Pench’s Interactive Cooking Trail

Discover Pench beyond the safari trails on this immersive journey blending forest culture, food, and storytelling. Connect with local communities at vibrant markets, handpick ingredients, and cook traditional meals over firewood amid nature. As dusk settles, share tales of wildlife and heritage over a slow-cooked feast beneath the stars.

• Begin with a friendly introduction session delving into the demographics, food traditions, and culture of the Pench region.
• Visit a lively local village market (10 - 20 minutes away) to handpick fresh, seasonal ingredients alongside your host.
• Return to the forest base and prepare a traditional meal together using earthen cookware and sustainably sourced firewood.
• Learn local cooking methods and storytelling traditions as conversations flow around wildlife, forest life, and community customs.
• Conclude the evening with a slow-cooked, shared meal under the open sky - celebrating the tastes, tales, and spirit of Pench.