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Pench MP vs Pench Maharashtra: The Essential Guide
Pench forest is split across state lines between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Understand the two independent booking systems, gates, and how to avoid costly morning travel errors.
The Number One Mistake Tourists Make in Pench
Booking a resort in Turia village (Pench MP) while accidentally buying safari tickets on the Maharashtra forest website for Sillari Gate (40 km away). Gates are strictly non-transferable!
Pench Madhya Pradesh
MP State- Core Gates: Touria (Turia), Karmajhiri, Jamtara
- Buffer Gates: Rukhad, Teliya, Khawasa
- Booking Website: forest.mponline.gov.in
- Advance Window: 120 Days in advance (08:00 AM IST)
- Highlight: Classic Jungle Book setting, Alikatta meadow, top luxury lodges
Pench Maharashtra
MH State- Core Gates: Sillari, Kolitmara, Chorbahuli, Khursapar
- Buffer Gates: Paoni, Nagalwadi
- Booking Website: Mahaecotourism portal
- Advance Window: 60 to 120 Days (varies)
- Highlight: Dense bamboo forests, Totladoh reservoir backwaters