About Pench National Park
Park takes its name from Pench River. The Park has mainly southern tropical dry deciduous and dry mixed deciduous forest dominated by teak trees. During the dry season, the river ceases to flow, forming pools that provide the primary watering holes for Tigers and its prey. Mugger Indian Marsh crocodile, Indian Flap Shell Turtle and Peninsular Black Turtle can also be seen in the waterbodies.The Park has the highest density of herbivores in India. Almost all the animals seen in central India are inhabitants of Pench like Gaur, Wild Boar, Common Langurs, Sambar, Spotted and Barking Deer. With luck, we might also see sloth bears, Dhole (wild dog) or even a Leopard, which are generally seen in the peripheral areas of the Park where they can more easily avoid Tigers. Brilliant birdlife of over 220 species is recorded here.