DESTINATIONS: Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Kaziranga
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS::
Visit three premier Tiger parks in India
Visit Kaziranga National Park – UNESCO world heritage site & home to one-horned rhino
Elephant back safari is Kaziranga optional
Search for tigers in 4WD vehicles with expert naturalist driver
No shared game drive vehicles.
Long distance travel private Vehicles with individual captain seats.
Private Transfers
Stay in boutique eco-friendly award winning lodges
This sample itinerary is created by wildlife experts and is meant to inspire you. The trip is ready to be customized to fit your interests, budget and travel style, enabling you to connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and travel schedule.
Delhi
Meet and greet on your arrival in Delhi. You will be received by an airport staff at the aerobridge. He will then assist you through the immigration and baggage. You will then be greeted by our company representative, as you walk out of the airport. He will accompany you to the car and transfer to your hotel close to the airport.
Overnight at Roseate House – Deluxe Room
Delhi / Jabalpur / Bandhavgarh
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the domestic airport to board flight for Jabalpur.
Arrive at Jabalpur and drive about 4 hrs to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Bandhavgarh is a relatively small park 448 Square kilometres but is a vital stop for serious tiger safari. As it has the highest density of tigers nearly one for every 5 square kilometre in the area open to tourism. This forest has an ancient history, which is entwined with that of the kings of the Rewa dynasty. Steeped in legend, these forests gave the world the progenitors of all the white tigers alive today. Forests of Bandhavgarh is one of the most scenic in India. Rugged rocky hills, lush deciduous forests, marshes fed by perennial springs and vast grasslands.
Overnight at Kings Lodge – Cottage
Bandhavgarh
Early morning assemble for tea / coffee and then set off for a game drive by open top 4WD exclusive vehicle accompanied by English speaking lodge naturalist who sometimes is also the driver besides the local park guide.
Afternoon game drive by 4WD exclusive vehicle accompanied by lodge naturalist.
Overnight at the lodge.
Bandhavgarh / Kanha
Today you will drive about 5 hours to Kanha National Park.
Kanha National Park is one of Asia's premier wildlife park. In 1973, it was included among the first park under Project Tiger. The Park’s spectacular sal and bamboo forests, interspersed with grasslands, ravines and hills, offer unparalleled opportunities to photograph Indian wildlife. This forest was once a popular hunting spot of viceroy of India. Now, it's the last refuge of the rare hard ground Swamp Deer or Barasinga, the twelve horned deer.
Evening go on a guided nature walk through the lush greenery might throw up surprises, of birds and bird sounds you never experienced before.
Overnight at Kanha Earth Lodge – Bungalow
Kanha
Early morning assemble for tea / coffee and then set off for a game drive by open top 4WD exclusive vehicle accompanied by English speaking lodge naturalist who sometimes is also the driver besides the local park guide.
Afternoon game drive by 4WD exclusive vehicle accompanied by lodge naturalist.
Overnight at the lodge
Kanha / Nagpur / Kolkata
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Nagpur airport(265 kms, 5.5 hours) to board flight for Kolkata.
Meeting and assistance on your arrival at Kolkata airport and transfer to the hotel close to the airport.
Overnight at The Westin Kolkata - Guest Room
Kolkata / Jorhat / Kaziranga
After breakfast at the hotel, morning transfer to the airport to board flight for Jorhat.
Arrive at Jorhat airport and transfer to Kaziranga National Park (100 Kms, 2 hours).
Kaziranga National Park - This park is a UNESCO world heritage site. The history of Kaziranga as a protected area can be traced back to 1904, when Mary Victoria Leiter, the wife of the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, visited the area. After failing to spot a rhinoceros, for which the area was renowned, she persuaded her husband to take urgent measures to protect the dwindling species. Kaziranga's one-horned rhino at over a thousand, the largest concentration in the subcontinent are best seen from the back of an elephant, early in the mornings.
Overnight at Diphlu River Lodge - Cottage
Kaziranga
Morning at sunrise enjoy game viewing elephant back. There is an organized elephant safari by the park authorities for duration of an hour at sun rise.
Morning & afternoon game drive by 4WD jeep accompanied by local naturalist.
Kaziranga will add Rhino, Elephant & Wild Buffalo to the list of Big 5.
Kaziranga / Guwahati / Delhi / Departure
After breakfast, drive to Guwahati airport (220 Kms, 4- 4.5 hours) to board flight for Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.
Roseate House New Delhi is a contemporary upscale hotel stationed in the capital’s only hospitality district, Aerocity. Spread across 1.6 acres, Roseate House New Delhi combines lineage and novelty in its design and services to cater to the new generation of cosmopolitan guests. 30 minutes from the business hubs of Gurgaon and Delhi, 20 minutes from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the hotel renders a contrasting respite from the city’s hustle-bustle. Hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool, a spa and wellness centre and 3 dining options. Each room is equipped with state-of-art amenities, a 4-fixture bathroom, flexible workstation and flat-screen TV.
Located at a 10 minutes’ drive from the Tala gate of the national park, the lodge is spread in 10 acres of lush wilderness, surrounded by Sal forested hills. The Kings Lodge is an ecolodge nestled in a large natural forested estate. It has 4 cottage rooms and 8 stilt rooms with en-suite modern bathrooms. All rooms are air conditioned and having large verandah with great views of the forest, writing table and chair. The Lodge has a well-stocked library, a dip pool and a watch tower. It is managed by a team of experienced naturalist with focus on birding and an overall wildlife experience. Other facilities include swimming pool with a sun deck. Organic garden and butterfly farm an in-house spa. The lodge organizes game drives and activities such as walking trails, cycling trail and village visits
Its unique location, 30 minutes from the Khatia/Kisli park gate, ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park, but still far enough from the glut of hotels lining Kanha’s tourist hub, offering a true wilderness experience to the guests. The guests benefit from their incredible location, outstanding hospitality, experienced team of naturalists, and commitment towards conservation and local communities. The 12 luxury bungalows with en suite bathrooms and open verandahs have been inspired by Gond tribal architecture and offer environmentally sensitive, low-impact accommodation through their design and use of local stone and waste wood.
The Westin Kolkata is conveniently located just 9 kms away from the airport making it a great choice for overnight hauls in the city. The hotel features a total of 304 well -appointed rooms and suites offering great views of the cityscape. Each room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath tub and a seating area in the room to help guests unwind after a tiring day. This luxury hotel also includes a variety of dining options like 3132, the highest rooftop bar in the city, and the award-winning Seasonal Tastes.
Situated on the periphery of UNESCO World Heritage site - The Kaziranga National park - Diphlu River Lodge provides guests with a never-before intimacy with the natural world. Established in 2008, the lodge was purposely built to blend into the surrounding foliage and terrain. Its thatch-and-bamboo cottages on stilts are inspired by the simple architecture of Mishing tribal homes and the unique weaves and artifacts that adorn the lodge are handmade by local artisans. There are 8 individual cottages and 4 semi-detached cottages. The raised cottages are made of natural materials like bamboo and wood, topped with thatched roofs to blend in with the forest surroundings. The large verandah offers some great views and is the perfect place to watch for birds or to scan the opposite bank for wild animals. The smaller verandah overlooks lovingly tended farmland and is an appealing location for al fresco breakfasts.
Accommodation in a double share room in the hotels / lodges mentioned above
Breakfast at the hotels in Delhi
All meals at the jungle lodges in Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Kaziranga
Arrival & departure transfers and inter-city drives in private chauffeur driven AC vehicles
Arrival & departure transfers and inter-city drives in private chauffeur driven AC vehicles
Game drives by 4WD vehicles on exclusive basis as mentioned in the itinerary
One elephant safari in Kaziranga
Bottled drinking water in the car during road journeys
All presently applicable taxes
Domestic Airfares
International airfares, airport taxes
Visa Fee
Camera and videography fee at monuments
Room service charges (for meals, drinks etc.)
Other meals where not mentioned in the program
Drinks/beverages where not mentioned
All international airport taxes
Hotel early check in / Late check out
Any activity which has not been highlighted under inclusions
Overweight luggage (Free baggage limit for the internal flights is 15 kgs check in baggage per person and 7 kg hand baggage per person)
Personal expenses - mineral water, telephone calls, laundry, etc
Travel and health insurance
Tips & gratuities
Supplement costs applicable for travel during peak period like festivals, Christmas / New Year
Other services not listed in inclusive column
USD per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. As itineraries are custom-designed for you, the final price will vary. Tour price is also based on the month of travel.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS TO PRE BOOK GAME DRIVES IN NATIONAL PARK
Limited numbers of visitors are allowed inside the National Parks. Booking is done on first cum first serve basis. Therefore, we would request you to please send us the following information at the earliest in order to enable us to book game drives or a scanned copy of the relevant pages of the passports.
Wednesdays – Bandhavgarh and Kanha National parks are closed for afternoon safari on Wednesdays. We can arrange alternate activities like village visit, nature walk, cycling, visit to weekly tribal market in place of a safari on Wednesday afternoon.
July to September – National parks closed rainy reason.
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Full Day Safari Permit
Bandhavgarh
Indian Rural Experience
Kanha
Gibbon Sanctuary Tour
Kaziranga
Golden Triangle Tour
Delhi
Tiger Tiger Tour
Focussing on Tigers this tours takes you to best places to see Tigers in India - Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Tadoba
14 Days
Starting USD 4,000 per person
Tiger and Taj Mahal Tour
This tour takes you to Indias best tiger viewing parks - Bandhavgarh & Kanha plus two world heritage sites for culture - Agra & Khajuraho.
10 Days
Starting USD 3,000 per person
Big Cats of India Tour
Focussing on Big Cats - Lions, Tigers & Leopards this tour takes you to Pench, Bandhavgarh & Satpura in Central India plus Gir in Western India.
15 Days
Starting USD 4,300 per person
Himalayan Wildlife Tour
Explore Indias oldest National Park - Jim Corbett in the foothills of Himalayas and also head into lower Himalays for bird watching.
9 Days
Starting USD 2,100 per person
Bears, Leopards & Tiger Tour
Focussing on 3 star species of Central India - Sloth Bear, Leopard and Tiger this tour takes you to Satpura, Pench and Kanha.
14 Days
Starting USD 3,200 per person
Tiger & Golden Triangle Tour
Indias Golden Triangle - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur clubbed with Ranthambhore, amongst the best places to see Tigers in wild.
9 Days
Starting USD 1,800 per person
Tigers and Elephants Tours
Corbett, Pench, Tadoba & Nagarhole, this tour takes you to best places to see Tigers and best places to see Elephants in India.
16 Days
Starting USD 4,000 per person
Red Panda Tour
Go in seach of the elusive Red Panda in Singilala National Park in Eastern Himalayas led by expert trackers.
8 Days
Starting USD 2,200 per person
Snow Leopard Tour
In the seach of the ghost of the mountains, this tour takes you to Leh, Ulley and Hemis National Park, the best place to Snow Leopards.
10 Days
Starting USD 2,700 per person
Walking Safaris & Mobile Tour
Trek through Satpura Tiger Reserve and camp in style in Tiger country, ending the trip at Kanha National Park.
12 Days
Starting USD 4,200 per person
Cycling Safari Tigers & Tribals
Cycle through corridor forests of Pench and Kanha Tiger reserves, camp in style and enjoy safaris on jeep looking for Tigers.
8 Days
Starting USD 2,500 per person
Personalized journeys
100% customized journey just for you.
Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements.
Explore your interests at your own speed & select your preferred style of accommodation.
Expert Planning
Create your seamless trip with the help of our safari specialists.
All our advisors have travelled extensively or are local from the region.
The same advisors will handle your trip from start to finish.
Local guides
Makes the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one.
Handpicked by us as the best available, offering insider information that only local private guide are privy to.
Unbeatable support
Each booking includes 24/7 support.
The very same advisors who you have booked your trip is accessible 24/7 during your trip.
In case anything comes up and if changes to your itinerary occur, you will receive live updates on your phone.
This sample itinerary is 12 days from $3,500 USD per person*
Speak to one of our Safari Specialists to begin planning a customized wildlife trip to India. All aspects of your trip can be adjusted to your liking, whether its activities, hotels, duration of the trip and even places you’ll visit.
There is an option of taking the special full day photography permit in Bandhavgarh, Satpura and Pench which will allow the guests to be inside the park from sunrise to sunset. Each permit allows maximum 3 photographer in one vehicle along with the lodge naturalist. You can move across all zones. In regular safari you are allocated a zone. You can enter the park 15 minutes before and exit 15 minutes later than the other regular safari vehicles. This permit comes at a premium price. Full day safari increases you chances of tracking tigers.
Full Day Safari is recommended in the sample itinerary Big Cats of India.. With every activity that point your interest, we can create a new customized itinerary to your liking just by answering a few questions.
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A visit to local Gond tribal villages can be a fascinating experience. The mud settlements are adorned with tribal paintings and are every photographer’s delight. You can experience the rustic flavours of the countryside life. A chat with the locals can give you deep insights into their lives and livelihood. If you wish to hone your artistic and crafty skills, there are a few pottery and bamboo craft villages. You can also take painting lessons from Gond painters. Try your hand at a new skill set with the local artisans, nurture your inner child, and take home tangible memories. A visit to the local Narna village school, is also organised on prior request
Tribal Village Visit Experience at Kanha is recommended in the sample itinerary Big Five of India. With every activity that point your interest, we can create a new customized itinerary to your liking just by answering a few questions.
Speak to a Tiger Safari Expert at +91-981-002-8849
The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only Ape – species the hoolock gibbons. A day excursion can be made to visit this sanctuary which is around 2 hours drive one way. Explore the sanctuary on foot accompanied by armed forest ranger, this unique sanctuary is home to seven types of apes – western hoolock gibbon, Bengal slow loris, stump-tailed macaque, northern pig-tailed macaque, eastern Assamese macaque, rhesus macaque, and capped langur. Garters will be provided to protect you from leaches.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary Visit in Kaziranga is recommended in the sample itinerary Big Five of India. With every activity that point your interest, we can create a new customized itinerary to your liking just by answering a few questions.
Extend your holiday by a 4 nights and 5 days to explore the Golden Triangle – Delhi / Jaipur / Agra which forms the nucleus of the cultural extravaganza. Delhi is India’s capital city, a heady mix of ancient cities, heritage monuments and 21st century life. Rajasthan’s Pink City Jaipur comprises of forts and palaces and bustling bazaars. Visit India’s most famous and romantic monument, the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Golden Triangle pre or post tour can be included before or after the trip in the sample itinerary Big Five of India. With every activity that point your interest, we can create a new customized itinerary to your liking just by answering a few questions.
Speak to a Tiger Safari Expert at +91-981-002-8849
