Pench Tiger Reserve
Pench National Park is one of the beautiful and amazing tiger reserves of Central India that lies between the serene mountain range of Satpura. The beauty of Pench is not less than the popular parks like Bandhavgarh and Kanha, however, it is less talked about among all. But you will always find the most wildlife lovers at this park as its loyal fanbase. Pench River which is one of the important parts of this region, flows in the region of Totladoh built over Meghdoot. It creates a large water body of around 72 sq. km. that covers almost 54 sq. km. area of Madhya Pradesh and 18 sq. km. of Maharashtra.
The largest attraction covered by Pench Tiger Reserve is its Royal Bengal Tigers. According to the last census report, around 53 to 75 tigers have been found in Pench National Park, and about 80 more tigers live in the reserve area. This is the same forest that inspired the story of Rudyard Kipling's famous character Mowgli and his enemy Sher Khan. Due to the continuous conservation efforts of the forest department, Pench has become famous as a well-managed tiger reserve. The BBC documentary "Tiger - Spy in The Jungle" is also based on this region, which has attracted more tourists here. Naturalist Captain J. Forsyth also wrote about the wildlife reserves of the Satpura region in his book, which has become a big attraction for wildlife lovers.
History of
The Pench National Park has a rich and ancient history which is situated in the Seoni and Chhindwara region of Madhya Pradesh.
Connection B/w Mogwli And Pench
The greatest historical significance of Pench National Park is connected with the story of
Mowgli. In 1831, a child was caught near Satbawadi village (Seoni) who had grown up among
bears
and wolves. Based on this incident, Sir William Henry Sliman wrote a book "An account of
wolves’
nurturing children in their dens", which perhaps inspired Rudyard Kipling to write "The
Jungle
Book".
Establishment & Development
The Pench is located in the Chhindwara and Seoni districts of Madhya Pradesh and some part
of it
also falls in Maharashtra state. Initially, it was declared as a sanctuary. After this,
after 10
years it got the status of National Park as the Pench National Park.
It was made a part of Project Tiger by keeping in mind the protection of forests and
wildlife.
Since then, it has been known as Pench Tiger Reserve. Whether you are a tiger lover or
inspired
by the beauty of nature, Pench National Park has something special for you. You can enjoy
the
beauty of strong tigers like big cats.
Area and divisions of Pench Tiger Reserve |
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1. The total area covered by the Pench National Park - 758 sq. km. |
2. Core Tiger Reserve Zone under the park - 293 sq. km. |
3. Mowgli Pench Wildlife Sanctuary - 118 sq. km. |
4. Pench River - This whole park is divided into two parts: Eastern and Western Zone. |
5. There are 10 villages located in this park, out of which 1 village is inside the park and 9 are on the border. |
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Pench National Park is such a mesmerizing wildlife destination where you can feel the delightful beauty of nature and the amalgamation of wild animals in one place. This park is situated on the west border of Madhya Pradesh. Being blessed to remain in the lap of Satpura Hills, this park is inspired by the Jungle Book of Rudyard Kipling. Its rich wildlife, Royal Bengal Tigers, and numerous nature scenes make it a wonderful wildlife holiday destination. If you are a nature and adventure enthusiast, then Pench Tiger Reserve can prove to be an unforgettable experience for you!
The natural beauty of Pench National Park and the wildlife give a unique feeling of peace at Pench National Park. While coming here, it feels as if time has stopped and you are lost in the world of Jungle Book. The spark of Sher Khan is visible in every tiger and the feeling of Kaa is visible in every snake. The rivers and small streams of Pench captivate the heart. A unique confluence of sweet and scary sounds is heard in the middle of the jungle. Explore this wildlife destination once and make new jungle friends!
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