Key hubs
Pench airport and railway station
- Airport
- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (NAG), about 90 km from the Turia side; allow roughly 2 to 3 hours by road
- Railway station
- Seoni (SEY) is the nearest town station but has limited services; Nagpur Junction (NGP) is better connected
- Getting around
- A hired car from Nagpur or a lodge transfer; safaris use forest department vehicles with a mandatory guide
How to reach Pench by air
Nagpur (NAG) is the nearest major airport, about 90 km from the Turia side, roughly 2 to 3 hours by road. Jabalpur (JLR) is the other option, about 200 km away.
How to reach Pench by train
Seoni (SEY) is the nearest town station but has limited services. Nagpur Junction (NGP) is better connected and is the usual railhead for Pench.
How to reach Pench by road
The usual route from Nagpur runs along National Highway 7 via Seoni. Expect about 2 to 3 hours to the Turia side; confirm road conditions with your lodge.
Getting around Pench
Hire a car from Nagpur or book a lodge transfer. Safaris use forest department vehicles with a mandatory guide, and the gates are spread far apart, so base yourself near your chosen gate.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Pench
- Carry a cushion or a folded shawl for bumpy tracks and wear layers; winter dawns are cold and summer afternoons are hot.
- Choose a lodge close to your gate to cut down the early-morning transfer.
- Plan one safari a day rather than two if you tire easily; rest between drives.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.