Jungle Trails of Kipling’s India
Itinerary Highlights Duration: 09 night 10 days
Destinations: New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench – Kanha – Jabalpur – New Delhi
Key Highlights of the Itinerary
- Explore India’s Wildlife Capitals Journey through India’s premier national parks, including Pench and Kanha, renowned for their vibrant wildlife and diverse ecosystems.
- 2. Tiger Safaris in Pench and Kanha o Experience the thrill of morning and afternoon jeep safaris in both parks, with opportunities to spot Bengal tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, and over 38 species of mammals and 300 bird species.
- 3. Discover Kipling’s Jungle Book The landscapes that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book in Kanha National Park, with scenic sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands, and the Banjar and Halon valleys.
- 4. Unique Ecosystems and Rare Species o Witness Kanha’s barasingha, the hardground swamp deer, and encounter Pench’s dense teak forests, open grazing grounds, and rich waterways that support diverse wildlife populations.
- 5. Safari Breakfasts in the Wild o Enjoy packed breakfasts in the heart of nature, served on your safari vehicle, immersing you in the serenity of the wilderness.
- 6. Scenic Drives Through Madhya Pradesh o Travel through the heart of India, experiencing rural landscapes and picturesque journeys between national parks and key cities like Nagpur and Jabalpur.
- 7. Expert Assistance and Smooth Logistics o Benefit from expert representatives at each point, smooth airport transfers, and assistance throughout your journey for a seamless travel experience.
Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, meet our representative, who will assist with your transfer and hotel check-in, as well as provide and explain all travel documents. Enjoy a restful night in New Delhi.
Day 2: New Delhi to Nagpur – Pench (Flight + Drive)
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nagpur, departing at 06:10 and arriving at 07:50. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic 100 km drive (approx. 2 hours) to Pench National Park. Check into the resort, have lunch, and set off for your first afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Days 3-4: Exploring Pench National Park
Experience morning and afternoon jeep safaris each day in Pench, where lush deciduous forests are interwoven with streams, nallahs, and the Pench River. Despite the river drying up by late April, water holes throughout the park sustain its rich wildlife, including tigers, leopards, jungle cats, sambar, and chital deer. Keep an eye out for wild dogs and gaur herds in summer months and sloth bears near the rocky areas. Meals and overnight stays at the resort.
Day 5: Pench to Kanha (Drive)
After a final morning safari and lunch, embark on a 210 km (4-5 hour) drive to Kanha National Park. Upon arrival, check into the resort, enjoy dinner, and settle in for a relaxing night.
Days 6-7: Discovering Kanha National Park
Begin each day early with morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha, renowned for its dramatic sal forests, open grasslands, and rivers. Established in 1974 under Project Tiger, this 940 sq km reserve is the only habitat of the rare barasingha deer and is home to a diverse array of wildlife including tigers, dholes, gaur, and chausingha. Enjoy breakfast amidst nature, lunch at the lodge, and evening relaxation after a thrilling day. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 8: Final Safari in Kanha
Savor a morning and afternoon jeep safari in Kanha, soaking up your last moments in this enchanting wilderness. Meals and overnight stay at the resort.Day 9: Kanha to Jabalpur – New Delhi (Drive + Flight)
After a morning safari, lunch, and checkout, travel 200 km (approx. 4 hours) to Jabalpur airport for a flight to New Delhi, departing at 17:50 and arriving at 19:45. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure from New Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the international airport for your return flight home or onward destination, concluding an unforgettable wildlife journey.
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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 Pench National park is closed every Wednesday for afternoon jeep safari
The above cost includes:
- 1. Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis
- 2. Accommodation in Kanha and Pench on room, all meals and safari basis
- 3. Your entrance and guide charges in Kanha and Pench
- 4. 6 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench
- 5. 7 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
- 6. Assistance at airport and hotels
- 7. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova car
- 8. All currently applicable taxes
However, the above cost does not include:
- 1. Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks. As on date still and video cameras are free in Kanha and Pench. Only Khursapar zone in Pench is chargeable
- 2. Expenses of personal nature like smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
- 3. International airfare and domestic
- 4. Travel insurance
- 5. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- 6. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Please Note:
- 1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
- 2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
- 3. Safaris in Kanha and Pench will be provided in a 4X4 Jeep
- 4. Safari zone is subject to forest permissions
- 5. Pench and Kanha national park is closed for afternoon jeep safari every Wednesday
