Absolutely amazing experience.. Park was so beautiful and green. However did not see a Tiger but saw a Leopard.. Pench is the land of The Jungle Book and is famous for Mowgli and its Bagheera (Black Leopard). The black leopard is actually present in the Park but is very hard to spot… Amazing Pench!!!!

Pench National Park, located on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is one of the most beautiful and wildlife-rich forests in India. I recently visited, and it was an unforgettable experience! The jungle safari through the dense forest was thrilling—we spotted deer, langurs, wild boars, and a variety of birds. Though we didn’t see a tiger, the excitement of the search was worth it! The park is well-organized with trained guides and naturalists who share interesting facts about flora and fauna. The landscape is straight out of a nature documentary, with open meadows, teak forests, and riverbanks. This park is also known for inspiring Rudyard Kipling’s "The Jungle Book", which makes it even more special for literature and wildlife lovers. Facilities at the entry gates are good, and there are plenty of eco-resorts nearby. Perfect for families, photographers, adventure seekers, and nature lovers. Highly recommended for a peaceful and adventurous wildlife getaway in central India.

Entered from Turia Gate. Safari Starts at 6.45 AM after official formalities. The Safari lasts for about 4.30 hours. There are several interesting points near the Pench river. Scenery is eyegasmic. Many birds. If you are after Tiger Sighting ONLY, you may be disappointed. But if tiger is just one of the options and you are willing to enjoy every bit of jungle, then you will be a satisfied visitor. There is one ALIKATTAS restaurant which serves Aloo bonda for ₹20 each and Tea ₹25. This basically provides a place to have your own breakfast and use washroom. I saw regular animals like dear, jackals, Peacocks etc. But I enjoyed the scenery, the birds chirping etc.

Pench National Park – Where Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Roars to Life Ah, Pench! Not just a national park, but a real-life, roarin’, prowlin’, leaf-cracklin’ tribute to The Jungle Book. Located on the southern edge of Madhya Pradesh (and spilling charmingly into Maharashtra like a leopard crossing state lines), the Pench National Park is where Mowgli may not greet you personally, but the whispers of Shere Khan and Baloo are very much alive in the breeze. Into the Heart of the Jungle…Literally This park, covering over 750 square kilometers, is named after the Pench River, which snakes its way through the park like nature’s own zipline. It’s an absolute stunner of a landscape — rolling hills, open meadows, teak forests, and plenty of water bodies where animals gather like it’s Saturday night at the jungle pub. But let’s get to the main event — the Big Cat. Pench is tiger territory, and while spotting one is never guaranteed (they’re not exactly into scheduled performances), your chances here are delightfully high. Add to that a supporting cast of leopards, wild dogs (dholes), gaurs, jackals, sloth bears, and over 285 species of birds — and you’ve got yourself an animal kingdom that's part documentary, part safari thriller. Did You Know? * BBC’s “Spy in the Jungle” was filmed here using hidden cameras and elephant-cams to give us intimate glimpses into tiger cub lives. * Pench inspired Rudyard Kipling’s "The Jungle Book", though technically he never visited it. But let’s not ruin the magic. * It’s a part of India’s famed Project Tiger since 1992 and is now one of the most successful tiger habitats in central India. Wild Review: The jeep safari? Bumpy but thrilling. The guides? Encyclopedias with binoculars. The forest? Whispers, roars, and sudden rustles. The tiger? Well, let’s just say he knows you're there... even if you don’t spot him. And when you do, trust me, you forget to blink. Pench is where you don’t just watch nature — you feel stalked by it, in the best possible way. A must-visit if you like your holidays with a side of adrenaline and a soundtrack of cicadas and growls.

Not a single tiger seen but saw a leopard.. we stayed in Government guest house service was good and food is also tasty..

Into the Wild – My First Jungle Safari Experience Let me take you on a journey—not just any trip, but a dive into a completely different world. A world where humans are only guests, and the jungle rules in all its raw, untamed glory. This was my very first experience witnessing wild animals in their own home—the dense, mysterious jungle. Our group of 10 adventurers set out from Mumbai towards Nagpur, eager and curious. Three safaris awaited us: one through the lush greens of Turiya Gate (nestled on the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border) and two more via Khursapar Gate in Maharashtra. These two gates may belong to different states, but they open into the same vast stretch of wilderness—untouched, majestic, and brimming with life. Our first safari was in the late afternoon—anticipation ran high, eyes scanning every rustle in the bush. While tigers played hide-and-seek, revealing only glimpses of their tails and backs through our binoculars, we were still enchanted by other creatures: elegant deer prancing through the foliage, curious langurs leaping between branches, the powerful Indian Gaur, and a stately Sambhar deer, quietly grazing. Some moments were too distant for our cameras, but vivid in our minds. As we divided into two gypsies—five explorers each—our convoys merged with a line of others at the gate, engines humming with excitement. A safari typically lasts 3–4 hours in the afternoon and up to 5 in the cool stillness of early morning. And let me tell you: patience is your greatest ally here. While deer and langurs greet you early, spotting a tiger is a true test of will—and luck. Our second safari began in the magical hush of dawn. At 5:30 AM, we set off toward Khursapar Gate. After over two hours of searching and holding our breath at every sound, we spotted a tiger’s face—but once again, it was only through our binoculars, far away and teasingly brief. But then came the third safari—the one that turned everything around. At 3 PM, as the golden light of afternoon began to spill through the canopy, we returned to Khursapar. There, by an artificial water pond, she waited—Tigress B2. Majestic, calm, and powerful. As if that wasn’t enough, her cubs began to appear one by one, walking slowly toward her. We didn’t need binoculars this time—this was up close, heart-pounding, eyes-wide-open magic. We watched, awestruck, as all five tigers—mother and her four cubs—chilled in the water, basking in the sun like royalty. As sunset approached, they began to move—time to head home. And just then, right near our path, they crossed the jungle road in front of us. That moment—five wild tigers walking into the twilight, just meters away—was the closest, most thrilling encounter I’ve ever had. Our guide quickly fired a burst of shots, capturing what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime scene. In our earlier safaris, we followed fresh tiger paw prints, reading the jungle like a storybook written in dust and leaves. We also learned to trust the jungle’s own warning system—sharp alarm calls by deer and monkeys that signalled a tiger’s presence. It was wild intuition at work, and our guide explained it all with wonder and respect. And yes—we even paused mid-safari for breakfast under towering trees, sipping hot tea as the forest whispered around us. That’s something no five-star hotel can ever match. Thinking of Going on a Safari? Here’s What You Need to Know: • Book in advance, especially in summer (or post-monsoon October)—your chances of spotting tigers are much higher. • Bring a DSLR or long-range camera—some gates like Khursapar don’t allow phones out during the safari (they’ll be locked until you return). • Rent binoculars—they’re game-changers for distant sightings and are available at the gate. • Go for at least 3 safaris—don’t put all your hopes in just one! • Avoid plastic—only glass or steel bottles are allowed inside. Most hotels provide this. If the jungle calls you, don’t ignore it.

Not at all recommended for this place. And Better book offline, For Permit pricing is 1200 Guide 480 And Vehicle charges it is 3000 , Total 4700 for 6 people. If u book online it is 7500 and weekends it is 8500. Even after paying all this , U barely see Deers that's it.... And visible Tigers will be 3 and that to depends on luck people say. And all u can see dried Trees... I definitely recommend not to visit this place.