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Pench Tiger Safari

Immerse yourself in the wild and witness the majestic tigers of India up close on a safari adventure you'll never forget.

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Take that much needed break from the work-life rush. you deserve it., reconnect with the captivating world of ‘the jungle book’ and let your inner child out., celebrate a family reunion with conversation and laughter in the most-preferred canter safari. revisit old memories while you make new ones in the pristine forest., expose children’s young and inquisitive minds to the wonders of nature. it is sure to set the fires of curiosity blazing., add a new chapter to your hobby tales – be it wildlife photography or birding in pench . the pench tiger reserve reserves wonders for all..

Pench Tiger Safari Packages

Inr 17,999/-, 1 night 2 days pench tiger safari.

• 1 Night 2 Days resort stay
• 2 Jeep Safari
• Meals plan as per package
• Expert Driver &Forest Guide
• Book with Rs 1000/- advance

2 Night 3 Days Pench Tiger Safari

• 2 Night 4Days resort stay
• 4 Jeep Safari

3 Night 4 Days Pench Tiger Safari

• 3 Night 4 Days resort stay
• 6 Jeep Safari
• Expert Driver & Forest Guide

Custom Pench Tiger Safari

Number of Safari, accommodation and meals plan as per the customizations

Safari Zone & Timings

Safari zones, m.p core zone : jhamtara, karmajhiri, touria, m.p buffer zone : khawasa, masurnala, rukhad, teliya, m.h core zone : jhamtara, karmajhiri, touria, m.h buffer zone : khawasa , masurnala, rukhad, teliya, months & safari timing.

Oct to Dec: 06:30 am - 10:00 am & 02:30 pm - 06:00 pm

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A world of flowers and greenery.

In Pench, it's not only about the wild animals, the plant life here is equally beautiful. These plants may seem simple, but their presence adds an extraordinary touch to Pench's natural wonderland. Explore this botanical haven, appreciate the elegance of nature's creations, and let the rich and diverse flora in pench fill you with wonder and inspiration.

A Bounty of Animal Wonders

Pench is a place filled with incredible creatures. Dive into the fascinating world of animals that live here. Our gallery is like a window into their natural homes, where you can see majestic tigers and other graceful animals, all in their own wild spaces. Come and explore to see these amazing animals and learn about their lives in Pench.

Birdwatching

Pench National Park is home to 285 different types of birds that stay there all the time or visit during their migrations. One of the most enjoyable ways to spend your wildlife vacation here is by watching these birds. At Khoka Lake, you'll have the chance to spot various bird species like the colorful Indian Pitta, the majestic Osprey, and the impressive Grey-headed

Fishing Eagle.

Why Choose Us ?

Experience and Expertise

Our team comprises passionate individuals who have spent their lives in and around Pench National Park. With their deep-rooted knowledge of the park, flora and fauna, and the behavior of its inhabitants, you'll gain unique insights into the wild.

Customized Tours

We understand that each visitor is different. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a photographer, or a family seeking a memorable vacation, we tailor our safari experiences to suit your specific interests and requirements.

Safety First

Your safety is important to us. Our vehicles are well maintained, and our guides are trained to handle any situation that may arise during the safari. We follow strict safety protocols to make your adventure worry free.

Affordable Options

We believe that the beauty of Pench National Park should be accessible to all. Our safari packages cater to various budgets, ensuring that you can experience the wilderness without breaking the bank.

Tiger Tracking

Our guides are not just guides, they are trackers with an exceptional ability to follow the trail of tigers. Their expertise in interpreting signs and sounds in the jungle enhances your chances of encountering the elusive big cats.

Responsible Tourism

We are dedicated to the principles of responsible tourism. Our practices prioritize the well-being of the park and its inhabitants. We stick to ethical guidelines to ensure that our presence has a positive impact on the ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pench offers jeep safaris (Gypsy) and bus safaris (Canter). Jeep safaris are more intimate and offer a better chance of wildlife sightings, while Canter safaris are larger vehicles that can accommodate more passengers.

The choice of safari zones may depend on availability and park regulations. Sometimes, you can express your preference, but it's ultimately determined by park authorities and availability.

Internet connectivity can be limited or unavailable within the park, so it's advisable to check with your accommodation provider for information on Wi-Fi availability. It's an opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature during your safari experience.

Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary, so it's essential to check with the booking agency or park authorities regarding their specific terms and conditions. Some bookings may be non-refundable or subject to a cancellation fee.

The best safari zone in Pench National Park can vary depending on factors like recent tiger sightings and wildlife movement. Zones like Turia, Karmajhiri, and Khursapar are popular, but it's advisable to check with park authorities or local guides for current information on tiger sightings before making a decision.

Wear comfortable and earth-toned clothing to blend with the surroundings. Bring essentials like a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, and a water bottle. Avoid bright colors and strong perfumes.

Apart from tigers, Pench is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including leopards, Indian bison (gaur), sambar deer, spotted deer, sloth bears, wild dogs, and various bird species.

• Go on early morning or late afternoon safaris when tigers are more active.
• Maintain silence and listen for alarm calls from other animals.
• Keep your eyes peeled and be patient, tigers can be elusive.
• Respect the park rules and your guide's instructions.

A typical safari in Pench National Park lasts for about 3-4 hours, either in the morning or afternoon. Full-day safaris are also available in some zones.

The Ultimate Guide to Pench National Park Safari booking: How to Book, What to See, & Where to Stay

It just took a few minutes of the Pench Safari to realize why Rudyard Kipling was so inspired by this national park in Madhya Pradesh . As my safari jeep zoomed along, the emerald forest brought to life some of my favorite scenes from Jungle Book. Mowgli having fun with Baloo in one of the forest openings, Sher Khan lurking behind the deep green cover, Bagheera keeping an eye from the straggler trees along the way and even the pack of wolves running along with Mowgli. I was lucky enough to have spotted all these characters (almost all) in flesh with my safari in Pench National Park. It’s your turn now to embark on this real-life setting of the Jungle Book.

In this blog post, besides sharing my own experience, I will be giving you loads of tips to help you with your Pench National Park Safari booking . I have you covered on all the major fronts – from the various types of safaris to the different Pench gates, timings, Pench Safari cost, where to stay and even what animals you can expect to see . In addition to that I have included step-by-step instructions on how to do a Pench Safari online booking for the MP Zone . In short, just bookmark this mega travel guide on Pench Jungle Safari booking.

Planning to head to Pench?

In case you are looking for some quick links to tours, places to stay and travel accessories for your Pench safari, you can consider using these online options.

• Booking.com  has several good Pench resorts and hotels listed on their site. You could use  this link  to browse and book the same.
• Viator.com  offers several tours in India. They even have a wildlife safari package to Pench from Nagpur . They even have wildlife tours combining different parks like Kanha and Pench . You can use the link to book one for yourself.
• GetYourGuide  has various local tours and car bookings available that you can use for Pench. It has a skip-the-line tickets booking for Pench Safari .
• For any of your travel needs or general shopping, consider using  Amazon  through  this link.
• 0.1 About Pench Tiger Reserve and its history
• 0.2 Pench National Park Map and Zones
• 0.3 Which is the best gate for Pench National Park in MP?
• 0.4 Types of Pench safaris in Madhya Pradesh
• 0.5 Pench Safari Timings
• 0.6 What is the Pench National Park Safari booking price?
• 0.7.1 Documents required for the Pench safari booking
• 0.7.2 Step-by-step process for Pench online booking on the official website
• 0.8 How many safaris should you book in Pench?
• 1.1 What is the best time to visit Pench National Park?
• 1.2.1 Tigers – aka Sher Khan
• 1.2.2 Leopards – cousins of Bagheera
• 1.2.3 Jackals  
• 1.2.4 Dholes in Pench National Park
• 1.2.5 Gaurs
• 1.2.6 Chitals
• 1.2.7 Monkeys – Langurs and Macaques
• 1.2.8 Other mammals to look out for
• 1.2.9 Birds to spot during the Pench national park jeep safari
• 1.3 What are the common trees or vegetation that you can see in Pench?
• 1.4 Where to stay in Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh?
• 1.5 How to reach Pench national park in MP?
• 1.6 Additional tips for Pench National Park safari
• 1.7.1 How many days in Pench National Park?
• 1.7.2 Can I hire my own guide instead of the one that is allotted when I book safari in Pench?
• 1.7.3 Are mobile phones allowed in Pench National Park?
• 1.7.4 What not to wear on a jungle safari?

About Pench Tiger Reserve and its history

Named after the Pench River that flows through its 758 sq km of land , this forest was once the hunting grounds of the royalty and the rules of the Gond tribes. It became a protected area in 1965 to safeguard the habitat of the endangered tiger species and promote conservation efforts. In 1975, it was declared a national park and then as the Pench Tiger Reserve in 1992.

While it is widely known as one of the key national parks in MP (Madhya Pradesh) , around 40% of the Pench National Park also extends into the s t ate of Maharashtra . The forest is primarily a deciduous forest with an abundant population of teak and sal. The Pench Forest is home to over 250 species of birds and a variety of animals – besides the Royal Bengal Tiger for which is it famous.

Whether you visit the Pench National Park Maharashtra or in MP, you are bound to have an exhilarating experience spotting these exotic creatures in their natural habitat. However, in this guide, I will be largely focusing on the tiger reserve in MP.

Pench National Park Map and Zones

Before I start sharing my tips about the Pench National Park Safari booking, a quick section to understand the various zones inside the forest. This MP Pench National Park Map that I found during my stay with Pugdundee Safaris is just perfect to understand the expanse of this forest. You will need this information to understand your preference when you book a jungle safari in Pench.

Primarily like all national parks, Pench Forest has two major zones – the core and buffer . The difference between these two zones is that no human habitation or activity is allowed in the Core zones, unlike the buffer zone where you will find villages.  On the Madhya Pradesh national park side, the Pench core zone is further divided into three zones –

• Turia Zone – The most popular for jeep safaris in Pench. There is a higher frequency of tiger sightings in this zone.
• Karmajhiri Zone: This zone is less busy than Turia Zone, but it is still home to a variety of wildlife. The zone is known for its bamboo forests, which are a favorite habitat of tigers.
• Jamtara Zone: This zone is located in the eastern part of the park

The Buffer zone of the Pench National Park in MP too, has three zones.

• Wolf Sanctuary – as the name suggests, there is a lot of wolf sightings here. It is also, called Khawasa Buffer Zone
• Teliya Zone – has a lot of grasslands and scrub vegetation. I did get one of my tiger sightings here.
• Rukhad – this has a hilly terrain and borders the Karmajhari zone.

On the Maharashtra side of Pench national park, you have two major core zones – Sillari and Khursapar . As I mentioned, if you are opting for a Pench National Park online booking, this information is likely to come in handy.

Which is the best gate for Pench National Park in MP?

Each of the three core zones has its own gate from where the Pench jungle safari begins. Of these, the Turia Gate is the most popular . When you start doing your Pench jungle safari booking, you will see that the number of permits on this gate is higher than the other gates. The reason is that this is where the maximum number of safari jeeps are allowed in. If you opt for a canter safari, then you will again have to start from Touria Gate Pench.

Karmajhari and Jamtara Gates , on the other hand, are comparatively quieter. There are a lesser number of jeeps allowed from here. No canters are available from here.

I used the Karmajhiri gate for both my safaris in Pench. However, I did cover all the possible zones from here. As per my Pugdundee naturalist – Deepa, “ The sighting opportunities from all the gates is almost the same. There is no particular advantage of one gate over the other. You are eventually going to cover all the major zones. It finally comes down to your luck”.

Types of Pench safaris in Madhya Pradesh

There are three types of safaris that you can book in Pench Madhya Pradesh

• Pench National Park Jeep Safaris – these are according to me, the best option. The jeeps are easier to maneuver and allow you to get a good look at any possible animals that you might spot. One jeep can seat around 6 people – besides a guide and a driver. You can opt to either book a seat in one of the jeeps or book the entire vehicle.
• Night Safaris – This is available only in the buffer zone of Rukhad and Wolf Sanctuary. You get an experience of how the jungle feels at night.
• Canter Safaris – This is available only at the Turia Gate Pench. There is a limit of two canters at the gate. The canters being slightly longer have a certain limitation of routes. My advice to you is that opt for these only if there are no more Jeep permits available when doing your Pench tiger reserve booking.

The Maharashtra side of Pench does not offer night safari. Instead, you can opt for the daytime Elephant safari that takes you where even the jeeps can wander.

Pench Safari Timings

The Jeep and Canter safaris in Pench can be booked in two slots –

• Morning Safari – this is a 5 hours safari between 6 am to 11 am during summer. During winter, the safari starts a little later at 7:30 am and ends by 10:30 am.
• Afternoon Safari – from 2:30 pm to 6 pm

Night safari is available at 6 pm and generally lasts for around 3 hours.

What is the Pench National Park Safari booking price?

The Pench national park ticket prices displayed outside the Karmajhari gate in 2023 are as in the picture. Note that there are three components to the safari booking – the permit cost, the vehicle cost and the guide cost. All these need to be paid for the safari – though you might only need to pay the permit fee online. The rest has to be paid at the entry gate.

To give you an idea, a single-seat booking will cost you INR 1600 while a complete jeep safari in Pench will cost you INR 7500.

How to book Pench Safari?

The most convenient way to do a Pench safari booking is using the official MP f orest department website. You can book safari in Pench 120 days in advance. There is a limited number of permits per day and per gate. It is highly recommended that you book as early as possible to get the zones and gates of your choice. Naturalists recommend at least 45 days prior to getting your choice.

 The other option is to book one of the Pench jungle safari packages through the resort that you are opting to stay with. These packages include not just the Pench national park permit but the transport to the gates. In the case of Pugdundee Safaris (with whom I had stayed), for a nominal cost, you even get a trained naturalist to accompany you. The benefit of these packages is more if you are booking closer to the safari date and the online permits are exhausted. The resort packages can help you with the Tatkal bookings.

Documents required for the Pench safari booking

You will need a Government Photo ID card for booking a Pench national park permit. For Indians, this could be Aadhar, PAN Card, Voters ID, Driving license or Passport copy. Foreigners have to use their Passports for ID purposes. Kids can use their student ID.

The details of these ID cards have to be entered when doing the Pench Safari booking online. Please ensure that you carry the same ID card when you visit Pench. This will be checked at the gates and can get rejected if they are not the same.

Step-by-step process for Pench online booking on the official website

The online process of booking safari in Pench is actually much simpler today as compared to a few years back. Here is the stepwise process –

• On the bottom left of the website,  click the button that says “want to log in?” . Register yourself and your bank account with your mobile number first.
• Next, click on the Book Permit section
• Choose whether you want to book a single seat in a Jeep or a full Jeep
• Next, pick the date that you wish to book the permit. This will take you to a screen that displays the available permits per gate and safari slots (morning or afternoon).
• Select your slot and move to the next screen
• Here you have to enter the details of the traveler. Remember to fill in the exact ID details and the correct spelling here. Also, ensure you carry the same id on the day of your visit to avoid any rejection due to a mismatch of details.
• Submit and pay for your permit. This price is only the permit price. You will have to pay for the vehicle and guide at the Pench national park gates.
• Download your permit and ensure you have it handy when you visit Pench National Park.

Every safari in Pench has an exclusive permit. Hence, you will need to go through this entire booking process for every safari that you book at Pench National Park.

It is possible that you see a waitlist instead of a confirmed permit. Avoid the waitlist as it is unlikely to get confirmed. Instead, if you are not flexible with the dates, you can opt for Tatkal bookings. Do note that this option is available only a day or two prior to the safari dates.

If you do not want to take that chance, you can always reserve a permit through your resort. Sure, there might be higher charges but you are likely to get a confirmed booking along with a few other perks like transport to the gates.

P.S: You can use the same online booking process and the website for the other MP National parks like Kanha and Bandhavgarh.

How many safaris should you book in Pench?

At least 2 – 3 safaris are what I would recommend. Take a mix of morning and afternoon safaris to increase your chances of seeing the wildlife. One safari is honestly too much of a chance.

Which is better – morning safari or afternoon safari?

Statistics say that there is an equal chance of spotting the big cats on either one of the slots. Even experts like our naturalist Deepa endorse the same.

However, my personal experience with Kanha , Kabini , Tadoba and even Pench has made me feel that morning slots are always more rewarding than the afternoon safaris.

What is the best time to visit Pench National Park?

Pench National Park is closed during monsoons – that is from July 1 st to October 15th. It is open for the rest of the year, except on two or three public holidays. The best time for tiger sightings is generally from February to May or even early June.

February to March has heat which is a little bearable – making it easy to sit through the entire safari. However, April to June has scorching temperatures. Having said that, this is when the thirst brings out the cats to the waterholes and thus, making the sightings easier.

The winter months too, are not too bad. You are likely to still see the striped beasts and the spotted cats but there are plenty more interesting creatures that are likely to make an appearance.

What kind of wildlife or Pench national park animals can you expect to see on your safari?

You will find almost every character in the epic Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Over my two morning safaris, I met almost all the Pench national park animals except Baloo (the sloth bear who is known to be elusive ).  

My Pench jungle safari even included some rare birds and insects. Let me share some quirky facts about these Pench animals and birds that you will enjoy reading. I am sure that this will increase the curiosity quotient and the wanderlust for Pench National Park.

Tigers – aka Sher Khan

These striped tigers are the reason why this place is called Pench Tiger Reserve. There are over 50 tigers in Pench . The most famous tigress here was called Collarwali – so named as she was the first to be fitted with a radio collar. I was hoping to get to Pench earlier in 2020 to catch sight of her. Unfortunately, she died in 2022.

However, I did get a sight of her daughter and it was such a timely sighting. Following the calls of the chitals and the langurs, we arrived just in time to stand behind the already waiting jeeps. Within minutes, she popped out and walked around a bit before turning into the thickets.

During the second safari, I was rewarded with the sight of 2 cubs (out of the four) and their mom, far in the grassland, near a waterhole. This one was a game of patience. The guides knew that the tigress with her cubs had crossed over into the hill. Staring into the greens, with the warm sun on me, I was almost nodding off when I saw something jump. And then a quick sighting.

Minutes passed and we were finally rewarded with the sight of a male cub walking towards the waterhole. He disappeared for a few moments, only to walk on a small cliff into a shelter of rocks. Patience persisted and finally we not only saw him but his sister walk past towards the hidden mom. Though far, it was truly a rewarding sight!

Leopards – cousins of Bagheera

If it isn’t the tigers, you are likely to bump into the spotted cats – the leopards. However, unlike the tigers, they are likely to emerge from not just the thickets but can be on the tree tops or rock caverns. Technically they are not cousins of Bagheera (the black panther). They are in fact, the same species. It is just that the genetic mutations cause the black spots to cover the whole body, giving it the color black.

There are no black panthers currently in Pench National Park. The famous ones in India are Blacky who is currently roaming around Tadoba and Saya who is in Kabini.

This time in Pench Tiger Reserve, I got lovely sightings of a leopard cub. In fact, I managed to see him on both jungle safaris – lazing on the rocky terrain of Pyorthadi , yawning and preening and playing with his sister (who I could not spot from the jeep). The 2 nd day in fact, was the best when he posed and looked right into my camera.

Jackals  

Found these guys in the early hours of our Pench jungle safari. It was a family with their pups, frolicking around the grassland and not afraid to walk past the jeeps. The interesting tidbit about them is that they are one set of creatures who are known to be monogamous by nature.

Dholes in Pench National Park

Anyone doing a Pench jungle safari booking usually fixates on the big cats. So when a very wolf or dog-looking creature passes the jeep, they rarely stop. This is where I would say, do not underestimate the Dholes.

Always in a pack, they are known to enclose and attack their prey. They can even bring down a leopard. The Indian wild dogs or dholes are endangered species that definitely merit some attention.

The Indian bison or Gaurs are supposedly one of the largest mammals in the world . Staring at one of their massive faces, I felt myself shuddering a little. Just then Deepa quoted – “ Their horns can be really huge and if they get angry, they can actually overturn our jeep.” Gulp!

You might get excited when you see the first one or two herds of these spotted deers or chitals. However, after a point, they will begin to feel like pigeons in the city. They are practically everywhere.

During your Pench safaris, heed to their call and gaze. It is their distress call that will help you track the presence of a predator – likely a tiger or a leopard.

Monkeys – Langurs and Macaques

Found in groups, the Gray Langurs are like the sentries who along with the Chitals give out distress calls that are used by the Pench guides to track the predatory cats. Spend a moment or two observing the wise ones. It is interesting to see how protective they are of the mischievous young ones. They tend to climb up high on branches when they hear the distress calls – very evidently to look out for the predators so that they can further communicate to the rest of the group.

The other group of monkeys commonly found in Pench is the Rhesus Macaques . They are not as active guards as the langurs and are just found frolicking around the woods.

Other mammals to look out for

Besides the above, I caught the sight of a few sambar deer and wild boars. I believe there are a few sloth bears lurking around but as Baloo claims in Jungle book, they love their naps and probably were doing so as we made our rounds in the safari.

Birds to spot during the Pench national park jeep safari

If you are an avid bird lover, then you should only opt for a jeep safari as against the canter safari. Since you can control the pace of the drive, you can actually stop and track some real winged beauties during your Pench Safari.

Harish, the resort manager at Pugdundee’s Tree Lodge told me – “ Look out for the Indian rollers . Whenever I have spotted one, I have always spotted a big cat.”   And so I did. At the start of both the safaris in Pench, I spotted a few rollers and I can say that the myth might just actually be true. While it is a state bird for Karnataka, I always missed spotting it – be it in Sakleshpur or birdwatching in Kabini. Finally, Pench was the place for me to see it.

Peacocks are practically everywhere and if you are as lucky as I was, you will see one performing a dance for its mate, right next to you. The Pench terrain is just a perfect backdrop for these birds. You might find them perched on a rocky with the green landscape behind them – the scene almost as if it were a muse for an artist.

Besides these, look out for the swooping Grey hornbills with their tell-tale casque over the yellow beak. I even spotted the Serpentine eagle and the Changeable hawk eagle . Among the owls species (and there are many) – I managed to catch a pair of Mottle wood owl nuzzling each other. And that definitely made me go all “Awww….”

Indian Pittas (the bird with 9 colors), starlings, paradise flycatchers – there is plenty happening in the forest that one safari is not going to capture. I will be sharing a complete post on birding in Pench soon but for now, you get the idea. 

What are the common trees or vegetation that you can see in Pench?

The deciduous forest is filled with teak and sal trees. However, you will see a lot of them covered by parasitic straggler trees . Some of the parasitic growth goes across the trails in the form of artistic canopies.

There are a lot of Ghost trees – easily recognizable by their white color. Originally called Kulu trees , these change color in every season. When they shed their leaves and bark, they turn white and actually shine in the moonlight. In some seasons, the bark turns pink.

Tendu, rock figs, palash, mahua are some common species that you are going to come across. When in season, you will also see the burst of color with the Flame of the forest .

Where to stay in Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh?

There are several accommodation options available for visitors to Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh. These accommodations range from luxury resorts to budget-friendly lodges . It is better to pick an option near your preferred Pench National Park gate .

If you are looking at safaris from Touria Gate, then you can consider Pench Jungle Camp , Tathastu Pench , Tuli Tiger Corridor or the Vannraj resort . I stayed at the Pench tree lodge – a resort that I highly recommend. This was closer to the Karmajhiri gate . Check out my complete experience of this through this link . You can use the same one to book a stay.

I highly recommend booking your Pench stay in advance, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. Also, each of these resorts has limited capacity – like the Pench tree lodge by Pugdundee only has 12 options- 6 tree hours and 6 cottages.

How to reach Pench national park in MP?

The nearest airport to Pench National Park is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The distance from Pench to Nagpur is 88 kilometer s. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use pre-arranged transportation services to reach Pench National Park.

If you are planning to get to Pench National Park by train, then you can opt for Seoni Railway Station which is just 30 kilometers away . However, it has limited connectivity. Nagpur Junction might be a better option as it is well-connected to various cities in India.

Nagpur to Pench National Park is a very comfortable road journey that takes around 3 hours.

Additional tips for Pench National Park safari

I have covered most of the key tips for Pench national park safari booking as well as what to expect during the safari till now. Here are a few dos and don’t that I would like to share for your safari experience –

• Dress modestly in subtle colors. Do not wear bright colors.
• Cover your skin with long sleeves as it does get quite hot as the day progresses
• Use a scarf or a hat to cover your hair.
• The safaris are a raw experience where you will find a lot of dust blowing over you. There is no avoiding the same. It is better to cover your nose and mouth if you are allergic to it.
• Do not talk loudly or make strange sounds.
• Listen to the guide at all times. Do not step out of the vehicle unless specifically instructed to.
• Carry a pair of binoculars. Telephoto lens are highly recommended for photographers. A 100 -400 mm lens is just perfect to get some amazing wildlife shots.
• Wildlife spotting is a game of chance. No one can guarantee what you will see. It is purely your luck on that day.

Common FAQs about Pench Jungle Safari bookings

How many days in pench national park.

With at least 2 to 3 safaris and the other things to do in Pench, you should plan for at least 3 days here.

Can I hire my own guide instead of the one that is allotted when I book safari in Pench?

The guide allocated by the forest department is mandatory. You cannot do a safari in Pench without one. You can however, include an additional naturalist of your choice in the safari. A lot of resorts like Pugdungee safaris provide trained naturalists at a minimal cost.

Are mobile phones allowed in Pench National Park?

Yes, you are allowed to carry mobile phones into the park but only for photography . It has to be put into silent mode.

What not to wear on a jungle safari?

Do not wear bright colors. Keep your outfits muted to natural greens, browns or blacks. Protect yourself with a hat or scarf.

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I am a Post-Graduate in Marketing by qualification and a travel blogger by passion. Besides travel, I enjoy photography and if you don’t find me at my desk, I would be out playing badminton or swimming or just running. I believe in planning for every long weekend through the year. And when I cannot travel physically, I travel virtually through this travel blog. My travel stories have also, got published on various websites and magazines including BBC Travel, Lonely Planet India and Jetwings. I have recently published my first book – When Places Come Alive – a collection of stories that are based on legends, landscapes, art and culture of a place which is available in both ebook and paperback format.

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The best way to ensure you have an amazing time observing wildlife at Pench Tiger Reserve is to make your reservations before your visit. This can be done easily with online safari booking.However, since the best time to visit is from 15th October to 30thJune and there are limited entries per zone, prebooking is advised to avoid disappointment, especially in peak season. The per-day carrying capacity per zone is as follows:

In case your safari is not booked due to reasons like technical error or non-availability of seat, we will refund the whole amount in your given bank account. The same would be communicated accordingly

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Some parts of the Pench tiger reserve fall in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.), while others are in Maharashtra. As a result, bookings can be made through the official site of either state. While Touria, Karmajhiri, and Jhamtara are the core area in the M.P. part of Pench tiger reserve, Sillari, Khursapar, and Chorbahuli are the gates in the Maharashtra core area.

Depending on the gate you choose, you can opt for online safari booking at our website. The bookings can be made 120 days before your visit. You are required to provide all details (name, age, gender, etc.) while booking the safari. Additionally, you must carry the same photo ID card (Aadhar, voter I.D., passport, driving license) with you that had been used to book your online safari.

Jeep Safari Note : Jeep safari is non sharing basis and maximum 6 persons are allowed in 1 jeep. Child below 5 years is complimentary and above 5 years treated as an adult.

• Cross-check all information you provide while booking your safari online, as any incorrect information can lead to your booking becoming invalid.
• Only the passport is considered valid ID proof for foreign tourists, and they should carry it while taking their safari.
• Through the e-permit, only six tourists can enter the jungle. Thus, ensure that you obtain the required number of permits if traveling in a large group.
• Once online safari booking is done, it is non cancelable/transferable/ shareble/alterablecannot be transferred or altered without the official permission of the concerned forest department authority.
• Since the park falls between two states, the rules and regulations of both states should be followed. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the Dos and Dont's of safari at Pench is advised.
• The charges for the safari depend on the ride chosen (jeep or canter), the timing chosen (morning/evening or entire day), and whether they are going alone or in a group.
• Since you need to mention the gate while booking your safari, you must find out which gate offers the best sighting.
• You can choose to take a single-seat permit or get the full-vehicle permit and take a printout of the same. Ensure that you carry the hardcopy of the voucher along with your ID proof while going on safari.
• Reporting at the specified gate 30 minutes before safari time is advised to ensure you do not miss the fun.
• Though trying out different safari gates may be tempting, it is not advisable as most gates are separated by 2-100 km. Moreover, running back and forth between your resort and the gates for morning and evening safaris can be extremely exhausting.

Since Pench offers an excellent chance to view the spectacular wildlife and a limited number of vehicles are allowed to enter the zones at a time, you are advised to prebook your safari. Though you are required to pay the entire safari amount in advance, you are guaranteed that you will be able to enter the forest.

The Pench National Park is open from 1st October to 30th June every year. Safari at Pench is conducted in both morning and evening. The safari timings depend on the zone you have chosen, and the season you are going in. Here is a concise view of the timings, including the entry and exit timings:

Safari at Pench is categorized into the following types :

Normal safari : Jeep safari accommodating a maximum of 6 people is available in morning and evening shifts. Though usually, entire jeeps are booked, sometimes, single-seat booking is also available. However, in the latter case, you will not be picked from your resort but need to reach the safari gate on your own. If the total number of passengers in the single-seat booking is less than six, the cost for jeep safari will be divided among the tourists equally.

Tatkal safari : These safaris are available in premium zones. Since this safari is available only against the cancellation of pre-booked safaris, there is no fixed number of vehicles. The quota opens at 17:00 hours every day for the next day morning and evening safaris. The cost of this safari is more than normal or prebooked safaris. Your last minute plan to travel is no more disappointing as you have the way in the form of Tatkal. Tatkal safari booking is an instant solution for travelers. It has limited windows for booking. Despite the high price, here you are surefire a safari drive even if you book at the last minute.

Premium safari : This safari is available for the entire day, allowing you to explore all zones of Pench National Park in a day. However, the cost of the premium safari is high as these are not restricted to a specific zone. Premium safari will give you full privilege to visit in your desirable zones. Premium Safari is mostly in demand for the hardcore wanderlusts and perfect and better organized. Premium safari facilities are wide so price is a bit higher than normal safari which is value for money. This form of safari is personal setting tour for you.

Elephant safari : This safari is permitted only on the Maharashtra side of Pench. The ticket costs INR 1,000 per person. The total capacity of an elephant safari is 4 members apart from a Mahout and a guide. The guide charges are separate. The duration of this safari is for an hour and can be best enjoyed from October to February. This mode of safari is one of the best and few tourist’s first choice. (Elephant Safari in Pench is Temporarily Closed) .

Night safari : This safari is available from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (time varies) only in the Wolf Sanctuary zone (Rukhad & Khawasa). Since it is a buffer zone, it is open throughout the year. With two water bodies, sighting leopard, jackal, wolves, tigers, or nocturnal birds is more. The approximate entry fee is INR 9500 for jeep entry (maximum six people) for the vehicle, permit and guide. Only three vehicles are allowed to enter the zone for night safari. Tourists has to reach safari gate by own.

To enjoy your day out in the wilderness at Pench, you must follow the national park rules. Here are the rules of the national park for your convenience:

• The safari routes are fixed and cannot be changed for any visitor. However, in case of any unforeseen situation (fire, flood, etc.), the scheduled safari can be changed on the concerned authority's orders. This is an exception and is made for the benefit of both the wildlife and the visitors. These modifications to timings and cancelation of safari can be made by M.P. and Maharashtra Forest department officials.
• The Park remains closed during the monsoon season as the roads are difficult to navigate. In addition, it is the breeding season for wild animals. During winters, the temperatures may dip low. Thus, visitors are advised to carry woolens with them to avoid discomfort, especially for the morning safari.
• Making loud noise inside the forest is prohibited as it can distract and disturb the wildlife. Thus, transistors, tape recorders, radios, and blowing horns are banned inside the forest.
• The Pench safari includes charges of permit, vehicle and guide. The guides and vehicles are allotted by the department using a roaster system. However, if you wish to hire professional guides and drivers, you can pay the forest department an extra amount, as per the rules.
• Every safari should be accompanied by a safari guide to help you identify the various flora and fauna of the region. During the safari, you are required to follow their requests for a safe and enjoyable trip.
• The entrance fee is different for Indians and foreigners in Pench. Additionally, a hike in safari fees can be observed on weekends here.

It is important to note that the afternoon safari at the Madhya Pradesh side of Pench is closed on Wednesday. Apart from this, safari is not available for the entire day on Holi (in March) and Diwali (October/November). In Maharashtra, the Khursapur gate is closed on Tuesday, the Sillari gate on Wednesday, and Chorbhauli gate on Monday for both safaris.

• Jeep safari and zone is given as per subject to availability.
• Jeep safari amount is non-refundable /transferable and cancellable, once the safari voucher is issued.
• In case your safari is not booked due to reasons like technical error or non-availability of seat, we will refund the whole amount in your given bank account. The same would be communicated accordingly.
• Pick & Drop facility is available on extra payment, so ideally reach at the booked entry gate.
• Official registered guides can only join your excursions; please do not try to change the guide or naturalist
• Single permit: Single seat permit holder tourist shall note that the amount of vacant seat in shared safari will be distributed equally among the travelers and to be paid additionally at the starting of safari. The total hire charges for the guide and Safari vehicle will be distributed equally among the tourists present in the vehicle and payable at the time of entry.

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Pench National Park Online Safari Tariff

The best way to ensure you have an amazing time observing wildlife at Pench Tiger Reserve is to make your reservations before your visit. This can be done easily with online safari booking. However, since the best time to visit is from 15th October to 30thJune and there are limited entries per zone, prebooking is advised to avoid disappointment, especially in peak season. The per-day carrying capacity per zone is as follows. Charges Include details: Entry Permit, Jeep, Driver, Guide, Our Service Charges, Online Payment Gateway Charge & Taxes:

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Online safari booking in pench national park.

Pench national park is one of the most popular place to watch the activities of royal Bengal tiger. Though numbers of wild animals are the major attraction of this place but most of the tourists visit this national park and explore this park to watch the activities of tigers in their natural habitat. So this place is perfect for tiger lovers. The majestic jungle trail of Pench National Park offers you an opportunity to enjoy fauna and flora in variations and for nature lovers and wild life lovers, this place offers life time beautiful memories and experiences. Tourists explore this national park in different ways of safari as per their choice. For the convenience of tourists, government has offer the facility of online safari booking in Pench.

• • Entire procedure of the Pench Safari Booking is managed and regulated by the forest department of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In order to avoid the hustle and bustle of last minute, it is advisable for every tourists to make their online booking for safari ride in Pench well in advance.
• • Tourists can book their tickets online for safari ride 120 days prior to their schedule of visiting national park. Complete detail of age, gender and name should be given with the details of ID proof. Same ID proof must be carry by the tourist which is mentioned at the time of booking.
• • Tourists must mention original ID card number and the type of the Id proof. Tourists can give the details of original ID card like driving license, voter I card, passport and Aadhar card.
• • If any incorrect information is given at the time of booking. Then the booking will be invalid and treated to be not booked in that case.
• • If tourists is from foreign nationality, then foreign details of that tourists is required and accepted. Foreign tourists have to carry the same Id proof which they have used at the time of online booking of their safari ride.
• • For visiting jungle, one E-permit can accommodate only six tourists.
• • The cost of single Jeep safari is Rs 8000.One ride on jeep safari will accompany 6 people. For foreigners in the vehicle, extra charge of Rs 1000 is charged for every vehicle only for Khusapur and Sillari gates.
• • After making online safari booking in Pench, no addition or deletion can be made on the ticket without the permission of the concerned forest department authority. Entire details are mentioned online about the timings, about the safaris, about the gate numbers and about the do’s and don’ts. A tourist must have to follow these.For online safari booking in pench national park, tourists have to follow some rules and regulations of Maharashtra as well as Madhya Pradesh government. For every booking of Pench Jungle Safari, tourists have to pay 100% of the amount of jungle safari as booking amount in advance. As for safari ride, the safari vehicle is limited so it is advisable for the tourists to book their safari ride well in advance to avoid any type of disappointment. Tourists must choose the safari ride for both the state, to enjoy the thrilling experience of this national park in full.
• • Different rates are there for different types of rides. Some people even book their ride from sunrise to sunset. Some people prefer to go alone in safari ride. So charges vary as per the choice of customer.

Rules for the Tourists to follow for Safari Ride

• • Every tourist must be aware of this fact that the designated route of the safari ride is fixed and it can’t be changed by the request of visitor.
• • If there is some unforeseen circumstances, especially weather or fire in that case only the schedule of the ride gets changed with the order of the concerned authority. In that case tourists are requested to support the authority of the forest as these steps are taken in the welfare of the wild life and the national park.Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra reserves entire rights for any type of modification in timing or to cancel any permit, if the circumstances are not favorable. In any kind of unavoidable circumstances, the decision of forest department should be considered full and final.
• • The best time for the tourists to explore this Pench National Park is from October to June. The park is opened for the visitors from 16 th of October till 30thJune. During monsoon this park remains closed for the tourists as these periods are said to be the breeding seasons for the wild animals. In winter here it is little bit cold but the excitement of exploring the national park for the tourists is so much that it is nothing a point of concern but the tourists must carry sufficient woolen cloths before going to explore the park in winter and in the morning time.
• • In order to manage Pench national park successfully, it is must to have discipline. Pench nationalparkis also abided by certain rules and regulations. For successful management of tourism, it is necessary to implement some disciplines. Implementation of certain conservation programs of wild life makes this place more popular and attractive for tourists.Tourist must have to obey all the rules and regulations of the park which are laid in brochures, notice boards and which are informed by the guides of safari ride. There must be a valid permit, before going to explore this beautiful national park. All the tourists except the children below 5 years are required to carry original documents and IDs during safari ride. The speed limit of the vehicle inside the safari area is limited to 20km/hr.
• • Do not carry any tape recorder, transistor or radio. Tourists have to take services of safari guide with every vehicle of safari. During safari ride, the supreme authority is safari guide only. Blowing horn is strictly prohibited.

For every gate, different numbers of vehicles are permitted. From Turia gate, 34 vehicles are permitted in morning as well as in the evening. For Sillari gate, 40 vehicles are permitted in morning as well as in the evening and from Khursapar gate 30 vehicles are permitted in morning as well as in the evening.

Entire details about the park is mentioned online, which are too helpful for the tourists to plan in advance and to book their tickets of different safari ride in advance.

In Pench National Park, each gate of the park provides permit for jungle safari to the respective area of that certain zone and no outside vehicle is permitted to be interchanged in the zone during safari. For safari vehicle, entry as well as exit gate will be same. The charges for safari vehicle will be separated and each visitor has to pay it differently.

No tourist is allowed to get down the safari vehicle during the jungle safari excursion in Pench National Park. There are certain set of regulations for tiger safari in Pench and the guide who assist visitors during safari is perfectly aware of all rules. Each visitor is obliged to obey the rules during the jungle safari.

While entering from the gate in Pench National Park, visitors should furnish a valid ID card like driving license, passport, pan card, voter card etc. If there is a foreigner visitor, the copy of passport and original passport has to be furnished during the entry in the park.

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Pench National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

By Arundhati Ail

In the heart of India, the Pench river, a tributary of the Kanhan river, cuts Pench National Park almost perfectly in half. The woodlands of the park are rich with prey species and the watering holes created by the river draw out wild boars, jackals, deer, bison and gaur. And often, lurking in the bushes behind them is the star of the show, the Bengal tiger .

Scattered across the 758 sq km of the park in Madhya Pradesh , tigers are the park’s most powerful predators. The big cats are solitary and strong-willed creatures, willing to traverse long distances to stalk their prey. Sighting one is a quiet and slow game in Pench that requires you to be as inconspicuous as possible. Prabhir Patil—or “Pat”, as he is more commonly known—has perfected the art over decades in the wild. “One can truly understand animals in their natural habitat when they finally ignore your presence,” says the head naturalist and guide at luxury safari lodge Pench Jungle Camp.

Born and raised in Nagpur, Patil grew up visiting the forest every chance he could get. “When I came to Pench in 1997, there was no tar road to reach the Turia gate and not a single resort or lodge in Pench or Tadoba,” he says. “I would just take a bus to Mowgli gate in Tadoba or cycle up to the national park wall because I was so curious.” He would even volunteer with NGOs for census work in the forests, living with forest guards and patrolling the area on foot everyday. “Whenever the jungle would call me, I would go,” he says. Here, Patil draws from his 15 years of experience in guiding and birding to offer insider tips for your next trip to Pench National Park.

A tiger in the bushes

What makes Pench National Park special?

Pench used to be a sanctuary and became a national park in 1975. Given the number of tigers it houses, it was established as a tiger reserve in 1992. Though most focus on the part of Pench that lies in Madhya Pradesh, about 40% of the forest lies in Maharashtra . “Guides at Pench typically highlight that there are 33 tigers across about 758 sq km at Pench. I tell tourists there are at least 100 tigers and 100 leopards living in the whole forest area which spans 2,000 sq km across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Animals don’t see a separation between the two states, it’s all one forest,” says Patil.

Generations of tigers have inhabited the park for decades. The park is also famous for the Collarwali Tigress, who passed away in 2022 after giving birth to 29 cubs in eight litters through her lifetime. She was the first tiger in the park to be fitted with a radio collar, which enabled park officials to study her behaviour. Tiger sightings were rare at Pench before her. But she became the most sighted tigress at the park and would often come close to tourist vehicles. Collarwali Tigress caused a major surge in visitor numbers at Pench and was well-loved among wildlife enthusiasts.

What to spot at Pench National Park?

The Bengal Tiger is undoubtedly the star attraction at Pench. It’s been 22 years since Patil saw his first tiger but for him, every sighting remains just as special. “I’ve seen generations of tigers in this forest. But even now, every time I see a tiger, I feel lucky,” he says. “In 2005, when I was out on a safari, I saw a leopard in the distance chasing a spotted deer. The deer was running towards a group of four young tigers, who were the cubs of “badi mata” (the mother of the Collarwali Tigress). The tigers began running after the leopard, who climbed up a tree to save its life. In the end, the tigers had surrounded the tree and it was almost like they were challenging the leopard to come down and face them.” Of course, there are scarier sightings too. “Less than a month ago, I was out on a safari early in the morning with guests. We were the only jeep in the area and we heard some langur calls. The next moment, there was a tiger charging towards our vehicle. She came very close to our jeep and then just turned away and went back. The guests were shivering and they didn’t want to see any more wildlife after that,” says Patil. He highlights the need to stay calm in moments like these. This is the tigress’ way of asking you to keep away, he says, and it’s important to respect that.

Beyond the big cats, Pench is great for spotting wild dogs, the Indian gaur, leopards, cheetal, sambar, nilgai, jackals, bison, jungle cats, leopards, palm civets, black bears and more. The park is also home to a variety of birds, including peacocks, crow pheasant, peafowl, pintail, lesser whistling teal, Indian roller, wagtail, munia, waterfowl, blue kingfisher, crimson-breasted barbet and red-vented bulbul. “Even if you don’t see a lot of animals when you visit, you will always see birds at Pench,” says Patil.

Birds at Pench

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For Patil, guiding a safari isn’t just about spotting a tiger. “Most people take the jeep out and drive everywhere looking for tigers. But I’m not a tiger spotter. I want to spot the diverse wildlife and flora of the forest, even smaller things like flowers, birds, spider webs. That’s my way of showing people how to see the forest,” he says. “I am usually the slowest driver in the forest and I stop the vehicle often. You have to listen to what the jungle is telling you. There might be an alarm call by a sambar deer, a spotted deer or a monkey. Peacocks sometimes give an alarm call, which means a predator bird or carnivorous animal may be around. I also listen for jungle babblers—I call them the police of the forest . They are always able to spot something fishy—an owl, snake or a jungle cat.”

What’s the best time to visit Pench National Park?

Winter, which lasts from November to February , is a great time to visit Pench. The weather at this time remains pleasant for wildlife sightings and nature walks. However, according to Patil, the best time to visit is between February and March. This is when winter is just starting to fade away and the scorching summer hasn’t quite set in. “At this time of year, the peacocks begin to spread their wings to attract the peahens—it’s breeding season for them—and the birds begin to chirp just a little bit louder. It feels like animals are in a good mood during this time,” says Patil. During summer, temperatures touch 40°C and the harsh weather makes sightseeing difficult for tourists. However, this is a great time for tiger sightings since dry weather brings thirsty tigers to water bodies more frequently.

How many safaris should you do during a three-night stay?

Increasing the frequency of safaris increases the likelihood of sighting tigers and other wildlife. Patil recommends at least two-three safaris—two in the morning and one in the afternoon, ideally—along with other local experiences. He also encourages guests to explore the Maharashtra side of Pench (at gates like Sillari and Khursapar), which offers distinct landscapes, flora and fauna as compared to the part of Pench that lies in Madhya Pradesh.

What are the safari slots?

There's a lot to spot at Pench beyond tigers

Morning and afternoon safaris offer the same wildlife viewing opportunities, but chances of spotting animals may differ. “The morning safari is the preferred option as it lasts up to five hours—as compared to the three-and-a-half-hour afternoon safari—making it an ideal choice for wildlife enthusiasts,” says Patil. Morning light also provides favourable conditions for photography.

Safari Timings for Pench National Park Morning - 6:00 am to 11:00 am Evening- 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

How to book a safari permit at Pench and how much does it cost?

You will need to book a safari from the  government website to enter the park. Patil recommends booking a permit well in advance, especially if you plan on visiting the Turia gate, which is known for tiger sightings. Permits for Indians cost Rs2,450* for weekdays and Rs3,050* for weekends. The cost is usually double for foreign nationals. It’s best to plan your trip on weekdays, when the rush of tourists is significantly lesser. But do note that the Turia gate remains shut on Wednesdays. It’s best to book safari permits well in advance—45-60 days—to gain entry into preferred zones.

How to book a jeep and guide

If you have a valid safari permit, a jeep and guide will be assigned to you at the gate by the forest department. You can also pick a guide of your choice at an extra cost. Having a knowledgeable naturalist on your safaris can make all the difference. Look for someone with extensive knowledge of the forest and its wildlife and pay attention to their advice and directions.

Spotted deer

A forest department jeep typically costs Rs3,000*, while a guide usually charges Rs600* per safari. If you are staying at a jungle lodge or wildlife resort, you can request them to arrange a guide and safari for you at an extra charge.

Which zones are the best?

A female leopard

Pench is a smaller park as compared to Kanha or Bandhavgarh , and does not have a zone system. The park has three entry gates: Turia, Karmajhari and Jamtara. Turia Gate is considered to be the best for tiger spotting and is also the most popular among tourists. But there’s a lot more to explore at Pench beyond Turia. “It’s important to talk about different parts of the forest—the national park, the sanctuary, the buffer area—which spans 2000 sq ft—and the water bodies in between,” says Patil. “No one takes tourists to those areas because everyone only wants to spot the tiger.” Beyond the Turia gate, Patil also recommends exploring the Khawasa buffer area, the Khursapar gate, the Rukkhad gate or the Sillari gate in Maharashtra. Patil’s favourite area in the forest is Sitaghat. “It’s a really nice, secluded area where you won’t find a lot of jeeps. The landscape there is beautiful and great for birdwatching.”

A tiger at Pench

Besides jeep safaris, what else can you do at Pench?

In the core forest area at Turia gate, jeep safaris are the only option. If you want to get off the vehicle and explore the forest on foot or on cycles, visit the buffer areas. If you’re interested, you can even opt for a night safari—check with your guide or hotel about timings and bookings—where you can spot tigers, bears and other nocturnal creatures. Beyond safaris, you can explore the local villages, cycle around the area or enjoy a sundowner picnic at Kohka lake—a picturesque reservoir great for birdwatching. There are also camps that offer curated activities around the lake.

What are the best hotels to stay at?

Turia Gate is the main and most popular area in Pench. Patil is the head guide at  Pench Jungle Camp   (doubles from Rs8,000*, book here ) , which has luxury safari tents, cottages and rooms and is a kilometre away from Turia Gate.  Kipling’s Court   (doubles from Rs6,000*, book here ) is run by Madhya Pradesh Tourism and offers rooms as well as dormitories. Baghvan, A Taj Safari - Pench National Park   (doubles from Rs30,000*, book here ) is also just a few minutes from Turia and offers 12 colonial-themed bungalows with indoor and outdoor showers, private sit-outs and rooftop machans. At Pench Tree Lodge (doubles from Rs24,000*, book here ), which is about 20-minutes from the Karamajhiri gate of the park, you can stay in treehouses or cottages and enjoy activities like cycling, nature trails and village walks. Regenta Resort Aranyaani Pench   (doubles from Rs13,000*, book here )  is located in the park buffer zone. Here, you can pick between three or four-bedroom luxury villas with private lawns.  WelcomHeritage Jungle Home   (doubles from Rs7,000*, book here )  close to Khawasa offers rustic charm with modern amenities. There are deluxe rooms for couples, as well as suites and luxury tents for families and bigger groups. There’s also  Jamtara Wilderness Camp   (doubles from Rs66,000*, book here ) , a luxury tented property in the village of Jamtara, where you can even book a Machan on a farmer's land and spend a night sleeping under the stars.

How to get there?

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Pench is a two-hour drive from Nagpur. Nagpur is the main airport and major railway station close to Pench National Park.

How to reach the guide?

You can reach Patil at 8668501898. The folks at Pench Jungle Camp are happy to guide you even if you are not staying with them. Reach out at 9999742000 or email  [email protected]

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A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Book a Safari at Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Introduction:.

Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. Known for its incredible biodiversity and the chance to spot majestic tigers, booking a safari at Pench offers a thrilling opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of booking a safari at Pench National Park, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.

Plan Your Visit Before booking a safari, it’s essential to plan your visit to Pench National Park. Determine the best time to visit based on weather conditions and wildlife sightings. The park is typically open for safaris from October to June, but it’s advisable to check the official website or contact the park authorities for the most up-to-date information.

Choose the Entry Gate Pench National Park has multiple entry gates, and each gate offers different safari zones and experiences. The popular entry gates are Turia, Karmajhiri, and Jamtara. Research the different gates and their respective zones to understand which one aligns with your interests and wildlife preferences. For example, if you’re keen on spotting tigers, Turia Gate is known for its tiger sightings.

Select Safari Type Pench National Park offers various safari options, including jeep safaris and canter safaris. Jeep safaris provide a more personalized experience, allowing you to explore the park in a smaller group. Canter safaris, on the other hand, accommodate larger groups and are an excellent option for those looking for a budget-friendly option. Choose the safari type that suits your preferences and budget.

Make Reservations To book a safari at Pench National Park, there are multiple avenues available:

a) Online Booking: Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Forest Department ( https://forest.mponline.gov.in ) to check availability and make reservations online. Fill in the required details, including the entry gate, safari type, preferred date, and number of visitors. Complete the payment process to secure your booking.

b) Resort Booking: If you plan to stay at a resort or lodge near Pench National Park, Jungle Home  Pench Resort  and Spa offer  accommodations and  safari packages as part of their services. Contact the resort directly and inquire about safari bookings. They will assist you in securing a spot for your desired safari.

c) Authorized Agents: There are authorized travel agents and tour operators who can assist in booking safaris at Pench National Park. Research and choose a reputable agent with experience in organizing wildlife tours. They will guide you through the process, handle reservations, and ensure a smooth safari experience.

Obtain Necessary Permits Once your safari booking is confirmed, ensure you have the necessary permits. These may include entry permits, vehicle permits, and camera permits. Some of these permits may be included in the safari package, while others may need to be obtained separately. Double-check with your booking agent or the park authorities to ensure you have all the required permits before your visit.

Booking a safari at Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh, is an exhilarating experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. By following this step-by-step guide, you can navigate the process seamlessly, ensuring you secure your preferred safari type, entry gate, and date. Remember to plan ahead, choose a reliable booking method, and obtain all necessary permits. With everything in place, get ready to embark on a memorable journey through the enchanting wilderness of Pench National Park, where breathtaking wildlife encounters await at every turn.

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Introduction: Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. Known for its incredible biodiversity and the chance to spot majestic tigers, booking a safari at Pench offers a thrilling opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process […]

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Pench National Park, located in India, spans both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Famous for its rich biodiversity, it inspired Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, and a variety of bird species.

Pench National Park is the home to Bengal tigers, leopards, and diverse wildlife, it features lush sal forests, bamboo groves, and grasslands. Safaris offer an immersive experience in this Tiger Reserve.

General information

• Core: 411.330 Sq Km
• Buffer 768.302 Sq Km
• Total: 1179.632 Sq Km

Best Time to visit Pench

• The best time to visit the Reserve is 1 Oct to 30 June.

Flora & Fauna

• Pench National Park boasts diverse fauna, featuring Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian wild dogs, sloth bears, and a vibrant bird population, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Pench National Park's flora includes teak, mahua, and bamboo forests, along with various grasses and shrubs. The park's diverse vegetation supports its rich wildlife ecosystem.

Located in central India, Pench faces diverse weather including extreme tropical weather. Temperatures below zero and frost may occur in January. Monsoon usually arrives in mid-June. Average temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, providing diverse climatic experiences.

Connectivity & Distances

Nearest Airports: Nagpur and Jabalpur

Nearest Railway Stations: Nagpur, Jabalpur, and Chhindwara

Pench Tiger Reserve has 3 entry point in MP (Gate) namely Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara and 3 Entry Point in Maharashtra, Sillari, Khursapar, Chorbahuli

Ghurri Barrier Gate

Nagpur (Via Seoni) – 278 kms

Raipur (Via Kawardha) – 213 Kms

Jabalpur (Via Kundam) – 181 Kms

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Tiger Safari at Pench National Park

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• Maharashtra, Maharashtra Departure Point: Centrally located hotels at Turia, Awarghani and Kohka, near by places at Pench National park. Dates: See Availability
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
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• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 6 people per booking
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Pench jungle safari booking.

Pench National Park is located in the districts of Seoni and Chindwara in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh.  It acquires a huge landscape of 758 sq km, and has spread its existence in Maharashtra with additional 257 sq km. The national Park is divided into two divisions, the core and the buffer area. The core zone comprises: 1. Priyasarshini National Park and 2. Mowgli Pench Sanctuary. It acquires 299 sq km. The buffer area of Pench National Park acquires 464 sq km.

Located at a distance of 102.5 km from Nagpur,  jungle safari booking Pench  is on high demand for the wildlife enthusiasts. The reason behind its popularity is the density of the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. The exquisite beauty and wildlife variety of Pench has inspired the great writer Rudyard Kipling create his classic, “The Jungle Book”. The national park is named after the river ‘Pench’, where human and wildlife coexists. Pench has 10 villages in and around its periphery. Fulzari is the village inside the park along with nine other bordering its limits.

The peaked demand of  jungle Safari online booking Pench  is because of the great and diverse fauna. Pench provides a golden opportunity to face real Sher Khans (Bengal Tigers) along with Sloth Bear, Chital, Jungle Cat, Wolf, Indian Leopard, Gaur, Four-horned Antelope, and many other wildlife variety. It also amuses the enthusiast bird watchers with the rich repository of various species like Wagtail, Munia, Waterfowl, Blue Kingfisher, Crimson-Breasted Barbet, Red-Vented Bulbul, Lesser Whistling Teal, Indian Roller, Crow Pheasant, Peafowl, Pintail etc.

The enormous range of floral species of Pench National Park comprises Mahua, Saja, White Kulu, Dhaora, Amaltas, Salai, Bijiyasal, and many others. With such an ecstatic variety of flora and fauna, Pench offers a thrilling  jungle Safari near Nagpur.

Entry Gates of Pench National Park:

Pench forest and entry gates are in Madhya Pradesh as well as Mahrahtra. 

5 gates fall under the terriory of Madhya Pradesh. The details are as follows;

• Touria Zone  – This is considered to be a premium zone, the distance of the ‘Turia Gate’ is just 1.5 Kms from the Resorts and hotels nearby.  The famous Tigress Queen of Pench resides here ‘Collar Wali Tigress” has been awarded by Guinness book of world record for giving birth to maximum no of cubs. Entry to this gate is restricted so advance bookings are highly recommended The forest has many water bodies i.e. Baghinnala, Ber Van Talab, BhondewaliDobri, Malkundam, Bijamatta, Jinewani&MahadeoGhat on the banks of Pench River.
• Karmazhiri  – This is again considered to be a premium entry gate and shares partial area of Turia gate, as well as the water bodies Bodanala, Sitaghat on the banks of Pench river, JhandiMatta. These are the forest entry zones for Pench Tiger Reserve.
• Wolf sanctuary  – Distance of the entry gate is 1.2 Kms from the resort in Pench. This is a rocky forest and is famous for Wolves, Blue bull and leopards. Night safari in Pench National Parkk is allowed in this particular zone by the Government. This park is open throughout the year.
• Khursapar  – This zone comes under the Maharashtra side of Pench forest. Three beautiful water bodies are inside the forest, which attracts a lot of bird life as well as wildlife. Forest is closed every Tuesday. Jungle safari can be booked online for this gate. Durga and Baras are the most famos Tigress sighted in khursapar pench.
• Sillari  – The speciality of this forest is that the entries are open throughout the year even in monsoon season.This park is closed every Wednesday and the forest consists of bamboo, Garari and teak trees. Sillari forest is a part of Maharashtra Pench reserve
• Rukhad  – This zone is also known as Bisonretreat and is part of Pench Tiger Reserve.. Park is open from Oct till June. This is very dense forest and recommended for forest lovers.
• Jamtara  – Park is open from Oct till June. Sighting of Sloth bear is common in this area. This comes in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. Online park entry is available in Pench MP.
• Teliya  – This is a new zone which is 5 Kms from the resort. Wolves’ movement is very common in this zone. This zone is very close to the wolf sanctuary (Night Safari zone) and opens for morning & evening game Safaris. The park entry tickets are booked at the window.

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About Pench National Park

Pench National Park is located in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, India, bordering Maharashtra. Over 286 native and migratory birds, as well as the monarch of Indian forests, the Royal Bengal Tiger, call this lush expanse home.

With its regal tigers and a variety of other wild animals and birds, Pench National Park will bring back the thrill of seeing 'Mowgli battle Sher Khan' in the world-famous serial The Jungle Book. The wildlife park is popular, particularly for its stunning scenery and thrilling night safaris. From 5 a.m. until 7 p.m., the Pench National Park is open to tourists. The wildlife refuge is conveniently accessible by rail, road, and air.

Pench National Park, which has a total area of 758 sq km including the core area, is rich in wildlife and provides travelers with one of India's best wildlife experiences. A range of fascinating wildlife has made Pench national park home since it was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1965: Royal Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, striped hyenas, jackals, peafowl, four-horned antelopes, Indian wolves, wild dogs, wild boars, sloth bears, monkeys, gaurs, barking deer, and more. The wildlife sanctuary was eventually designated as a national park and a Pench Tiger Reserve in the years 1975 and 1992, consecutively.

Pench National Park Tour Packages

We would be delighted to assist you in exploring Pench National Park's spectacular trails and picturesque walkways, and thus provide you with the greatest wildlife tour packages and offers. 

You can be sure of a hassle-free and amazing wildlife experience when you book one of our top wildlife holiday packages. Furthermore, if you let us design an unforgettable journey to this attractive tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, we guarantee that we will make this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The process of creating tour packages entails putting our finest knowledge to work in order to build itineraries that provide our clients with the best of everything. So, from our selection of Pench National Park vacation packages, pick one that is tailored to your preferences, as well as your budget.

We're here to help you enjoy Pench National Park's spectacular trails and lovely jungle, so we've put together the best-customized wildlife tour packages and safari bargains for you. With our best wildlife trip packages, we can guarantee you a thrilling and unforgettable wildlife experience. Also, if you allow us the chance to design a wonderful trip to this Madhya Pradesh wildlife vacation area, we will make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our wildlife experts build tour packages and itineraries based on the needs and budgets of our clients.

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You can trust us to provide the kind of wildlife experience you expect from a wildlife safari at Pench National Park. As one of India's premier wildlife travel agencies, we have knowledgeable and qualified staff that, while putting up a Pench Safari Booking vacation package, strive to deliver the finest of everything, whether it's transportation, lodging, or meals. Furthermore, as your travel companion, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional holiday unparalleled, through impeccable services, warm hospitality, and flawless arrangements.

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Isn't it true that you're looking for the Best Time to visit Pench National Park? So, to avoid your trip being ruined by the climate, these are the best typical season to visit and enjoy your vacation.

Summer season (March, April, May, June ]

Summer months are known for their extreme heat, which can make it extremely difficult for visitors to fully appreciate the animals. Despite the heat, a huge number of wildlife enthusiasts continue to visit the park at this time.

Winter season (November, December, January, February)

Pench National Park is best enjoyed in the wintertime because of the glorious sunshine. During this season, the park has a pleasant temperature, allowing visitors to enjoy the area without becoming exhausted from the scorching heat.

Monsoon season (July, August, September)

Monsoon received a significant quantity of rainfall in the region, making it unfavorable to visit Pench National Park. Because monsoon is wild animal breeding season, the park remains closed until mid-October.

The vast Pench National Park is stunning all year, but between November and June, when sightings of diverse animals and birds are most common, it is especially beautiful.

Because animals migrate out in search of water more frequently throughout the months of April-May-June, summers are the greatest time to visit if you're interested in seeing wildlife.

The weather is beautiful, however, the nights in January and February can be a little chilly. From October to June, certain areas of the park are exclusively open to tourists.

Pench Tiger Safari Timing

Pench National Park's safari schedule varies with the seasons. It is crucial to note, however, that the park is closed to guests during the monsoon period because it is a breeding season for animals in the wild. 

As a result, the park operates from October 16 to June 30 as a tourist attraction. Early morning jeep safaris are available at Pench National Park from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from November until February. The evening safari, on the other hand, begins at 3:00 PM and seems to last until 5:30 PM. The safari scheduling changes throughout the summertime, from March to June, and is planned from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for the morning batch and 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the evening batch.

Pench National Park, one of India's top jungle safari destinations, knows how to provide visitors with the best wildlife encounters. The park, which is graciously shared by Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, has a morning and evening safari schedule that is different for both states and is established by the higher authorities of Pench National Park.

Summers and winters have various time slots, but sunset and sunrise also play a significant role in the safari schedule. According to a key guideline, the park opens 30 minutes earlier than sunrise and closes 30 minutes before sundown. In addition, the administration adjusts the timings to accommodate any VIP visits.

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Pench National Park Jungle Safari Booking

You can count on us to provide the kind of wildlife experience you anticipate from this wildlife safari at Pench National Park.When designing a tour package, we have skilled and qualified expertise that aims to deliver the best out of everything, whether transportation, accommodation, or food. As one of India's leading travel agencies, we have skilled and qualified expertise that, when designing a tour package, aims to deliver the best out of everything, whether transportation, accommodation, or food. Furthermore, as your travel companion, we are primarily focused on providing you with a memorable holiday unlike any other, with our immaculate services, warm hospitality, and flawless arrangements.

You can schedule a Pench online tiger safari by calling us or by filling out the comprehensive Pench Tiger Safari Booking form. Pench National Park offers online safari bookings for Jeep and Canter safaris in the core and buffer zones, which are separated into seven zones. Tourists can book jungle excursions in the morning and evening. Morning safaris run from 06.30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., while evening safaris run from 02.30 p.m. to 06.00 p.m. Seasonal variations in safari time may occur.

Pench Tiger Reserve, one of India's top national parks, is noted for its excellent tiger sightings and breathtaking scenery. If you are planning a trip to Pench National Park for an exciting wildlife tour and are looking for a Pench online safari, we can supply you with a wealth of information on safari booking.

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Pench Safari Zones

Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara, Rukhad, Wolf Sanctuary, Sillari, and Khursapar are the seven zones that makeup Pench National Park. Turia is thought to be the best place in the world to see a tiger. Because the Pench National Park Zone includes so many water sources, the odds of seeing wild animals around these waterways are higher than in other zones. Wolf Sanctuary, on the other hand, is the ideal zone for a night safari to explore the Pench National Park. In this division, the government has permitted night safari.

The stunning wildlife safari in Pench National Park seems to be missing from the Pench Jungle excursion. The sighting of animals and birds in their natural habitat, which becomes an unforgettable experience for a lifetime, is what makes your vacation to the Pench National Park so special.

Pench national park, which is near Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is divided into seven safari zones that are separated by around 2 to 80 kilometers. Turia Zone, Karmajhiri Zone, Wolf Sanctuary, Rukhad Zone, Jamtara Zone, Teliya Zone are located in Madhya Pradesh, whilst Khursapar Zone and Sillari Zone are located in Maharashtra. The morning safari runs from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the afternoon safari from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the night safari from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Pench National Park Tiger Booking

Throughout the year, a Jeep safari is held in Pench National Park in two shifts every day. Around 94 private gypsies are registered in jeeps at Turia gate. A jeep safari can hold up to 6 adults and 2 children (under the age of one year). On a first-come, first-served basis, a Pench Gypsy Booking permit must be obtained from forest officials via our website. Day permits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis during the monsoon season.

The Pench jeep safari provides visitors with a thrilling glimpse of wild creatures in their natural habitat. Forest officials place machans to make it easier for travelers to see wildlife. The Jeep provides a wonderful view of the environment and is a favorite habitation of grizzly bears, elephants, and leopards.

Hotels & Resorts at Pench

When you choose Pench National Park as your next holiday spot, you gain access to an incredible sumptuous stay in the wilderness. Pench has a number of resorts and hotels in close proximity to the park. In Pench National Park, you can choose your lodging based on your safari zone. Among the hotels and resorts in Pench National Park are Olive Resort and Villas , Pench Jungle Camp , Tiger Corridor Resort, Village Machaan Resort , Pench Tree Lodge, Nagzira Nature Camp, Camp Gondwana Resort , Jungle Home Pench, and Tiger Valley Resort. However, as part of your wildlife trip package, you can have us organize your lodging, and at amazing rates and savings. Hotels & Resorts at Pench National Park

When planning a trip to Pench, a traveler's mind is filled with many thoughts, one of which is where to stay. And when it comes to the number of hotels and resorts strewn across Pench, the list will completely astonish visitors. These resorts and hotels are the ideal spots to unwind after a long day and make the most of your time, with a wealth of excellent services and amenities. This section contains a selection of the top places to stay in Pench for your visit.

Flora & Fauna at Pench National Park

The forests in the Pench Tiger Reserve are split into three southern tropical forests:

Southern tropical wet deciduous forest

Southern tropical dry deciduous mixed forest

Southern tropical dry deciduous teak forest

About one-third of the protected area is covered by dry mixed woodland. Salai, pickle, moyan, tendu, and other species are among the most popular. Along the banks of river streams, Kahua (Arjuna), Jamuna, Guular, and Saja can be found. Mahua, Palash, Plum, and other trees can be found dispersed across the open forests of old village displaced regions. Teak woods cover nearly a fourth of the land. This forest region contains 82 different grass species as well as bamboo.

Tiger, leopard, wild cat, wild dog, hyena, jackal, fox, wolf, and weasel are the most common carnivores; among the meatless species, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambar, Chital, Chasinga, Chinkara, and Wild Pig are common. Birds of over 325 species can be seen in this Tiger Reserve at different times of the year. Birds migrate into the Totladoh reservoir during the winter, which is located within the park's boundaries. Ruddy shelduck, Pintail, Whistling Teal, and Vegtel are some of the most common migratory birds.

Accommodation available with Park Management

The Karmajhiri, Ghatkohka, and Rukhad Forest Rest Houses all offer lodging options. During office hours, reservations can be made by phone. The Field Director of the Pench Tiger Reserve has the right to reservation. Private accommodations are also available close to the entrance, which tourists can arrange by approaching the hotel management.

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Pench National Park Safari

Welcome to another important park of India called Pench. Pench park is located in two states viz Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra . The park drives its name from river Pench which starts from Mahadeo hills of Satpura Ranges. For better understanding we should divide them as Madhya Pradesh’s Pench & Maharashtra’s Pench as there is some difference in ruling.

Although, for both parks mostly hotels are located in one area called Touria which is in Madhya Pradesh. Mostly important gates/ zones are easily feasible from this Gate.

Madhya Pradesh’s Pench , all together spans through 1179 sq. kms along southern slope of Satpura ranges. This has high level of mixing in Biodiversity. It has three type of forest as: –

• Southern Tropical Wet Deciduous forest
• Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous teak forest.
• Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous mixed forest.

The last type of forest keeps hold on one third area of the park.!

This Pench holds 53 +tigers, 44+ leopards, 10-15 sloth bears & 325 species of birds.

Location & how to reach Pench

The main location called Touria Gate/ area for hotels can be reached from Nagpur 85 kms (02:30hrs), from Jabalpur is 215 kms (04 hrs), from kanha is 200 kms (03;30 hrs).

The nearest airports are Jabalpur, Nagpur.

The second gate Jamtara is 80 kms from Chindwara. One has to reach this places form Nagpur & other places.

The third gate is Karmajhiri which is 135kms (03:30 hrs) from Nagpur, 195 kms (04:30 hrs) from Jabalpur.

Safari Zones & Gates

From tourism point of view, the park is divided into 03 zones . Out of them Touria is core area & Telia , Rukkhad  are buffer area .

In this part of Pench you entre by any gate like Touria, Jamtara & Karmahjiri safari area remains same. You are entering same zone but with other directions only.

Night Stay facility inside Pench

Pench does not have staying facility in core areas. There are few guest houses located at the entrance gate itself. They can be booked by department office.

Private hotels: Hotels of every budget for tourists are scattered around Touria gate.

Night Safari: Night safari is officially allowed in Madhya Pradesh’s Pench.

Opening & closing date of Madhya Pradesh’s Pench & weekly off.

Pench opens from 01”st October to 30”th June every year .  This park does not open in monsoon season i.e. July, August & September.

Madhaya Pradesh”s Pench are closed for afternoon safari for every wednessday. Beside this the park is closed for whole day on Holi festival every year in month of March.

Types of Safaris

Broadly safari can be classified into 03 types Pench.

• Normal Safaris: Mostly safaris are done by jeep (06-seater) in Pench. There are 02 shifts i.e. morning & afternoon. Morning shifts are longer here (till 11:00 am). Afternoon safaris are shorter here & a smaller number of jeeps are allowed.

Note: In Pench mostly jeeps are booked on exclusive basis. However, there are few jeeps which can be booked in single seat basis also. These jeeps do not go to hotel to pick up guests. One has to go to gate for safaris. If number of single passengers/ tourists are less than 06 then remaining cost is divided among present tourists to make payment complete. Single seat option is clearly seen on site at the time of booking.

• Tatkal Safaris: These safaris are done by jeeps mainly in premium zones of the park. There are no fix numbers of jeep in this category. Only those jeep appear in this quota which are previously booked but are cancelled due to some reason. This quota opens at 05:00 pm for next day morning & afternoon. The costing is slightly higher than normal/advance quota jeeps.
• Premium safaris: Only Full day safaris are allowed in Pench. There is no concept like Half day safaris as in Ranthambhore. These safaris are zone free safaris . You can see all zones in one single day. These safaris are quite expensive!

These Full day safaris are allotted by special permission of Field Director.

• Elephant Safaris: No Elephants safaris are operated in Pench .

Safari Booking Process, Quota & Requirement

• Booking safaris.

All safaris except Full day safaris , can be booked by official site www.mponline.gov.in . One has to register on this site & after going to wild life section you need to fill details like name, age, gender, nationality, photo id proof numbers. For Indian nationals Aadhar card, passport, driving license, voter id etc are valid. For Non-Indians passport details & country is mandatory . By booking safari you only secure your seat for safaris. Rest formalities are done on the safari day itself.

In Pench only Entrance fee & vehicle entry fee is charged in tickets/ permit.

  Guide fee & vehicle fare are to be paid on the safari day.

You can select zones while you are making online booking. The zones once selected cannot be changed. You have to rebook the permit if you want to change the zone. Your previous amount will go waist.

All types of safaris are booked through this site only.

• Boarding pass: After booking safaris, one has to get boarding pass on the safari day . For getting boarding pass you have report to Central Booking office of the park 01:00 hrs before safari. You have to show original copy of safari voucher & Id proofs to get boarding pass. Boarding pass give you vehicle number & guide name allotted for your safari. After this you are ready for the safari. Boarding pass is must for every safari.

Same Id proof is mandatory (given at the time of booking) to carry during safaris as some times they check at the entry gate.

• Choice of guide & driver/jeep. For every safari booked, the department allots guides & vehicles by roaster system. Professional guides & drivers can be hired by paying extra fee to the department as per rules.
• Entrance Fee: The Entrance fee is different for Indians & Non-Indians in Pench . The fee structure remains same throughout the season. Weekends hike in fee is seen in Pench.

Booking Quota

There are 03 quotas for safari bookings.

• Advance quota: In Pench, the safari booking opens 120 days prior to visit. Almost 90 % of tickets / permits are made available in this quota.
• Wait -listed quota: When in any zone all jeeps are full on website, then you are allowed to book few more tickets like in train.The system indicates the status of the tickets after payment is made.

The wait- listed tickets are likely get confirmed against other cancelled tickets. This is done 05 days prior to the visit. You will get sms from the department regarding confirmation. If your tickets are not confirmed then your amount comes back in your account.

• Current quota:   As 90% tickets/ permits are made available in advance quota through website only 10% tickets are left for current quota. This quota opens 01:00 hrs prior to each safari shift at the department’s booking centre. Guests has to stand in ques to get tickets.

Number of Jeeps/ canters for safaris in Madhya Pradesh’s Pench.

 Pench has below distribution of jeeps for direct tourists at various gates.

Touria: Morning shift 37 & afternoon 37

Karmajhiri: Morning shift 08 & afternoon 08

Jamtara: Morning shift 05 & afternoon 04

Maharashtra’s Pench.

As discussed earlier that mostly hotels are in Touria area but  zones of Maharashtra’s Pench are easily assessable from hotels in this area.

The main forest of this part is Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest with sub types of Dry Teak bearing & Southern Dry Deciduous forests . The undulating topography presents a lot of variations in vegetation from moist sheltered valleys to open Dry Deciduous forests. The main trees groups consist of Teak and its relative like Garari, Salai, Mowai, Tendu etc.

This Pench supports 65+ tigers, 80+ leopards, 70+ sloth bears & 225 species of birds.

Safari Zones & Gates in Maharashtra ’s Pench.

From tourism point of view, the park is divided into 06 zones . Out of them Khursapar, Sillari & Chorbhauli  are core area & Surewani , Kolitmara & Khubala  are buffer area.

Khursapar is 08 kms (15 minutes) from Touria/Hotel area.

Sillari is 20 kms (40 minutes) from Touria / Hotel area.

Chorbhauli is 30 kms (60 minutes) from Touria / Hotel area.

All above zones have different gates & areas. This is the difference between two Pench.

Night Stay facility inside Maharashtra’s Pench.

No Staying facility in cores areas of Maharashtra’s Pench .

Night Safari: Night safaris are not allowed in Maharasthra’s Pench.

Private hotels: Mainly hotels are located around Touria gate.

Opening & closing date of Maharashtra’s Pench & weekly off.

This Pench opens from 01”st October to 30”th June every year.  This park does not open in monsoon season i.e. July, August & September.

This Pench’s weekly closing system are different. Various zones are closed on different days.

Khursapar Gate: Closes on Tuesday for Both Safaris morning & afternoon.

Sillari Gate: Closes on Wednesday for Both Safaris morning & afternoon.

Chorbhauli Gate: Closes on Monday for Both Safaris morning & afternoon.

Types of safaris in Maharashtra ’s Pench .

Only Normal safaris are being permitted in Pench.

• Normal Safaris: Mostly safaris are done by jeep (06-seater) in Pench. There are 02 shifts i.e. morning & afternoon. Morning shifts and Afternoon safaris are of same duration between 03 to 04 hrs.  Number of jeeps remain same in both shifts.
• Note: In Pench mostly jeeps are booked on exclusive basis.   Single seat concept is not present in Maharashtra’s Pench.
• Tatkal Safaris: This quota does not operate in Maharashtra’s Pench.
• Premium safaris:   No Full Day & Half Day safaris are allowed in this Pench .
• Elephant Safaris: Elephnats safaris are allowed in this part of Pench.

Safari Booking Process, Quota & requirement.

www.maharsthraecotouirsmonline.com is the official site for booking safaris. One has to register on this site & after going to wild life section you need to fill details like name, age, gender, nationality, photo id proof numbers. For Indian nationals Aadhar card, passport, driving license, voter id etc are valid. For Non-Indians passport details & country is mandatory . By booking safari you only secure your seat for safaris. Rest formalities are done on the safari day itself.

• Boarding pass:

Here there is no concept like issuing Boarding pass before safari. Here jeeps are provided by Taxi Unions by roaster system. You just need valid ticket/ permit & inform the taxi union through hotel management or yourself. The jeep will report at you place.

Same Id proof is mandatory (given at the time of booking) to carry during safaris as there is strict checking at entrance gates. Original Id Proofs are required.

• Choice of guide & driver/jeep.

For every safari booked, the department allots guides & vehicles by roaster system. Professional guides & drivers can be hired by paying extra fee to the department as per rules.

• Entrance Fee:

The Entrance fees are same for Indians & Non-Indians in Maharasthra’Pench . The fee structure remains same throughout the season. Weekends hike in fee is not seen in Maharashtra’ Pench.

Booking Quota.

                        There are 02 quotas for safari bookings.

• Advance quota: In Pench, the safari booking opens 90 days prior to visit. Almost 90 % of tickets / permits are made available in this quota.
• Wait -listed quota: No found this is park.
• Current quota:   As 90% tickets/ permits are made available in advance quota through website only 10% tickets are left for current quota. This quota opens 01:00 hrs prior to each safari shift at the department’s booking centre. Guests has to stand in ques to get tickets .

Number of Jeeps/ canters for safaris in Maharashtra’s Pench .

 Pench has a below the distribution of jeeps for direct tourists at various gates.

Khursapar: Morning shift 19 & afternoon 19 Sillari: Morning shift 24 & afternoon 24 Chorbhauli: Morning shift 07 & afternoon 07

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Pench Tiger Reserve Questions & Answers

What was the safari charges and jeep rent? and which hotel would you recommend?

For Safari online booking it will cost 1200-1350.

Jeep charges 2000 , Guide charges 200-300. + Tips if Any

I am visiting Pench since last 3-4 years. I prefer to stay TigernWoods (only 1KM approx) from Turia gate. Or Tribal camp.

Thanks PM if anything more required.

Safari package includes jeep & driver, guide & Permit. All charges is includes related to the park. Jeep safari charges is INR 6000 for six persons. Pench Jungle camp is neatest resort to the Pench National Park. It is just 2 km from Pench National Park. Book jeep safari through penchnationalparkindia.in/online-pench-safari-booking.php

TOTAL = RS 3910 Per Safari Per Gypsy for Max 6 people

The Safari charges are 4000 per gypsy amd I would recommend the MP tourism motel/great place with great staff and food and the Bianca is superb

How do you book the safari online....which site as there are so many private tour agents

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Tiger Safari in Pench

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About Tiger Safari in Pench Tour

Pench National Park is where the Jungle Book comes to life. In the district of Seoni [erstwhile Seonee, where Mowgli was born], not more than 2.5 hours away from Nagpur City, lies this very important reserve.

Forming corridors for movement of tigers between Kanha National Park, Nagzira as well as Bor Wildlife Sanctuary – Pench is now slowly regaining its position as one of the top tiger reserves for a tiger safari in India.

This Tiger Reserve is spread across 2000 sq km in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, although the areas close to and in Madhya Pradesh are the most. Pench has one of the highest densities of Spotted Deer in India, and animals such as the Indian Leopard and the Dhol or Indian Wild Dog exist while carefully avoiding conflict with the 80-odd tigers in the wild here. Here, evidence of large villages which have been relocated to bring back the grasslands is apparent with sprawling grasslands now as far as the eye can see, amongst the gently rolling hills which are gorgeous just after the monsoons. So explore this beautiful park on our tiger safari tour in Pench.

Trip Highlights

• Three best tiger reserves in India
• Maximum tiger sightings
• Best tour to photograph tigers
• Private game drives in all parks
• Experienced naturalists on safari
• Trained guides and drivers
• Guided nature trails on request
• Al fresco dining experiences
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Outline Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in New Delhi

• Day 02 : New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench (Flight + 100 kms/02 hrs drive)
• Day 03 : In Pench National Park
• Day 04 : In Pench National Park
• Day 05 : Pench – Nagpur – New Delhi (100 kms/02 hrs drive + Flight)

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at the New Delhi Airport, you will be met by our representative. He will ensure a smooth transfer to the Hotel and further, help you check-in at the Hotel. All the travel related documents will be handed over and explained to you. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02 : New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench (Flight + 100 kms/2 hrs drive from the airport)

Take a domestic flight from New Delhi Airport to Nagpur Airport. On arrival, you will be met by our representative who will drive you to Pench. The total distance is approximately 100 km which will take you about 02 hours on the road.

On arrival, check into the hotel. Post lunch, take your first tiger safari in Pench National Park. Gently undulating hills, open meadows and thick copses of Teak forest with the Pench River running through it, this is one of the prettiest national parks in Central India. Pench is full of a wide variety of animals and birds and evenings are a great time to see the rush of animal activity as they get ready to settle down for the night.

Day 03 - 04 : In Pench National Park

Utilize both the days to enjoy the morning and evening tiger safaris at Pench National Park. Pench is one of the most beautiful parks in Central India and evokes a tremendous feeling of tranquility. It forms a tiger corridor with Kanha and has a healthy population of felines. It’s also home to quite a few leopards and has an enormous diversity of birdlife. The park is split into two distinct zones – east and west – by the River Pench, which flows through the park. Overnight and meals at the resort.

Day 05 : Pench – Nagpur – New Delhi (100 kms/2 hrs drive to the airport + flight)

Take your last game drive to the park on this morning. Come back to the resort for a quick lunch, post which you will be heading back to Nagpur to board a flight to New Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi, you will be met by one of our representatives who will assist you with check in for your onward flight.

Tour Inclusions

• Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis.
• Accommodation in Pench on room, all meals and safari basis
• 06 exclusive safaris in Pench.
• Your entrance fee, guide charges in Pench.
• Assistance at airport and hotels.
• All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta.
• All currently applicable taxes.

Tour Exclusions

• International airfare and domestic.
• Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
• Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks.
• Travel insurance.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

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Pench National Park, one of the best places for jungle safari in India knows how to give travellers the best wildlife experiences they have been looking. Gracefully shared between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the park has safari scheduled in the morning, and evening which is different for both the states and are decided by the higher authorities of Pench National Park.

While summers and winters have their different time slots, sunset and sunrise also play quite an important role in the safari timing. As per an important rule, the park opens up 30 minutes before sunrise and closes its door 30 minutes prior to sunset. Besides, the management also changes the timings keeping any VIP visit in mind.

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1st July – 30th November

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Duration : 10 Nights 11 Days

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Ranthambore - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench National Park

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Tadoba - Pench

6 nights / 7 days, program overview & route map.

Tadoba - Pench wildlife tour covers two spectacular parks of central highlands - Pench & Tadoba - both unique & diverse. While Tadoba is a dry deciduous forest with mostly teak and bamboo trees, Pench is primarily a Teak forest Both the parks are popular for Tiger & Wild Dogs. Pench is the forest which inspired Rudyard Kiplings – The Jungle Book.

PARKS COVERED DAY BY DAY

Day 01: arrive tadoba national park.

Arrive at the lodge for lunch. Evening at leisure and overnight at Waghoba Eco Lodge.

Day 02: Tadoba National Park

Morning & afternoon Jeep Safaris in Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Waghoba Eco Lodge.

Day 03: Tadoba National Park

DAYS 01 - 03 Tadoba National Park

ACCOMMODATION Waghoba Eco Lodge

TOP ANIMALS IN PARK Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard & Wild Dog

Day 04: Drive Tadoba – Pench

Post breakfast drive 5½ hours to Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge

Day 05: Pench National Park

Morning & afternoon Jeep Safari in Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.

Day 06: Pench National Park

Day 07: depart pench national park.

Post breakfast transfer for further connections.

DAYS 04 - 07 Pench National Park

ACCOMMODATION Pench Tree Lodge

TOP ANIMALS IN PARK Tiger, Leopard, Jackal & Wild Dog

• Twin sharing accommodation in lodges as specified in program.
• All meals starting from lunch on arrival until breakfast on departure (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners) and tea/coffee service.
• Nature walks as per program.
• Four jeep safaris each in Tadoba & Pench with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
• Road transfers by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle between Tadoba and Pench.
• All applicable taxes.
• New year night supplement (31st Dec) USD 50 per person.
• For foreign nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-9540537711
• For Indian nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-8800637711
• Camera fee in Tadoba National Park (varies from INR 200-500 per camera for still cameras and INR 1000 for video cameras). As on date, still & video cameras are free in Pench.
• Any airfare, rail travel and transfers from the nearest airport or railway station and back.
• Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered.
• Insurance, laundry and phone calls.
• Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.

*This is an indicative program & can be tailor-made as per your requirement.

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• Above rates are valid until 30th June 2024.
• Rates may differ during Christmas, New Years and long weekends; please contact reservations team for details.
• 50% advance payment at the time of booking and balance 30 days before arrival date.
• No adjustments or refunds in case of not availing any facility from the package.
• Our lodges require a minimum 24 hours prior notice to organize an airport/station transfer. In case of any urgent requests of such nature, we recommend our guests to contact reservation office by phone.
• In keeping with our heightened security procedures, we request all guests to carry a photo-identity to present at check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their Passport and valid visa. Indian nationals can present any one of the following: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card or PAN card. This should be the same as submitted at the time of safari bookings.
• Guests who have paid by online credit card will have to also sign a further authorization at the lodge on arrival and present the original card.
• Our standard check-in time is 1330 hrs and check out time is 1100 hrs local time.
• Subject to availability of rooms, we can offer you an early check-in and late checkout facility. For us to guarantee you an early check-in or late check out, you will need to reserve the room from the previous night.
• Kanha & Bandhavgarh national parks remain closed every Wednesday for afternoon safari & for full day on Diwali & Holi.
• In Tadoba, core gates remain closed on Tuesdays & buffer gates remain closed on Wednesdays in addition to Diwali, Holi and 01st May
• The forest department may close the parks on short notice due to rain.

CHILD / EXTRA ADULT POLICY

• 1 child below 5 years complimentary, others will be charged 25% of double's cost.
• Children between 5-12 years 25% of the cost of double package in the same rooms.
• Above 12 years at 40% the cost of the double package, if minimum 65% extra child supplement has been paid, an automatic upgrade to 2 rooms will be provided, subject to availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 7 days and less - 100% cancellation.
• 8 days to 21 days - 60% cancellation.
• 21 days to 35 days - 30% cancellation.
• 35 days and above - 20% cancellation.
• Amendment in dates within 35 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
• Cancellation amount is calculated as per total booking amount and not as per advance deposited.
• Christmas / New Year and long weekend bookings are non-refundable.

This is a Registered Private Travel Agency under the name of "TIT TRAVELS CO" which organizes Pench National Park Tour Packages & Jeep Safari Packages.

Pench national park online safari booking.

For safari booking in pench national park, tourists have to follow some rules and regulations of Maharashtra as well as Madhya Pradesh government. For every booking of Pench Jungle Safari, tourists have to pay 100% of the amount of jungle safari as booking amount in advance. As for safari ride, the safari vehicle is limited so it is advisable for the tourists to book their safari ride well in advance to avoid any type of disappointment. Tourists must choose the safari ride for both the state, to enjoy the thrilling experience of this national park in full.

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Pench National Park

Pench national park is one of the most popular place to watch the activities of royal Bengal tiger. Though numbers of wild animals are the major attraction of this place but most of the tourists visit this national park and explore this park to watch the activities of tiger in their natural habitat. So this place is perfect for tiger lovers. The majestic jungle trail of Pench National Park offers you an opportunity to enjoy fauna and flora in variations and for nature lovers and wild life lovers, this place offers life time beautiful memories and experiences.

In order to manage Pench national park successfully, it is must to have discipline. Pench national park is also abided by certain rules and regulations. For successful management of tourism, it is necessary to implement some disciplines. Implementation of certain conservation programs of wild life makes this place more popular and attractive for tourists.

Tourist must have to obey all the rules and regulations of the park which are laid in brochures, notice boards and which are informed by the guides of safari ride. There must be a valid permit, before going to explore this beautiful national park.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. what should i wear.

It is wise to choose clothing in neutral, camouflage colours such as brown, khaki, stone or beige which will make you less visible and able to get closer to the wild animals you may want to see. It is advisable to layer your clothing as this provides more warmth when necessary and allows you to remove clothing during the hottest period of the day.

2. Is the water safe to drink?

Yes, The RO water provided at Pench Jungle Camp is perfectly safe to drink.

3.Closest Airport or Railway station?

Nagpur is the closest Airport and Railway station. It is 98 kms/ 2:30 hours’ drive from the resort.

4. Are Children allowed on safaris?

Yes, children of all ages are allowed on Jungle Safaris however under the supervision of a guardian.

5. How long should I stay?

We recommend staying at least 3 nights for the best experience.

6. When is the best time to visit?

Pench National Park remains open for safaris form 1st October to 30th June every year. Park remains close for safaris in July, August and September due to monsoon. October to March offers the best weather with sunny days and very few days of rain. April to June gets hot but is excellent for sightings in the park.

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• Take in the highlights of St Petersburg including a guided tour of the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the remarkable Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace

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• Explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg, including the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt
• Marvel at the dazzling array of art and exhibits in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
• Discover a lavish residence of the tsars on a day trip to Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo (winter: mid-October to April) or Peterhof Palace and gardens (summer: May to mid-October)
• Take in the highlights of the capital on a walking tour, visiting Moscow's famous Red Square, home to the historic GUM Department Store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house. Stroll around the grounds of this fortified complex, visit the Kremlin's cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell

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• Learn about the last days of the Romanovs in Yekaterinburg, visiting the sites where Tsar Nicolas II and his family were assassinated and buried
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• Experience the Trans-Siberian railway on an overnight train journey from Moscow to Yekaterinburg

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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