General Information

There are facilities to change traveler's cheques in Pench. Credit Cards are not accepted at the camp.

Tiger Corridor is in the heart of tribal India. It is important that guests are sensitive and considerate to the local culture.

While traveling In India - unless you are eating at the best hotels and restaurants avoid raw vegetables, salads, unpeeled fruit, raw shellfish, local ice cream, or ice cubes. Drink only bottled or purified water.

Medical

Medical insurance is recommended and vaccinations are advised for Hepatites, Typhoid and Tetanus. A course of anti-malaria (e.g. Proguanil or Paludrine plus Chloroquine) is also strongly recommended. Please contact your local doctor for advice.

Things to Bring

Medicines are readily available in India, but you may wish to bring a small emergency first aid kit with you for your travels, plus any medication you have been prescribed by your own doctor.

Comfortable shoes, hats and sunglasses

Clothes should be not be revealing or off the shoulder. Safari-style, casual and comfortable clothing are advised for your stay at Pench and for traveling in India. Warm clothes (including jackets, hats and gloves) are necessary for the cold evenings between November to early March. A thermal vest is useful for the months of December and January. Avoid bright colors for jungle trips.

Sun protection lotion, sun hat, insect repellent, and cosmetics.

Camera & binoculars -- bring all the film and batteries that you may need for your camera as these are not found locally but are available in cities. Binoculars are advised for wildlife viewing.

Liquor -- Indian beer is good and readily available, but wine is scarce and only found in major cities. There are Indian made spirits galore, but it is advisable to bring your favourite tipple with you, especially if it is Scotch.