Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, spread over a massive 292.85 sq.kms, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura Hills, has acquired the name owing to he river Pench, criss-crossing the land scape of hte national park from norhth to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, touching Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. It was declared a sanctuary in 1977 but raised to the status of National park in 1983. Later it was established as Tiger Reserve area in 1992.
One of the verdant parks of the country, is rich in Flora & Fauna some the rare avian species can be located. The pure stands of Teak and that of Sal are abundantly available, making the whole a verdant look. some of the big cats can be seen taking siesta near the water bodies, make the spectators spellbound. Commonly seen wildlife is chital, sambhar, nilgai, wild boar, and jackal. Other wild animals found are leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, porcupine, jungle cat, fox, striped hyena, gaur, chowsingha and barking deer.
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