This two weeks trip combines some of the most visited national parks of Central India namely Tadoba, Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh, which together form one of the largest habitats for India’s pride, the “Royal Bengal Tiger”. Here you’ll have ample time to experience the thrill of close encounters with wild animals and see some amazing birds. While many of the same mammals are found in these parks, due to each park’s distinctive topography, terrain and different vegetation and native plants, the game viewing experience varies a lot. This trip is for those looking for a real wildlife experience through the wilderness of Central India.
Day 1
Arriving at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport you are greeted by our staff who will transfer you to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to relax.
Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 2 nights.
Day 2
After breakfast, we set off on a full day, guided tour of the city. In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid then drive past the Red Fort before taking a short rickshaw ride through the bustling market of Chandni Chowk. You also visit Rajghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Following lunch
we explore the British Raj architecture of Lutyen’s New Delhi, driving past the Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House) and the Parliament buildings with a photo stop at the India Gate. The tour finishes with a visit to the ancient minaret Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
Day 3
Early in the morning, you are transferred to the airport for a flight to Nagpur.
On arrival you are met and transferred to your lodge (120 km/2½ hrs), your base for exploring the diverse flora and fauna of Tadoba National Park. This park became popular only recently, thanks to excellent tiger sighting in this relatively smaller area.
After checking in, enjoy an afternoon jeep safari tour (subject to your arrival time) through this exciting park known as being one of the best places to photograph Royal Bengal tigers in the wild.
Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 3 nights
Day 4 & 5
Day 6
Day 7
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the park. Besides being a tiger reserve, this park has high density of wildlife species and its mixed terrain including flat land and rocks, provide perfect habitat for leopards, sloth bears and many other animals and reptiles. The highlight of the game safari would be is none other than spotting prized Royal Bengal Tiger, but also keep your eye out jackal, jungle cat, wild boar, sloth bears, gaur, spotted deer and Sambhar deer. It is also a birdwatchers paradise with over 200 species of birds.
Day 8
After one more morning safari, we drive to Kanha National Park (225 km/4-4½ hrs), which is arguably one of the best parks of India. This pristine wilderness, dominated by Sal trees, is a stunning landscape of vast meadows and dense forests. Upon arrival, check in to the lodge and the balance of the day is free to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the lodge.
Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 3 nights
Day 9 & 10
During the next 2 days, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Besides having a healthy population of tigers, Kanha also has many other species of mammals such as the Common Langur, Rhesus Macaque, leopard, sloth bears, wild dogs, Chowsingha, Indian Gaur, spotted deer, Sambhar deer, barking deer and endangered Barasingha (swamp deer). Covering an area of approx 940 sq km, over 300 species of birds can be found in the park.
Day 11
Following yet another safari this morning, we drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (300 km/5-6 hrs), our last park of this trip, which offers a final chance to see tigers in the wild.
Upon arrival at the lodge, rest of the day is at leisure and it is not uncommon to hear the occasional rutting and alarm calls of resident deer species coming from the park.
Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 3 nights
Day 12 & 13
There will be daily morning and afternoon game drives through the park in specially designed 4×4 open Gyspy vehicles during the next 2 days.
Lying in the foothills of Vindhya hills, this picaresque park has a beautiful fort offering superb aerial views of lush green forest consisting of Sal & other mixed trees with large stretches of Bamboo and grassland and meadows. Besides offering even more chances of seeing a tiger in the wild, this park also has mammals such as leopards, sloth bears, cheetal, sambhar, Indian gaur (Bison) and many other smaller mammals, reptiles and birds.
An optional visit to the fort can be organized where you will be able to see a 35 feet tall reclining statue of Vishnu. Plus, while in Bandhavgarh, there is an option to enjoy a one hour elephant ride in the Magadhi zone.
Day 14
Early this morning we leave for Jabalpur airport (200 km/4 hrs) for a short flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel for a final night’s stay.
Overnight at your selected hotel
Day 15
Today we will transfer you to the airport for a flight home or, you may extend your stay, visiting more of India.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The above tour can also be combined with Panna National Park.
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