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Tour Code BNDKNH
Rating 5.0
8 DAYS

Bandavgarh Kanha – Jewel of Kanha

Best season October to June
Maximum Altitude 1,444 to 2,957 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English, Hindi
Transportation Domestic Flights, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy to Moderate

Overview

Embark on the exciting tour of the two blessed wildlife sanctuaries, Bandhavgarh and Kanha.

Bandhavgarh National Park, situated in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, is popular for containing the highest density of tigers in India. Bandhavgarh is the ideal destination for wildlife lovers to spot vast array of species, mammals and birds. It is considered as one of the most beautiful forest retreats.

Kanha National Park, one of India’s top national parks to see and photograph the country’s royal ‘Big Cat’. Popularly known as the land of tiger, it is situated in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. The park is one of the highest preserved and most beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. Open grassy meadows, where sighting and clicking majestic tigers, swamp deer, blackbuck and sambhar deer, amongst others is the most striking feature of the park.

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful forests through back to back games drive
  • Four days safari tour at Bandhavgarh National park
  • Four game safaris at Kanha National Park
  • Get an opportunity to see and photograph the big cat (Bengal Tigers) along with many other species of birds and animals
  • Exciting stay in wildlife resort
  • Meals and Stay will be taken care of throughout the trip
  • Photography assistance and interactive sessions on and off field
  • An entertaining and extremely engaging trip

  • Arrive at New-Delhi International Airport – Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to the Luxury hotel (at Aero city- Delhi Airport)
  • Check-in the hotel, freshen-up followed by the meals

  • Check out from the hotel in New-Delhi and transfer to Domestic Airport terminals for a flight to Jabalpur. Breakfast will be served as per your flight timings.
  • Arrive Jabalpur, Take a 4 hour drive to Bandhavgarh National Park by Innova OR any other vehicle for a comfortable drive.
  • Meals will be served.
  • Upon reaching the Bandhavgarh National Park, Check-in in the hotel and rooms will be assigned upon arrival. Freshen-up.
  • Later we will have a brief meet and greet to discuss the details about the Safari and interact with the group about the upcoming Trip and Photography opportunities.
  • Dinner and lights out to gear up for the morning safari and games drive.

  • For the following 2 days, we will follow the same below mentioned schedule in pursuit of tiger, other bird species and animals photography opportunity.
  • Wake up early at 4:45 Fresh up and meet at reception.
  • Post morning tea, we gear up for morning games drive at 5.30 am.
  • Tigers are most active during the early hours of dawn and late hours of dusk. We Endeavour to utilize the first hour of the ride to the fullest. We begin the day by reaching the park gate as early as possible to be the first one to enter when the gates open. This will enable us to look for pugmarks and other fresh signs of any tiger movement better to track the big cats, providing us a favorable opportunity to view and photograph the tiger and other species of birds and mammals in the park.
  • We get packed hot and tasty breakfast at center point.
  • After morning Safari, we return to the resort and meet up for a photography session and other discussions.
  • Have lunch and prepare for an evening Safari. (Meet up at 02:30 pm for 03:00 pm Safari).
  • Return to the hotel in the evening. Freshen up and gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss about wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 4:45 am. Freshen up and meet at the reception.
  • Post morning tea, we gear up for morning games drive at 5.30 am.
  • Tigers are most active during the early hours of dawn and late hours of dusk. We endeavour to utilize the first hour of the ride to the fullest. We begin the day by reaching the park gate as early as possible to be the first one to enter when the gates open. This will enable us to look for pugmarks and other fresh signs of any tiger movement better to track the big cats, providing us a favourable opportunity to view and photograph the tiger.
  • We get packed and tasty breakfast at centre point.
  • After Morning safari, we return to the resort and meet up for a photography session and other discussions.
  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Check-out and leave for Kanha National Park (5 hrs drive).
  • Check in at Hotel. Designated rooms will be assigned to you.
  • We meet at conference room and discuss photography techniques and wildlife we are going to see and photograph.
  • Dinner and light out.

  • Wake up early at 4:45 am. Freshen up and meet at the reception.
  • Post morning tea, we gear up for morning games drive at 5.30 am.
  • Tigers are most active during the early hours of dawn and late hours of dusk. We endeavour to utilize the first hour of the ride to the fullest. We begin the day by reaching the park gate as early as possible to be the first one to enter when the gates open. This will enable us to look for pugmarks and other fresh signs of any tiger movement better to track the big cats, providing us a favourable opportunity to view and photograph the tiger.
  • We get packed and tasty breakfast at centre point.
  • Back to Resort have breakfast and meet up for a photography session and other Conversation.
  • Lunch and prepare for Evening Safari, (Meet up at 02:30 pm for 03:00 pm Safari).
  • Return to the hotel in the evening. Freshen up and gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss about wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off

  • Wake up early at 4:45 am. Freshen up and meet at the reception.
  • Post morning tea, we gear up for morning games drive at 5.30 am.
  • Tigers are most active during the early hours of dawn and late hours of dusk. We endeavour to utilize the first hour of the ride to the fullest. We begin the day by reaching the park gate as early as possible to be the first one to enter when the gates open. This will enable us to look for pugmarks and other fresh signs of any tiger movement better to track the big cats, providing us a favourable opportunity to view and photograph the tiger.
  • Post early morning expedition, we go to get a packed breakfast at the park.
  • After morning safari, we return to the hotel and meet up for a photography session and other discussions about our learnings and tour.
  • After Lunch, we pack bags and depart for Nagpur Airport (5 hrs drive).
  • Take an Evening fight from Nagpur to New-Delhi.

  • Wake up Early, do the final packing and check-out after breakfast.
  • Transfer to International Airport for journey back to home.
  • Tour ends with happy memories.
  • Please note departure to be advised as per your international flights and accommodation will be organised for your departure.
  • Any other expenses apart from the above will have to be borne by the participants
  • For Booking Safaris we require ID (Foreign nationals are required to provide a valid passport with at least six months’ validity. Indian nationals must provide a copy of their Aadhaar Card, Driver’s Licence, or PAN Card as identification)
  • Please note that the day-wise itinerary may change depending upon the season/weather conditions/activities of birds in and around the surrounding areas, the decision of the local guide will be final in such cases.
  • As all the Safaris in the Indian National Park are booked 120 Days in advance before your departure,
    kindly pay in advance to secure your safari.
  • If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.

** We can make CUSTOMIZE ITERNERIES tailor-made for wildlife destinations, based on your inputs

Stay

  • 4 Star Hotels/Resort – Luxury
  • 5 Star Hotels/Resort – Super Deluxe

as per availability

Cost

Package Inclusion:

  • 7N/8D Accommodation, full board package (B/L/D). (Twin Sharing)
  • Morning and Evening – Tea/Coffee/Snacks
  • All transfers by AC Vehicle
  • All Meals (B, L, D )
  • 5 Safaris Bandhavgarh, 3 Safaris in Kanha Gypsy
  • Internal Flights
  • Forest Permits/Guide Fees/Driver Charge/Camera Fees/Taxes
  • Tips/Gratitude
  • A portion of package cost goes to TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers) Campaign supporting Tiger Habitats.

Package Exclusion:

  • International flights
  • Internal flights in India have 15 kg baggage allowance, you will have to purchase extra baggage allowance.
  • Visa for travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls etc.)
  • Gratuities for our main professional experienced Indian Guide
  • Accommodations and transport before or after the arrival and departure dates listed in the itinerary.
  • Any expenses caused by factors beyond our control like flight cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction etc.

We highly recommend travel insurance, which will cover these type unforeseen expenses.

Please Note : Single occupancy is available on request with an additional cost
Number of people : 11
Minimum requirement : 5

Please contact us for personalized tour quotes.

Terms

Terms and Cancellation Policy:

  • 25% of the Package Cost is required to be paid at the time of Booking (non-refundable).
  • 75% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 90 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 50% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 60 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 25% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 45 days prior to Safari Date.
  • No Refund on cancellation within 45 days prior to Safari Date.

Payment Terms:
Full amount to be paid 120 days prior to the workshop/safari starting date.

Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.

Package details

Best season October to June
Maximum Altitude 1,444 to 2,957 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English, Hindi
Transportation Domestic Flights, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy to Moderate