All Information About Pench National Park In Detail

Historical Facts About Pench

Pench National Park's history dates back to 1965 when this park was a sanctuary with an area of 757.85 sq. km. Later in 1983, it was declared a national park.

The Government of India declared the whole area a Tiger Reserve in 1992 to protect the remaining population of tigers. Globally, "The Jungle Book" written by Rudyard Kipling was inspired by the one and only Pench National Park.

Pench National Park is named after the Pench River, which flows from north to south, dividing the park into eastern and western halves. An additional area of 257 sq. km lies in Maharashtra but is accessible from Madhya Pradesh.

The park is segregated into two divisions: Priyadarshini National Park and Mowgli Pench Sanctuary (299 sq. km) and the buffer area (464 sq. km).

Salient Features

Key statistics and geographical details of the reserve.

Area Stats

Buffer: 465.00 sq. km.

Core: 292.85 sq. km.

Total: 757.85 sq. km.

Altitude: 580-675 meters Above MSL

Climate

Summer: March - June (Max 45°C)

Monsoon: Mid June - September

Winter: November - February (Min 12°C)

Rainfall: Approx 1397 mm

Biodiversity

Pench is home to flora like Mahua, White Kulu, Salai, and Teak. Wildlife includes Bengal Tigers, Chital, Jungle Cat, Wolf, Leopard, Gaur, and Sloth Bear. Bird watchers can spot Peafowl, Pintail, Indian Roller, and Crimson-Breasted Barbet.

Did You Know?

Pench covers 758 sq km, divided into Core (Priyadarshini/Mowgli Sanctuary) and Buffer zones.
It has been a Project Tiger reserve since 1992.
The park spans across two states: Madhya Pradesh (major part) and Maharashtra.
BBC's famous documentary "Spy In The Jungle" (2008) narrated by Sir David Attenborough was filmed here.
Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book" was inspired by the forests of Pench.