A 12 kms metalloid road from Khwasa check post (located 81 kms. from Nagpur- Jabalpur National Highway No. 7) leads to the Reserve and the camp. There are 12 deluxe safari style canvas tents housed on permanent foundation with equipped with showers and tiled bathrooms . Each spacious tent can easily accommodate an extra bed.
Pench Jungle Resorts:
Pench Jungle Resorts, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench river which flows from north to south through the Pench National Park. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh.Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the umbrella of "Project Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.'A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits frequents this belt. Leopard though generally operates in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are common but seen rarely.In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul, Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling teal.
Room Amenities:
Each tent housed on the permanent foundation has a spacious and elegantly furnished living room with private tea coffee making facility, a mini bar and safe deposit. Private and spacious en suite bathroom has running hot and cold water, flush toilet, space for shower and a vanity counter. Each tent has 220 V electricity connection with battery recharging facility.
Food & Dining Facility:
Inspired by the ethnic architecture, a centrally located apartment structure houses, an open and spacious dinning hall and modern kitchen serving vegetarian and non- vegetarian Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. The dinning area has a fire- place to keep warm in the cool evenings while you enjoy your dinner. Open bar "Chaupal" located at the campfire place has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is an ideal place to relax after a day of sight seeing.
Other Camp Facilities:
- Staffed with resident naturalists to make your park visits most informative.
- Well- stocked library.
- Recreation room for informative slide shows and wildlife discussions.
- Games room with a host of indoor games like chess and carom, Billiard table.
- Volleyball, badminton courts.
- Golfing net for practice.
How to Reach Pench Jungle Resorts:
By Air: Airport - Sonegaon Airport, Nagpur (92 kms. from the Park) Nagpur is the nearest airport connected to Delhi & Mumbai and other places by regular flights. Jabalpur (192 kms.) also serves as a convenient airhead with regular flights from Delhi.
By Rail: Nagpur (92 kms.) is the nearest railway station connected to Delhi & Mumbai and other places in the region by regular trains. Jabalpur (192 kms.) also serves as a convenient railhead connected to Delhi and other parts of the country. Numerous Rajdhani Express Trains from Delhi conveniently connect to Nagpur like, the Delhi- Chennai, Delhi- Bangalore & Delhi- Bilaspur trains.
