Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest)
📍 Turia Gate, Pench National Park, Seoni District, Madhya Pradesh 480881
Straddling the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh in Seoni and Chhindwara districts, Pench Tiger Reserve is the real forest setting of Rudyard Kipling's immortal *The Jungle Book*. Bisected by the meandering Pench river, its open teak forests and rocky hills are inhabited by Bengal tigers, leopards, Indian wolves, striped hyenas, and spotted deer.
Entry Fee
Safari permit bookable on MP Forest department portal
Best Time
Daytime
Best Season
October to June
Time Required
1–2 hours
How to reach
Nagpur Airport is 95 km (2 hrs drive via NH 44); Jabalpur is 190 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the entry fee for Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest)?
The entry fee for Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest) is Safari permit bookable on MP Forest department portal.
What is the best time and season to visit Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest)?
The best season to visit is October to June, and the ideal time of day is morning or late afternoon.
How do I reach Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest)?
Nagpur Airport is 95 km (2 hrs drive via NH 44); Jabalpur is 190 km.
How much time is required to explore Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest)?
A typical visit to Pench Tiger Reserve (Mowgli's Forest) takes around 1 to 2 hours.