Turia Gate, Pench: Safari Timings, Cost & How to Reach (2026)
Quick Answer
Turia Gate is a core safari gate of Pench MP (Pench National Park), at Turia, off the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway (NH44) at Khawasa. It is 85 km via Khawasa, about 2 hours from Nagpur. 215 km from Jabalpur via Seoni and Khawasa. The forest department allows 34 vehicles per shift (68 a day). Weekly closure: Afternoon safari closed every Wednesday. A Gypsy safari costs roughly ₹10,100–₹10,700 for Indian visitors, and the core is closed from 1 July to 30 September.
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- From Nagpur
- 85 km via Khawasa (reserve FAQ) · about 2 hours
- Vehicle quota
- 34 vehicles per shift (68 a day)
- Weekly holiday
- Afternoon safari closed every Wednesday
- Safari cost
- ~₹10,100–₹10,700 / Gypsy
Highlights
- Turia Gate belongs to the Madhya Pradesh visitor system; permits are not interchangeable with the other state.
- Best for: first-time Pench visitors and the widest choice of stays.
- Landscape: The Pench River and teak forest of the MP core.
- An 18-seat forest-department mini bus runs from Turia at ₹510 a seat, and same-day permits are sold at the gate (next morning: 6–8 pm the evening before; afternoon: 9–11 am the same day).
Turia Gate at a Glance
Turia Gate belongs to the Madhya Pradesh visitor system. Its popularity makes advance planning useful; popularity is not a wildlife-sighting guarantee.
| Detail | Turia |
|---|---|
| State and reserve | Pench MP |
| Location | Turia, off the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway (NH44) at Khawasa |
| From Nagpur | 85 km via Khawasa (reserve FAQ) · about 2 hours |
| Other approaches | 215 km from Jabalpur via Seoni and Khawasa |
| Nearest railhead | Nagpur |
| Vehicle quota | 34 vehicles per shift (68 a day) |
| Weekly holiday | Afternoon safari closed every Wednesday |
| Monsoon | Core closed 1 July – 30 September |
| Booking | MPOnline (forest.mponline.gov.in), 120 days ahead |
Turia Gate Safari Timings (2026–27)
Report at least 30 minutes before entry for permit and ID checks.
| Season | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| October – November | 6:00 am – 11:30 am | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| December – January | 6:20 am – 11:30 am | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| February – March | 6:10 am – 11:30 am | 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| April – June | 5:30 am – 11:00 am | 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Turia Gate Jeep Safari Cost
Approximate total per Gypsy for up to six guests, covering permit, guide and vehicle. On the MP side the permit is bought online and the guide and Gypsy are paid at the gate.
| Visitor type | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| MP core: Indian visitors | ₹10,100 | ₹10,700 |
| MP core: foreign visitors | ₹13,500 | ₹14,700 |
How to Reach Turia Gate
Tourism services are concentrated around Turia, but permits remain gate-specific.
From Nagpur: 85 km via Khawasa (reserve FAQ) · about 2 hours. 215 km from Jabalpur via Seoni and Khawasa. Nearest railhead: Nagpur. Nagpur has the nearest airport.
Resorts Near Turia Gate
Stays that serve this gate. Confirm the road time to the gate before booking.
| Resort | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Baghvan, A Taj Safari | Luxury | Avarghani village, about 1 km from Turia gate |
| Pench Jungle Camp | Luxury | About 1 km from Turia gate, on 50 acres with its own lake |
| Kohka Wilderness Camp | Luxury | Kohka, about 10 minutes from Turia gate |
| Mahua Vann | Semi-Luxury | Kuppitola village, near Khawasa, about 10 minutes from Turia gate |
| WelcomHeritage Jungle Home | Semi-Luxury | At Turia gate, on the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway |
| Tuli Tiger Corridor | Semi-Luxury | Turia village, about 10 minutes from Turia gate |
| Tathastu Pench | Semi-Luxury | Awarghani village, near Turia gate |
| Sterling Padam Pench | Semi-Luxury | Jamuntola road, Kothar, about 5.4 km from Turia gate |
| The Soul Tree | Semi-Luxury | Kohka road, Turia village, close to Turia gate |
| Vannraj Resort & Spa | Semi-Luxury | Jamun Tola village, near Turia |
| MPT Kipling's Court | Deluxe | Awarghani, near Turia gate |
| Village Machaan Resort | Deluxe | Awarghani village, in the buffer near Turia |
| Vann Vaikuntham | Deluxe | Near Turia gate |
Landscape and Wildlife at Turia Gate
A prominent southern MP approach into teak and mixed deciduous habitat.
Expect tiger, leopard, dhole, gaur, sambar, chital, nilgai and wild boar, plus rich birdlife along the Pench River system. A famous recent sighting is not a booking forecast.
How to Book a Turia Gate Safari
Book on MPOnline under Pench, selecting this gate, or through an authorised operator.
- Permits open on MPOnline 120 days ahead (the portal releases the new date at 11 am).
- Full-vehicle and single-seat permits are both sold. A Gypsy carries up to 6 guests plus the driver and a compulsory guide.
- Current (same-day) permits are sold at the Turia, Karmajhiri and Jamtara gates: for the next morning between 6 and 8 pm the evening before, and for the afternoon between 9 and 11 am the same day.
- The permit fee covers entry only. The guide and the registered Gypsy are paid separately at the gate, and private vehicles are not allowed in.
- Children up to 5 years old are exempt from the entry fee.
- Carry the entry permit and one original photo ID: Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN, government employee card, passport or student ID.
- Foreign nationals should carry their passport.
- The ID must match the details on the permit.
Safari Rules
Rules enforced on Pench safaris:
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leaving the vehicle in the core | Strictly prohibited. Only safaris on designated routes are allowed |
| Phones | Allowed on the MP side, but kept on silent |
| Feeding or teasing animals | Prohibited |
| Clothing | Avoid bright colours. Wear warm layers from November to February |
| Plants and streams | Don't touch plants, eat leaves or fruit, or drink from streams |
| Cameras | Still and video cameras are free on regular safaris |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Turia gate safari timings?
Morning and afternoon slots change by season — for example December – January: morning 6:20 am – 11:30 am, afternoon 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Weekly closure: Afternoon safari closed every Wednesday.
How far is Turia Gate from Nagpur?
85 km via Khawasa (reserve FAQ) · about 2 hours. 215 km from Jabalpur via Seoni and Khawasa.
How much does a Turia gate safari cost?
Roughly ₹10,100–₹10,700 per Gypsy for Indian visitors, including permit, guide and vehicle.
Which state is Turia Gate in?
Madhya Pradesh. Book it through the MPOnline system.
Which resorts are near Turia Gate?
Options include Baghvan, A Taj Safari, Pench Jungle Camp, Kohka Wilderness Camp, Mahua Vann.
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Sources & References
Facts on wildlife and visitor access can change. These are the principal references for this page; always confirm current permits and rules with the responsible forest department.
Photo Credits
Photos without a credit below are by Wild Excursions. The rest come from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown.
- Chital stag among teak trunks in the Turia core zone of Pench — Shaswat Nimesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tall golden grassland of the Turia core zone in Pench — Shaswat Nimesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian peacock walking on the forest floor in Turia, Pench — Shaswat Nimesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tigress walking across open ground in Karmajhiri, Pench — Fitindia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pench Tiger Reserve emblem on a stone wall, Madhya Pradesh — Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0
- Straight teak trunks lining a red-earth trail in Pench National Park — Minku2016, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chital stag with full antlers in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh — Mayurisamudre, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Safari tracks winding through teak forest in Pench Tiger Reserve — Drashokk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pair of dholes standing alert in Pench National Park — Rohit Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0
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