Pench Tiger Reserve – Safari

Pench Tiger Reserve – Safari

Safari is one of the major attractions of the park. Pench national park remains open throughout the year, except for the monsoon season. However, the buffer zone remains open during this time too. Additionally, Holi and Diwali are two occasions when the park remains closed. Furthermore, the afternoon safari is not available on all Wednesdays. The Pench national park is divided into several zones, six of which fall in Madhya Pradesh and the remaining in Maharashtra.

Turia Zone:

It is the most popular zone. This zone is open from October to June. Morning and afternoon safari is available here.

Karmajhiri Zone:

This zone is considered a premium zone. It shares part of forest area with Turia gate. Morning and afternoon safari is available here.

Jamtara Zone:

It is another popular zone in Madhya Pradesh. Morning and afternoon safari is available here.

Wolf Sanctuary:

This zone is famous for wolves. Morning, afternoon, and night safari is available here.

Teliya Zone:

It is a new buffer zone in Pench National Park and situated close to the wolf sanctuary. It remains open throughout the year. Morning and afternoon safari is available here. Only a limited number of vehicles are allowed for night safari.

Rukhad Zone:

It is the buffer zone of Pench National Park. It is famous for its gaur population. The zone remains open throughout the year.

Khursapur Zone:

This zone is famous for its beautiful waterbodies. This zone is famous bird watching. It attracts birds and wildlife due to the presence of water bodies. Morning and afternoon safari is available here.

Sillari Zone:

It is the most famous zone in Maharashtra side of Pench. It remains open from October to June. It is the only zone in Pench that offers canter safari in the morning and afternoon.

Entry Fees for Tourism Activities:

Entry Fees for Tourism Activities
S.No.	Purpose of Entry	Fee (in Rs.)
1.	Viewing wildlife by vehicles (Per round)
A	Light vehicle, up to 8 persons (6 Tourists + 1Guide + 1Driver)	1,500/-
B	Mini bus, per tourist, per round (Bus Facility by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development corporation)	510/- Per person
2.	Fees for Guides (G-2) Excursion in vehicle per round	360/-
3.	Photography by tourists - Video / Still camera	Free
4.	Elephant ride 1 hour. (To be booked one day in advance)	1000/- Per person

Filming and Photography:

Filming and Photography
S. No	No. of days	Indian educational / research institute	Other
a.	1st Seven days	10,000	40,000
b.	Next 8 to 15 days	7,500	30,000
c.	Next 16 days	5,000	20,000