Immerse yourself in the forest of central highlands through Tiger Safari in India. Madhya Pradesh is that part of the country which hosts three iconic national parks (Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench) where chances of seeing one of the most enigmatic cats of our planet, is considerably high. With tales to tell in every corner, these parks have been instrumental in the creation of Rudyrad Kipling’s Jungle Book. Not only does it harbour a significant population of the elusive striped cat but a broad diversity of other species that coexist with the king of the jungle in this awe inspiring landscape. With the help of our most esteemed naturalists, you’re in for one thrilling adventure as you track the signs of an ochre striped Royal Bengal Tiger.
Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger safari tour highlights
• Increase your chances of seeing the tiger, across three national parks with high density of the big cat population.
• Experience a plethora of wildlife including Leopards, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bears, The Hard Ground Barasingha, Gaur and Golden Jackals.
• Dive into over 300 species of bird diversity spread across an array of habitats
• Keep your cameras ready as this tour has the most awe inspiring landscapes with a combination of different vegetation to capture your beloved animals
• Experience unique hospitality, with some of the most skillful naturalists to guide you through your excursions
Day 1: Arrive New Delhi (by flight)
Post breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport to board a flight at 0700 hrs which lands in Nagpur at 0840hrs. Meet our representative at the airport and depart for Pench National Park (100 kms / 2-hour drive). On arrival, check into the lodge. After lunch, head out for an afternoon jeep safari to the national park. Dinner, followed by overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2 : New Delhi - Nagpur - Pench (flight + 100 kms/2 hrs drive)
Post breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport to board a flight at 0700 hrs which lands in Nagpur at 0840hrs. Meet our representative at the airport and depart for Pench National Park (100 kms / 2-hour drive). On arrival, check into the lodge. After lunch, head out for an afternoon jeep safari to the national park. Dinner, followed by overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: In Pench
The day includes Morning and Afternoon Jeep safaris in the National park. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the lodge are all included.
Encompassing an area of 758 Sq. kms of this tropical moist deciduous forest weaves into the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area includes several intertwining streams and 'nallahs' most of which depend on rain water. Though, the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are seen here which serve as water holes for the wildlife prevalent in the area. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during this pinch period.
As the Pench consist a high prey concentration along Pench River, tigers usually end up frequenting this belt. Though, Leopards generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are common here to.
Day 4: In Pench
Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park. All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5: Pench – Kanha (210 kms /4-5 hrs drive)
Early Morning Jeep Safari to the national park. Post lunch, depart for Kanha National park (210 kms/ 4-5-hour drive). On arrival, check into the lodge. Proceed for Dinner followed by overnight at the resort in Kanha.
Day 6: In Kanha
Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park. All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.
At 0500hrs with tea, coffee with biscuits, proceed for the morning safari to the National park.
Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor which form the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Created in 1974 under Project Tiger, the park is the only habitat of the Hardground Barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi) after a succeful conservation project.
Post Lunch, head out for your afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park. Return at 6pm from the safari. Dinner followed by overnight stay at the Lodge.
Day 7: In Kanha
On waking up, gear up for another day of adventure in the National park. The forests of the Banjar valley and Halon valley, respectively form Kanha's western and eastern halves. By a special declaration in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a string of stringent conservation programs have been launched for the overall protection of the park's fauna and flora. Kanha hosts up to 38 species of mammals. Some of the inhabitants are Gaur, the largest bovine in the world; the sambar which is the largest Indian deer; and the chausingha, the only four-horned antelope on our planet. Other inhabitants include the Nilgai antelope, Sloth Bear, Indian wild dog, and if you’re lucky then possibly a Leopard. Some 300 species of birds inhabit the park including storks, egrets, black ibis, raptors, owls, and nightjars.
Depart for your afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park. Return at 6pm from safari. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 8: Kanha – Bandhavgarh (by surface 280 kms/6 hrs drive)
Early Morning Jeep Safari in the national park. After Lunch, depart for Bandhavgarh (280kms, 6-hour drive). On arrival, check into the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 9: In Bandhavgarh
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Resort. Morning and afternoon Jeep safari in the national park.
Bandhavgarh: The national park is well known for its high density of tigers. It is also where the famous White Tigers of Rewa were first discovered. Other wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison) Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and close to 250 bird species in the Park. The reptile population in the park includes Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Rat snakes, Pythons, Monitor Lizards and turtles. The two-primate species - the rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur - inhabit Bandhavgarh. Dinner and overnight at the Resort
Day 10 and 11: In Bandhavgarh
The oldest sign of habitation seen here are the caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort which include several Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century CE. Various dynasties have ruled the fort, for example, the Maghas from the 1st century CE, the Vakatakas from the 3rd century CE. From then onwards, Bandhavgarh was ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Chandela Kings. After independence from the British Raj, Bandhavgarh remained the private property of the Maharaja until he gave it to the state for the formation of the National Park in 1968. As the park was established, poaching and hunting was brought under control and the population of animals rose dramatically. The Tigers in this case prospered as the 1986 extension provided much needed forest to accommodate them.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon jeep safari to the Bandhavgarh national park. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 12/Wednesday : Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – New Delhi (by road 200 kms / 4 hrs drive)
Morning Jeep Safari in the park. Post lunch, drive to Jabalpur airport (200 kms /4hrs drive) to board a flight to New Delhi at 1630 hrs. Land in New Delhi at 1845 hrs and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13/Thursday: New Delhi Fly back home
After an early breakfast, transfer to the International airport to board a flight back home.
Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger safari tour includes:
1. Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis
2. Accommodation in Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh on room, all meals and safari basis
3. Your entrance and guide charges in Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
4. 6 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench
5. 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
6. 7 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh
7. Assistance at airport and hotels
8. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta
9. All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
1. Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks. As on date still and video cameras are free in Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench.
2. Elephant safari at Kanha and Bandhavgarh @ INR 1200 per person for 30 minutes. This subject to availability, cannot be pre-booked (but we discourage availing the Elephant ride due to the concern about training of Elephants for tourism purposes)
3. Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
4. International airfare and domestic
5. Travel insurance
6. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
7. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Please Note:
1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
3. Safaris in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Corbett will be provided in a 4X4 Jeep
4. Safari zone is subject to forest permissions
5. Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh National parks are closed every Wednesday for afternoon jeep safari.
On arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will transfer you to the hotel and assist you with the check in procedure, handover and explain all travel related documents for your upcoming journey. Overnight stay at the Hotel.