Starting July 1, 2025, jungle safaris in the core zones of Pench and Bor Tiger Reserves, as well as the Umred-Paoni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, will be suspended for tourists until further notice. This precautionary measure, in line with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines, is designed to minimize human disturbance during the monsoon and the critical breeding season.
Dr. Kishor S. Mankar, Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director of Pench Tiger Reserve, Nagpur, said in a press release that the annual closure is designed to let wild animals roam and behave naturally, especially during their breeding season. However, nature enthusiasts can still enjoy a restricted safari experience in the reserve’s buffer zones via the Paoni (Unified Control) and Surewani tourism gates—bookings for which will be accepted offline only.
The forest department has appealed to visitors to abide by the restrictions and help bolster conservation efforts throughout the monsoon season.
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