Trip Highlights

  • Explore Pench National Park on a jungle safari through its forest and grassland habitats.
  • Look for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sambar, chital and birdlife during the wildlife drives.
  • Experience Kanha National Park, known for its tiger habitat, barasingha and extensive sal forests.
  • Take a thrilling wildlife journey with safari experiences in Bandhavgarh National Park.
  • Discover the varied landscapes and wildlife of three of Central India’s well-known tiger reserves.
  • Visit the Eastern and Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho before returning to Delhi.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 8 Nights / 9 Days itinerary for Central India Tiger Tour.

  • Arrive in Delhi, where our tour representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel.
  • Complete the check-in formalities and relax after your journey.
  • Spend the remaining time at leisure.

Overnight: Delhi

  • Begin your day with breakfast and transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Nagpur.
  • On arrival in Nagpur, continue by road to Pench.
  • Check in at the hotel or wildlife lodge on arrival.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the forest surroundings.

Overnight: Pench

  • After breakfast, get ready to explore Pench National Park on a jungle safari.
  • Drive through the park’s forest and grassland habitats while looking for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sambar, chital and other wildlife.
  • Return to the hotel after the safari and relax.

Overnight: Pench

  • Have breakfast and check out from the hotel.
  • Drive towards Kanha National Park, one of Central India’s major tiger reserves.
  • On arrival, check in at the wildlife lodge or hotel.
  • Spend the remaining day at leisure and prepare for the next day’s safari.

Overnight: Kanha

  • Start the day with breakfast before heading out to explore Kanha National Park.
  • Enjoy a jungle safari through its sal forests, meadows and wildlife habitats.
  • Look out for Royal Bengal tigers, barasingha, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs and deer species.
  • Return to the lodge after your wildlife experience and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Kanha

  • Fuel up with breakfast, check out and begin your road journey to Bandhavgarh.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel or jungle lodge.
  • Spend time exploring the forest surroundings and prepare for the wildlife safari experience.
  • Relax at the lodge in the evening.

Overnight: Bandhavgarh

  • Have breakfast and proceed for a jungle safari in Bandhavgarh National Park.
  • Explore the reserve’s forest tracks while looking for tigers and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • The park is also home to leopards, wild dogs, deer, sloth bears and rich birdlife.
  • Return to the lodge after the wildlife experience and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Bandhavgarh

  • Today, after breakfast, check out and drive towards Khajuraho.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax after the road journey.
  • Spend the remaining day at leisure.
  • Prepare for the Khajuraho temple sightseeing planned for the following morning.

Overnight: Khajuraho

  • Begin the day with breakfast and proceed for sightseeing in Khajuraho.
  • Visit the Eastern and Western Group of Temples, known for their detailed sculptures and temple architecture.
  • Later, transfer to Khajuraho Airport for your flight to Delhi.
  • Continue with your onward journey upon arrival in Delhi.

Overnight: Delhi

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed hotels or wildlife lodges as per the itinerary.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel or lodge.
  • Airport and road transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Intercity transfers between Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Khajuraho.
  • Jungle safari arrangements as specified in the final confirmed itinerary.
  • Khajuraho sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  • Services of a professional driver for road transfers.
  • Applicable taxes as per the confirmed quotation.
  • Domestic airfare for Delhi–Nagpur and Khajuraho–Delhi unless specifically included.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, tips, shopping and room service.
  • Meals not mentioned in the confirmed itinerary.
  • Additional jungle safaris or activities not included in the package.
  • Camera fees or special photography charges, wherever applicable.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Expenses arising due to weather, park closure, flight delays or circumstances beyond control.
  • New government, forest or safari charges introduced after package confirmation.

Important Information

  • Valid government-issued photo ID matching the details used for safari booking.
  • Comfortable clothing in neutral colours for jungle drives.
  • A light jacket or warm layer for early-morning safaris, especially during winter.
  • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.
  • Binoculars and a camera for wildlife viewing and photography.
  • Personal medicines and a basic first-aid kit.
  • Water bottle, charger and power bank.
  • Getting out of the safari vehicle except at designated locations.
  • Feeding, teasing or disturbing wild animals.
  • Playing loud music or creating unnecessary noise inside the reserve.
  • Littering or leaving plastic waste inside the forest.
  • Entering restricted areas or leaving the designated safari route.
  • Ignoring instructions given by the park guide or forest authorities.
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Best fit: October to March, when temperatures are more comfortable for early-morning and afternoon jungle safaris across Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh.

Also possible: April to June can work well for wildlife-focused travellers who can manage the heat. The forests become drier and animals often move towards water sources, which can improve wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Avoid: July to September is not suitable for this itinerary because the core tourism zones of the tiger reserves generally remain closed during the monsoon. Some buffer-zone experiences may operate, but they do not support the full three-park itinerary in the same way.

  • Tiger and wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed on any safari.
  • Safari permits are issued for specific parks, zones, dates and time slots and are subject to availability.
  • Safari timings may change depending on the season, daylight and forest department instructions.
  • Madhya Pradesh tiger reserves have a weekly Wednesday afternoon closure for tourism in core areas, subject to current park rules.
  • Book safari permits well in advance, especially during peak wildlife months.
  • Follow your naturalist and forest guide’s instructions throughout the safari.

Additional Information

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
  • The balance payment must be made 15 days before the start date.
  • Full payment is required for late bookings/peak season.
  • Additional payments need to be made as per supplier deadlines.

  • Cheque/Demand Draft

  • Bank Transfer

  • QR Code

  • Cancellation charges apply as per the final confirmed booking terms.

  • Refund processing may take 2–4 weeks due to banking procedures.

  • No refunds are available for partially used services or cancellations made after the journey has commenced.

Note: The cancellation amount is calculated based on the total booking amount, not the advance deposited. Charges may vary; view the full cancellation/refund policy here.

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