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Explore ParksMaharashtra's Pench Forest, Water, and Tiger-Reserve Gates
Maharashtra
Image: SumanthaPhotography / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Pench National Park (Maharashtra)! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Book Maharashtra-side Pench safaris through the official Maharashtra forest booking portal and choose the correct gate before travel.
Compared with many new additions, this is a relatively straightforward park to reach from Nagpur, provided permits are booked in advance.
Pench National Park in Maharashtra protects the western side of the wider Pench tiger landscape and complements the better-known Madhya Pradesh side already on the site. For travelers approaching from Nagpur, this is the Pench entry system that matters, with its own gates, booking rules, and safari logistics.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Safari Season (Oct - Jun) | Morning safari as per booking slot | Afternoon safari as per booking slot |
Use Maharashtra forest booking channels for the latest gate and slot details.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Safari Permit | As per Maharashtra forest booking system |
| Guide / Vehicle | As per gate and vehicle selection |
Book through the Maharashtra side's official safari system if you are entering via Nagpur-side gates such as Khursapar, Sillari, or Kolitmara.
Pench National Park (Maharashtra), Nagpur region, Maharashtra
21.6956° N, 79.2470° E
Nagpur is the main airport gateway for the Maharashtra side of Pench.
Nagpur is the practical rail gateway for most visitors.
Reach the chosen Pench gate from Nagpur and surrounding Vidarbha roads based on your permit and lodge location.
Use safari vehicles, resort transfers, taxis, or private vehicles to the reporting gate.
Teak-dominated dry deciduous forest, mixed woodland, riverine habitat, grass patches, and seasonal water bodies.
The Maharashtra side of Pench supports the same rich central Indian wildlife assemblage as the broader Pench tiger landscape, with large carnivores, deer, and birdlife.
Pench National Park in Maharashtra was notified in 1975 and later became part of the wider Pench Tiger Reserve system on the Maharashtra side.
