Treasures of Indian Wildlife – Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh
Take a remarkable 14-day trip into the centre of India's tiger lands. This well-planned journey goes into three of Central India's most famous national parks – Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh – all known for their great variety of wildlife, striking scenery, and outstanding chances to see tigers.
During 15 jeep safaris, you’ll go through unspoiled sal woodlands, large grasslands, bamboo areas, and places by rivers, which are the habitat of the hard-to-find Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs (dholes), gaur, and a lot of deer and antelope types. Birdwatchers will also be in heaven; more than 300 kinds of birds that live in the area and come to visit will offer a colourful display.
Take a remarkable 14-day trip into the centre of India's tiger The trip also gives chances for calm and thought – early mornings with fog, golden sunlight through the sal forests, and evenings at nice wilderness hotels near the park edges. With the help of knowledgeable naturalists and our skilled trip leader, this safari vacation mixes excitement, photography, and learning about protecting nature, making it one of the most valuable wildlife trips in India.
Tour Highlights
- 15 Jeep Safaris in Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Parks – three of India's best tiger areas.
- Good chances to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in its usual environment.
- Possibilities of seeing leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, jackals, wild pigs, monkeys, and a great number of deer and antelope.
- Birdwatching with 300+ bird types, including birds of prey, hornbills, and kingfishers.
- Accommodation in comfortable, environmentally sound hotels near the park entrances.
- Led by expert naturalists and with the company of skilled wildlife leader Balvinder Singh (Bali).
- Ideal for wildlife photographers, people who love nature, and those on their first safari.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01
Arrive in New Delhi (By Flight)
When you get to New Delhi Airport, a member of our team will welcome you and help you get to your hotel. They will also give you all the travel papers you need and a talk about your India tiger safari trip.
Stay overnight in New Delhi.
Day 02
New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench National Park (Flight + 2.5 hrs drive)
After having breakfast, go to the airport for your flight to Nagpur (Dep: 09:25 / Arr: 11:15). Drive through Madhya Pradesh to Pench National Park (about 2.5–3 hours). In the evening, take a guided walk in nature around the hotel.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Pench.
Days 03–04
Pench National Park (Morning & Evening Safaris)
Start your first jeep safaris in Pench National Park, which became famous as the place in Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." Game drives in the morning and afternoon will take you through teak forests, bamboo woods, grassy fields, and the lovely Pench River.
All meals and overnight at Pench.
Day 05
Pench – Kanha National Park (5 hrs drive)
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park, one of the biggest and most beautiful reserves in Central India (about 5 hours). Nearly 1,940 sq. km. in size, Kanha is known for its growing tiger numbers, magical sal forests, and wide grasslands.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Kanha.
Days 06–08
Kanha National Park (Morning & Evening Safaris)
Enjoy six game drives over three days in the beautiful sights of Kanha. The park gives great chances to see Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, barasingha, and many bird types. Safaris at sunrise are very lovely as golden light goes through the sal trees.
All meals and overnight at Kanha.
Day 09
Kanha – Bandhavgarh National Park (5–6 hrs drive)
After breakfast, leave Kanha and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (about 5–6 hours). Get there in the afternoon and check into your hotel.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Bandhavgarh.
Days 10–12
Bandhavgarh National Park (Morning & Evening Safaris)
Spend three days going around the famous Bandhavgarh National Park, known for having one of the highest tiger densities in the world. Over five jeep safaris, look for tigers and leopards among grasslands, bamboo areas, and sal forests.
All meals and overnight at Bandhavgarh.
Day 13
Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur (Flight) – Delhi
After a last morning safari, go to Jabalpur airport for your flight to New Delhi. The evening is free for relaxing or shopping.
Stay overnight in New Delhi.
Day 14
Departure from Delhi
Go to the international airport for your next flight, taking with you lasting memories of your tiger safari in India's Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Parks.
