Spread over an area of ​​about 757.90 square kilometers in the southern foothills of the Satpura range, on the border of the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was declared a protected area under the Tiger Reserve Scheme in 1983. Later, in 1992, it was declared as “Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park” (or “Mowgli Pench”).

The name “Pench” National Park comes from the name of the Pench River. This river flows between Chhindwara district and Seoni district.

Based on the notes written by Sir William Henry Sleeman, Rudyard Kipling wrote his famous book The Jungle Book. It is a famous work all over the world. The character “Mowgli” in it is very popular.

In fact, there are said to be incidents that are the basis for the story of the Jungle Book. These incidents are believed to have taken place around 1831 in a village called “San Pauni” in Seoni district.

Some of the events in the book are said to have taken place in Kanhiwada village and the Seoni hills when Mowgli roamed the Wainganga River in Seoni and killed Sher Khan.

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Mowgli

The name “Mowgli” is very familiar to children. Even today, many films and documentaries have been released and are very popular among the people.

Mowgli loses his father in his childhood while saving his family from the tiger “Sher Khan”. Later, he goes into the jungle and starts living with the animals. He develops friendship with them and learns the laws and way of life of the jungle. Especially Bagheera and Baloo guide him.

Later, Sher Khan tries to kill Mowgli. Mowgli, who finds out that it was Sher Khan who killed his father, defeats Sher Khan with the help of everyone. This story is full of deep emotions and interesting facts.

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Animals and Natural Resources

Bench National Park is home to a variety of animals, including not only tigers but also chital deer, leopard, wild boar, Indian bison (gaur), sambar deer, nilgai, wolf, wild dog, hyena, singara, park deer, peacock, various birds, monkeys, etc. The area is rich in lush green forests and rare herbs and traditional trees.

Animal and nature lovers can take morning and evening safaris in jeeps to witness these beautiful sights. It will be an unforgettable experience.