India Wildlife Safari Tour

Tour Details

Duration

14 Days / 13 Nights

Price

On Request

Destinations Covered

Delhi → Tadoba → Pench → Kanha → Bandhavgarh → Panna → Khajuraho → Agra → Delhi

Trip Highlights

Explore Tadoba, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Panna—each offering unique landscapes and some of the best chances to spot Bengal tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and sloth bears.
Engage with Gond and Baiga communities, watch tribal dance performances, and learn about their deep connection with the forest through museum visits, art, and folklore.
From Ken River boat safaris and Pandav Falls treks to stargazing around bonfires, every day offers a new wilderness perspective beyond traditional safaris.
Journey from India’s forests to its heritage—Khajuraho’s erotic temples, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and the red sandstone Agra Fort all steeped in architectural and cultural grandeur.
Stay in handpicked sustainable jungle lodges and heritage-style hotels, blending rustic charm with modern comfort—perfect for unwinding after your daily adventures.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Delhi – Where Wild Meets Worldly

Experiences:
• Welcome to India! Upon your arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, our representative will greet you with a traditional “Namaste” and garland.
• Private transfer to your hotel with a short tour briefing.
• If time permits, visit Lodhi Gardens – a lush heritage park dotted with 15th-century tombs, a serene introduction to India’s timeless beauty.
• Optional: Dine at a curated wildlife-themed café like “The Jungle Jamboree.”
Overnight: Delhi

Day 1

Day 2

Delhi to Nagpur → Transfer to Tadoba (Approx. 3 hrs) – Into the Wild

Experiences:
• Early morning flight to Nagpur, followed by a scenic drive to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
• Check-in at your jungle lodge and unwind amidst nature.
• Evening nature walk with a naturalist—learn about flora, birds, and insects unique to this landscape.
• Campfire stories and a briefing on India’s tiger conservation efforts.

Overnight: Tadoba

Day 2

Day 3

Tadoba – Land of the Tiger

Experiences:
• Morning jeep safari through Tadoba’s core zone, known for its frequent tiger sightings and pristine forest.
• Breakfast at the lodge followed by relaxation or optional village visit.
• Evening safari in a different zone to increase wildlife viewing opportunities—keep your eyes out for sloth bears, leopards, wild dogs, and gaurs.
• Enjoy a wildlife documentary screening at the lodge.

Overnight: Tadoba

Day 3

Day 4

Tadoba to Pench (Approx. 5 hrs) – Jungle Tales Continue

Experiences:

• Post breakfast, depart for Pench National Park, the forest that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
• Check-in at your lodge and enjoy a rustic lunch with regional delicacies.
• Evening at leisure with a nature walk or bird-watching near the buffer zone.
• Interactive session: “Understanding the Jungle Book’s real ecosystem.”

Overnight: Pench

Day 4

Day 5

Pench – In Mowgli’s Footsteps

Experiences:

• Early morning jeep safari – explore the teak forests and rolling grasslands for sightings of tigers, leopards, and jackals.
• Visit a local village for an authentic tribal interaction—learn about the Gond community’s forest connection.
• Evening safari or optional cycling around the park’s buffer zone trails.
• Enjoy stargazing and storytelling by a naturalist around a campfire.

Overnight: Pench

Day 5

Day 6

Pench to Kanha (Approx. 4.5 hrs) – The Verdant Kingdom

Experiences:
• Depart for Kanha National Park, one of India’s most picturesque reserves, known for its barasingha (swamp deer) and dense sal forests.
• Arrival and check-in at an eco-lodge built in harmony with tribal architecture.
• Visit a tribal museum or attend a Baiga dance performance in the evening.

Overnight: Kanha

Day 6

Day 7

Kanha – Beauty in the Wild

Experiences:
• Dawn jeep safari in Kanha’s Mukki or Kisli zone – look out for Bengal tigers, leopards, and Indian wild dogs.
• Relax during midday with spa treatments or nature meditation sessions.
• Evening safari with your naturalist guide—photograph sunset-lit forest landscapes.
• Optional: Visit to Kanha Interpretation Center.

Overnight: Kanha

Day 7

Day 8

Kanha to Bandhavgarh (Approx. 6 hrs) – Realm of the Royal Tiger

Experiences:

• Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, home to one of India’s highest densities of tigers.
• On arrival, check into your luxury jungle resort.
• Evening visit to Bandhavgarh Fort Ruins (subject to park regulations) or spend time exploring a nearby tribal market.

Overnight: Bandhavgarh

Day 8

Day 9

Bandhavgarh – Where the Wild Roars Loud

Experiences:

• Early morning safari in Tala zone, known for its dramatic landscapes and tiger territories.
• Optional: Nature photography walk with expert tips from a wildlife photographer.
• Evening safari in another zone to increase chances of sighting elusive leopards or jungle cats.

Overnight: Bandhavgarh

Day 9

Day 10

Bandhavgarh to Panna (Approx. 5.5 hrs) – Wilderness by the River

Experiences:

• Scenic transfer to Panna National Park, known for its tiger reintroduction success and the scenic Ken River.
• Check into a riverside eco-lodge.
• Optional sunset Ken River boat safari – spot crocodiles, turtles, and rare birds.
• Evening: Attend a conservation talk by park rangers.

Overnight: Panna

Day 10

Day 11

Panna – Secret of the Silent Forest

Experiences:

• Morning jeep safari in Panna, rich in biodiversity and big cats.
• Post-breakfast visit to the Pandav Caves & Falls inside the park – sacred and scenic.
• Afternoon village visit or nature walk focusing on medicinal plants.
• Evening tribal dance performance or cookout around a bonfire.

Overnight: Panna

Day 11

Day 12

Panna to Khajuraho (Approx. 1.5 hrs) – Temples of Sensual Grace

Experiences:
• Short transfer to Khajuraho, UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its intricate 10th-century erotic temples.
• Visit the Western Group of Temples – marvel at the symbolism, carvings, and celestial depictions.
• Later, board the train to Agra, where the beauty of history and architecture awaits.

Overnight: Agra

Day 12

Day 13

Agra – Taj Mahal at Dawn & Mughal Majesty Awaits

Experiences:

Sunrise Visit to Taj Mahal: A vision in white marble, glowing with early light and eternal poetry.
Return for breakfast, then visit Agra Fort, where emperors ruled and stories unfolded in red sandstone.
Learn the art of Pietra Dura (marble inlay work) with local artisans.
Evening Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (“Baby Taj”) – a lesser-known architectural gem.
Explore the Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna for a peaceful riverside Taj view.
Optional: Explore Agra’s bazaars for Mughal sweets and handicrafts.

Overnight: Agra

Day 13

Day 14

Agra –→ Drive to Delhi (Approx. 4 hrs) – Departure

Experiences:
• After breakfast, check-out from hotel..
• Drive to Delhi Airport for your onward journey.
• Optional en-route stop at Sikandra – the tomb of Emperor Akbar.

Day 14

Tour Inclusion & Exclusion

Accommodation for 13 nights in luxury wildlife lodges and boutique heritage hotels
All jungle safaris by private/shared 4x4 open jeep with expert naturalist
All entrance fees to national parks and monuments as per itinerary
Guided cultural tours and village visits
Domestic flights (Delhi–Nagpur, Khajuraho–Agra/Delhi as applicable)
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
All meals in wildlife lodges; breakfast in city hotels
Bonfire evenings, cultural performances, and naturalist talks
All taxes and service charges

International flight tickets
Travel insurance and visa fees
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
Tips, laundry, beverages, and personal expenses
Camera/video permits in national parks (if required)
Optional activities not included in inclusions list
Optional activities not mentioned in inclusions

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