An unforgettable Jungle Experience
Pench National Park is a must-see for nature lovers. It’s a spectacular natural reserve, set among typical central Indian teak jungle, offering untouched nature and spectacular game viewing experiences.
Named after the Pench River which meanders through the park, Pench is home to a staggeringly high density of ungulates (like spotted deer, sambar deer, and gaur), as well as tigers, leopards and a wonderful array of bird species.
State Madhya Pradesh
Area 1180 Sq Km
Closest Airport Nagpur
Distance 130 Km
Drive Time 3 Hours
- National Park
- City with Airport
Highlights
What you can look forward to
Unique Landscape
Pench offers a breathtaking landscape of hilly mounds, forests, streams and the mighty Pench river.
Exciting game viewing.
The variety of vegetation, from lush valleys to dry, deciduous forests, creates a range of habitats for India’s flagship species, including deer, over 300 bird species and wild cats.
Indigenous
The villages around the Pench National Park are the last frontiers of ancient rural architecture of Central India. A visit to one of the many villages here offers a great insight into rural India.
Kojpes and leopards
The rocky outcrops or kojpes that dominate the park provide perfect vantage points for wildlife, particularly the elusive Indian leopard.
Overview
For nature lovers, photographers and birders, a visit to Pench National Park offers multiple unforgettable natural encounters that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.
Best time to go
November to March – Dry Cool Season
This is the dry, cool season and the best time to visit. Days are pleasant and nights are cool.
During this season, the teak dominated forests of Pench shed their leaves, offering travellers a spectacular array of autumn colours.
This is a great time to experience game drives in the Park, with golden grasses and open woodlands offering greater visibility.
The sheer beauty of its landscape of hills, forests and valleys is enough to warrant a visit, but the multitude of activities that can be experienced make this a must for your itinerary.
Where you will stay
Located in the heart of the Pench Tiger Reserve, Jamtara Wilderness Camp is an exclusive 10-room luxury tented camp. Each luxury tent is strategically positioned to overlook the riverbank and the lush forest of the Tiger Reserve in the background.
Airy interiors, tranquil open spaces, whitewashed walls, and colonial furnishings give Jamtara a romantic, nostalgic feel. Noteworthy features include spacious indoor dining areas, a library overlooking the pool, and spectacular game viewing opportunities from the comfort of the camp.
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Why we Love it
Forest hub
Located right in the heart of the forest, you’ll enjoy exhilarating game viewing experiences, including possibly seeing tigers and leopard pass by the camp unperturbed. Jamtara is one of least crowded areas in the Park, giving you a welcome sense of exclusivity.
Starstruck
Spend the night stargazing on a ‘machan’, an elevated wooden structure that farmers in India use to rest on while protecting their fields from wild animals (like wild boar, nilgai and spotted deer) that try to raid their crops.
Luxury tented living
While your interiors are spacious and lavishly furnished with all the facilities you need, the authenticity of sleeping in the jungle under a canvas tent is truly unique.
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