insects, making it a vibrant haven of biodiversity.
Weather
Located in Central India, Pench experiences a tropical climate with extreme variations. January may bring sub-zero temperatures and frost, while the monsoon usually sets in by mid-June. The average monthly temperatures are as follows:
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min (°C) | 1 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Max (°C) | 15 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Connectivity & Distances
Nearest Airports: Jabalpur and Nagpur
Nearest Railway Stations: Jabalpur, Chhindwara & Nagpur
Pench Tiger Reserve has three entry point (Gate) namely, Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara
Karmajhiri Gate
Nagpur – Suktara – Karmajhiri - 135 km.
Balaghat – Seoni – Suktara – Karmajhiri - 150 km.
Jabalpur – Seoni – Suktara – Karmajhiri - 195 km
Seoni – Suktara – Karmajhiri - 50 km.
Jamtara Gate
Chhindwara – Bichhua – Pathri – Thotamal – Jamtara - 80
Chhindwara – Chand – Maghdoun – Thotamal – Jamtara - 59 km.
Khursapar Gate
Jabalpur – Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 222 km
Nagpur – Khawasa – Turia - 92 km.
Balaghat – Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 210 km.
Seoni – Khawasa – Turia - 120 km.
