Things to Do in Pench
Things to Do in Pench
Pench National Park is one of those spots that allows tourists to have a nice time and offers a lot of activities. This is a peaceful spot that allows tourists to feel completely cut off from city life and experience a calming time in nature. Other than the relaxing surroundings, you can explore a lot in Pench. A lot of people go there for gypsys safari rides, but this park has a lot more to offer. Some amazing things to do in Pench are:
Visit the Interpretation Centre at Turia Gate
There is an interpretation centre near the famous Turia Gate of the park where tourists can go and get an informative experience. This interpretation centre is like a mini-museum about the forest. If you’re curious about getting information on animals, flora, history, and the whole ecosystem of Pench, then visiting this spot would be best for you. You can go to this spot before or after the safari ride and understand more about what you saw or will get to see in the jungle.
Nature Walk or Photography
The nature walk happens in the buffer zone of the park because, of course, you can’t walk in the core forest area for safety reasons. The forest walks are slow and happen in the buffer zones of the park. It allows the tourists to enjoy the sights of plants and herbivorous animals in peace. The walks are calmer than a bumpy gypsy safari. If you go for a nature walk inside the park, then you can notice animal tracks, different trees, medicinal plants, butterflies, and insects that people usually miss when they go on gypsy safari. Moreover, you can take some amazing pictures, and a forest guide will be there with you for safety reasons and to make your walk an informative one.
Enjoy a Night Safari
Yes, Pench is one of those national parks that allows tourists to enjoy thrilling night safaris inside the forest. These safaris happen in the buffer zones like Rukhad or Jamtara and give a different experience from the morning gypsy safari rides. During the night, you can spot the nocturnal animals like civets, porcupines, owls, nightjars, and even the occasional leopard on the move. The forest becomes more mysterious at night, and the safari thrill becomes real, because you never know where a tiger or leopard comes and says hi! This time is best for those who want a real adventurous safari experience inside Pench.
Bonfire Evenings at Forest Stays
Many jungle lodges and resorts in Pench offer beautiful bonfire evenings. This is a unique experience in which a bonfire is set and chairs are arranged around it. You can sit around it and chat with the fellow strangers, or just tell or listen to stories. You can even listen to music or have a fun dancing time around it. Just sitting around a bonfire in winter, sipping something warm, and chatting with friends gives joy to people. Sometimes, even the naturalists sit with tourists and share their experiences or show them animal sightings from trail cameras. It’s a perfect way to end your day in Pench before sleeping.
Spot the famous “collarwali”
Pench was home to one of the most loved tigresses named Collarwali. She was a tigress who loved to come in front of tourists and let them see her. She was called that because of the radio collar around her neck. She became famous for giving birth to a record number of cubs and for being a loving mother. She passed away a few years back, but now people come to the park to see her cubs and grandcubs that still live in Pench National Park. When tourists go on a safari, guides tell them stories about this tigress, and you might enjoy a safari in zones where her family is mostly seen, which are Jamtara and Karmajhiri.
Boating in Pench Dam
Now here’s something many people miss – boating at Pench Dam, also known as the Totladoh Reservoir. It’s a calm and beautiful water body right near the forest area. The dam is surrounded by the hills of this park, and because of that, the boating experience becomes exciting. You can enjoy boating in Pench, and it feels magical if you go there in the morning or at sunset. The views look stunning and it allows the tourists to see birds like cormorants, egrets, or storks flying low over the water. The boating experience in Pench offers to enjoy a peaceful time with the sounds of water, birds, and the magical voice of forest leaves. Trust me, this experience should definitely be there in your to-do list.