Overview
Experience the incredible wildlife of Central India with our Kanha, Bandhavgarh & Pench Tiger Safari – 7 Days / 6 Nights tour. This carefully designed wildlife journey takes you through three of Madhya Pradesh’s most celebrated tiger destinations, offering an exciting combination of jungle safaris, diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and comfortable stays.
Highlights
- ✓ Explore three iconic tiger destinations of Central India
- ✓ Experience thrilling jungle safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park
- ✓ Discover the beautiful forests and meadows of Kanha National Park
- ✓ Explore the wilderness of Pench Tiger Reserve
- ✓ Search for the majestic Bengal tiger in its natural habitat
- ✓ Look for leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, sambar, chital, wild boar, and langurs
Itinerary
Meet our representative at Jabalpur Airport or Railway Station and begin your comfortable private transfer towards Bandhavgarh National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic countryside of Madhya Pradesh before reaching the wilderness surrounding Bandhavgarh. Jabalpur is one of the convenient gateways for Bandhavgarh.
On arrival, check in to your selected wildlife resort and enjoy lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing after your journey and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the resort.
Depending on availability and your interests, you may enjoy a nature walk, cultural activity, or another optional experience offered by the resort.
In the evening, attend a safari briefing and prepare for the exciting wildlife experience ahead.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your Bandhavgarh resort.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early in the morning and prepare for your first Bandhavgarh jungle safari.
Enter the forest in an authorized open safari vehicle accompanied by a trained guide. Explore the forest trails, grasslands, water bodies, and surrounding landscapes while searching for the magnificent Bengal tiger.
Bandhavgarh is particularly renowned for tiger sightings and is also home to a wide range of mammals and birds.
After the morning safari, return to your resort and enjoy breakfast.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort and enjoy lunch.
Later, head out for an afternoon safari. The changing light and cooler conditions can create a completely different atmosphere inside the forest.
Keep an eye out for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, sambar, chital, wild boar, langurs, and various bird species.
Return to the resort in the evening.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Enjoy breakfast at your resort before checking out.
Begin your scenic journey towards Kanha National Park, travelling through the beautiful countryside and forest landscapes of Madhya Pradesh. The Bandhavgarh–Kanha transfer is a popular part of the Central India tiger circuit.
On arrival in Kanha, check in to your wildlife resort and enjoy lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the natural surroundings of the property.
Later, depending on availability, you may enjoy a nature walk, tribal cultural experience, or another resort activity.
Your safari team will also brief you about the next day's wildlife experience.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your Kanha resort.
Overnight: Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early and prepare for an exciting Kanha National Park safari.
Explore Kanha's beautiful sal forests, bamboo groves, grasslands, meadows, and water bodies while searching for wildlife.
Kanha is famous not only for Bengal tigers but also for its diverse wildlife and the rare hard-ground barasingha. The park's varied landscape makes every safari a unique experience.
Return to the resort after the morning safari and enjoy breakfast.
Relax during the afternoon and have lunch at the resort.
Later, head out for your second safari of the day. Explore another part of the forest and observe wildlife as the afternoon light begins to soften.
Return to your resort after the safari.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Kanha.
Overnight: Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
After breakfast, check out from your Kanha resort and begin your journey towards Pench Tiger Reserve.
The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of Central India. The Kanha–Pench route is part of the established Central India wildlife circuit.
On arrival in Pench, check in to your selected wildlife resort and enjoy lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing after the journey.
Depending on your resort and availability, you may enjoy a nature walk, tribal cultural experience, birdwatching, or another optional activity.
In the evening, attend a safari briefing and prepare for your upcoming Pench wildlife experience.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your Pench resort.
Overnight: Pench
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early and prepare for your Pench jungle safari.
Enter the forest in an open safari vehicle and explore the beautiful teak forests, grasslands, streams, and wildlife habitats of Pench.
Pench is famous for its diverse wildlife and is closely associated with the landscapes that inspired Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.
During the safari, keep your eyes open for Bengal tigers, leopards, wild dogs, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, langurs, and a wide variety of birds.
Return to the resort after the morning safari and enjoy breakfast.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoy lunch.
Later, head out for your final afternoon safari. This is your last opportunity on the tour to explore Pench's wilderness and search for wildlife.
Return to the resort in the evening.
Enjoy dinner and spend your final night surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the forest.
Overnight: Pench
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your resort.
Complete your check-out formalities and begin your comfortable transfer from Pench towards Nagpur.
Nagpur is one of the most convenient gateways for Pench, with the airport located approximately 92 km from the park according to Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
On arrival in Nagpur, you will be transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Your memorable Kanha, Bandhavgarh & Pench Tiger Safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Central India's forests, wildlife, and magnificent tiger country.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Ends: Nagpur
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- ✓ 6 nights accommodation at selected wildlife resorts
- ✓ Daily breakfast during the tour
- ✓ Lunch and dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- ✓ Jabalpur Airport/Railway Station pick-up
- ✓ Nagpur Airport/Railway Station drop-off
- ✓ Transfers between Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench
- ✓ Jungle safaris as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓ Authorized safari vehicle and guide where included
- ✓ Professional driver assistance
- ✓ Nature activities mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓ Applicable hotel taxes
- ✓ Assistance throughout the tour
Excludes
- ✗ Airfare or train tickets
- ✗ Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, telephone calls, and beverages
- ✗ Tips and gratuities
- ✗ Additional safari charges not mentioned in the package
- ✗ Camera fees or other applicable park charges
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
A 7 Days / 6 Nights itinerary is a good option for experiencing all three parks while allowing time for multiple safaris and comfortable transfers. Travellers wanting more wildlife time can extend their stay in any of the three destinations.
The itinerary covers Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, and Pench Tiger Reserve, creating one of the classic wildlife circuits of Central India. Madhya Pradesh Tourism also features a seven-day Tiger Trail covering these three destinations.
All three parks offer opportunities to see Bengal tigers, but each provides a different wildlife experience. Bandhavgarh is particularly well known for tiger sightings, while Kanha and Pench offer beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife.
The itinerary provides morning and afternoon safari opportunities in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench. The exact number of confirmed safaris should be finalized according to permit availability and the package selected.