Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the umbrella of "Project
Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.'
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous
forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The
area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are
seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water
pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the
wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only
major water source during the pinch period.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually
inhabits frequents this belt. Leopard though generally operates in the
peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle
cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets
are common but seen rarely.
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open
sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen
in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be
seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve.
Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in
summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favor mahul bel
infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in
open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors.....reminds
of Pench!
Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen
occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds
that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red
jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Red vented bulbul,
Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling teal.
Our Site Map.....
Pench National Park is situated in the Seoni District of Southern Madhya
Pradesh and runs in continuation with Pench National Park in Maharashtra. It
is situated 80 Kms from Nagpur. (2 hours of drive) and is well connected by
an all weather metalloid road network to other important places in Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra. The nearest railhead of Nagpur (80 kms.) serves as
a comfortable air and railhead.
Pench
Jungle Camp, Pench
THE BAAGH - a forest retreat, Kanha
Address : 10, Third Floor, Satya Niketan, New Delhi -
110021,
(INDIA)
Tel : +(91)-(11)-32988460, 26119096
Telefax : +(91)-(11)-2611 9096
Mobile : +(91)-9811158958 / 9313565301
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MUMBAI OFFICE
Pench Jungle Camp, Mumbai Office
Address : 406 Panchvati Tower, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road,
Andheri West,
Mumbai - 400061
Mobile Numbers:
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Vinita : + 91 - 9892330956
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