The Ultimate Guide to An Adventurous Weekend in Pench

You must have read The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Well, it was my favourite book since I was a kid and it always made me wonder if such a jungle really exists. Well, guess what, The Pench National Park really exists and one has to visit there to understand how the author’s description is absolutely so well written and there’s definitely more to the beauty of the place.

If you are tired of running behind your clients, working day in and out and stressing yourself, you need a break. This will be a perfect escape for you; you will surely find your wild part in Pench.

Where is it And How do You Go to Pench?

Pench national park is situated in Madhya Pradesh and covers a vast area. Previously situated in the southern part of the state, this national park also shares its boundary with the neighbouring state of Maharashtra.

Reaching Pench is not that big of a deal considering its routes and connectivity along both the states. If you want to travel via flights, then take a flight till Nagpur. From Nagpur there are caravans which take people to the national park. Nagpur is the nearest airport and it connects almost all the major cities and other places in India. 

If you are planning to travel by train, the Nagpur railway station is also an option. Trains through the North-South and East-West routes of the railways are available in abundance.  A road trip to Pench can be a great experience as well. Just take the national highway 7 and reach Nagpur; it is just 1 ½ hours away from here.

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Best Time to Go

Pench is an animal reserve, and most people go there to enjoy the Pench tiger reserve. It will be disappointing if you went and did not spot the royal Bengal tiger basking in the sun or just roaming around, right?

Well, then you should always visit during spring or summer. The months from February to June and the month of October are the best months to visit this place. The weather remains comparatively pleasant and the animals come out quite often.

Things to Do

People usually go for the Pench national park weekend tour from Nagpur which takes one for a tour across the tiger reserve and one can get a sight of endangered species like porcupines, Black Nape hares and the most glorious Royal Bengal tiger. It is a three-day weekend tour. The first day starts from the airport till the park, where people are taken around for a short safari across the beautiful park. The day after, another safari is conducted but this one is a bit more extensive than the last one and you can get to see the wild animals in their natural settings. This is an overnight trip where one stays in the resort and the day after, people leave for their own homes or other tourist destinations. The place derives its name from the river Pench which divides the whole forest into two halves, namely the eastern and western parts.

The Pench jungle camp is located on a lush green lawn of fifty acres. It is huge and it is one of the main attractions of Pench National Park. In the last few years, the Jungle camp got renovated and rebuilt. The whole camp was transformed into a luxurious and comfortable space to be in. The main focal point of the camp is still customer satisfaction and it caters to all the needs of the customers.  The jungle camp offers other activities too, like night safaris, cycling safaris, star gazing at night, bird watching, visiting the potters’ village, nature walks in the private co park and so on.

Along with visiting these places, you can engage in fun activities like climbing the Burma Bridge, experiencing the traditional Baiga dance by the local tribal people and taking part in the same as well. Other activities like the flying fox and trampolines will keep both adults and children busy. Kids absolutely love the trampoline, so if you are coming with a minor, you know what is going to keep them busy!

In addition to all of this, the jungle camp hotel in itself has a spa, gym, wellness center and a library where you can unwind after a long day full of fun and frolic.

Go Get the Break You Deserve

A short trip to Pench over the weekend will surely help you to reconnect with your soul. The hustle and bustle of city life can be really tiring. If you are looking for a getaway, then Pench is the place. With so many activities, places to visit and the comfort of nature, find your wild part in Pench. It is one of the most beautiful and popular nature parks in India. Indulge in their culture, enjoy the food, the surroundings, and engage in photography and who knows maybe you will make some new friends too. So, what are you waiting for? Go book your tickets now!