Alikatta Meadows
Alikatta
An open meadow in the middle of the Pench core zone, where herds of spotted deer, sambar and gaur graze. It is a focal point for watching big cats and wild dogs.
Alikatta lies deep in the core zone of Pench National Park. It was once a forest guard camp, surrounded by wide open meadows and the edges of teak forest. Herbivore density is high here, with herds of spotted deer, sambar, nilgai and gaur common, which also attracts tigers, leopards and wild dogs to hunt nearby. The open meadows make photography easy. Alikatta cannot be visited on its own. It is a standard stop on core zone safari routes such as those from Turia Gate, and safari vehicles usually pause briefly at a designated rest point nearby. Morning light is soft and the animals are most active, making it the best time to watch. The exact route depends on the guide and the day's route assignment.
Opening hours
Open with core-area safaris
Nearby sights
- Turia Gate Core Zone
- Karmajhiri Gate
- Jamtara Gate
- Pench River
- Totladoh Dam
- Khursapar Gate
- Khawasa Buffer Zone
- Sillari Gate, Pench National Park (Maharashtra)