BEST TIME TO VISIT PENCH NATIONAL PARK

The Land of ‘Mogli’

Seasons

There are four distinct seasons in the area which is distinctly common to Central india – the summer from March to the second week of June (till the first shower of monsoon), the rainy season from the second week of June to almost first week of September and the winter from November to February.

Post Monsoon

 The post monsoon period from middle of September to October has its own characteristics and has specific importance in connection with the flora, fauna, habitat and animal relationship.
To explore the forests, the best time to visit Pench National Park is from Oct till June.

Winters

Pench being situated in Central India is subjected to extreme and tropical weather. Month of January may also witness sub-zero temperatures and frost. Monsoon arrives in the second week of June.

Monthly weather chart for Pench National Park

Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Min (°C)

1

10

22

30

35

25

20

19

19

12

6

3

Max (°C)

15

25

35

40

42

41

34

30

31

29

27

25

Note

  • Entry & exit timings have been fixed by PCCF(Wildlife) M.P.
  • The timings may be changed by the Park Management for management purposes.
  • Park is open for tourists from 1st of October to 30th of June.
  • Entry for park round is in the morning and in the evening Park remains closed for tourists in the afternoon of Wednesday

Jungle Safari Timings

Month

   Date

       Morning

          Evening

October  

  01 – 31

    6.00 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     6.00 (Exit Time)

November

  01 – 30

    6.15 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     5.45 (Exit Time)

December

  01 – 31

    6.30 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     5.30 (Exit Time)

January

  01 – 31

    6.45 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     5.45 (Exit Time)

February

  01 – 28/29

    6.30 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     6.15 (Exit Time)

March

  01 – 31

    6.15 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     3.00 (Entry Time)
     6.30 (Exit Time)

April

  01 – 30

    5.45 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     4.00 (Entry Time)
     6.45 (Exit Time)

May

  01 – 31

    5.30 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     4.00 (Entry Time)
     7.00 (Exit Time)

June

  01 – 30

    5.30 (Entry Time)
    11.00 (Exit Time)

     4.00 (Entry Time)
     7.00 (Exit Time)

July

  01 – 31

                     Park close

August

  01 – 31

                     Park close

September

  01 – 30

                     Park close