Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Pench National Park

Pench National Park is a wild playground harboring country's maximum density of prey animals, chased by estimated 65 Tigers. In 1983, it was declared a National Park and in 1992, a tiger reserve. Pench Tiger Reserve is spread across 1,180sq km, including a buffer zone of 768sq km. Pench National Park is situated under the Seoni and Chhindwara administrative districts of Madhya Pradesh and shares southern boundary with Maharashtra and hence is accessible from Maharashtra as well.

Pench Tiger Reserve
There are three gates to the park, namely the Turia Gate, the Karmajhiri Gate and the Jamatra Gate. It has an appealing landscape of dry and moist deciduous forest and Teak is the major tree of the region along with a mix of Saja, Mahua and Indian Ghost trees. The vegetation is of undulating scrublands as well as bamboo patches around hilly areas. The park has 39 recorded species of mammals, 210 species of migrant and resident birds and estimated 30 species of reptiles. The park is known for good sightings of Tiger, Wild Dogs, Jackals and many other mammals & birds.

Pench National Park
Lodge:

Your luxurious abode in the jungle is perched on top of the Mahua trees and supported by stilts. Large French windows allow for an uninterrupted view of the deciduous forest and grassland and lets you observe the multitude of birds, butterflies and the wild animals at the lodge. Our guests have so far seen wild boars, civets, jungle cats, jackals and spotted deer as they sat sipping their morning tea or the evening sundowner on the private deck. Breaking away from the monotony of oft repeated safari lodgings, they have been designed with an eclectic mix of vintage and natural aesthetics.

Pench Tree House
The boutique lodge has six tree houses with the following features:


Made of local Sal wood and perched at 18 feet above the ground.

Large French windows that open to private sit out deck and bay window lounger that doubles up as a day bed.

Large four poster bed with fine cotton linen and soft mosquito netting.

Features specially curated wildlife art that's a contemporary take on traditional patchwork.

Air conditioning cool or warm, as per weather] and 24 hours power backup.

Spacious well designed bathroom with 24 hours hot and cold water.

Complimentary organic toiletries and bathroom essentials.

A tea and coffee pantry offering a choice of select brews.

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