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NATIONAL PARK
About - Pench National Park
Known as the reserve which inspired Kipling’s Jungle book, Pench is a premier tiger reserve of India and is interestingly straddled across the states of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Maharashtra. Home to 58 species of mammals, 325 birds, 33 species of reptiles, 105 species of butterflies and trees such as Teak, Sal, Neem, Haldu, Amaltaas, and Ghost trees, Pench is most popular for being home to an iconic tigress by the name of Collarwali, also lovingly known as ‘mataraam’ or mother, who lived up to the age of 16 years.
Collarwali was known the world over for giving birth to 29 cubs in her lifetime thereby being significantly responsible for the healthy tiger population in Pench. The Maharashtra side of Pench which was declared a tiger reserve in 1999 is also extremely picturesque and is a favourite among guests visiting Nagpur. Although the MP side of Pench has three main tourism gates namely; Turia, Karmajhiri and Jamtara and Maharashtra has Khaursapar and Sillari. Turia is the most popular gate of those visiting the MP side of Pench while Khursapar is a popular choice among the guests from Maharashtra with both the gates offering great and diverse sightings.
Best Time To Visit Pench National Park
The best time to visit any tiger reserve is October – June. However, wildlife enthusiasts consider planning a trip during the summer months, as the wildlife can be seen frequenting water bodies, especially during the months of March- May. Wildlife relaxing by, or drinking water can offer a great chance at clear photographs, or ample time to observe them in a more leisurely fashion, thereby helping understand animal behaviour and ecology as well. However, if you want to enjoy the forests and are not particularly focussed on wildlife sightings alone, winter months of October – February are a great time to enjoy the landscape and bird life.
Geography
All tiger reserves have a core and buffer zone. While the core zone is reserved for the flora and fauna of the reserve to thrive devoid of human interference or habitation, the buffer consists of villages, human habitation and activities of agriculture etc.
- Total Area of the Park : 1179.63 sq. kms.
- Core Area : 411.33 sq. kms.
- Buffer Area : 768.30 sq. kms.
- Average Rainfall : 1300 mm
- Weather : Temperatures can range from: 2 degrees in winter to 45 degrees in summer
- Forest type: Dry Deciduous Forests
How To Reach pench national park
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Clothing
Clothing: Packing for a forest tour is usually easier than packing for a city do. Carry light cotton pants and t-shirts / shirts for summers, and pad up in multiple jackets/ sweaters gloves, socks and ear muffs during winters. Avoid flashy colours, perfumes, scented moisturisers or anything that stands out against the serene landscape and try to blend in as much as possible for a fantastic experience.
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