Our efforts finally paid off the next day when we spotted a tiger near a bush. Without showing any sign of interest to our presence the majestic tiger walked without any haste and disappeared into the jungle.
A langur started making calls trying to alert other animals nearby about the tiger's presence.
We also saw a pack of wild dogs in an open area where a herd of cheetal was grazing. Sensing their presence the cheetal herd ran swiftly towards where we were parked.
A rose-ringed parakeet looked at us from atop a tree and flew away.
How to get there
The closest airport is Nagpur. Pench is a two-and-a-half hour drive from Nagpur. The road is good. Kanha is 180 km away from Pench via Seoni, Nainpur and Chiraidongri.
One can also drive down to Kanha from Gondia (125 km) and Jabalpur (160 km) railway stations.
Where to stay
Madhya Pradesh Tourism's Kipling Court in Pench is a nice accommodation. In Kanha, MP Tourism has decent lodging options like the Baghira Log Huts on Kisli side and Kanha Safari Lodge on the Mukki side of the park. Other options include Mowgli's Den, Baghvan Lodge and Pench Jungle camp in Pench and Chitvan Jungle Lodge, Tuli Tiger Resort and Wild Chalet in Kanha.
Also see: Looking beyond the stripes
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