Tiger Tour Program Overview & Route Map
This Tiger tour in India is ideal for a wildlife enthusiast focusing on the Tiger as it covers the three best National Parks of India – Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench. Each park offers a unique habitat, hence making them ideal tiger destinations for being explored by wildlife enthusiasts, who come to witness the wildlife of India through this popular tiger tour in india.
Bandhavgarh National Park also became world renowned for its population of rare white tigers, though not found in the wild anymore. Bandhavgarh National Park's vegetation is chiefly of Sal forest in the valleys and on the lower slopes, gradually changing to mixed deciduous forest on the hills and in the hotter drier areas of the park.
The wide valleys along the streams carry long linear grasslands flanked by Sal forests. With the tiger at the apex of the food chain, it contains 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies and a number of reptiles.
Kanha National Parks undulating landscape is dotted with dense groves of vegetation, hillocks and open meadows. Of all these habitats, Kanha’s meadows are its lifeline, as they sustain large numbers of Chital, Sambar, Barasingha and Gaur, which in turn support populations of predators and co-predators like Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats and Foxes.
Pench National park is an idyllic land for bird watching, boasting of over 210 species of birds, including migratory birds. Apart from a high chance of tiger sighting, tour also gives the opportunity to view other mammals like Swamp Deer, Indian Gaur, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear & an array of other mammals & birds, making this one of the best Tiger Tour in India.
PARKS COVERED DAY BY DAY
Day 01: Bandhavgarh National Park
Arrive Kings Lodge for lunch, a short nature walk around in the lodge in the evening.
Day 02: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Day 03: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
DAYS 01 - 03
Bandhavgarh National
Park
ACCOMMODATION
Kings Lodge / Tree House
Hideaway
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Spotted Deer, Fox, Vultures
Day 04: Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park
After breakfast depart for Kanha Tiger Reserve (5 hours), Evening enjoy a nature walk.
Day 05: Kanha National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Day 06: Kanha National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
DAYS 04 - 06
Kanha National
Park
ACCOMMODATION
Kanha Earth Lodge
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Sloth Bear, Swamp Deer & Gaur
Day 07: Kanha to Pench National Park
After breakfast depart for Pench Tiger Reserve (4 hours), Evening spend time at the in-house organic vegetable & herb garden.
Day 08: Pench National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Pench Tiger Reserve.
Day 09: Pench National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Pench Tiger Reserve.
Day 10: Depart Pench National Park
Post breakfast transfer for further connections.
DAYS 07 - 10
Pench National
Park
ACCOMMODATION
Pench Tree Lodge
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Leopard, Jackal & Wild Dog
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Twin sharing accommodation in lodges as specified in program.
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All meals starting from lunch on arrival till breakfast on departure & tea/coffee service.
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4 shared safaris each in Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench national parks including entry fee, jeep & guide charges.
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Road transfers between the lodges (Bandhavgarh-Kanha-Pench) by air-conditioned Toyota Innova or similar
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All applicable taxes.
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New-year night supplement (31st Dec) USD 50 per person.
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For foreign nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-9540537711
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For Indian nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-8800637711
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Camera fee - as on date, still & video cameras are free in Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench.
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Any airfare or rail tickets.
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Transfers from the airport / station to the lodge & back
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Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals & beverages ordered.
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Insurance, laundry & phone calls.
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Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks & alcoholic beverages.
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Tips & gratuities.
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Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.
*This is an indicative program & can be tailor-made as per your requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the best time for a tiger safari tour in India?
Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench National Park core zones are open from 1st October to 30th June, buffer zones are open all 12 months. October to March offers the best weather with sunny days and very few days of rain. April to June gets hot but is excellent for sightings in the park. Sightings for big cats is consistent from October to June and its best to do minimum 4 safaris to ensure good sightings.
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Which is the best park tiger safari in India to spot tigers?
Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench National parks are considered amongst the best for Tiger Safari In India. These three parks are included in our Tiger Tour in India program. Extensions can also be arranged for Tadoba and Ranthambhore which are also considered amongst the best for Tiger Safari In India.
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Can this Tiger Tour to India program be altered ?
All our Tiger Tour programmes are tailor made and this is an indicative program which has been drawn keeping best suited examples.
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What should one keep in mind while planning a tiger tour in India ?
Book your tiger safari much in advance to get the best zones, opt for a safari with an experienced naturalist & experience a mix of different tiger reserve zones & national parks to ensure memorable sightings.
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How is the connectivity to visit Central India National parks for Tiger Tour in India ?
These parks are well connected from all Major cities in India. The closest airport for this Tiger Tour is Jabalpur or Nagpur, from these airport the parks are about a 3 hour drive.