The park is 70 kms from Nagpur . This park shares its jungle sprawl with adjoining Madhya Pradesh. It is built around the Pench Irrigation project.
§ Markanda
This small parish is located on the left bank of Vainganga river. The land gets its name from Sage Markandeya. A cluster of temples exist here housing 'Shiva Linga' which Markandeya is believed to have worshipped. The cluster has an approximate 24 temples and the architecture strongly resembles that of the Khajuraho temples.
§ Ramtek
Ramtek has a number of picturesque 600 year old temples surmounting the Hill of Rama. It is also famous as the place where the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa composed his epic "Meghdoot". The old British cantonment of Kemtee is nearby and a memorial to the dramatist Kalidasa is just along the road from the MTDC holiday resort which has a spectacular view of this town.
§ Tadoba National Park
It is approx 100 kms south of Nagpur and 45 km north of the nearest town Tadoba. Minibuses are available for viewing. This has 120 sq km area of rich deciduous forest of teak, bamboo, gardenia, satinwood, mahua and jamun. November to June is the best season for a visit.
