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If you’re looking for a tour that includes a rich wilderness experience that possesses some of the most enthralling biodiversity, look no further, our Luxury Central India Tiger Safari Tour has got you covered. For more than half a century, this biodiverse haven is known to be the very mecca of Indian wildlife. It encompasses an area that is 443,449 sq km, that’s as big as the country of France and is considered as the one of the most tourist friendly destinations for any nature enthusiast. The region is gifted with some of the most breath taking landscapes, featuring a network of rivers, plateaus and mountain ranges with an altitudinal variation from 150 m above sea level to 1300 m. Weathered over millions of years by the forces of nature, the area is also blessed with a system of ravines, gorges with a variety of vegetation that harbors its magnificent flora and fauna. It is no wonder that many travellers that embark on a tiger safari India tour here feel as though they are a part of Rudyard Kipling’s very own world of animals. On this Luxury Central India Safari Tour, you get the opportunity to experience a tiger safari in India in some of the most famous national parks of the country: Panna National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park and Pench National Park.
Arrive Delhi airport. After clearing immigration and custom formalities, you will be meet and greet by our company representative, traditional welcome garlanding. Transfer to hotel by AC transport.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho airport, meet and assistance, then drive to Panna national park (46 kms/01 hour).
On arrival, check into your lodge/hotel, scenically situated along the Ken River with vast stretches of unspoiled forest and within easy reach of Panna National Park.
Lunch and afternoon free for leisure activists. Dinner and overnight stay at Panna.
Today, you will enjoy morning and evening jeep tiger safaris in the park. While it is home to the majestic tiger, guests also have an excellent chance to encounter leopards, wolves, hyenas, jackals, and sloth bears, alongside nilgai, sambar, chital, wild boar, and Indian marsh crocodiles.
your morning begins with a scenic boat ride on the Ken River in search of crocodiles and the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). This river excursion is followed by an afternoon jeep tiger safari, offering another deep dive into a reserve celebrated as one of the world’s greatest conservation success stories.
Both days conclude with relaxing evenings, transitioning to your dinner and overnight stay at the luxurious lodge.
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (240 kms /5 hrs). Bandhavgarh national park situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, a 448 km2 renowned tiger reserve nestled among the picturesque Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
It is one of India’s most beautiful national parks. The dramatic countryside features tropical forests and woodlands, and steep rocky hills with flat grasslands in the valleys below. An ancient 2000-year-old fort, 10th century statue of Lord Vishnu, and the dense Sal jungle combined with the grasslands make Bandhavgarh one of the most extraordinary parks in India.
Bandhavgarh national Park has good densities of tigers. Its hilly open-terrain includes many large grassland meadows that offer good chances of tiger sightings. The density of its big cat population has made Bandhavgarh world famous.
This Park is also home to a large variety of mammals: leopard, chital (spotted deer), wild boar, chinkara, Sambar deer, nilgai, sloth bear, rhesus macaque, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, jackal, grey langur, fox, and wild dog.
Upon arrival, check-in at your lodge/hotel
Lunch at the resort.
Around 1430 hrs proceed for the afternoon tiger safari. The safari starting time varies depending on the month of the year. Bandhavgarh is a forest with a great reputation for its Tiger sightings.
Afternoon tiger safaris are usually 03-04 hours, which ends just before sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Morning & Evening Jeep drive in the park for tiger sightings.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge/hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kanha, (280 kms/06 hrs drive). Enroute you will pass through scenic landscapes, remote villages and small towns.
You will get to see people going to market in colorful dresses, selling local vegetables and local sweets. Upon arrival, check into your lodge/hotel in Kanha.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Wake up early in the morning with tea/coffee and snacks and proceed to morning tiger safari tour to the National park.
After visiting Kanha National Park, you will see that inclusion of the forest on this itinerary would make you very happy. This park is a must-visit for your India program due to its breathtaking beauty and abundant biodiversity. With more than 300 known bird species, Kanha is a birdwatcher's paradise with about 70 different tree species.
If you haven't seen the elusive tiger yet, keep looking for it and take in the invigorating surroundings. Return at approximately 11:30 a.m. from the tiger safari tour.
After lunch, head to Kanha National Park for an afternoon jeep safari. Return from the wildlife safari at 6 p.m.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Morning at leisure. Enjoy early lunch at hotel. Depart for Pench national park (210 kms/5 hrs). The landscape from Kanha to Pench is very picturesque, you will witness Teak forest than Sal.
Here, the Teak forest takes the place of the Sal forest en route to Pench, where Teak is the dominant species. The well-known Kanha-Pench corridor, which facilitates the movement of tigers and other mammals between these two protected areas, is also visible along the route.
On arrival, check into your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 10 & Day 11 are spent immersed in the untamed beauty of Pench National Park, with all your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and overnight stays provided at the lodge. Located on the southern slopes of the Satpura hills along the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park is named after the Pench River which flows through it from north to south.
Over these two days, you will enjoy both morning and afternoon jeep tiger safari tours into a magnificent 758-square-kilometer sanctuary where southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forests seamlessly weave into tropical dry deciduous teak.
The undulating terrain is blessed with countless seasonal intertwining streams and nallahs. While the Pench River dries up by the end of April, deep pools locally known as dohs remain, acting as vital water holes for the wildlife alongside the central Pench Reservoir, which serves as the primary water source during the dry season. Because prey concentration is exceptionally high along the river belt, tigers frequently inhabit and patrol this specific area. These thrilling wildlife tracking adventures are perfectly paired with the backdrop of your luxurious lodge accommodations, exceptionally friendly service, and delectable cuisine.
Morning after breakfast, day at leisure. In time check-out from hotel and drive to Nagpur (100 kms/ 02 hrs) to board a flight to New Delhi.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi / Departure
Morning after breakfast, full day combined city tour of Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First, we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid Mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets. Then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort (only for photo stop). (Red Fort is closed on Monday).
Later visit Raj Ghat the crimination ground of Mahatma Ghandi, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that’s just 60 years old, India Gate – the war memorial, photo stop at Presidential Palace and Parliament House and then proceed via India Gate – the war memorial, photo stop at Presidential Palace and Parliament House. Evening visit Qutab Minar.
Late evening transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
The tour covers Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench National Parks.
Multiple morning and afternoon jeep safaris are included across all four national parks.
Tiger sightings are possible, but wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, the itinerary includes a scenic Ken River boat ride for spotting gharials, crocodiles and other wildlife.
The tour includes stays at selected luxury lodges and hotels near the national parks.
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