Pench Tiger Reserve Silari Gate

Pench Tiger Reserve Silari Gate is a primary entry point for the Maharashtra section of Pench Tiger Reserve, located in Sillari village along NH-44. It serves as an access point for wildlife safaris in the core and buffer zones of the reserve, known for tiger sightings and diverse flora and fauna. The gate operates seasonally from October to June with specific morning and evening safari shifts. It remains closed on Wednesdays for maintenance and is approximately 80 km from Nagpur.

Visitors entering through Silari Gate can expect guided jeep or canter safaris into the Pench Tiger Reserve's forest zones during designated morning and evening slots. The area features dense teak forests, open grasslands, and water bodies that support wildlife including tigers, leopards, deer, and bird species. Safari vehicles must be booked in advance through official channels, and visitors are accompanied by registered guides. The gate area has basic facilities, while private resorts are available nearby for accommodation.

The Pench Tiger Reserve area is associated with Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', with many locations in the reserve believed to have inspired the famous literary work.