Where is Pench National Park?
Pench is in Madhya Pradesh, on the Maharashtra border, about 85–90 km from Nagpur. See distances and gates below.
Short Answer
Pench National Park is in Madhya Pradesh, India, in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts. It sits on the border with Maharashtra.
The nearest big city is Nagpur, about 85–90 km to the south. The park is named after the Pench river that runs through it.
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Pench National Park Kahan Hai?
Pench National Park Madhya Pradesh mein hai. Yeh Seoni aur Chhindwara zile mein, Maharashtra ki seema par hai.
Sabse paas bada shahar Nagpur hai, lagbhag 85–90 km. Nagpur mein airport aur bada railway station dono hain.
Pench MP or Pench Maharashtra?
Pench, Madhya Pradesh
- Seoni and Chhindwara districts
- Gates: Turia, Karmajhiri, Jamtara
- Bigger, more famous side
- The Jungle Book forests
Pench, Maharashtra
- Nagpur district
- Gates: Sillari, Khursapar
- Own booking system
- Smaller side
Don’t mix them up. A Pench MP permit does not work at Sillari or Khursapar. When you search “Pench National Park”, most guides mean the MP side.
Nearest Cities and Distance From Nagpur
Train, flight and cab details are in our guide on how to reach Pench National Park.
Pench Gates and Where They Are
| Gate | Zone | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Turia | Core | About 12 km off NH 44 at Khawasa. Most hotels. |
| Karmajhiri | Core | Seoni side, quiet. |
| Jamtara | Core | Eastern side, near Chhindwara road. |
| Rukhad | Buffer | On the Seoni–Nagpur highway. |
| Teliya | Buffer | Next to Turia. |
| Khawasa | Buffer | Nagpur side. |
Going in from the main gate? Read our Turia Gate Pench guide.
What Pench is Known For
Tigers and leopards
Turia and Karmajhiri are known for big cats.
The Jungle Book
The Seoni forests inspired Kipling’s story.
Totladoh lake
A big lake full of ducks and birds in winter.
Questions People Ask
Where is Pench National Park?
Pench National Park is in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh, on the border with Maharashtra. It is about 85–90 km north of Nagpur.
Pench National Park is in which state?
The main Pench National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. A separate Pench park sits across the border in Maharashtra, in Nagpur district.
Pench National Park kahan hai?
Pench National Park Madhya Pradesh ke Seoni aur Chhindwara zile mein hai. Nagpur se lagbhag 85–90 km door hai.
Which is the nearest city to Pench?
Nagpur is the nearest big city, with an airport and a large railway station. Seoni is the nearest district town.
Why is it called Pench?
The park is named after the Pench river, which flows through the forest from north to south.
Is Pench the Jungle Book forest?
Yes. The Seoni forests around Pench are the setting of Rudyard Kipling’s story The Jungle Book.
What are the main gates of Pench MP?
Turia, Karmajhiri and Jamtara are the core gates. Turia is the busiest and closest to most hotels.
Can I visit both Pench MP and Pench Maharashtra?
Yes, but they are separate parks with separate permits and gates. Our booking help is for Pench MP only.
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