Overview
Pench National Park lies on the Maharashtra-MP border and inspired The Jungle Book. Named after the Pench River, it became a national park in 1975 and Tiger Reserve in 1992. It covers 758 sq km of teak forests, meadows, and hills. The park has tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur, and 325+ bird species. Safaris run from Sillari and Chorbahuli gates in Maharashtra and Turia in MP. It’s famous for both tiger sightings and birding near Totladoh Dam. Best time is Nov–Feb for birds and Mar–May for tigers. Eco-lodges offer bird walks and gypsy safaris with naturalists. Conservation has revived tigers and vultures here. So, Pench is not only a national park — it’s a complete wildlife and birding destination.
Top Highlights
- Royal Bengal Tiger & “Mowgli Country”
- Leopard & Wild Dog Paradise
- 6 Safari Gates, Core + Buffer Zones
- Totladoh Dam & Pench Reservoir








