Pench Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve
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Kciff
Fox Island, WA1,003 contributions
Mar 2020
Even though we did not fully focus on tigers we saw 7 in one day. It is a tiger reserve and they definitely have tigers. Other things to see are birds, Pench riverside, a beautiful forest with lovely ghost trees. It was worth the trip. The guides are well trained and jeep numbers are limited so that the numbers of people are not overwhelming.
Written March 11, 2020
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binithasajith
Mumbai, India87 contributions
Oct 2021
A tiger reserve located both in Maharashtra as well as in Madhya Pradesh....A dense deciduous forest with artifical water holes and dense forest, this is a place to be if you want to watch Tigers wandering in wilderness. This is my second trip and it was worth the trip. Loved every moment of it. Of the 2 safaris we took, we were lucky to get the sightings in one of it. there were our friends who watched many of them. So it is a matter of luck.
Written November 2, 2021
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Suresh S
Nagpur158 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Pench Jungle has many gates, now a days Khursapar gate is hot favourite with frequent sighting of tigers. This park has many resorts in the vicinity. Jungles are closed from 16th or 30th June for monsoon and will reopen on 16th of October, even then you can stay in any of the resort and enjoy.
Written June 18, 2018
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abhisheksen23
Pune, India182 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
My second visit to Sillari gate, Pench in 2 yrs and it was a great one. The place has nt changed much other than a couple of new resorts in the buffer zone. Stayed at Amaltas Resort which is a FDCM resort. Since it is run by the forest department do not expect much, though the rooms e cozy hut was decent in terms of cleanliness.Â
The rooms are vry basic but now they have added air condition in each room, which i guess will be a welcome releaf in the coming summer heat.
Pench Sillare gate, the animal siting is excellent and we got to watch most of the support species like spoted deer, nilgai, sambar deer and also the gaur.
We did 3 regular safaris and was successful in getting a decent tiger sitings in the evening. Also got to see a pair of black back jackal come down to the dam reservoir for a drink.
As per birds are concern, lucky to site n take pics of eagle, waterfowl like different type of ducks and cranes and 2 different types of owl at close range. Not to forget a good site of kingfisher and jungle fowl n lots of peacocks.
We also did a newly introduced night jungle safari wich the fdcm ppl does in the buffer zone and was an interesting experiance. Not only was it thrilling to be in the jungle at the dead of the night but you do get to see some nocturnal animals at their work. Civet cat, mongoos, porcupine, jungle cat n also few rabbits are few animals tht we were lucky to get a glims off.
Overall a grt experiance and ppl interested in wildlife shld go to Pench atleast once in life.
The rooms are vry basic but now they have added air condition in each room, which i guess will be a welcome releaf in the coming summer heat.
Pench Sillare gate, the animal siting is excellent and we got to watch most of the support species like spoted deer, nilgai, sambar deer and also the gaur.
We did 3 regular safaris and was successful in getting a decent tiger sitings in the evening. Also got to see a pair of black back jackal come down to the dam reservoir for a drink.
As per birds are concern, lucky to site n take pics of eagle, waterfowl like different type of ducks and cranes and 2 different types of owl at close range. Not to forget a good site of kingfisher and jungle fowl n lots of peacocks.
We also did a newly introduced night jungle safari wich the fdcm ppl does in the buffer zone and was an interesting experiance. Not only was it thrilling to be in the jungle at the dead of the night but you do get to see some nocturnal animals at their work. Civet cat, mongoos, porcupine, jungle cat n also few rabbits are few animals tht we were lucky to get a glims off.
Overall a grt experiance and ppl interested in wildlife shld go to Pench atleast once in life.
Written December 11, 2018
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RAJENDRA884 PRASAD
Faridabad, India3,466 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Visited this National Park with a friend of mine in a hired car but private/own cars are not allowed inside. One has to hire Jungle Safari, which is an open vehicle and leave yours in the parking. We had to argue over this point and finally hired their vehicle. Unfortunately, this discussion caused us wastage of time and we entered around 8 am. Big cats leave their dens around sunrise and return at sunset, which should be matched by visitors if they wish to see these.
There are several points of entry to this jungle, we entered from Sillari Gate side, which is the closest from Nagpur.
However, we saw a variety of deer and other birds. Sharing some pics.
There are several points of entry to this jungle, we entered from Sillari Gate side, which is the closest from Nagpur.
However, we saw a variety of deer and other birds. Sharing some pics.
Written May 31, 2017
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Parth B
Nagpur, India39 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Visited pench tiger reserve last month from sillari gate.Done morning and evening safari but was not lucky to sight any tiger but saw wild dogs,indian gaur,spotted deer,sambhar and many varieties of birds and ducks
Written May 18, 2018
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Ankur S
Thane, India32 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
A must go place if you are interested in wildlife. Definitely can be called as a weekend getaway place for people of Nagpur city as it is very near (75km) to Nagpur.
Touria gate of Pench which is on MP is very famous as compared to Sillari Gate on MH side, which makes Sillari less crowded as well as easier to book a safari. I would definitely like to say that animal sightings are as good as that of Touria gate (or any other famous gates).
One drawback of Sillari is that you don't have much options to stay.
Safari Experience:
Didn't spot a tiger clearly, however it was visible for few seconds at a distance of 150m. It disappeared soon into the bushes not giving me a chance to click a photo.
Other mammals like dhole, jackal, sambar, gaur, wild boar, deer, etc. were sighted.
Was extremely lucky to spot a pair of leopardas well.
Lots of birds, including Malabar Pied Hornbills and Indian Vulture were sighted.
Will definitely recommend people to visit the park in March/ April / May as the probability of sighting the animals (especially the tiger) is huge in these months.
Touria gate of Pench which is on MP is very famous as compared to Sillari Gate on MH side, which makes Sillari less crowded as well as easier to book a safari. I would definitely like to say that animal sightings are as good as that of Touria gate (or any other famous gates).
One drawback of Sillari is that you don't have much options to stay.
Safari Experience:
Didn't spot a tiger clearly, however it was visible for few seconds at a distance of 150m. It disappeared soon into the bushes not giving me a chance to click a photo.
Other mammals like dhole, jackal, sambar, gaur, wild boar, deer, etc. were sighted.
Was extremely lucky to spot a pair of leopardas well.
Lots of birds, including Malabar Pied Hornbills and Indian Vulture were sighted.
Will definitely recommend people to visit the park in March/ April / May as the probability of sighting the animals (especially the tiger) is huge in these months.
Written April 16, 2018
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Yagnesh T
Nagpur, India209 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Being very near to Nagpur is an advantage. The arrangement of stay is in MTDC resorts which are okay with limited facilities. The jungle is beautiful, tiger sighting though rare, but sometimes can be seen.
Written March 30, 2017
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Sajeed K
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India1,111 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
The Pench Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) is situated along the northern boundary of Nagpur district, adjoining Seoni and Chindawra districts of Madhya Pradesh and extends over an area of 257.26 sq.km. It was a good experience while trucking here. Fantastic Jungle safari..
Written February 6, 2017
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Sweety Jamgade
Bengaluru, India62 contributions
May 2016 • Family
Pench Tiger Reserve, Sillari gate is the well maintained and nature's bestowed spot. It can be claimed as one of the best tourist spot in Nagpur's- 'To Do ' listing. Its a dense forest with good water bodies-Totladoh dam,etc and many animals to spot and to see the feline- largest cat is by chance mostly during morning safari.
The conservation and maintenance work done by Nagpur Forest department is really appreciating. The Amaltas- ecotourism centre for stay by Nagpur forest department is well maintained with friendly staffs, a good tiger conservation information centre , kids play area. The canteen operated by local women self employment group is ok which needs to be upgraded with more variety of foods and training.
Guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Safari booking is online through mahaecotourism.gov.in. It can acclaim itself to be the ecotourism spot in Nagpur only when all participants in tourism i.e we the tourists, forest & tourism officials, locals, tour and travel agents , hotels and other community participants follow all the eco practices here.
The conservation and maintenance work done by Nagpur Forest department is really appreciating. The Amaltas- ecotourism centre for stay by Nagpur forest department is well maintained with friendly staffs, a good tiger conservation information centre , kids play area. The canteen operated by local women self employment group is ok which needs to be upgraded with more variety of foods and training.
Guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Safari booking is online through mahaecotourism.gov.in. It can acclaim itself to be the ecotourism spot in Nagpur only when all participants in tourism i.e we the tourists, forest & tourism officials, locals, tour and travel agents , hotels and other community participants follow all the eco practices here.
Written February 2, 2017
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nikhitap939
Mumbai, India
How do you book a safari for 2 people online. We incline to take safaris on the 31st May.The website asks you to enter 6 names,but we are just the two of us travelling.We would like to book online only for two of us.
Written May 21, 2018
You do not have to fill up all 6 names. You should be able to book just for 2..We are family of 4 and had no issue in booking online.
Written May 22, 2018
Srinivas G
Karimnagar, India
Hi
Could u plz let us know the timings of jungle safari from turia gate tomorrow that is on 5th january 2018
Written January 4, 2018
is pench tiger reserve open for accomodation and safari on 1st october 2017?
Written September 25, 2017
Safari usually opens on 1st Oct.
But better to confirm from on line booking for safari. Better to book safari first. Preferably book from Turia gate.
There are many resorts and they are open throughout the year. Accommodation should not be the problem.
Written September 25, 2017
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