Attractions & Places

to Visit in Pench National Park

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Offering a tranquil respite from thrilling wildlife encounters, this naturally-occurring earthfill dam is a popular watering hole for animals and birds. You can explore the dam and its islands in a rowboat, pedal boat or motorboat. During the summer, the dam dries up, revealing a few small water pools known locally as khassa.

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One of India’s lesser known, smaller hill stations, Pachmarhi is known as the ‘Queen of Satpura. On a day trip here, you can immerse in the natural beauty of Silver Falls, Bee Falls, Rajat Pratap Walls and Apsara Vihar. Archaeology and nature lovers should visit the Pandava Caves, a group of five, rock-cut Buddhist temples and the 300-feet-high Handi Khoh ravine, perched atop Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpura range.

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Rukhad, a buffer zone in the Kanha-Pench Tiger Corridor offers one of the most thrilling experiences in the region. Pedal along a 22 km well-maintained track, witnessing nature and spotting wildlife, including gaur, tigers, leopards, bears and various herbivores.

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This scenic location near the park, ideal for picnics and bird watching, offers panoramic views of the reservoir and surrounding forests. It’s the perfect spot to view the hydroelectric plant, the primary source of power for the Pench region, along with the serene beauty of the Pench River.

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Located 15 kms from Turia Gate, this white-and-blue-washed village within the park offers scenic village walks and tribal community encounters. Watch kumhaars (traditional potters) from over 100 households apply their generational skills into crafting entirely-handmade, sustainably-crafted household products like gullak (money banks), matkas (pots), kulhars (cups) and diyas (lamps) without the use of any tools. The production process is organic, using natural materials, without the use of mechanical devices.

Description :

Offering a tranquil respite from thrilling wildlife encounters, this naturally-occurring earthfill dam is a popular watering hole for animals and birds. You can explore the dam and its islands in a rowboat, pedal boat or motorboat. During the summer, the dam dries up, revealing a few small water pools known locally as khassa.

Description :

One of India’s lesser known, smaller hill stations, Pachmarhi is known as the ‘Queen of Satpura. On a day trip here, you can immerse in the natural beauty of Silver Falls, Bee Falls, Rajat Pratap Walls and Apsara Vihar. Archaeology and nature lovers should visit the Pandava Caves, a group of five, rock-cut Buddhist temples and the 300-feet-high Handi Khoh ravine, perched atop Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpura range.

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Ideal for a day trip, this stunning gorge carved into soft rocks with the flow of the Narmada river, is famous for its gleaming white marble cliffs and boat rides through the scenic canyon. It’s also known as Bandar Kudni (place where monkeys jump) alluding to the fact that it was once narrow enough for resident monkeys to jump across. After making its way through the rocks, the river plunges 30 metres at the spectacular Dhuandhar Falls. Experience a cable car ride across the gorge, a guided boating tour of the river or take the ropeway to the falls.