Madhya Pradesh, India
Pench
Teak forests, the Pench river and the landscape behind The Jungle Book.
Best season
October – June; park closed during monsoon
Known for
Pench National Park · Pench river · Tiger safaris · Teak forests · Jungle Book landscape
The Place
Pench, at road level
Pench National Park spreads across teak forests and open woodland around the Pench river. The reserve is closely associated with the landscape that inspired Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and offers a strong wildlife escape for visitors to central India.
Safari slots and park gates are seasonal, so a well-planned vehicle itinerary is essential for a relaxed visit from Indore or Nagpur.
Trip ideas
- Pench safari breakStay near the gate and plan more than one safari morning.
- Kanha–Pench circuitA full wildlife route for families or small groups.
- Central India nature trailCombine Pench with Bhopal and nearby heritage sites.
Trip to Pench
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