Pench National Park wildlife safari: Here are 5 reasons why you must visit Pench Tiger Reserve this summer

Summer is the best time to spot wild animals in their natural habitat in India. During the summer season, wild animals often flock to natural and man-made water bodies in wildlife sanctuaries making sightings more probable than during other seasons. India is home to a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries which give you a sneak peek into the rich and diverse wildlife of the country. One such national park is the Pench tiger reserve. Spread across bits of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Pench is a premier tiger reserve and a delight for wildlife enthusiasts.  Here are 5 reasons why you must visit Pench National Park this summer:

Pench is an easy getaway from cities like Mumbai

Located on the famous National Highway 7, Pench falls in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is an easy train ride and short drive away from Mumbai. The closest airport is Nagpur. The safari area is accessible from Pauni via two main entry gates – Turiya and Karmajhiri. With comfortable stays located close to the safari gate, Pench makes an excellent choice for a family vacation. It is the ideal choice for a long weekend trip from Mumbai.

The safaris are extremely well-organized

The best time to visit the Pench National Park is between November and May. Summer months of April and May are when the tiger and other wildlife sightings are maximum. Safari timings are from 6 am to 10.30 am and 3 pm to 6 pm. You need to book your safari online and the whole process is quite well-organized. You need to carry your PAN card as identity proof when you visit the sanctuary.

You will witness a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitat

Excellent place to witness how guides and forest guards respond to animal calls

One of the key things to witness during your safari at Pench is how the guides and the jeep driver respond to forest calls in order to decide which direction to head in for maximum chances of spotting the tiger. From bird sounds to monkey calls, the guides pay close heed to everything that goes on in the forest and also teach you a thing or two during your safari.

Chances of spotting the royal Bengal tiger are really high!

Pench National Park comprises 758 sq km, out of which 299 sq km forms the core area and Mowgli Pench Sanctuary. The remaining 464 sq km forms the buffer zone. With around 40 tigers and enough water bodies for them to visit during the summer heat, the number of tiger sightings are quite high at Pench. If you book 2-3 wildlife safaris during your weekend stay at Pench, your are almost certain to spot the tiger at least once.