The Pench National Park

The Pench National Park on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna. Many writers like Captain Forsyth, A.A.D. Brander, R.A. Strendale, and Rudyard Kipling have all mentioned Pench in their books as the place with rich and beautiful flora and fauna.

Named after the river that flows nearby, Pench was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1983, though it had been declared a notified area in 1972. Today, the park is the 19th Tiger Reserve in the country and takes pride in its tigers and other wildlife. The total area under the Pench Tiger Reserve comes to about 758 km, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the National Park and 464 km the buffer area.

Location

The park is situated in the Seoni district of southern Madhya Pradesh and runs in continuation with Pench National Park of Maharashtra. It is located between latitude 21°40′ in the North and longitude 79°15′ in the east. It is connected with an all weather metalled road network to other places of importance in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Best Time To Visit

The climate of this region is tropical with hot summers and cold winters. Monsoon touches the region in early July and remain there for the next two months. Winters are the most comfortable months though it is very difficult to view any exclusive wildlife during this season. The best time to visit this park is summer as many wildlife varieties come outside their natural habitat in search of water and waterholes in the park provide good views of the denizens of park.

Places Around Pench National Park

Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra, is situated at a distance of around 93 km from Pench. The main attractions here include the Sitabuldi Fort, Council Hall, Cathedral of All Saints, High Court, Raj Bhawan, and Chhatris of the Bhonsle dynasty.