How to reach Pench · from Chhindwara
Chhindwara to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 59–80 km from Chhindwara by road (1.5–2 hours). The best way: Drive. The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Jamtara.
- Road distance
- 59–80 km
- Drive time
- 1.5–2 hours
- Best way
- Drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Chhindwara to Pench at a glance
Chhindwara is the gateway to Jamtara, Pench's quietest MP gate.
| 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 | 1.5–2 hours (59–80 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Chhindwara has no regular commercial flights. Use Nagpur.
By train
Chhindwara station connects to Nagpur and other parts of MP. Jamtara is a short drive away.
By road
The reserve's FAQ gives two routes to Jamtara: via Chand and Maghdoun (about 59 km) or via Bichhua and Pathri (about 80 km).
Which Pench gate to aim for from Chhindwara
Our suggestion: Jamtara.
| 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 Chhindwara
Drive to Jamtara
Drives in the low-traffic Jamtara zone
Stay at Jamtara village
Local tip: Jamtara has only a few vehicle permits per shift, so book early.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Chhindwara?
Jamtara gate is about 59 km via Chand and Maghdoun, or 80 km via Bichhua and Pathri, per the reserve's FAQ.
Is Jamtara a good gate for Pench?
It's the quietest MP gate, with a very small vehicle quota. Great for a wild, uncrowded experience.
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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