Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a wildlife safari and are heading to explore the calm and clean jungle of Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
About Pench: Located in the southern boundery of Madhya Pradesh and the districts of Seoni and Chhindawara, the Pench Tiger Reserve is named after the Pench river, flowing through the Satpura Hills. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Mowglee and Sherkhan (Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book).
Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the national park and and remaining 464 sq km is the buffer area. Rich in its biodiversity, its terrain defined by hills, valleys and the occasional precipitous slope, Pench is an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of aquatic life.
Pench National Park is four different forest regions in one, an extravagance of trees, shrubs, grasses, climbers, weeds and herbs, with teak being the most prominent of the tree species. The park is home to 33 species of mammals, 164 species of birds, 50 species of fish, 10 species of amphibians, 30 species of reptiles, and a wide variety of insect life.While primarily and reservation for tigers and panthers, Pench is also home to sambhar, chital, barking deer, nilgai, black buck, gaur, wild boar, chausingha, sloth bears, wild dogs, langurs, monkeys, mouse deer, black-naped hares, jackals, foxes, hyenas, porcupines, and flying squirrels, to name a few.
Wednesday, 9th April 2014
Tour Date: 10th April to 12th April 2014
Duration: 3D / 2N
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| Photo By: Monu Dubey |
Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the national park and and remaining 464 sq km is the buffer area. Rich in its biodiversity, its terrain defined by hills, valleys and the occasional precipitous slope, Pench is an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of aquatic life.
Here, birdlife is equally bountiful. The feathered denizens of Pench include both resident and migratory birds like Malabar pied Hornbill, Indian pitta, Osprey, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, White-eyed Buzzard, Stork, Waterfowl, four endangered Vulture species, and the Green Pigeon.
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| Photos By: Mandar Saraf and Monu Dubey |
Trip Itinerary:
Wednesday, 9th April 2014
Pune participants can travel by Deccan Express and reach Mumbai.
Day 1 - Thursday, 10th April 2014
Arrive at Nagpur Junction at 7:30 am
Transfer to Pench and check in to the Resort
Freshen up and Lunch
Afternoon Jungle Safari in open Gypsy
Slide Show / Documentary on wildlife in Pench
Dinner and retire for the day
Day 2 - Friday, 11th April 2014
Wake up call at 5:00 am
Morning Jungle Safari in open Gypsy
Lunch and Rest
Evening Jungle Safari in open Gypsy
Enjoy the evening with Tribal Folk Dance
Dinner and retire for the day
Day 3 - Saturday, 12th April 2014
Wake up call at 5:00 am
Morning jungle safari in open Gypsy
Check out of the Resort
Drop at Nagpur Junction Railway Station
Lunch on the way to Nagpur
Return journey to Mumbai by Vidarbh Express at 5:15 pm
OR to Pune by Nagpur - Pune Superfast Express at 6:35pm
Sunday, 13th April 2014
We reach Mumbai by 7:00 am or Pune by 9:45 am
Tour ends with beautiful memories of the wilderness of Pench
Cost of the tour is Rs. 9800/- only + Train / Air Fare
Cost Includes -
> Transfer from Nagpur to Pench and back in A/C SUV
> Luxury accommodation at the Resort in A/C rooms on triple sharing
> All meals from Nagpur to Nagpur
> 4 Open Gypsy Jungle Safari
> Slide show / Documentary
> Tribal and folk dance
> All entry, Guide and Expertise charges
Cost Excludes -
> Train tickets to Nagpur and back
> Food during the train journey
> Camera charges
> Soft drinks and mineral water
> Anything other than mentioned in the list
Cancellation Policy -
1. If cancellation is done prior to 20 days of the tour, 75% will be refunded.
2. If cancellation is done prior to 10 days of the tour, 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
To register for the event, contact - 9619848367
Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination or transfer the amount to the account -
Name of A/c Holder: Sameer M. Patel
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/c Number: 1451108345
RTGS/IFSC code: CBIN0283996
Special Note -
- Please wear Dull/Earth colored clothing in the forest
- Avoid use of strong Perfumes/Deodorants
- Cap/Hat would come in handy during the afternoon Safaris
- Carry your medications (if any) as the same would not be easily available
- Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited