How to reach Pench · from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 950–1,050 km from Ahmedabad by road (17–18 hours). The best way: Fly to Nagpur, then drive. The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Turia (MP).
- Road distance
- 950–1,050 km
- Drive time
- 17–18 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Ahmedabad to Pench at a glance
From Ahmedabad, Pench is best done as a flight to Nagpur and a two-hour transfer.
| Option | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Flight to Nagpur + drive | Flight + about 2 hrs by road | Short trips, families |
| Train + drive | To Nagpur or Jabalpur, then 2–5 hrs | Budget and slow travel |
| Drive all the way | 17–18 hours (950–1,050 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Ahmedabad–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 35 minutes. From Nagpur airport it is about 85–95 km (1.5–2 hours) up NH44 to Turia gate, and roughly 65–80 km to Sillari on the Maharashtra side.
By train
Trains run from Ahmedabad to Nagpur via Surat and Jalgaon (roughly 17–20 hours).
By road
About 1,000 km via Surat, Dhule, Akola and Nagpur, then NH44 north. A two-day drive.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Ahmedabad
Our suggestion: Turia (MP).
| Gate | From Nagpur | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Sillari, Chorbahuli, Khubala (Maharashtra) | ~50–80 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Turia (MP) | ~85–95 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Karmajhiri (MP) | ~135 km | ~3 hrs |
| Jamtara (MP) | via Chhindwara | 3–3.5 hrs |
A simple plan from Ahmedabad
Flight Ahmedabad → Nagpur
Transfer to Turia
Two or three nights of safaris
Fly back from Nagpur
Local tip: Combine Pench with Tadoba for a full Vidarbha tiger circuit from a single airport.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Ahmedabad?
Roughly 950–1,050 km by road. Flying to Nagpur (about 1 hour 35 minutes) plus a 2-hour drive is the practical option.
What is the best season to visit Pench from Gujarat?
November to February for comfortable weather, and March to May for the best tiger sightings.
Which is the nearest airport to Pench?
Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate (1.5–2 hours). Jabalpur is the alternative from the north, about 195–215 km away.
Which is the nearest railway station to Pench?
Nagpur Junction is the most practical. Jabalpur and Chhindwara also serve the MP side.
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