WILDLIFE RESORTS
PENCH WILDLIFE RESORTS
PENCH JUNGLE CAMP
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the
Satpura hills is named after Pench River that flows from north to south through
the Pench National Park. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh.
Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the umbrella of
"Project
Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits frequents this belt. Leopard though generally operates in the peripheral areas but is occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are common but seen rarely.
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul, Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling teal.
Location:
Pench National Park is situated in the Seoni District of Southern Madhya Pradesh
and runs in continuation with Pench National Park in Maharashtra. It is situated
80 Kms from Nagpur. (2 hours of drive) and is well connected by an all weather
metalloid road network to other important places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The nearest railhead of Nagpur (80 Kms.) serves as a comfortable air and railhead.
Flora in Pench:
It is blessed with forests spread in all the direction. As per the physiognomy,
the forest type is southern tropical dry deciduous teak and southern tropical
mixed deciduous forest with other species of shrubs, trees and climbers. Teak
and its associates moyan, mahua, mokha, skiras, tendu, bija, achar, garari,
aonla, ghont, baranga, amaltas, kihamali, khair, palas. Bamboo occurs sparsely,
restricted to some valley.
Fauna in Pench :
The Pench National Park is very rich in fauna and a number of endangered species
have made it their habitat. There are aroung 55 tigers under this umbrella of
the Park. 39 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, 3 species of amphibians
and over 210 varieties of birds have already been listed.
Seasons :
October to January- Cold 16* to 3* C February to March- Cool 16* C to 26* C
April to June- 26 * to 42* C
Park Timings :
The Pench National Park is open to the visitors from October 01st to June 30th
each year and closed during the rainy seasons (July- Sept.).
Pench Jungle Camp:
A 12 Km metalloid road from Khawasa check post (located 81 kms. from Nagpur-
Jabalpur National Highway No. 7) leads to the Reserve and the camp. There are
12 deluxe safari style canvas tents housed on permanent foundation with equipped
with showers and tiled bathrooms. Each spacious tent can easily accommodate
an extra bed.
Room Amenities:
Each tent housed on the permanent foundation has a spacious and elegantly furnished
living room. Private and spacious en suite bathroom has running hot and cold
water, flush toilet, space for shower and a vanity counter. Each tent has 220
V electricity connection with battery recharging facility.
Food & Dinning Facility:
Inspired by the ethnic architecture, a centrally located apartment structure
houses, an open and spacious dinning hall and modern kitchen serving vegetarian
and non-vegetarian Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Open bar "Chaupal"
located at the campfire place has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is an
ideal place to relax after a day of sight seeing.
Other Camp Facilities:
- Staffed with resident naturalists to make your park visits most informative.
· Well- stocked library.
· Recreation room for informative slide shows and wildlife discussions.
· Evening bon fire with BBQ
· Nature walks
· Bird watching trips with our naturalist
What to wear and what to carry:
Casual summer clothing with natural colors is best from March to May. Sunglasses
and sun hats are preferable. From November to February, carry warm clothing
for chilly mornings and misty evenings. Battery torches are advised.
Reaching Pench Jungle Camp :
How to Reach Pench National Park
:
By Air:
Airport - Sonegaon Airport, Nagpur (92 kms. from the Pench National Park) Nagpur
is the nearest airport connected to Delhi & Mumbai and other places by regular
flights.
By Rail :
Nagpur (92 kms.) is the nearest railway station connected to Delhi & Mumbai
and other places in the region by regular trains. Jabalpur (192 kms.) also serves
as a convenient railhead connected to Delhi and other parts of the country.
Numerous Rajdhani Express Trains from Delhi conveniently connect to Nagpur like,
the Delhi- Chennai, Delhi- Bangalore & Delhi- Bilaspur trains.
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