Pench in May or Early June

rushijoshi · May 5th, 2009, 20:34

I am planning to visit Pench in May or Early June, any one has experienced for this National Park in this months.

Will I get a chance (a lucky one) to see tigers duing this period.

Regards
Rushi

delhiwala · May 5th, 2009, 20:47

Will be hot !

Spotting tigers is always a lottery.....some people spot within minutes of starting their safari....

some can't spot them even in multiple visits.....

Best of Luck !

didindia7 · May 8th, 2009, 17:32

I have no experience for may and june but I was there in april (1,2 ,3) and thsi year it was very dry compare to 2006 and 2007. I saw 1 tiger on 6 safaris, I heard every day alarm calls but the problem for Pench is guides (no one is just good) and gipsy drivers (I had not a good one this season).

rushijoshi · Sep 4th, 2009, 22:29

I was not able to visit Pench, because of Hot whether.

I am planing to visit it in month of Sept or Early Oct.

What about weather in this period?

What are chances of getting glimps of tigers(specially in this session)?

Regards
Rushi

didindia7 · Sep 4th, 2009, 22:42

You have to wait october, MP national parks are closed from end of june to october...Wait maybe november, forest guides had time to see where are the tigers in 1 month.

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Originally Posted by rushijoshi

I was not able to visit Pench, because of Hot whether.

I am planing to visit it in month of Sept or Early Oct.

What about weather in this period?

What are chances of getting glimps of tigers(specially in this session)?

Regards
Rushi

indiaddict · Sep 4th, 2009, 23:33

Rushi, I was in Pench end of April this year.

So temperaturewise it will be more or less the same in May/June. I am not sure whether Pench is open in June. It is definitely closed during monsoon.

It was v e r y hot. We started our safari at 5.45 am when it had about 15 degrees C. By 9.30 am when we returned, it had 40 C! By midday it was just sizzling/baking. Mind you I had all the comforts and luxuries of the Baghvan Lodge of the Taj Group, which is absolutely stunning. After 5 pm it became bearable again.

I stayed there for 3 full days and saw 2 female tigers with 1 and 3 cubs respectively.

It's pure luck there is just no guarantee you have a sighting. But then there is other wildlife as well. I absolutely loved the baby langurs.

indiaddict · Sep 4th, 2009, 23:42

Sorry, Rushi. I read only your first post.

So I cannot comment on what it's like after monsoon. They say chances of tiger sightings are better during the hot season.
That's why I went in April.

shahronakm · Sep 5th, 2009, 00:27

The chances of Tiger sighting are always higher if you visit in hot months. Bearing the hot sun is the price you need to pay if you want better tiger sightings. However you have to bear the sun for a minimal part of the day as in early mornings the weather is near pleasant, however as the day progresses the temperature rises but till that time you are back in your room (opt for an AC room) & during afternoon safari the temperature is higher but as the sun sets again the weather becomes bearable. So in effect you have to bear the sun only for few hours & when the sun is at it's worst you are confined in your AC room.

If you want to visit in September then Tadoba is one option. It remains open throughout the year except Tuesdays. Good variety of sightings including Tiger & Sloth Bear.

Ronak.

new_traveller · Sep 12th, 2009, 16:12

Ronak has said it all. I would just like add after spotting tigers in Kanha and Corbett in Winters. In the desire to spot the Tiger do not miss out on the wild life and jungle around you. Enjoy the birds, deers and other animals. Dont be disaapointed if you dont see the tiger (I wish that you do see one) its just about being at the right place at the right time.
All the best and take lots of pictures.

May 5th, 2009, 20:34	#1
rushijoshi Had a good "Tadoba" trip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On Earth Posts: 157	Pench in May or Early June I am planning to visit Pench in May or Early June, any one has experienced for this National Park in this months. Will I get a chance (a lucky one) to see tigers duing this period. Regards Rushi

May 5th, 2009, 20:47	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Will be hot ! Spotting tigers is always a lottery.....some people spot within minutes of starting their safari.... some can't spot them even in multiple visits..... Best of Luck ! __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Sep 5th, 2009, 00:27	#8
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,851	The chances of Tiger sighting are always higher if you visit in hot months. Bearing the hot sun is the price you need to pay if you want better tiger sightings. However you have to bear the sun for a minimal part of the day as in early mornings the weather is near pleasant, however as the day progresses the temperature rises but till that time you are back in your room (opt for an AC room) & during afternoon safari the temperature is higher but as the sun sets again the weather becomes bearable. So in effect you have to bear the sun only for few hours & when the sun is at it's worst you are confined in your AC room. If you want to visit in September then Tadoba is one option. It remains open throughout the year except Tuesdays. Good variety of sightings including Tiger & Sloth Bear. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

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didindia7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France Posts: 120	I have no experience for may and june but I was there in april (1,2 ,3) and thsi year it was very dry compare to 2006 and 2007. I saw 1 tiger on 6 safaris, I heard every day alarm calls but the problem for Pench is guides (no one is just good) and gipsy drivers (I had not a good one this season).

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rushijoshi Had a good "Tadoba" trip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On Earth Posts: 157	I was not able to visit Pench, because of Hot whether. I am planing to visit it in month of Sept or Early Oct. What about weather in this period? What are chances of getting glimps of tigers(specially in this session)? Regards Rushi

Sep 4th, 2009, 23:33	#6
indiaddict Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 109	Rushi, I was in Pench end of April this year. So temperaturewise it will be more or less the same in May/June. I am not sure whether Pench is open in June. It is definitely closed during monsoon. It was v e r y hot. We started our safari at 5.45 am when it had about 15 degrees C. By 9.30 am when we returned, it had 40 C! By midday it was just sizzling/baking. Mind you I had all the comforts and luxuries of the Baghvan Lodge of the Taj Group, which is absolutely stunning. After 5 pm it became bearable again. I stayed there for 3 full days and saw 2 female tigers with 1 and 3 cubs respectively. It's pure luck there is just no guarantee you have a sighting. But then there is other wildlife as well. I absolutely loved the baby langurs.

Sep 4th, 2009, 23:42	#7
indiaddict Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 109	Sorry, Rushi. I read only your first post. So I cannot comment on what it's like after monsoon. They say chances of tiger sightings are better during the hot season. That's why I went in April.

Sep 12th, 2009, 16:12	#9
new_traveller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: western india Posts: 132	Ronak has said it all. I would just like add after spotting tigers in Kanha and Corbett in Winters. In the desire to spot the Tiger do not miss out on the wild life and jungle around you. Enjoy the birds, deers and other animals. Dont be disaapointed if you dont see the tiger (I wish that you do see one) its just about being at the right place at the right time. All the best and take lots of pictures.