Discover the enchanting forests that inspired The Jungle Book and the rich biodiversity of Pench.
Pench National Park, straddling Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is one of India's most enchanting wildlife reserves. Named after the Pench River that flows through it, the park spans 758 square kilometers and is famously known as the land that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.
The park's teak and sal forests, bamboo groves, and sprawling grasslands provide habitat for a diverse array of wildlife. Pench is particularly renowned for its tiger population, wild dogs (dholes), and over 300 species of resident and migratory birds.
Pench was declared a national park, initially covering an area of 118 square kilometers.
Pench became a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, expanding its protected area.
Pench emerged as a premier ecotourism destination, balancing conservation with responsible tourism.
Today, Pench is recognized as one of India's finest wildlife destinations, attracting nature lovers from around the world.
Pench's forests inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. The Pench River flows through the park, central to its ecosystem.
Spread over 758 sq km, Pench is home to tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, and over 300 species of birds.
Teak and sal forests, bamboo groves, grassy meadows, and the meandering Pench River create breathtaking landscapes.
Pench serves as a model for ecotourism and community-based conservation in central India.
