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Pench Safari Zones

Pench National Park offers a diverse range of safari experiences across its Core and Buffer zones. Spanning two states, each zone has its own unique landscape, flora, and wildlife sightings.

Madhya Pradesh Zones

Core Zone
Touria Zone

The most popular zone for tiger sightings. Known for beautiful Ghost trees and rocks. Key spots: Baginnalla, Alikatta, Kala Pahad.

Core Zone
Karmajhiri Zone

Famous for bird watching and teak forests. Good for spotting tigers, wild dogs, and gaurs. Less crowded and peaceful.

Core Zone
Jamtara Zone

Known for Sloth Bears and Banyan trees. Offers a limited area but connects to Alikatta when the river is dry.

Buffer Zone
Khawasa (Wolf Sanctuary)

Famous for nocturnal animals like wolves, foxes, and owls. Best zone for night safaris (offline booking).

Buffer Zone
Rukhad Zone

Scenic hilly terrain with flowing streams. Popular for cycling safaris and tiger sightings near the highway underpasses.

Buffer Zone
Teliya Zone

Located just 4km from Turia. Gained fame for sightings of the rare Melanistic Leopard (Black Panther) and wolves.

Buffer Zone
Khumbhpani Zone

A newly opened zone near Khawasa. Limited entry ensures a quiet experience. Good for spotting deer and birds.

Buffer Zone
Masurnala Zone

An alternative to Rukhad. Known for Gaurs, tigers, and bamboo forests. Great for summer sightings.

Maharashtra Zones

Core Zone
Khursapar Zone

High probability of tiger sightings. Home to Chowsingha, Chinkara, and Gaurs. Key spots: Bandra Talab.

Core Zone
Sillari Zone

The main MH gate with bamboo forests and waterfalls. Famous for Wild Dogs and Sloth Bears. (Closed Wednesdays).

Core Zone
Kolitmara Zone

Offers a mix of jungle safari and boating on the Pench Reservoir. Dense forest area west of the river.

Core Zone
Chorbahuli Zone

A quieter zone ideal for bird watching and peaceful animal spotting. Offers boating facilities. (Closed Mondays).

Core Zone
Khubala (Saleghat)

Dense forest area rich in flora and fauna. Home to tigers, leopards, and bears. Entry via Surewani village.

Buffer Zone
Surewani (Nagalwadi)

Also known as Nagalwadi. Great for spotting diverse wildlife. Offers night safari options.