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Tour Code TTBKPT
Rating 5.0
13 DAYS

Tiger – Trails

Best season October to June
Maximum Altitude 350 to 2648 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

This two-week Tiger Safari takes you to India’s best-known national parks – Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Tadoba. It is ideal for a wildlife enthusiast, seeking to spot and photograph Tigers in the wild.

Commencing the trip with Bandhavgarh National Park, it 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. Next, we will visit 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, the park is one of the highest preserved and most beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia.

Followed by, Pench National Park. Located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the finest parks in India. Pench evokes a marvelous feeling of tranquility. Its rich wildlife offers visitors an opportunity to photograph one of the beautiful wildlife experiences in India. And lastly, we will visit Tadoba National Park. Other than an extraordinary population of tigers, the park also has animals such as bison, spotted deer, chinkara, barking deer, nilgai, wild boar, etc.

Experience and photograph wildlife like never before on this tour. Enjoy the thrill of wildlife safaris, this is a trip guaranteed to leave you spellbound!

Highlights

  • Exceptional photo opportunities of tigers and other species
  • Experience 16 days in the midst of wilderness at India’s 4 premiere wildlife reserves
  • Explore the beautiful forests.
  • Get an opportunity to see the big cat (Bengal Tigers) along with herds of Elephants, Gaurs, Chital and Sambar and many more
  • 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. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
  • Check-in the hotel, freshen-up followed by the meals

  • Check out from the hotel in New-Delhi and transfer to 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 bandavgarh National Park, Check-in and Freshen-up at resort and rooms will be allocated on arrival
  • 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, the same schedule will be followed in pursuit of tiger photography opportunities.
  • Wake up early at 4:15 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • 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 go to get a packed breakfast at the center point.
  • After breakfast, 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 wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early in the morning at 05:00 am, Pack up and have breakfast.
  • Check-out and leave for Kanha National Park (5 hrs drive).
  • Check in at resort . Designated rooms will be assigned to you.
  • Freshen-up and gather to discuss the upcoming safari schedule and photography opportunities.
  • 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 wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Back to Resort 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 wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Return to the hotel and pack bags.
  • Afternoon lunch and depart for Pench National Park in Innova or comfortable transportation (4.5 hrs drive).
  • Check-in to peanch national park resort .Rooms will be assigned.
  • Freshen up and gather to discuss upcoming Safari and Wildlife Photography.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Back to Resort and meet up for a photography session and other Conversations.
  • 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 wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Return to the hotel and pack bags.
  • Afternoon lunch and depart for Tadoba National Park in Innova or comfortable transportation (4.5 hrs drive).
  • Check-in at Resort. Rooms will be assigned.
  • Freshen up and gather to discuss upcoming Safari and Wildlife Photography.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Back to Resort and meet up for a photography session and other Conversations.
  • 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 wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wake up early at 04:45 am with the morning wake-up call.
  • Head out for early morning safari at 05:30 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.
  • Packed Breakfast for the park.
  • Back to Resort and meet up for a photography session and other Conversations.
  • After Lunch, we pack bags and depart for Nagpur Airport (2.5 hrs drive).
  • Take an Evening trip to New-Delhi. And stay at hotel

  • Stay at hotel in aerocity
  • Get up early and check out at 10:00 am.
  • Or as advised of your international flight.
  • Transfer to the airport for the journey back home.
  • 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:

  • 12N/13D Stay (twin sharing)
  • 4 Safaris in Bandhavgarh
  • 4 Safaris in Kanha
  • 3 Safaris in Pench
  • 5 Safaris in Tadoba
  • 3 Participants in Gypsy for all Safaris
  • All transfers by AC Vehicle
  • Tips/Gratitude
  • Guide, Driver, Forest Permit,Taxes
  • 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 350 to 2648 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