How to reach Pench · from Nagpur
Nagpur to Pench: How to Get There
The short answer
Pench is about 65–95 km from Nagpur by road (1.5–2 hours). The best way: Drive (car or cab). The nearest airport is Nagpur, about 85–95 km from Turia gate. Best gate to aim for: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
- Road distance
- 65–95 km
- Drive time
- 1.5–2 hours
- Best way
- Drive (car or cab)
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
- Main gate
- Turia (MP)
Nagpur to Pench at a glance
Nagpur is the gateway to both sides of Pench. Turia (MP) is about two hours up NH44, and the Maharashtra gates are even closer.
| 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 (65–95 km) | Road-trippers |
By air
Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has direct flights from every major Indian metro, so you drive straight from the airport to the reserve.
By train
Nagpur Junction is where the Mumbai–Howrah and Delhi–Chennai lines cross. Pre-book a cab to the gate.
By road
For Turia, take NH44 north towards Jabalpur to Khawasa, then turn off to Turia: the reserve's FAQ puts it at 85 km. Sillari (Maharashtra) is roughly 65–80 km from Nagpur. Karmajhiri is about 135 km via Suktara.
Which Pench gate to aim for from Nagpur
Our suggestion: Turia (MP) or Sillari (Maharashtra).
| 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 Nagpur
Leave Nagpur by 11 am for lunch at the resort and an afternoon drive
Or leave at 4 am for a same-day morning safari at Sillari
Return after the last morning drive
Local tip: Pench is close enough to Nagpur for a two-night weekend with four drives, with no flight needed if you live in Nagpur.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pench from Nagpur?
Turia gate (MP) is about 85–95 km, 1.5–2 hours up NH44. Sillari (Maharashtra) is roughly 65–80 km, and Karmajhiri about 135 km.
Which Pench gate is closest to Nagpur?
The Maharashtra gates, Sillari, Chorbahuli and Khubala, are the closest. On the MP side, Turia is the nearest and the most popular.
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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