5N / 6D
5N / 6D
Wildlife & Safari
Madhya Pradesh
Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari
Package ID: TG-IN-001269
Bandhavgarh · Kanha — The two finest tiger reserves in central India, paired for the best possible chance of a wild tiger — Bandhavgarh, which has one of the highest tiger densities anywhere, and Kanha, the vast sal-forest park that inspired The Jungle Book. Multiple safaris across both reserves genuinely stack the odds in your favour, but we say plainly what every honest operator must: no sighting is ever guaranteed, and the forest, the birds and the sheer thrill of the search reward you regardless. Safari permits and zones are limited and booked well ahead.
Package IDTG-IN-001269
Duration5N / 6D
StartsJabalpur
EndsNagpur / Jabalpur
Best seasonOctober to June (parks closed in the monsoon)
Ideal forWildlife & tiger enthusiasts · photographers · families
- Duration
- 5N / 6D
- Cities
- Bandhavgarh, Kanha
- States
- Madhya Pradesh
- Distance
- ~450 km central-India roads
- Start → End
- Jabalpur → Nagpur / Jabalpur
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car; jeep safaris in the parks
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ jungle lodges
- Meals
- Breakfast & dinner (MAP)
- Best season
- October to June (parks closed in the monsoon)
- Ideal for
- Wildlife & tiger enthusiasts · photographers · families
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Jabalpur → BandhavgarhJabalpur → Bandhavgarh
- Route
- Jabalpur → Bandhavgarh
- Distance
- ~165 km
- Travel time
- ~4 hrs (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- On arrival
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Meet at Jabalpur & drive to Bandhavgarh
- Jungle-lodge check-in & rest
- Naturalist briefing for the morning safari
Into the sal forests of Bandhavgarh, the compact reserve famous for the best tiger-sighting odds in India. An afternoon to settle into the lodge and meet your naturalist before the early starts begin. The park's old fort and its density of big cats make it the ideal place to open a safari trip.
✓ Arrive Bandhavgarh✓ Naturalist briefing
🛏 Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Day 2 Bandhavgarh safarisTala / Magadhi zones
- Morning jeep safari (zone by permit)
- Breakfast & rest
- Afternoon jeep safari (different zone)
- Evening at the lodge
A full safari day — morning and afternoon jeep drives into different zones of Bandhavgarh, which maximises both your chance of a tiger and the variety of terrain and wildlife you see: deer, langur, jackal, rich birdlife and the possibility, at any turn, of a tiger on the track. We book permits well ahead; the assigned zone depends on availability.
✓ Twin jeep safaris✓ High tiger density✓ Sal-forest wildlife
🛏 Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Day 3 Bandhavgarh → KanhaBandhavgarh → Kanha
- Route
- Bandhavgarh → Kanha
- Distance
- ~250 km
- Travel time
- ~6 hrs (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- 08:30 AM
- Arrive
- 02:30 PM
- Alternative
- Long transfer between the reserves
- Optional final Bandhavgarh safari
- Depart for Kanha
- Arrive & lodge check-in
- Rest & briefing
An optional last Bandhavgarh drive, then the transfer across to Kanha — honestly a long travelling day through rural Madhya Pradesh. Kanha is a bigger, more open park of meadows and sal, the model for Kipling's Jungle Book and the last refuge of the rare barasingha (swamp deer).
✓ Transfer to Kanha✓ Meadow-and-sal country
🛏 Overnight: Kanha
Day 4 Kanha safarisKanha / Kisli zones
- Morning jeep safari
- Breakfast & rest
- Afternoon jeep safari (different zone)
- Evening at the lodge
Two safaris in Kanha's great meadows and forest. Beyond tigers and leopard, Kanha is the place to see the hard-ground barasingha it saved from extinction, along with gaur, wild dog and superb birdlife. Its scale and beauty make the drives a pleasure whether or not the tiger shows.
✓ Kanha meadows✓ Barasingha✓ Twin safaris
🛏 Overnight: Kanha
Day 5 Kanha — final safari & leisurePark / lodge
- Final morning safari (best odds in a new zone)
- Breakfast
- Leisure at the lodge / nature walk / village visit
- Farewell dinner
One more morning drive — a fresh zone for a fresh chance — then an easy afternoon to rest, walk the lodge grounds or visit a nearby Baiga/Gond village. A gentle wind-down after several early starts before tomorrow's departure.
✓ Final safari✓ Village visit✓ Lodge leisure
🛏 Overnight: Kanha
Day 6 DepartureKanha → Nagpur / Jabalpur
- Route
- Kanha → Nagpur (NAG) or Jabalpur (JLR) Airport
- Distance
- ~270 km / ~165 km
- Travel time
- ~6 hrs / ~4 hrs (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- After breakfast
- Arrive
- —
- Alternative
- Nagpur or Jabalpur for onward flights
- At the lodge
- Drive to Nagpur or Jabalpur airport for your onward flight
The drive out to the nearest convenient airport — Nagpur or Jabalpur depending on your onward flight — after a genuinely wild few days. We plan the departure around your flight and the transfer distance.
✓ Onward transfer
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhavgarh | 2 | 3★ / 4★ jungle lodge | Breakfast + dinner |
| Kanha | 3 | 3★ / 4★ jungle lodge | Breakfast + dinner |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Jabalpur → Bandhavgarh | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Bandhavgarh safaris | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Bandhavgarh → Kanha | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Kanha safaris | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Kanha — final safari & leisure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 6 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing
- ✓Breakfast & dinner (MAP)
- ✓All transfers by private air-conditioned car
- ✓Shared/private jeep safaris with permit & naturalist (as per itinerary)
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Additional safaris, zone permits & camera fees
- ✕Private-vehicle safari upgrades
- ✕Lunches & personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •Tiger sightings are never guaranteed anywhere — Bandhavgarh offers among the best odds in India, but it remains a wild forest. Multiple safaris across zones and both parks maximise the chance.
- •Safari permits and zones are limited and booked well in advance; the assigned zone is subject to availability and park rules.
- •The parks close during the monsoon (roughly July–September, some zones from June); the reliable season is October–June, with the hot pre-monsoon months best for sightings near water.
- •Buffer-zone safaris may run on days when core zones are closed; carry a government photo ID for permits.
- •The Bandhavgarh–Kanha transfer is a long driving day — stated honestly and broken with a stop.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
👨👩👧Family
💑Honeymoon
👴Seniors
👥Friends
🏢Corporate
🧳Solo
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Questions
Package FAQs
What are our real chances of seeing a tiger?
Good across a multi-safari trip in these two parks — Bandhavgarh especially has high density — but never certain. We are honest that it is wildlife, not a zoo. More drives across more zones is the single best way to improve the odds, which is why the itinerary includes several.
How many safaris are included?
Multiple across both parks (typically morning and afternoon drives on full days). We can add more or upgrade to a private safari vehicle on request.
When is the best time for sightings?
October–June, with the hot April–June months often best as animals gather at water. The parks close in the monsoon. We'll match your dates to your priorities.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for kids who can manage early starts and sitting still on drives. The forest and animals thrill most children; we choose family-friendly lodges and can adjust the safari count.
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