- 1New Delhi
Your Central India wildlife tour beings on arrival at Delhi airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the day relaxing or exploring the Indian capital city.
New Delhi, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. The city is soaked in history and culture and has many fascinating places to visit. This amazing history is embodied in its ancient forts, beautiful gardens, historic monuments, and vibrant markets. The bustling Chandni Chowk market and Dilli Haat, the historic Red Fort and Qutab Minar, the beautiful Mughal Garden, and so much more—the city has lots to offer a traveler.
Meals: NoneAccommodation: Jaypee Siddharth - 2New Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park
We leave New Delhi early in the morning after breakfast and travel to Corbett National Park (approx. 6-hour drive). After check-in at the jungle resort and lunch, you can explore the hotel grounds. Make sure you are well rested as you have an early start the next day on your tiger safari holiday!
Corbett National Park is set in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas in the state of Uttaranchal. It is named after the famous hunter-naturalist, Jim Corbett. It is home to over 50 varieties of mammals, about 600 species of birds (Parakeets, Owls, Orioles, Drongos, Thrushes, Babblers, Bulbuls, Cuckoos, Doves, Bee-Eaters, Rollers, Flycatchers, Warblers, Robins and more)and about 25 reptilian species. The pride of Corbett is, of course, its Tigers, Leopards, and rare Gharials.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Corbett Wilderness - 3, 4, 5Jim Corbett National Park
Early morning, we will go on a jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park to get acquainted with the forest. We return to the lodge for breakfast and post lunch leave for an afternoon game drive. Late afternoon and dusk provide an excellent opportunity to sight animals.
It's an early start for us in the following two days as well. We will go on morning safaris each day and return to the lodge for breakfast. You can relax until it is time to go to our next game drive.
While in Dhikala, we get to enjoy extensive safaris. In addition, we will visit the crocodile pool and Dhangarhi museum and interpretation center.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Corbett Wilderness - 6Jim Corbett National Park to New Delhi
Today, we start early for a morning game drive in Dhikala Range. The forest comes alive at dawn when the deer and other animals start their day and you can sight herds of Chital (Spotted Deer). The forest is a beautiful sight as the mist disappears in the heat and animals come out of cover near waterholes, for their first drink of the day.
We return to the lodge for breakfast and then drive back to New Delhi. You can spend the rest of the day sightseeing or just relax in your room.
Meal: BreakfastAccommodation: Jaypee Siddharth - 7New Delhi to Ranthambore National Park
Today, after an early breakfast, we drive to the railway station to board a train to Sawai Madhopur. From there, we head for Ranthambore National Park. On arrival, you will check-in at the resort and can opt to spend the day relaxing or take a walk around the resort.
Ranthambore National Park is encompassed by rocky hill crests, dotted with water pools and contains a number of temples and forts as well. It is very rich in wildlife. The Tiger population is the highlight of this park. In addition, one can also see a variety of birds such as the Peafowl, Cotton Pygmy Geese, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas and many more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tiger Moon Resort - 8, 9Ranthambore National Park
The next two days in Ranthambore we start out early for a morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park accompanied by naturalists. We start at dawn to get the best chance of sighting animals. We return to the resort for breakfast. You can relax till after lunch, maybe go on a stroll in the resort. We then set out on an afternoon game drive and return at dusk.
If time permits, we may visit the Ranthambore Fort. It is an ancient fort, built in 944 CE and was ruled by several generations of Maharajas of Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tiger Moon Resort - 10Ranthambore National Park to Katni
We go on one last game drive in Ranthambore and return for breakfast. You can spend the rest of the morning relaxing. After lunch, we head for Sawai Madhopur station to board a train to Katni.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Night Train - 10Katni to Bandhavgarh National Park
We will reach Katni around 8 a.m, after which a drive of about 2 hours will bring us to Bandhavgarh National Park. You can relax at the lodge after check-in until lunch. We will go on an afternoon game drive in Bandhavgarh and return to the lodge at dusk for dinner. Bandhavgarh is best known for having the highest density of Tigers in India. However, the beauty of its forests also lies in the rich wildlife that lives within it - Leopard, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer and many more.
The park also has a rich variety of birdlife. You are likely to spot beautiful species of Egrets, Hornbills, Kingfishers, and Eagles that are endemic to the region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: King's Lodge Badhavgarh - 12, 13Bandhavgarh National Park
Your day will begin with an early morning safari in Bandhavgarh. We hope to sight animals in the early hours of dawn. We will return to the lodge for breakfast and relax until after lunch. Our exploration of Bandhavgarh continues with an afternoon game drive. Our day will end by the bonfire accompanied by a delicious dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: King's Lodge Badhavgarh - 14Bandhavgarh National Park to Kanha National Park
Today we head for Kanha National Park after an early breakfast (approx 6 hours drive). We aim to reach around noon. This will give us time for lunch and a little rest before the afternoon game drive in Kanha National Park. We advise you to get enough rest today as the next two days begin early and are packed!
Kanha National Park is a beautiful reserve that is rich in wildlife. It encompasses lush meadows, thick forests and water bodies. As you enter, the subtle fragrance of the Sal forest and the incessant sound of cicada will captivate you. Kanha is home to the rare hard-ground Barasingha or Swamp Deer. You might also see spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Langurs, Leopards and Dholes (Wild Dogs).
If there is time, we will drive to Bamni Dadar - the highest point in Kanha. The plateau offers a panoramic view of the entire national park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge - 15, 16Kanha National Park
We have the opportunity of exploring the forest at leisure over the next two days. We will go on early morning and afternoon safaris in Kanha to increase our chances of sighting wildlife and maybe if we are lucky even the Tiger!
You will begin both days with early morning safaris and picnic breakfasts. We will return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, will head into the wilderness once more until dusk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge - 17Kanha National Park to New Delhi
Today after lunch, we will drive to Nagpur airport to catch an evening flight to Delhi (approx 6 hours by air). Our representative will meet you at the Delhi airport and help you get to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: Jaypee Siddharth - 18New Delhi
This is the last day of your India Wildlife Holiday and you will be assisted to get to the airport for your flight back home.
Meal: BreakfastAccommodation: None
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Information Kit
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Registered Guides
- Sightseeing or activities or safaris as mentioned in the itinerary
- Taxes
- All items of personal nature
- Gratuities and Tips
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities (if any) and personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Visas, Vaccination and Insurance
Fitness is vital for this level of activity, as the environment traversed may be remote and challenging. These rugged experiences include long walks, trekking, cycling or rafting in isolated areas through variable weather conditions for up to eight to ten hours a day. These trips are usually 13 to 19 days in duration. Maximum altitude reached will be 4000m and you need to be very fit in order to withstand the weather conditions. Good physical condition is essential and previous hill-walking experience or preparation is advisable.
