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Pench National Park , Nagpur.
(Project Tiger Reserve)
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Location:
25th Tiger Reserve of India, Pench National
Park is located in Ramtek tehsil of Nagpur.
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Biodiversity:
The park nestles in a picturesque
setting of hills and dales. Being close to Nagpur city, it bids fair to be
a popular tourist center, not only on account of wildlife therein, but
also due to scenic beauty of park, to which meandering Pench river lends special
charm. nature exhilarates and if it is the art of God one will truly
behold it here. There are several low lying gradual hill ranges of satpura
fringing this river. In summer the river retains water in pools strewn
along its bed, locally known as doh'. To the east lies 'Golia Pahar'
about 670 meters above the main sea level, which is the highest hill in
Nagpur district.
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Fauna:
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The common animals in this sanctuary are
Common Langur, Jackal, Wild dog, Sloth bear, Indian Grey Mongoose, Striped
Hyaena, Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Barking
Deer, Indian Bison, Nilgai, Chausinga, Large Brown Flying Squirrel, Porcupine,
Pangolin.
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Flora:
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Main trees species are
Anjan, Bhirra, Bija,
Haldu,m Hirda, Kalam, Khair, Medsing, Moha, Mokha, Palas, Rohan, Tick and
Shisham, Tendu and Tiwas.
The main shrubs found in this area are
Bharati, Dudhi, Ghaneri, Nirgudi, Phetra, Bamboo, Katang bamboo, Kusal.
The undergrowth consist of
Divali, Gajargawat, Goakru, Rantulsi, Tarota and Marvel, Sabai and Thikhadi are
the main grasses. Eroni, Gunj, Gulvel and Khobarvel are main climbers.
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Tourist
Information
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Best time to visit:
February to April
How
to reach:
Nearest Airport:
Sonegaon, Nagpur (78 Kms.)
By Rail:
Nagpur (70 Kms.)
By Road:
Ramtek (35 Kms). Regular bus service is
available from Nagpur.
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Sanctuary area and wild animals
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Accommodations:
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Tent
facility:
Camping
facility having 6 tents is available at Totladoh.
Other accommodations available are:
Rest
Houses
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Number of
suites
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Place
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Reservation Authority
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Phones
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| Tiger Top Forest Rest
Houses |
3(6
beds) |
Totladoh |
Conservator
of Forest & Field Director
Pench,
Nagpur
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91-712-2560748 |
| Hornbill Nest Forest Rest
House |
2(4
beds) |
Kolitmara |
| Tiger Den Tents |
6 |
Totladoh |
| VIP Rest Houses |
6(12
beds) |
Totladoh |
Executive
Engineer Irrigation.Nagpur |
91-712-2533225 |
| Forest Rest House |
2(4
beds) |
Sillari |
DCF,Nagpur |
91-712-2524624 |
| Forest Rest House |
2(
4 beds) |
Paoni |
| Forest Rest House |
2(
4 beds) |
Mogarkasa |
| Rest House |
2(4
beds) |
Chorbauli |
Executive
Engineer
,PWD,Nagpur
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91-712-2533449 |
| Rest House |
2(4
beds) |
Deolapar |
Executive
Enginee
PWD,Nagour
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91-712-2533449 |
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Address
and Telephone numbers:
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Conservator of
Forests& Field Director
Pench
Tiger Project,
Nagpur, India.
91-712-2560748 (Office)
91-712-2524727
Fax
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