Unraveling the Wild: A Tour to Safaris in Central India’s National Parks

Tour Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination Covered
Delhi - Bandhavgarh National Park - Kanha National Park – Pench National Park - Nagpur – Mumbai

Overview

Join us on an exciting wildlife tour through India's famous national parks! We will visit Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, and Pench National Park. Each park is rich in unique flora and wildlife. Bandhavgarh National Park spans 105 km, with a buffer area of 400 km. It's renowned for its Bengal Tiger population and was once a hunting ground for the royal family. This tour takes you into the wilds of Madhya Pradesh. It's a perfect chance to immerse yourself in nature's beauty and enjoy its wonders!

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

    Welcome to Delhi! Upon your arrival at the airport, you’ll meet our representative. They will assist you with transportation to your hotel. After check-in, explore the area at your leisure. Stroll through local shops, sample delicious street food, or relax at the hotel. Enjoy your night at the hotel.

  • Day 02: Delhi

    Start your day with a hearty breakfast. Then, embark on a city tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Parliament House, India Gate, Jama Masjid, and Gandhi Memorial. Enjoy a sound and light show at the Red Fort in the evening. Stay overnight in Delhi.

  • Day 03: Delhi – Jabalpur (by air) – Bandhavgarh (by road)

    After breakfast, catch your flight from Delhi to Jabalpur. Upon arriving at Jabalpur airport, begin your drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. This park is famous for its high tiger population and diverse wildlife, including deer and leopards. Check into your resort upon arrival. After lunch, set out for an afternoon forest safari to spot wildlife. After dinner, relax and spend the night at the resort.

  • Day 04: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

    On the fourth day, dive into the exciting world of wildlife safaris in Bandhavgarh. You have two opportunities to explore: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Choose between a car safari or an elephant safari. The national park spans 446 square kilometres and has stunning vegetation and diverse wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for sambar, Bengal tigers, sloth bears, and more. You might also spot grey mongooses, pythons, rat snakes, and wild boars! Return to your resort for an overnight stay.

  • Day 05: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

    The fifth day focuses on birdwatching and tiger tracking. Bandhavgarh National Park is famous for its 150 bird species. Look for vibrant birds like the Bay Backed Shrike, White-Eyed Buzzard, and Black Headed Oriole. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Bandhavgarh Fort at 811 meters above sea level. This ancient fort is around 2000 years old and features 39 fascinating caverns. After a day full of adventure, enjoy a delicious meal at the resort and relax for the night.

  • Day 06: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Kanha Tiger Reserve

    After breakfast, you will drive to Kanha National Park. The journey takes about 6 hours. Kanha is one of Asia’s best-kept national parks. This park inspired Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.” Covering 940 square kilometres, it is home to Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and Barasinghas. You will arrive in the afternoon. Check into the Taj Safari Lodge Banjar Tola. Don’t forget to have lunch. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy leisurely activities like walking in the neighbourhood or admiring the beautiful flora. You can also engage with a park naturalist. After dinner, you will stay overnight at Banjar Tola.

  • Day 07 to 08: Kanha Tiger Reserve

    On days 7 and 8, get ready for exciting tiger safaris. There will be one safari in the morning and another in the evening. Explore the park’s rich diversity. Kanha boasts around 1000 types of blooming plants. Keep an eye out for wildlife. You might see creatures like chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, jackal fox, sambar, and birds like peafowl, kingfishers, and woodpeckers. Don’t miss the Bamni Dadar point. It’s also known as Sunset Point and offers stunning sunset views. Enjoy delicious meals at Banjar Tola and rest well for the night.

  • Day 09: Kanha – Pench Tiger Reserve

    After breakfast, embark on a road trip to Pench National Park. This stunning park covers 758 square kilometres. It is the original setting of Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” The park’s natural beauty is also highlighted in Ain-i-Akbari. In 2011, Pench won the Best Management Award. Upon arrival, check-in at Baghvan, one of Taj’s premium nature lodges. Enjoy a delicious meal. Later, venture into the park to observe the wildlife. The park is home to 39 mammal species, 13 reptile species, and three amphibian species. After dinner, relax with an overnight stay at the resort.

  • Day 10: Pench Tiger Reserve

    On the tenth day, enjoy morning and evening safaris in the park. Spot various animals and birds, including barking deer, sloth bears, porcupines, foxes, Jungle cats, chowsingha, tigers, panthers, wild dogs, and more. You’ll also see birds like lesser whistling teal, egrets, and barbits. All meals are included, along with an overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 11: Pench – Nagpur (By road) - Mumbai- Departure

    Today marks the end of your journey. After breakfast at the resort, you will travel to Nagpur airport. From there, catch your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai Airport, you will be guided to the international terminal. Finally, board your flight back to your home country. Safe travels!

Inclusion

  • 10 nights of accommodation in listed or similar hotels.
  • Assistance from our company representative upon arrival.
  • Daily breakfast at each hotel.
  • Chauffeur-driven AC vehicle as outlined in the itinerary.
  • Jeep safaris at all national parks visited.
  • Two bottles of mineral water provided per person, per day.
  • All toll charges during the trip.

Exclusion

  • Meals not included in the itinerary.
  • Costs of international and domestic flights.
  • Fees for laundry and camera use.
  • Entrance fees, which are payable on-site where applicable.
  • Personal items and porterage fees.
  • Expenses for guides and other personal costs to be covered by the traveler.
  • Any other items and services not listed under inclusions.

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