Pench National Park Online Safari Tariff
| Pench M.P. Core Zones (Turia / Karmajhiri / Jamtara) |
Weekdays: INR 8,500 / Full Jeep Weekends: INR 9,500 / Full Jeep *Maximum 6 adults allowed per Jeep. |
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| Pench M.P. Buffer Zones (Teliya / Rukhad / Khawasa) |
All Days: INR 8,500 / Full Jeep *Maximum 6 adults allowed per Jeep. |
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| Pench Maharashtra Zones (Sillari / Khursapar / Chorbahuli) |
Weekdays: INR 7,000 / Full Jeep Weekends: INR 8,000 / Full Jeep *Maximum 6 adults allowed per Jeep. |
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| Foreigner / Full Jeep (M.P. Core) | Weekdays: INR 15,000 | Weekends: INR 19,000 / Jeep | ||
| Single Seat / Sharing Safari (Indian) | INR 2,200 (Weekdays) | INR 2,500 (Weekends) Per Person | ||
| Jeep safari is hosted on a private vehicle hire basis. Child below 5 years is complimentary, and above 5 years is treated as an adult. Standard core safari duration is approximately 3 to 4 hours. | |||
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| Night Safari (Wolf Sanctuary / Buffer) | INR 9,500 / Jeep Timing: 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM (Varies according to season). Ideal for nocturnal wildlife tracking. |
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| Note: The listed safari tariff dynamically includes Forest Entry Permit, Jeep Rental, Driver Allowance, Registered Guide Fee, Service Charges, and Payment Gateway Taxes. | |||
Pench National Park Online Safari Booking
Online safari booking in Pench Tiger Reserve is available for open-top Jeep Safari rides in both the core and buffer forest zones. In order to avoid any type of disappointment or last-minute hassle, it is highly advisable for every tourist to plan and book their wildlife safari permits well in advance, as the forest department permits only a limited number of vehicles per day. Tourists can easily make their online jeep safari booking for the famous core zones of Madhya Pradesh, including the high-tiger-density Turia zone, Karmajhiri zone, and Jamtara zone, as well as the popular Maharashtra side zones like Sillari and Khursapar. Additionally, thrilling Night Safaris can be experienced in the Khawasa (Wolf Sanctuary) buffer zone. The respective Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Forest Departments are completely responsible for managing, governing, and administering the daily operations of Pench National Park.
The procedure for the online safari booking of Pench Tiger Reserve is guided by the strict rules and official regulations of the forest department. All tourists are required to follow these guidelines carefully. You can easily secure your online safari booking in Pench National Park from the comfort of your home well in advance through our platform at India Tiger Safari. To confirm the reservation, the full applicable tariff must be paid in advance at the time of booking. This comprehensive amount dynamically includes the forest department's entry permit, the registered safari jeep rental, driver allowance, and the mandatory forest guide fee, ensuring a completely seamless and hassle-free tour experience.
Online Safari Booking Procedure in Pench National Park
- Tourists must provide their full name, age, and gender exactly as printed on the government photo identity card to be used during the safari ride.
- Clearly specify the preferred date of the safari ride and the safari shift timing (Morning / Afternoon shift).
- The entire applicable safari permit fee, vehicle rental, and service charges must be paid in advance to secure the booking.
- Provide a valid specific ID card number (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License) at the time of online reservation.
- Tourists must carry the exact same original ID card used during the online booking; failing this, the forest department will strictly deny entry at the gate.
- For foreign national tourists, providing valid Passport and Visa details is mandatory to make a safari reservation.
- All safari permit bookings are processed strictly on a First Come, First Served basis, highly subject to the daily vehicle limits set by the forest department.
- Once a safari entry permit is confirmed by the forest department, the e-permit is completely non-refundable, non-adjustable, and non-transferable under any circumstances.
Important Facts to Know Before Booking Pench Tiger Reserve Safari
- The entire online safari booking procedure and entry guidelines are fully managed and governed by the rules of the Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Forest Departments.
- Only officially registered safari vehicles (Gypsys) and certified naturalists/guides are permitted inside the core zones of Pench Tiger Reserve.
- Safari vehicles and forest guides are allotted automatically by the forest department on a purely random basis at the entry gate, and no request for changes will be entertained.
- The Forest Department reserves the absolute authority to close the national park or suspend safari shifts without prior notice due to adverse weather conditions, heavy rainfall, or security reasons.
- If the forest department updates or revises the official entry permit fees or vehicle taxes after your booking date, tourists are required to pay the difference amount at the entry gate before boarding.
Pench Safari Booking - Frequently Asked Questions
It is highly recommended to book your Pench safari permits at least 30 to 45 days in advance. For peak seasons like weekends, festivals (Diwali, Holi), and summer months (April to June), permits get sold out almost immediately as the forest department allows a very limited number of vehicles per shift.
On the Madhya Pradesh side, the Turia Zone is considered the most popular and prime core zone for tiger sightings, followed closely by the Karmajhiri Zone. On the Maharashtra side, Khursapar and Sillari are excellent and highly preferred core zones for wildlife tracking.
A maximum of 6 adults and 2 children (under 5 years) are strictly allowed in one registered open-top safari Gypsy. The booking is done on a full-vehicle basis, ensuring your group has private and exclusive access to the vehicle during the safari tour.
No, the forest department does not allow any modifications, name transfers, or changes to the identity card details once the online safari e-permit is generated. All tourists must carry the same original physical ID card that was submitted during the booking process.
Core zones are the central, protected parts of the national park where wildlife habitat is completely natural and dense, offering higher chances of tiger tracking. Buffer zones are the surrounding areas bordering villages where both wildlife and limited human activities coexist. Pench also offers unique Night Safaris exclusively in its buffer zones.
Current Weekly Tiger Sighting Index (Live Recommender)
Based on our naturalists' and drivers' daily tracking logs, here is the current tiger tracking probability index for Pench safari gates:
Turia Zone (M.P. Core)
92% High ProbabilityFrequent sightings near Chhui, Kalapahar & Baghin Nala water points.
Khursapar (MH Core)
85% High ProbabilityExcellent movement tracked near the main check-post grassland.
Karmajhiri (M.P. Core)
78% ModerateGood tracks recorded near the Bodanala reservoir streams.