Fair
Pench National Park in January
Maharashtra, India
Cool weather. Dense vegetation. Bird watching excellent
Why January scores 3/5
Weather
Cool weather. Dense vegetation. Bird watching excellent
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car for highway. Approach road is fine.. road condition: NH44 to turnoff is excellent. Last 20km to park is narrow.. public transport: Train to Nagpur, then taxi. No public transport to park.. from nearest city: Nagpur — 90km (2hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Very remote. Resorts have basic first aid.. ambulance: 108 (45min+ response). police station: Forest department. Nearest police at Ramtek (40km). nearest hospital: Basic clinic near Sillari. Nagpur (90km) for hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Very limited signal near gates. No signal inside park.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Jungle Book connection makes it exciting for kids, Quieter than Tadoba — calmer experience, Good family-friendly lodges
Elevation
300m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 3/5 | Cool weather. Dense vegetation. Bird watching excellent |
| February | 4/5 | Vegetation thinning. Pench River pools attract wildlife |
| March | 4/5 | Good wildlife sightings. Dry season benefits |
| April | 5/5 | Peak season — dry, hot, animals concentrated at water. Best sightings |
| May | 4/5 | Very hot but wildlife congregates at diminishing water sources |
| June | 1/5 | Park closing mid-June. Monsoon approaching |
| July | 0/5 | Closed — monsoon |
| August | 0/5 | Closed — monsoon |
| September | 0/5 | Closed — monsoon |
| October | 3/5 | Park reopens mid-October. Lush, green, thick vegetation |
| November | 3/5 | Cooling down. Birdlife excellent. Tiger sightings moderate |
| December | 3/5 | Pleasant weather. Pench River area best for wildlife |
Practical Details
How to reach
Nagpur — 90km (2hrs). Roads: NH44 to turnoff is excellent. Last 20km to park is narrow.. Self-drive: Any car for highway. Approach road is fine.. Public transport: Train to Nagpur, then taxi. No public transport to park.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
300m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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