About Pench National Park

Discover the untamed beauty of the Maharashtra side of Pench National Park, easily accessible from Nagpur and famous for the Sillari and Khursapar safari gates.

While the iconic Pench National Park spans across both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the Maharashtra side offers a uniquely raw and dense jungle experience. Dominated by lush teak and bamboo forests, this region is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Located just a short drive from Nagpur, it serves as a highly accessible destination for a thrilling Maharashtra tiger safari.

Popular Safari Gates: Sillari & Khursapar

The Maharashtra side of the Pench Tiger Reserve is divided into several well-managed eco-tourism zones:

• Sillari Gate: The most prominent core zone, renowned for its diverse landscapes and excellent overall wildlife sighting opportunities.
• Khursapar Gate: A core zone that has gained immense popularity in recent years for its exceptionally high tiger sightings, frequently rivaling the famous Madhya Pradesh zones.
• Buffer Zones & Night Safaris: Gates like Kolitmara, Chorbauli, and Surewani offer a distinct wilderness experience, including thrilling night safaris that reveal the forest's hidden nocturnal life.

Wildlife & "The Jungle Book" Legacy

With its rolling terrain and meandering river valleys, this exact landscape famously inspired Rudyard Kipling’s classic, "The Jungle Book." Today, the forest continues to thrive as a protected tiger corridor. During a Pench jungle safari, visitors can expect to encounter a rich diversity of fauna:

• Apex Predators: A remarkably healthy and growing population of Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards, and highly active packs of Dholes (Indian Wild Dogs).
• Herbivores & Mammals: Massive herds of Gaur (Indian Bison), Sambar, Chital (Spotted Deer), Wild Boars, and occasionally the elusive Sloth Bear.

Whether you are tracking big cats through the Khursapar woodlands or exploring the buffer zones under the moonlight, the Maharashtra side of Pench guarantees an unforgettable wildlife adventure.