Amazing Wild India Tour

12 Nights/13 Days

  • Tadoba
  • Pench
  • Kanha
  • Bandhavgarh

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Highlights


  • Explore four major tiger reserves across Central India.
  • Enjoy morning and evening jeep safaris in selected reserves.
  • Search for Bengal tigers in different forest habitats.
  • Look for leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, sambar, and spotted deer.
  • Explore the teak forests and grasslands of Pench.
  • Experience the mixed forests and open meadows of Kanha.
  • Spend more time in Bandhavgarh with multiple safari drives.
  • Travel through the wildlife belt of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Tour Overview

This 13-day journey takes you through four of Central India's well-known tiger reserves.

Begin in Delhi before flying to Nagpur and driving towards Tadoba.

Explore Tadoba through morning and evening jeep safaris across dry forests, grasslands, and water bodies.

Continue to Pench, known for its teak forests, open meadows, and rich wildlife.

Travel onwards to Kanha, where sal forests, grasslands, and forest streams create varied habitats for wildlife.

The final safari destination is Bandhavgarh, known for its forested hills and strong tiger habitat.

The tour ends with a visit to Jabalpur before your return to Delhi.

The route gives you several safari opportunities across different landscapes instead of relying on one reserve.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in Delhi

  • Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel and complete check-in.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 2

Delhi to Nagpur, Transfer to Tadoba

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nagpur.
  • On arrival, meet your driver and begin the road journey to Tadoba.
  • Check in at your wildlife lodge after reaching Tadoba.
  • Later in the afternoon, head out for your first jeep safari in Tadoba.
  • Look for tigers, gaur, deer, wild dogs, and other forest species.
  • Return to the lodge after the safari.
  • Overnight stay in Tadoba.

DAY 3

Tadoba Tiger Safaris

  • Start early with a morning jeep safari in Tadoba.
  • Explore forest tracks, grasslands, water bodies, and areas with regular wildlife activity.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax.
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Later, set out for an evening safari.
  • Your naturalist and local guide will help you read tracks, alarm calls, and other signs of wildlife.
  • Return to the lodge after sunset.
  • Overnight stay in Tadoba.

DAY 4

Tadoba to Pench, Evening Safari

  • After breakfast, check out from the lodge.
  • Drive towards Pench Tiger Reserve.
  • Continue through the Central Indian wildlife landscape.
  • On arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch.
  • Later in the afternoon, set out for an evening jeep safari in Pench.
  • Explore the teak forests and open areas of the reserve.
  • Return to the lodge after the safari.
  • Overnight stay in Pench.

DAY 5

Pench Tiger Safaris

  • Wake early for a morning jeep safari in Pench.
  • Explore forest tracks, open meadows, and areas with active wildlife movement.
  • Look for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur, sambar, chital, and birds.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.
  • Later, enjoy another evening safari as per your safari plan.
  • Return to the lodge after the drive.
  • Overnight stay in Pench.

DAY 6

Pench to Kanha, Evening Safari

  • After breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanha.
  • Continue through rural landscapes and forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Arrive at your Kanha lodge and complete check-in.
  • After lunch and some rest, head out for an evening jeep safari.
  • Explore forest edges, grasslands, and woodland tracks.
  • Return to the lodge after the safari.
  • Overnight stay in Kanha.

DAY 7

Kanha Tiger Safaris

  • Start the day with an early morning jeep safari in Kanha.
  • Explore different parts of the reserve while looking for tiger movement and other wildlife.
  • Look for barasingha, gaur, sambar, chital, wild dogs, and birds.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Later, enjoy an evening safari through the forest.
  • Return to the lodge after the drive.
  • Overnight stay in Kanha.

DAY 8

Kanha to Bandhavgarh, Evening Safari

  • After breakfast, check out from your lodge.
  • Drive towards Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
  • On arrival, check in at your wildlife lodge and have lunch.
  • Later, leave for an evening jeep safari.
  • Explore the forest while your guide searches for fresh signs of wildlife.
  • Return to the lodge after the safari.
  • Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

DAY 9

Bandhavgarh Tiger Safaris

  • Wake early for a morning jeep safari in Bandhavgarh.
  • Explore forests, meadows, and hill areas while searching for tiger movement.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast and some rest.
  • Have lunch at the lodge.
  • Later, set out for an evening safari.
  • Explore another part of the reserve and observe different wildlife activity.
  • Return to the lodge after the safari.
  • Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

DAY 10

Bandhavgarh Morning Safari

  • Start the morning with another jeep safari in Bandhavgarh.
  • Look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur, deer, and birds.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the property.
  • Enjoy a quiet afternoon after several safari drives.
  • Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

DAY 11

Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur

  • After breakfast, check out from your lodge.
  • Drive to Jabalpur.
  • On arrival, check in at your hotel.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Relax at the hotel or explore the city depending on your arrival time.
  • Overnight stay in Jabalpur.

DAY 12

Jabalpur to Delhi

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
  • On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel.
  • Spend the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 13

Departure from Delhi

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
  • Transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight.
  • Your Amazing Wild India Tour ends with your departure from Delhi.

What's included

Inclusions


  • Accommodation for 12 nights in selected hotels and wildlife lodges.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels and lodges.
  • Airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All road transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Assistance at Delhi and Nagpur airports.
  • Jeep safaris as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Safari permits and entry fees where included in the selected package.
  • Local naturalist or safari guide during scheduled safaris.
  • Driver allowances, fuel, parking, and toll charges.
  • All applicable hotel and transport taxes.

Exclusions


  • International or domestic flights unless specifically mentioned.
  • Visa fees and travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls.
  • Camera fees where applicable.
  • Meals other than those mentioned under inclusions.
  • Tips for drivers, guides, naturalists, and hotel staff.
  • Additional safari drives not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any activity not listed under inclusions.
  • Expenses caused by flight delays, cancellations, weather, road closures, or other circumstances beyond our control.
  • Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or safari charges after booking.

Terms worth reading

Booking Terms

A booking is confirmed after receiving the required advance payment.
Hotel and lodge bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Safari permits are subject to availability and reserve rules.
Safari zones, vehicles, guides, and timings are allocated according to the rules of each reserve.
Original identification documents may be required for safari entry.
Safari timings can change according to the season and instructions from the forest department.
Guests must follow all national park and tiger reserve rules during safari drives.
Final payment must be made by the date stated in the booking confirmation.
Any additional cost caused by changes requested after confirmation will be charged separately.
Flight bookings are subject to the airline's fare and cancellation conditions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges depend on the date of cancellation and the terms of the hotels, lodges, transport providers, airlines, and safari authorities.
Safari permits may have separate cancellation rules from the accommodation.
Any non-refundable safari permit or booking amount will be deducted from the refund.
Cancellation charges will increase as the travel date approaches.
No refund will be made for unused services after the tour has started.
No refund will be provided for missed safaris caused by late arrival, personal reasons, or failure to report on time.
Flight cancellations and changes will follow the airline's applicable fare conditions.
Any refund will be processed after applicable supplier charges have been deducted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour suitable for first-time safari travellers?

Yes. The itinerary combines four reserves with several safari drives and private road transfers between destinations.

How many tiger reserves are covered?

The tour covers four tiger reserves, Tadoba, Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh.

How many safaris are included?

The exact number depends on the final safari plan and availability. The itinerary is designed around multiple morning and evening drives across all four reserves.

What wildlife can I see besides tigers?

You may encounter leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, nilgai, langurs, crocodiles, and many bird species.

When is the best time for this tour?

The main safari season generally falls between October and June, with hotter months often bringing animals closer to water sources. Tadoba and Pench both publish seasonal safari schedules, so the exact experience depends on your travel dates.

Are tiger sightings guaranteed?

No. Tigers are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Each safari depends on animal movement, weather, forest conditions, and chance.

Are safaris conducted in open jeeps?

Jeep safaris are available in the reserves covered by this itinerary, subject to permit availability and the rules of each reserve.

Can I add more safaris?

Yes. Additional safaris can be requested based on availability, your travel dates, and the reserve's booking rules.

Can this tour be customised?

Yes. The number of nights, safari drives, hotels, flights, and transfers can be adjusted to suit your travel plans.

What should I carry for the safari?

Carry comfortable clothing, binoculars, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a reusable water bottle, and your original identification document.

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