National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Pench National Park
"The quintessential teak forest and setting for Kipling's Jungle Book."
Terrain, Flora & Logistics
The Terrain Narrative
Split by the Pench River, this park is famous for its open canopy and ghost trees.
Flora & Fauna
Dominance of Teak and ghost-like Kullu (Sterculia urens) trees.
Photography Strategy
The open teak forests allow for clean, uncluttered backgrounds. Great for bokeh shots.
Key Species Index
Tiger
Leopard
Sloth Bear
Wolf
Field Logistics
Peak Sighting Window
October to June.
Access Coordinates
Air: Nagpur (NAG) - 95km Rail: Nagpur - 95km
Operational Hours
Evening
15:00-18:00
Morning
06:00-11:00
Architectural Stays
Lodges of Pench National Park
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Forsyth Lodge
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Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
The Narrative Link
Journeys through Pench National Park
Signature expeditions featuring this territory.
Explore the Tiger Corridors.
Every destination is a piece of a larger story. Our signature expeditions weave these parks together into a seamless narrative of the wild.
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