12 Days – Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Park

1. Three Best Tiger Reserves in India
2. Maximum Tiger sightings
3. Best tour to photograph Tiger
4. Private game drives in all parks
5. Guided safari by experienced naturalist and wildlife tour leader
6. Stay in High-end lodges
7. Indian and continental food

1. Delhi
2. Pench National Park
3. Kanha National Park
4. Bandhavgarh National Park 

Day 1 – Delhi 

Upon arrival today, we will pick you up from Delhi airport/railway station and drive you to a hotel. At 7 P.m., the group will meet at the hotel lounge/dining for a group introduction, and our tour leader will give you the tour briefing, followed by drinks and dinner. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Meals – Dinner
Activity – No activity planned (Optional activity half-day city tour)

Day 2 – Delhi to Pench National Park via Nagpur

Today we will take an early morning flight to Nagpur (Indigo 2098, 7:20 AM to 9:05 AM). We will have Breakfast in flight. After reaching Nagpur our taxi driver will pick up us and drive to Pench National Park, it’s a 2 hours drive through the beautiful countryside of central India. On reaching the resort, After check-in, have some lunch and take some rest before your afternoon safari. Dinner & overnight stay in Pench.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activity: Afternoon safari 

Day 3 & 4 – Pench National Park

An impeccable place to walk down the memory lanes of your childhood days of the famous story ‘The Jungle Book’. In the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park is located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Named after the pristine River Pence which flows through the park, Pench National Park is one of the most popular wildlife reserves in India. The park also has its mention in the famous story of 1894, ‘The Jungle Book’, penned by the renowned English Author Rudyard Kipling. Sprawls over a massive area of 758 sq. km, including the core area, Pench National Park has rich wildlife that offers visitors an opportunity to indulge in one of the finest wildlife experiences in India. Numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackal, peafowl, wild dog, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian leopard, fox, striped hyena, monkey, gaur, barking deer, four-horned antelope, Indian wolf, and much more make the Pench one of the finest national parks of India.
We start our day early with the morning safari. Early morning is the best time to look for the big cats and other predators. The birdlife is also very active. The undulating terrain, deciduous teak forest, Pench River, and numerous dry streambeds form the perfect setup. Post lunch we go for our evening safari. Overnight stay in Pench.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: Morning & afternoon safari 

Day 5 – Kanha National Park

Today after breakfast at the resort, we drive to Kanha National Park. On reaching the resort, After check-in, have some lunch and take some rest before your evening activity. In the afternoon we go for an afternoon safari or night safari in the buffer forest of Kanha National Park. Dinner & overnight stay in Kanha.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activity: Afternoon safari

Day 6 & 7 – Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park is one of the famous tiger reserves of India and the largest national park located in the magical land of Madhya Pradesh. Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955 and was designated as a tiger reserve in the year of 1973. Today, it sprawls over an area of 940 square kilometers. It is one of the most popular Tiger reserves in India which attracts flocks of wildlife enthusiasts every year.

The Kanha National Park is reckoned as the perfect habitat for large amounts of herbivores and carnivore animals. Tourists can discover the abundant varieties of wildlife. It is the only location in India where the most abundant variety of Barasingha can be found and so does to call them the “Jewel of Kanha”. This National Park has thick vegetation kinds of Sal trees Bamboo forests and grasslands. The moderate and favorable climate and varied topography support the growth of a rich and varied flora in the Park. Kanha has more than 70 species of trees. This large, evergreen, gregarious tree is found in North India, up to an elevation of 914 meters. The timber is largely used for railway sleepers and more than 500 species of birds.

We start our day early with the morning safari. Early morning is the best time to look for the big cats and other predators. The birdlife is also very active. The evergreen forest of Sal forest, Kanha meadows, and perennial water bodies that flow through the year make this forest beautiful and a perfect place to see big cats. Post lunch we go for our evening safari. Overnight stay in Kanha.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: Morning & afternoon safari 

Day 8 – Bandhavgarh National Park

Today after breakfast at the resort, we drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. On reaching the resort, After check-in, have some lunch and take some rest before your jungle activity. In the afternoon we go on a safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. Dinner & overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activity: Afternoon safari

Day 9 & 10 – Bandhavgarh National Park 

Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is an amazing combination of thrill and interesting stories. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993. The current core area is spread over 716 square kilometers (276 sq mi). The three main zones of the national park are Tala, Magdhi, and Khitauli. Tala is the richest zone in terms of biodiversity, mainly tigers. Altogether, these three ranges comprise the ‘core’ of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, constituting a total area of 716 km2. It is here where for the first time India’s first white tiger was found. It is here where we will see the grand Fort of Bandhavgarh which was gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Laxman. The name Bandhavgarh is a testimony to this fact. Bandhav means Brother and Garh means Fort in the local dialect. You will also witness 2000 years old man-made caves with interesting inscriptions and rock paintings. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve’s charm is irresistible. Bandhavgarh is one of the national parks which has the highest density of tigers in India. A variety of scenic landscapes and vegetation also makes this place an awe-enchanting paradise for travelers. The best part is this popular national park in India has so much more to enjoy apart from its amazing wildlife sightings and safari that one trip to this reserve is not enough.

We start our day early with the morning safari. Early morning is the best time to look for the big cats and other predators. The birdlife is also very active during this time of the day. Bandhavgarh is best known for its Evergreen Sal forest and Mixed forest about 515 species of Plant are found there and is also home to 242 species of Birds and many species of reptiles and Insects are found there. Post lunch we go for our evening safari. Dinner & overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

 Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: Morning and afternoon safari.

Day 11 – Delhi

Today after breakfast at the resort, we will drive to Jabalpur. We have our lunch in Jabalpur and then drive to the airport to catch our flight IndiGo 6073, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm.  After reaching Delhi, our taxi will pick up us and drive to the Delhi hotel. Take some rest and at 7 PM we will meet again at the restaurant for our final dinner.  Overnight stay in Delhi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: None

Day 12 – Delhi – The trip ends here

Today according to your flight/train timing, our taxi driver will drop you. The trip ends here.

Meals: None

Activity: None

Includes

1. Airport transfers (Pick up & drop)
2. Domestic flights/Trains if required
3. Accommodation on a sharing basis
4. Accommodation on Single sharing ( at an extra cost)
5. All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
6. All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
7. National park entries, forts/monuments/heritage building entries, city tours, adventure activities as mentioned in the itinerary (Charges may vary if the govt. changes the prices at the time of the booking)
8. All ground transportation in Air conditioned Taxi
9. Services of 1 tour leader + local guides/trackers (if applicable)
10. Service of potters
11. Gratuity to safari drivers, park guides, resorts, and Taxi drivers. 

Excludes

1. Camera charges
2. Visas
3. Flights (All international)
4. Travel Insurance
5. Optional Activities
6. Drinks, Tips, phone calls, laundry & items of a personal nature
7. Gratuity to expedition leader or tour leader
8. Anything that is not mentioned in the “Included section”