Destinations: Pench National Park
Duration: 03 Nights and 04 Days
Tour Code: #1469-GWF
Description:
The forests of Central India have long been a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with Madhya Pradesh's tiger reserves standing out for their high tiger densities and diverse landscapes. This combination offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife sightings and birdwatching.
Pench National Park, straddling the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, is one such gem. Established in 1975, the park is named after the Pench River, which flows through it, effectively dividing the park into nearly equal halves. The lush, well-forested Seoni region of Pench is renowned as the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s "The Jungle Book."
The park is celebrated for its tiger population, but it also boasts a significant number of leopards, sloth bears, and various deer species.
Additionally, Pench is home to a rich variety of bird species. Surrounding the park are villages inhabited by farmers, laborers, and members of the Gond tribe, adding a cultural touch to the wildlife experience.
Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Nagpur to Pench National Park
Day 02: Pench National Park
Day 03: Pench National Park
Day 04: Pench National Park to Nagpur
Tourism for Conservation, Conservation for Tourism!
Please Note: The park offers two safaris each day, providing ample opportunity to explore its diverse wildlife. Each safari will be conducted in an exclusive jeep, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience. Please note that safaris in Central India National Parks are closed every Wednesday afternoon.
Key species are the ones we expect and the region is good for them, but there is no guarantee we will see all of them.
Expected Species
Mammals: Royal Bengal tiger, Indian Leopard, Black Leopard, Sloth bear, Dhole (Asian Wild Dog), Muntjac (Barking Deer), Chinkara, Gaur, Wild boar, Northern Plains Gray Langur, Golden Jackal, etc.
Birds: White-rumped Vulture, Crested Serpent-Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Indian Roller, Indian Golden Oriole, Black-hooded Oriole, Jungle Owlet, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, White-bellied Drongo, Thick-billed Flowerpecker, Malabar Pied-Hornbill, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Mottled Wood-Owl, Golden-fronted Leafbird, etc.