Overview
Experience the incredible wildlife of Central India with our Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour – 7 Days / 6 Nights. This carefully planned wildlife journey combines two of Madhya Pradesh’s most renowned tiger reserves, offering multiple jungle safaris, beautiful forest landscapes, diverse wildlife, and comfortable stays close to nature.
Highlights
- ✓ Explore two iconic tiger reserves of Central India
- ✓ Experience thrilling jungle safaris in Kanha National Park
- ✓ Discover the famous meadows and sal forests of Kanha
- ✓ Search for the rare hard-ground barasingha
- ✓ Enjoy exciting tiger safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park
- ✓ Explore Bandhavgarh's beautiful forests and grasslands
Itinerary
Begin your Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour with your arrival at Jabalpur Airport or Railway Station.
Meet our representative and begin your comfortable private transfer towards Kanha National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic countryside of Madhya Pradesh, with forested landscapes, villages, and rural scenery along the way.
On arrival in Kanha, 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 your arrival time and resort facilities, you may enjoy a nature walk or simply relax at the property.
In the evening, attend a safari briefing and prepare for your first jungle safari.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your Kanha resort.
Overnight: Kanha
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early and prepare for your first Kanha jungle safari.
Enter the park in an authorized open safari vehicle with an experienced guide and explore the beautiful sal forests, bamboo areas, grasslands, meadows, and water bodies of Kanha.
Keep your eyes open for Bengal tigers and other wildlife including spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, langurs, wild dogs, leopards, and numerous bird species.
Kanha is also particularly famous for its conservation of the hard-ground barasingha, making it an excellent destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Return to the resort after the morning safari and enjoy breakfast.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort and enjoy lunch.
Later, head out for your second safari of the day. Explore the forest once again and experience the changing atmosphere of Kanha during the afternoon.
Return to the resort after the safari.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Start your day early with another exciting morning safari in Kanha National Park.
Each safari offers a different experience, as animal movements, weather, light, and forest conditions constantly change. Spend time exploring the park with your guide while searching for tigers and other wildlife.
Return to the resort for breakfast and relax during the middle of the day.
Enjoy lunch before heading out for your afternoon safari.
The afternoon drive provides another opportunity to explore the forest and observe wildlife around grasslands, water bodies, and forest trails.
Return to the resort in the evening.
Spend your final night in Kanha relaxing in the peaceful surroundings of your wildlife resort.
Overnight: Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Wake up early and, depending on your safari package and permit availability, enjoy your final morning safari in Kanha.
Return to the resort for breakfast and complete your check-out formalities.
Begin your scenic road journey towards Bandhavgarh National Park. The route passes through the beautiful countryside and forest landscapes of Madhya Pradesh. Similar Central India wildlife itineraries place the Kanha–Bandhavgarh transfer at around 200–260 km depending on the route.
On arrival in Bandhavgarh, check in to your wildlife resort and enjoy lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for your upcoming tiger safari.
Your naturalist or safari representative will brief you about Bandhavgarh's wildlife, safari regulations, and the next day's programme.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early and prepare for your first Bandhavgarh jungle safari.
Enter the forest in an authorized open safari vehicle accompanied by an experienced guide.
Explore Bandhavgarh's forest trails, grasslands, valleys, and water bodies while searching for the majestic Bengal tiger.
Bandhavgarh is particularly popular among wildlife photographers and tiger enthusiasts because of its diverse landscapes and reputation for tiger sightings.
Return to your resort after the morning safari and enjoy breakfast.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort and have lunch.
Later, head out for your afternoon safari.
As the light changes, explore another section of the forest and look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, sambar, spotted deer, wild boar, langurs, and other wildlife.
Return to your resort in the evening.
Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Begin another exciting day with an early morning safari in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Spend several hours exploring the forest and observing wildlife with your guide.
For photographers, this is an excellent opportunity to capture the forest landscape, birds, deer, and other wildlife while keeping watch for Bengal tigers.
Return to the resort for breakfast and spend the afternoon relaxing.
After lunch, head out for your final afternoon safari.
Depending on your safari zone and natural conditions, explore different forest landscapes and water bodies in search of wildlife.
Return to the resort in the evening and enjoy your final dinner surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the forest.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari: Morning & Afternoon
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the resort.
If your package and safari permits allow, you may choose to take a final morning safari before checking out.
Return to the resort after the safari and complete your check-out formalities.
Begin your comfortable journey towards Jabalpur, one of the major gateways for Bandhavgarh and Kanha. Jabalpur has air and rail connectivity with several major Indian cities.
On arrival, you will be transferred to Jabalpur Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Your memorable Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Central India's forests, wildlife, and magnificent Bengal tigers.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Ends: Jabalpu
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
- ✓ Jabalpur Airport/Railway Station drop-off
- ✓ Private transfer between Kanha and Bandhavgarh
Excludes
- ✗ Airfare or train tickets
- ✗ Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, telephone calls, and beverages
- ✗ Tips and gratuities
- ✗ Additional safari charges not included in the package
- ✗ Camera fees or other applicable park charges
- ✗ Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
A 7 Days / 6 Nights itinerary provides a comfortable wildlife experience, allowing several safari opportunities in both parks along with enough time for transfers and relaxation.
Both parks offer excellent opportunities to see Bengal tigers, but they provide different wildlife experiences. Bandhavgarh is particularly popular for tiger-focused safaris, while Kanha is famous for its beautiful forests, meadows, biodiversity, and barasingha.
The itinerary is designed around multiple morning and afternoon safari opportunities in both parks. The exact number of confirmed safaris depends on the package selected, safari permits, zone availability, and travel dates.