Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh: Safari Timings, Shift Hours & Gate Departure Schedule
Morning, evening, and night buffer safari hours across winter, spring, and summer seasons with gate reporting protocols.
Safari Timings, Shift Hours & Gate Departure Schedule
Official field guidelines & naturalist intelligence for Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh
Safaris in Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh operate in morning and evening shifts calibrated to sunrise and sunset across the seasons:
Frequently Asked Questions (Safari Timings)
Q.What are the morning and evening safari hours at Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh?
Safari hours vary by season. In winter (Oct to mid-Feb), morning drives run 06:00 AM to 10:30 AM and afternoon drives from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM. In summer (Apr to Jun), morning drives start earlier at 05:15 AM to beat the heat, and afternoon drives run 03:45 PM to 07:00 PM.
Q.Are core zones in Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh closed on Wednesday afternoons?
Yes. Under MP Forest Department policy, all core zones across Pench Tiger Reserve — Madhya Pradesh are strictly closed for safari every Wednesday afternoon. Buffer zones remain open 365 days a year.