Itinerary Highlights Duration: 12 Night 13 Days
Destinations: New Delhi - Ranthambhore - New Delhi - Raipur - Kanha - Bandhavgarh - Jabalpur - New Delhi
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, our representative will meet you, provide all travel documents, and assist with your hotel check-in. Relax overnight in New Delhi.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board a comfortable AC sleeper train departing at 07:40. A representative will assist with boarding, provide essentials, and offer travel tips for the journey. Arrive at Sawai Madhopur station by 12:40, where another representative will meet you for a transfer to your resort in Ranthambhore. Enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the national park. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Each day begins with exhilarating morning and evening jeep safaris in Ranthambhore National Park, one of India’s premier tiger reserves, famous for its unique mix of historical ruins and thriving wildlife. With approximately 400 sq. km of rugged landscape, you’ll have excellent chances to spot tigers, leopards, sambar deer, nilgai, and a rich variety of birds. Meals and overnight stays at the resort.
After a final morning safari and breakfast, enjoy lunch before a transfer to Sawai Madhopur station. Board the day train back to New Delhi at 12:30, arriving by 18:45. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for an early flight to Raipur, departing at 06:40 and arriving at 08:20. From Raipur, drive 220 km (approximately 4 hours) to Kanha National Park, where you’ll check into the resort and enjoy lunch. Later, embark on an afternoon jeep safari. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Each day starts early with morning safaris through Kanha’s expansive forests and grasslands, known as Kipling’s inspiration for The Jungle Book. Explore this lush park, which spans 940 sq. km and is home to the rare hardground barasingha deer and diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and dholes (wild dogs). Breakfast will be served in the wilderness. Return to the resort for lunch, and then depart again for afternoon safaris. Dinner and overnight stays at the resort.
After a final morning safari and lunch at Kanha, depart for Bandhavgarh National Park, a scenic 280 km (6-hour) drive. Check into the lodge, enjoy dinner, and settle in for the night.
Spend your days on thrilling morning and afternoon safaris in Bandhavgarh, which boasts one of India’s highest tiger populations and was once the hunting grounds of Maharajas. Bandhavgarh also holds significant historical ruins, including caves with ancient inscriptions and a 2,000-year-old fort. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from leopards and wild boars to Indian bison and 250 bird species. Meals and overnight stays at the lodge.
After a morning safari and lunch, drive to Jabalpur airport (200 km, approximately 4 hours) to catch a flight to New Delhi, departing at 17:50 and arriving at 19:45. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to the international airport for your return flight home, concluding an unforgettable journey through India’s wildlife and heritage sites.
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Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours. Kanha and Bandhavgarh National park is closed every Wednesday for afternoon jeep safari.