How to reach Pench · from Delhi
Delhi to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 975–1,000 km from Delhi by road (16–18 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
- 975–1,000 km
- Drive time
- 16–18 hours
- Best way
- Fly to Nagpur, then drive
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Delhi to Pench at a glance
Pench sits right on NH44, the Delhi–Nagpur highway, but from Delhi the quickest way is still to fly to Nagpur and drive north.
| 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 | 16–18 hours (975–1,000 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Direct Delhi–Nagpur flights take about 1 hour 45 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. Jabalpur airport is another option, about 215 km from Turia.
By train
Premium overnight trains on the Delhi–Chennai trunk line stop at Nagpur (roughly 16–18 hours). Some Jabalpur-bound trains are an option too, with Turia about 4–5 hours from Jabalpur.
By road
NH44 runs from Delhi via Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Sagar and Seoni to Khawasa, where you turn off for Turia, about 975–1,000 km. It's a two-day drive.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Delhi
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 Delhi
Morning flight Delhi → Nagpur
Transfer to Turia (about 2 hours)
Evening safari on day one
Add Kanha or Tadoba for a longer trip
Local tip: Fly into Nagpur, do Pench and Tadoba, and fly out of Nagpur: two of central India's best reserves in one trip.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Delhi?
About 975–1,000 km by road along NH44. Most travellers fly Delhi to Nagpur (about 1 hour 45 minutes) and drive around 2 hours to Turia gate.
Which airport is nearest to Pench from Delhi?
Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Jabalpur is the alternative, at about 215 km.
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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