Khawasa Buffer Zone
Khawasa Buffer
The buffer-zone safari entrance on the east side of Pench Tiger Reserve, with looser booking, a good alternative when core-zone tickets are sold out or during the monsoon.
Khawasa lies beside National Highway 44 and is one of the entrances to the buffer zone on the eastern side of Pench Tiger Reserve. The buffer zone is a transition area of forest and villages around the core zone, and animals move freely between the two. Tiger and leopard sightings in the buffer zone have been fairly common in recent years. Buffer-zone safari permits are easier to obtain than core-zone permits and cost less. In some periods they remain open even when the core zone is closed during the monsoon. Madhya Pradesh has also trialled night safaris and nature trails in the buffer zone. It suits visitors who cannot get core-zone tickets, have last-minute plans or are on a budget. Specific routes, times and activities change every year, so follow the Madhya Pradesh official website and camp notices.
Opening hours
Check the official Madhya Pradesh website for updates
Nearby sights
- Khursapar Gate
- Turia Gate Core Zone
- Totladoh Dam
- Alikatta Meadows
- Karmajhiri Gate
- Pench River
- Sillari Gate, Pench National Park (Maharashtra)
- Jamtara Gate