Jamtara Gate
The most remote entrance on the north-west side of the Pench core zone, on the Chhindwara district side, with the fewest visitors and ideal for returning visitors seeking wild experiences.
Jamtara Gate lies in the north-west of Pench National Park on the Chhindwara district side and is the most remote of the three core-zone entrances on the Madhya Pradesh side. Its routes pass through rolling mixed forest and stream valleys with few safari vehicles, so the experience feels genuinely wild. You may see Indian gaur, leopards, sloth bears and various raptors, and tigers are active here too, though the overall chance of seeing one is lower than at Turia. It suits visitors who have already done a few drives at Turia and want a different experience. There are a few campsites outside the gate. Driving from the Turia area takes more than an hour, so early-morning departures need to leave very early. Booking is also done through the Madhya Pradesh official website.
Opening hours
Mid-October to June 30; morning and afternoon safari sessions
Nearby sights
- Alikatta Meadows
- Karmajhiri Gate
- Turia Gate Core Zone
- Pench River
- Totladoh Dam
- Khursapar Gate
- Khawasa Buffer Zone
- Sillari Gate, Pench National Park (Maharashtra)