Into the Wild: Discovering the Soul of Pench National Park
There is something within the forest that calls to the soul: Committed to the Pench River that flows through its core, this central Indian gem is not an experience of safari alone. It’s a feeling, an environment, and an experience in the process of being created. A Jungle Full of Stories:The first thing one comes to understand as one enters the precincts of Pench is the silence. Not a haunted one, but an expectant, peaceful silence as if the jungle itself is observing and waiting to share its secrets. Spanning more than 758 square kilometers, Pench is a thick mix of teak forests, grasslands, riverine tracts, and seasonal streams. This biodiversity hotspot boasts over 285 resident and migratory bird species, 60 mammals, reptiles, and most significantly, the Royal Bengal Tiger . But it’s not just about viewing a tiger over here. It’s about living in the uncut, unprocessed jungle life. You’re watching a spotted deer herd grazing one moment and the next hearing the alarm call o...