Where to stay · Pench Maharashtra
Resorts Near Sillari Gate, Pench (Maharashtra)
The short answer
The Maharashtra side of Pench has fewer, simpler stays. MTDC Sillari sits beside the gate, Olive Resort offers villas and a pool, and The Restfo is a short drive away. Sillari is about 65–80 km from Nagpur, the closest part of Pench, and is closed on Wednesdays. Khursapar, the strongest Maharashtra tiger gate, is about 30 minutes away.
- Stays listed
- 3
- From Nagpur
- 65–80 km
- Sillari closed
- Wednesday
- Khursapar closed
- Tuesday
- Morning gate (Nov–Feb)
- 6:30 am
Why stay on the Maharashtra side?
- Closest to Nagpur: ideal for a short break with no long transfer.
- Quieter drives and lower Gypsy costs than the MP side.
- Different wildlife highlights: Sillari is known for wild dog packs and sloth bears.
- Simple stays focused on the safari rather than resort facilities.
Compare both sides in Pench MP vs Maharashtra.
Stays near Sillari
Olive Resort, Sillari
📍 At Sillari gate, Pench Maharashtra
Villas with private gardens, a pool and a restaurant. Family-friendly.
The Restfo Pench Tiger Resort
📍 Pipariya road, Salai, near Sillari
Eco-minded, family-friendly stay a short drive from Sillari gate.
MTDC Sillari
📍 Beside Sillari gate
Maharashtra Tourism's resort right next to the gate, with deluxe rooms. Great value.
Want more choice? Turia, on the MP side, has Pench's biggest resort cluster. See resorts near Turia gate.
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts are near Sillari gate in Pench?
MTDC Sillari sits right beside the gate, Olive Resort is at the gate with villas and a pool, and The Restfo Pench Tiger Resort is a short drive away near Salai.
How far is Sillari from Nagpur?
Roughly 65–80 km, making the Maharashtra side the closest part of Pench to Nagpur.
Which day is Sillari gate closed?
Sillari is closed on Wednesdays. Khursapar closes on Tuesdays and Chorbahuli on Mondays, so check the gate before you book.
Is the Maharashtra side of Pench good for tigers?
Yes, though the MP side has more tigers. The 2022 national estimate counted 41 on the Maharashtra side. Khursapar is usually rated its best tiger gate, and Sillari is known for wild dogs and sloth bears.
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