Getting to Pench
How to Reach Pench: Distances and Routes from Every Major City
The short answer
Pench is reached via Nagpur: the airport is about 85–95 km (1.5–2 hours) from Turia gate, straight up NH44. From the north, Jabalpur is 195–215 km away. The Maharashtra gates (Sillari and others) are even closer to Nagpur. From most metros, fly to Nagpur and drive. International travellers connect via Delhi, Mumbai or Doha.
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Nagpur → Turia
- 85 km (official)
- Jabalpur → Turia
- 215 km (official)
- Highway
- NH44
- City guides
- 16 + abroad
Distance to Pench from major cities
| From | Road distance | Drive time | Best way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 800–850 km | 12–13 hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Pune | 800–850 km | 13–14 hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Delhi | 975–1,000 km | 16–18 hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Bengaluru | 1,100–1,150 km | 19–20 hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Hyderabad | 580–600 km | 9–10 hours | Drive on NH44, or fly to Nagpur |
| Chennai | 1,150–1,200 km | 20+ hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Kolkata | 1,150–1,250 km | 20+ hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Ahmedabad | 950–1,050 km | 17–18 hours | Fly to Nagpur, then drive |
| Nagpur | 65–95 km | 1.5–2 hours | Drive (car or cab) |
| Jabalpur | 195–215 km | 4–5 hours | Drive on NH44 |
| Seoni | 50–70 km | 1–1.5 hours | Drive |
| Chhindwara | 59–80 km | 1.5–2 hours | Drive |
| Bhopal | 420–480 km | 8–9 hours | Train to Nagpur, or drive |
| Raipur | 370–420 km | 7–8 hours | Drive |
| Nashik | 720–780 km | 11–12 hours | Samruddhi Mahamarg, or train to Nagpur |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 580–620 km | 8–9 hours | Drive via Samruddhi Mahamarg |
| Outside India | n/a | n/a | Fly via Delhi, Mumbai or Doha to Nagpur |
Official gate distances
The MP reserve publishes these road distances to its three gates:
| Route | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nagpur – Khawasa – Turia | 85 km |
| Nagpur – Suktara – Karmajhiri | 135 km |
| Jabalpur – Seoni – Suktara – Karmajhiri | 195 km |
| Jabalpur – Seoni – Khawasa – Turia | 215 km |
| Seoni – Suktara – Karmajhiri | 50 km |
| Chhindwara – Chand – Maghdoun – Jamtara | 59 km |
| Chhindwara – Bichhua – Pathri – Jamtara | 80 km |
By air and rail
Nagpur has direct flights from every major Indian metro, and international links to Doha and Sharjah. It's the natural gateway to Pench and to Tadoba, so the two make an easy pair. Jabalpur airport suits travellers combining Pench with Kanha or Bandhavgarh.
By rail, Nagpur Junction is on both the Mumbai–Howrah and Delhi–Chennai lines. Jabalpur and Chhindwara also serve the MP side.
By road
- From Nagpur: NH44 north to Khawasa, then turn off to Turia.
- From Jabalpur and the north: NH44 south via Seoni. Turn off at Suktara for Karmajhiri, or continue to Khawasa for Turia.
- From Mumbai and Pune: the Samruddhi Mahamarg to Nagpur, then NH44.
- From Chhindwara: to Jamtara via Chand and Maghdoun.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Pench National Park?
Fly or take a train to Nagpur, then drive about 85–95 km (1.5–2 hours) up NH44 to Turia gate. From the north, Jabalpur is the alternative gateway, about 195–215 km away.
Which is the nearest airport to Pench?
Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Jabalpur airport serves the north side.
How far is Pench from Nagpur?
Turia gate is 85 km by the reserve's own figures, about 1.5–2 hours. The Maharashtra gates are closer, and Karmajhiri is about 135 km.
Is Pench on the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway?
Yes. NH44 runs past Khawasa, where you turn off for Turia gate, which makes Pench one of the easiest tiger reserves in India to reach by road.
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