10 Fascinating Facts About Pench Tiger Reserve

Did you know that Pench National Park is the real setting for Rudyard Kipling's classic, The Jungle Book? Here are some mind-blowing facts about this forest.

• The Name: The park gets its name from the Pench River that flows through it, dividing it into two halves - East and West Pench.
• Collarwali: Pench was home to the famous tigress "Collarwali" who birthed 29 cubs in her lifetime, a world record!
• Birdwatcher's Paradise: Beyond tigers, Pench hosts over 285 species of resident and migratory birds.

Visiting Pench is not just a safari; it is a walk through literary and natural history.