Pench National Park

Pench National Park is located on the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, famous for its rich flora and fauna. Visitors can spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and various deer species. The park’s greenery, waterfalls, and rivers enhance its natural beauty. It is perfect for families, kids, and photography enthusiasts. Touring here gives a full experience of nature’s beauty and tranquility. Early morning safari is the best time to observe the wildlife.

Sighting tiger at Pench jungle safari was a great experience and sighting twice within one hour is above the world and could not express this experience. Really recommend to go in morning time and you can find the tigers. We spotted Swastik and Bagamitta tigers.

Saw a tiger on 4 of 7 game drives. One issue is the park has signs saying cell photos ok, but the guides go crazy if you pull out your cell. It seems that most people are just driving around with very few "pro" photographers evident. Each sighting of an animal results in a traffic jam. We did get somewhat away from the "traffic" and caught a tiger crossing the road, unfortunately I had to use the large camera, not the cell. Overall good experience. At beginning of Feb the morning temps are about 16-18C and it's bree,you from driving.

I cannot speak for others, but I have done around five to six safaris in Pench and to my surprise I have spotted a tiger on every single one of them. Sometimes I have even seen a full family with a mother tigress and her two cubs. The best time for safaris, in my opinion, is winter because the winters here are unbelievably good. It gets so cold that it feels like tiny needles pricking your cheeks. For tiger sightings though, many people still prefer summer since tigers come out to drink water at the ponds and other water bodies. But May and June are extremely hot, so if you can tolerate the heat then summer works, otherwise winter is the better choice. Safaris remain closed during the rainy season because of the risk of landslides or accidents inside the jungle. The nearby resorts are lovely too, and if you have a comfortable budget, choose the premium brands because they offer every facility you could want.

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

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.

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.