Shining Jewel of Pench River

It was a chance discovery by an English Officer Lt. Moor that brought to highlight the association of man child with a wolf pack. This could have been a chance adoption by the pack of an abandoned human child perhaps construed as one's own by error or association.   

The story somehow reached the author Rudyard Kipling who painted a vivid picture of life in the jungles of Seonee Hills. He sketched the escapades of the wolf child in the animal kingdom. He admirably stretched the fascinating story as far as his imagination could. The wolf pack at the forefront fostered the child, but he had many other friends as well as enemies.   

Sher Khan, Kaa are his prime enemies with an eye on his flesh. Not all carnivores vie for his flesh for Bagheera the black panther is his mate along with Baloo the bear. Life is tough in Pench and regular hunts yield much-desired meals for Mowgli and the wolf pack.    

As in any book with a happy ending Mowgli meets his mate a sweet effervescent young village girl. And much to the dismay of saddened Bagheera and Baloo he joins humankind and settles down in the village. The story does not end here... many desired episodes conjectured with the ground situation can be visualized and penned depending upon your capacity to write...

Welcome to Pench National Park... 

The Wainganga River originates from the Mahadeo Hills in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha River is its tributary from which the Pench River bifurcates at Chinddwara District and flows across Pench National Park. It is the lifeline of the ecosystem and nurtures amazing biodiversity that has become a hub of tourists attraction. Those fond of wildlife frequently visit this tiger reserve to experience wild safaris and see the tiger in its natural habitat. 

Life at the river flourishes through all the seasons albeit it dries at many places during the hot summers but nevertheless offers succor to all life forms.

The Totlah Doh Dam at the river is inundated throughout the year, and it is home to many shore and wetland birds. Many species of turtles, tortoises, and fishes can be seen here. It is also home to the marsh crocodile which can be seen with luck.    

Your rendezvous at Pench National Park with Sher Khan is assured with some luck. As you score the Jungles of Seonee Hills you can visualize the happenings as narrated in the "Jungle Book". With the best of your imagination, you could visualize and create another mind-boggling and fascinating story of jungle life with the man child as a hero. 

The safaris at Pench are exciting and the sight of the tiger and other enchanting mammals can thrill you to the bones. Bison, sloth bear, and leopard are most desired to see animals besides the tiger.   

Birdlife at Pench is terrific, and it can yield a robust checklist for birders. Vultures, raptors, passerine, wetland, and shorebirds can be seen in plentiful. To experience, just pack binoculars and a bird book or hire a naturalist and come here. 

In the hot summers, best stretch for sighting big cats and major mammals is the Pench River. During this season it supports lots of birdlife at its shores. Hence the river in the park is a hub of activities, and those in search of wild animals and avians should hang around. 

The safaris are organized and subject to a permit. Please book your permit in advance if you wish to take part in excursions which are allowed in open jeeps only.  

Those with permits can go for excursions in the park in the designated zones. The reputed hotels in Pench Tiger Park usually provide a trained naturalist. The naturalist along with the forest guide

 is able to assist tourists in the search of big game and birds.   

In the park, the tiger safaris are organized during the early morning hours and late evening. For wildlife photographers and filmmakers, full-day rides are also available, but you need to pay more. Village walks, nature treks, bird watching, and local sightseeing are organized by the holiday resorts that provide you with luxury accommodations.    

The park is closed during the monsoons. 

You can reach Pench from Nagpur Airport connected with New Delhi and Mumbai in India. The National Park is also connected to Jabalpur Airport by road. Kanha National Park is about four hour drive.