Overview

Seoni and Chhindwara districts contain Pench National Park. One of the most well-known animal sanctuaries in the Heart of Central India, Pench National Park is named for the pristine River Pench that runs through the park. It was established as a refuge in 1965, upgraded to national park status in 1975, and recognised as a tiger reserve in 1992. It was designated a national park in 1983. The total area of Pench National Park is 758 km2 (293 sq mi), of which 299 km2 (115 sq mi) comprise the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and the park's core. The buffer zone is the remaining 464 km2 (179 sq mi). The elevation ranges from 1,394 to 2,034 feet, or 425 to 620 metres.

No child has come to their teenage years, without reading or watching 'The Jungle Book.' The escapade of the little boy Mowgli, the Bagheera, and the villain Sher Khan written by Rudyard Kipling was inspired by the beauty of Pench National Park. The places described in 'The Jungle Book' are the locations marked at Alikatta village and the Seeonee hills. This is the reason,Pench Tiger Reserve is also popularly known as 'Land of The Jungle Book.' the park has serving as the cozy nest of numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackal, peafowl, wild dog, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian leopard, fox, striped hyena, monkey, gaur, barking deer, four-horned antelope, Indian wolf, and more such enthralling species.

General information

Established: 1965
Area: 758 square kilometers
Star mammals: Tiger, Leopard, Wild dogs, Jungle cat, Sloth beer, Gaur & Indian Wolf
Star birds: Crimson-breasted Barbet, Magpie Robin, Lesser whistling Teal, Pintail, Shoveller, Egret, Herons, Minivet, Oriole, Wagtail, Munia, Myna & Many more.
Forest type: Teak with Mixed forest, maze of grasses and Bamboo
How to Reach: - 02 Hours drive from Nagpur Airport
- Well connected to major metro cities such as Delhi and Mumbai.