Pench National Park
A spectacular natural reserve set among typical Central Indian teak jungle, Pench offers a quiet and secluded game viewing experience. Taking its name from the meandering Pench River which intersects the park, the reserve sprawls over a breathtaking landscape of hills, forests and valleys. Coupled with the feeling of having the entire forest to yourself, the gentle, undulating scenery of the Satpura Hills creates an unforgettable jungle experience.
The mosaic of vegetation, from lush valleys to dry, deciduous forests creates a range of habitats for India’s exotic wildlife. Flat hilltops known as dadars appear among grassy expanses and riverine forests. Conditions are ideal for game viewing, with mixed forests displaying a fairly open canopy with a lot of shrub cover, interspersed with open, grassy patches. Apart from the Pench River, a number of jungle streams provide an ample water source for wildlife. Swaying bamboo lines the banks of the watercourses and the bottoms of the valleys.
- Apart from the rarely seen tiger and leopard, Pench is home to exceptional numbers of deer, ranging from chital to sambar and nilgai.
- Wild dog, wolf, jungle cat, hyena and jackal make up the remainder of the reserve’s predators.
- Gaur and muntjac, as well as great numbers of langur monkeys and rhesus macaques are also frequently spotted. Apart from its wildlife,
- Pench is a birdwatcher’s paradise, boasting almost 250 species, including parakeets, hornbills, kingfishers, barbets, minivets, orioles and wagtails, as well as a large selection of raptors, from the crested serpent eagle to the white-eyed buzzard.
- The Pench River and the many streams and nullahs are home to a large variety of water birds, as well as crocodiles and freshwater turtles.
From INR 312,143 per person sharing
Explore India's wonders, from the historical city of Delhi in the north to the backwaters of Kerala in the south. Explore colonial Delhi and move to Agra to gaze at the imposing Taj Mahal. Track tigers through lush jungles at Kanha and Pench National Park. Explore colourful Kochi and meander...
&Beyond Baghvan Pench Jungle Lodge
From INR 19,000 per person sharing
Overlooking Pench National Park, twelve charming suites with a cheeky 1950s ambiance line a lovely nullah (dry riverbed) surrounded by forest. A covered passage takes guests from their bedroom to a generously proportioned bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. Stairs lead up to a covered...
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Did you know?
Although the claim is subject to furious debate, Pench National Park is reputed to be the reserve that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book.
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