Delhi – Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore – Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Pench – Nagpur
Embark on an extraordinary wildlife adventure through the legendary tiger reserves of Central India, a region renowned for its rich biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and some of the best tiger-viewing opportunities in the world. This carefully crafted safari journey takes you deep into India's most celebrated national parks, offering unforgettable encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat.
Your adventure begins in Delhi before travelling to Ranthambore National Park, one of India's most famous wildlife sanctuaries. Set against the backdrop of ancient fort ruins, lakes, and rugged hills, Ranthambore offers excellent opportunities to spot the majestic Bengal tiger along with leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Continue to Bandhavgarh National Park, widely regarded as one of India's finest tiger reserves and known for its high density of tigers. The park's scenic valleys, bamboo forests, and rocky cliffs provide an ideal habitat for wildlife, making every safari an exciting experience.
Journey onward to the magnificent Kanha National Park, the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. With its vast grasslands, dense forests, and diverse ecosystems, Kanha is home to tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur, barasingha (swamp deer), and hundreds of bird species.
The adventure continues to Pench National Park, a beautiful wilderness of teak forests, rolling hills, and open meadows. Famous for its rich wildlife and frequent predator sightings, Pench offers excellent opportunities to observe tigers, leopards, jackals, deer, and an abundance of birdlife.
Throughout the journey, enjoy multiple jeep safaris led by experienced naturalists, maximizing your chances of observing India's incredible wildlife while learning about the ecology and conservation efforts that protect these remarkable habitats.
Combining thrilling safaris, stunning natural landscapes, luxury wildlife lodges, and some of India's most iconic national parks, this tour is a dream journey for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike. Whether witnessing a tiger emerging from the forest, observing a leopard resting on a rocky outcrop, or enjoying the sounds of the jungle at dawn, this safari promises unforgettable moments in the wild heart of India.
On arrival at Delhi airport our representative having a placard displaying your name will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Today only an airport transfer is included and no sightseeing or any other visit is planned or included. If you arrive in Delhi early morning and wish to do sightseeing then kindly let us know and we shall do the needful and include a visit to Delhi attractions. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Relaxed breakfast at hotel, followed by a full day guided tour to Old Delhi & New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in World War 1), Rashtrapati Bhawan (formerly the viceroy’s reseidence), Parliament house and Government buildings, and the Lakshminarayan Temple/Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning after breakfast at the hotel transfer to railway station to board train to Sawai Madhopur. Train departs from Delhi at 7:10 and arrives at Sawai Madhopur Junction at 11:33 am. Assistance on arrival by our local driver and transfer to your hotel in Ranthambore (25 minutes). Evening free at leisure. Ranthambore served once as hunting grounds for Maharaja of Jaipur. It is dry deciduous forests and open grassy meadow. It boasts a spectacular landscape filled with boulder-strewn highland plateaus, lakes and rivers-dotted with old forts and abandoned mosques- creating a wonderful ecosystem for both bird and mammal viewing.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Check out. An early evening dinner at the hotel and then transfer to the railway station to board the overnight train to Jabalpur. Overnight on board the train.
Train Depart from Ranthambore at 19:55
Arrives at Jabalpur Station at 8:30 am next day
Travel time: 12h35
Arrive at Jabalpur station a 8:30 am where you will be met by our representative. Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a wildlife retreat where history and nature meet. Bandhavgarh is set amidst the Vindhyan ranges. The park has a series of ridges running through it. This park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa.The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Arrive and check into your hotel. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Bandhavgarh hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of India's most celebrated wildlife destinations and is renowned for having one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in the country. Nestled among the forested hills of Madhya Pradesh, the park offers an extraordinary blend of wildlife, history, and natural beauty. Dense sal forests, open grasslands, and scenic valleys create a rich habitat for a diverse range of species. Visitors can embark on exciting jeep safaris in search of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and wild deer. The park is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with numerous resident and migratory bird species. At its heart stands the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, adding a fascinating historical dimension to the wilderness. Every safari brings a sense of anticipation as the jungle comes alive with sounds and wildlife activity. The park's stunning landscapes provide exceptional opportunities for nature photography. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or a first-time visitor, Bandhavgarh offers unforgettable encounters with India's remarkable natural heritage. A visit here is a thrilling journey into one of the country's most pristine and wildlife-rich forests. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kanha Tiger Reserve, comprising parts of the Mandla & Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, and located in the "Maikal" hills of the Satpuras, is internationally renowned for its rich floral and faunal attributes. The Reserve is an excellent interspersion of the Dadars (flat hill tops), grassy expanses, dense forests and riverine forests. It is very rich in flora, largely due to the combination of landforms and soil types, apart from the moist character of the region. The rich habitat diversity of the Reserve supports a wide range of wildlife species along with innumerable lesser life forms, and is the sanctum sanctorum of many typical Central Indian fauna. Besides harbouring a viable population of the tiger, Kanha has distinguished itself in saving the endangered hard ground barasingha from extinction, and supporting the last world population of this deer species. Arrive and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive from Kanha to Pench. The Pench Tiger Reserve is named after the Pench river, which flows from north to south through the Reserve. The Reserve is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hill ranges in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh. The terrain is undulating, with most of the area covered by small hill ranges, steeply sloping on the sides. The park is known for its natural beauty, richness in flora and fauna. As the prey concentration is high along the Pench river, tigers usually inhabit this belt. Wild dogs are commonly seen in packs of 12 to 15, near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Upon arrival in Pench transfer to hotel. In the evening jungle safari at the Park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning and evening jungle safari in the Park. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning is free at leisure. In the afternoon drive to Nagpur airport to board flight to Delhi or Mumbai. Take connecting flight for your onward jounrey.
You can also extend you stay by visiting Mumbai or any other destinaiton.
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