DAY 01 ARRIVE BANDHAVGARH

Bandhavgarh National Park: Set amongst The Vindhya Hills in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh consists of 168 sq miles of sal and a mixed forest of bamboo, grassland, and a complex of deciduous forests. There are at least 150 species of birds in the park, along with mammals such as tigers, sloth bear, langur monkeys, wild boar, mongoose, chital, sambar and barking deer and many other species. The park is also home to the Bandhavgarh Fort, which, besides offering breath taking views, houses a 35 ft reclining statue of Lord Vishnu and 10th Century rock images of the incarnation of the Lord.

Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge comprises spacious cosy and comfortable independent Cottages, and 8 rooms to make a total of 21 rooms, all in a typical Indian village theme, some around an inner courtyard. They have modern facilities with single, twin or double bedded rooms, with attached bathroom, (all amenities) shower, running hot and cold water, comfortably furnished, even a hot water bottle at night to keep you warm !

Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh, check in to lodge.

After lunch, proceed for afternoon safari.

Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge. (D)

Note: All national parks in Madhya Pradesh will remain closed on Wednesday afternoon.

Currently there is no camera fee either still or video for amateur photography at Bandhavgarh National Park.

DAY 02 & 03 BANDHAVGARH

Early morning wake-up call with a knock on your room door and tea/coffee. You will wake up to misty mornings and sounds of birds calling, which will make an exciting start to your day.

As soon as dawn breaks, leave for your jungle safari, accompanied by a resident naturalist and forest park guides in 4×4 Jeeps. In the winter months morning safaris require warm clothes and woolen caps and gloves to keep you warm from the wind chill factor in your open jeep. We provide blankets and sometimes even a hot water bottle to keep you comfortable.

Lunch and afternoon safari by 4×4 jeep accompanied by resident naturalist and forest guide.

Return to lodge for evening tea and rest of time free to relax.

Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 04 BANDHAVGARH – ONWARD JOURNEY

After the morning jungle safari then transfer by road to the railway station or nearest airport.

Subject to availability we will use the following hotel for our guests

STANDARD CHECK IN TIME IS 14:00 HRS AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 NOON AT MOST OF THE HOTELS.

B = Bed & Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

What’s included:

• Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at the hotel mentioned above or in similar category in their standard rooms unless otherwise specified.
• Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner). Meals as specified above in the itinerary (with combination of city restaurant/hotel/en route meals as the case may be) during the programme.
• In Bandhavgarh: Jeep safaris (exclusive) as mentioned in itinerary inclusive of entry fee to park, resident naturalist services.
• One hour elephant safari once only Bandhavgarh (elephant safari is subject to availability) on sharing basis.
• Entrance fee to the national park.
• Mineral water during entire stay at Bandhavgarh.
• 3.09% Govt. Service Tax on total bill.

What’s not included:

• Any airfare (internal airfare supplement quoted separately)
• Any insurance
• Visa fee to India
• Cost to visit Bandhavgarh Fort
• Any other meal than what is specified above in inclusion or anything else not mentioned above in inclusion.
• Any services of accompanied escort (supplement advised, if required).
• Any expenditure of personal nature like TIPPING, tabled drinks (mineral water other than what mentioned in inclusion above), laundry, telephone calls, à la carte meals, still/video camera fee if any, etc. *
• Any expenses incurred due to any unforeseen situation or any other reason beyond our control like natural calamity/acts of god, change in government tax policy etc.

* Currently there is no camera fee either still or video for amateur photography at Bandhavgarh National Park.

NATIONAL PARKS IN MADHYA PRADESH (BANDHAVGARH IN THIS ITINERARY) ARE CLOSED ON EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

DAY 01 ARRIVE TADOBA

Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserves in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in central India. It is notable as Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. It is one of India’s 41 “Project Tiger” – tiger reserves.

Legend holds that Taru was a village chief who was killed in a mythological encounter with a tiger. A shrine dedicated to the God Taru now exists beneath a huge tree, on the banks of the Tadoba Lake. The temple is frequented by adivasis, especially during the fair held every year in the Hindu month of Pausha, between December and January.

The Gond kings once ruled these forests in the vicinity of the Chimur Hills. Hunting was completely banned in 1935. Two decades later, in 1955, 116.54 km² (45.00 sq mi) was declared a national park. Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was created on the adjacent forests in 1986, and in 1995, both the park and the sanctuary were merged to establish the present tiger reserve.

Svasara Jungle Lodge: The new and award-winning Svasara Jungle Lodge is located at Tadoba Tiger Reserve in the Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, Central India. Svasara is an upmarket, eco-lodge set over a sprawling 10-acres with beautiful views of the Tadoba hills and the forest. At Svasara, you experience an indigenous jungle with uniquely designed guest areas from the outside, while inside the lodge you relax in the comfort of elegant luxury set in safari chic interiors. Svasara is a stone’s throw from Tadoba’s Kolara Gate. The lodge is 100 kilometres (2-hours driving distance) from the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra.

After lunch proceed for afternoon safari.

Stay overnight at Tadoba (B, L, D).

Note: Tadoba National park remains closed on Tuesday for whole day.

DAY 02 & 03 TADOBA

Leave for your morning jungle safari, accompanied by a resident naturalist and forest guide in 4x 4 Jeep.

Aside from Bengal tigers, Tadoba is home to other mammals, including: Indian leopards, sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, chital, and chausingha.

Afternoon jungle safari by 4×4 open jeep accompanied by resident naturalist and forest guide.

Stay overnight at Tadoba (B, L, D).

DAY 04 TADOBA – ONWARD JOURNEY

After the morning jungle safari then transfer by road to the railway station or nearest airport.

Subject to availability we use the following hotel for our guests

STANDARD CHECK IN TIME IS 14:00 HRS AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 NOON AT MOST OF THE HOTELS.

B = Bed & Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

What’s included:

• Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at hotels mentioned above or in similar category in their standard rooms unless otherwise specified.
• Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner). Meals as specified above in the itinerary (with combination of city restaurant/hotel/en route meals as the case may be) during the programme.
• In Tadoba: Jeep safaris (exclusive) as mentioned in itinerary inclusive of entry fee to park, resident naturalist services.
• Entrance fee to the places of national parks.
• 3.09% Govt. Service Tax on total bill.

What’s not included:

• Any airfare (internal airfare supplement quoted separately)
• Any insurance
• Visa fee to India
• Any other meal than what is specified above in inclusion or anything else not mentioned above in inclusion.
• Any services of accompanied escort (supplement advised, if required).
• Any expenditure of personal nature like TIPPING, tabled drinks (mineral water other than what mentioned in inclusion above), laundry, telephone calls, à la carte meals, still/video camera fee if any, etc.
• Any expenses incurred due to any unforeseen situation or any other reason beyond our control like natural calamity/acts of god, change in government tax policy etc.

NATIONAL PARKS IN TADOBA WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON TUESDAY.

DAY 01 ARRIVE PENCH

Pench National Park: located in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is the 19th Project Tiger Reserve and has been one of the best-kept secrets among wildlife enthusiasts who have long been acquainted with and bedazzled by its immensely varied flora and fauna. No wonder the area providing a backdrop for it’s animal character dominated by fairly open canopy of mixed forest, predominantly teak, with open grassy patches, the park with its undulating land boasts the highest density of herbivores in any Indian park.

It has a large diversity of wildlife, including leopard, tiger, jungle cat, dhole (wild dog), sloth bear, wild boar, mongoose, gaur cheetal (spotted deer) and sambar. Pench was the setting for the BBC documentary “Tiger spy in the Jungle”

Jamtara Wilderness Lodge: Situated in the village of Jamtara, near Pench National Park, Jamtara Wilderness Lodge is a 12 luxury tented property in the heart of rural Pench. Surrounded by tall arjuna trees and an ancient banyan rooted on a dry riverbed, each tented room overlooks the forest which set the perfect background to this jungle experience.

Each luxury tent is designed to feel light and open, allowing guests the optimum view of nature. With the option of rolling up the front panels of the tent, the guests can bring the outside in but still being in the privacy of their own rooms. Although, these are tented rooms, the bathroom has been made into a permanent structure for the comfort of the guests.

While many may sleep inside the tent, some may feel a little more connected with nature and have the option of sleeping outside on their patio. Mosquito netting will keep the bugs away, quilts and hot water bottles will keep the cold away.

Since we also believe in supporting the community of our lodge, a “Machaan” night can be booked while generating revenue for the farmers. Here the concept is sleeping under the stars, just like the villagers. These Machaans are built on the land of the farmers and an amount of the night’s rate will be paid to the farmer. Sleeping up high on stilts will allow you to watch the sky and everything below. You never know what may walk through the farms at night.

Upon arrival check-in to the lodge.

After lunch proceed for afternoon safari.

Stay overnight at the Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 02 & 03 PENCH

Early morning & evening game safaris into the Pench National Park. Safaris in Pench are organized in 4×4 open jeeps. Local guides and naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience.

Stay overnight at the Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 04 PENCH– ONWARD JOURNEY

After morning safari drive to onward journey.

Subject to availability we use the following hotel for our guests

STANDARD CHECK IN TIME IS 14:00 HRS AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 NOON AT MOST OF THE HOTELS.

B = Bed & Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

What’s included:

• Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at hotels mentioned above or in similar category in their standard rooms unless otherwise specified.
• Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner). Meals as specified above in the itinerary (with combination of city restaurant/hotel/en route meals as the case may be) during the programme.
• In Pench: Jeep safaris (exclusive) as mentioned in itinerary inclusive of entry fee to park, resident naturalist services.
• Entrance fee to the places of national parks.
• Mineral water during entire stay at Pench.
• 3.09% Govt. Service Tax on total bill.

What’s not included:

• Any airfare (internal airfare supplement quoted separately)
• Any insurance
• Visa fee to India
• Any other meal than what is specified above in inclusion or anything else not mentioned above in inclusion.
• Any services of accompanied escort (supplement advised, if required).
• Any expenditure of personal nature like TIPPING, tabled drinks (mineral water other than what mentioned in inclusion above), laundry, telephone calls, à la carte meals, still/video camera fee if any, etc.
• Any expenses incurred due to any unforeseen situation or any other reason beyond our control like natural calamity/acts of god, change in government tax policy etc.

NATIONAL PARKS IN MADHYA PRADESH (PENCH IN THIS ITINERARY) WILL REMAIN CLOSED IN EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

DAY 01 ARRIVE KANHA

Kanha National Park – Set on The Chhota Nagpur Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha provides breath taking vistas of grassy plains and strands off sal forest. This 366 sq mile preserve was set to save two endangered species the tiger and barasingha. The park offers has a good variety of other species including leopard, cheetal, gaur, barking deer, and sambhar deer.

Kanha Jungle Lodge has eighteen spacious rooms and two new independent deluxe cottages with private patios , overlooking a lush green forest. The rooms are all with modern facilities including attached bath with running hot and cold showers and comfortable furniture. All rooms are equipped with with reading lights, a writing table and lounge chairs, large luggage rack etc. and even a hot water bottle at night ! Additional activities availabe here include nature walks, astronomy classes and lessons in Indian cookery. Watch out for flying squirrels at dusk!

Upon arrival in Kanha, check in to the lodge

After lunch proceed for afternoon safari.

Overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 02 & 03 KANHA

Early morning wake-up call with a knock on your room door and tea/coffee.

You will wake up to misty mornings and sounds of birds calling, which will make an exciting start to your day. As soon as dawn breaks, leave for your jungle safari, accompanied by a resident naturalist and forest park guides in 4x 4 Jeeps.

A picnic breakfast in the middle of the jungle with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Rest of the morning at leisure or go for nature walk, visit to nearby village/school or engage yourself in cooking demonstration.

Lunch and afternoon safari by 4×4 open jeep.

Return to lodge for evening tea and rest of time free for star gazing.

Dinner and overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 04 KANHA– ONWARD JOURNEY

After morning safari, drive to onward journey.

Subject to availability we use the following hotel for our guests

STANDARD CHECK IN TIME IS 14:00 HRS AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 NOON AT MOST OF THE HOTELS.

B = Bed & Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

What’s included:

• Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at hotels mentioned above or in similar category in their standard rooms unless otherwise specified.
• Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner). Meals as specified above in the itinerary (with combination of city restaurant/hotel/en route meals as the case may be) during the programme.
• In Kanha: Jeep safaris (exclusive) as mentioned in itinerary inclusive of entry fee to park, resident naturalist services.
• Entrance fee to the places of national parks.
• Mineral water during entire stay at Kanha.
• 3.09% Govt. Service Tax on total bill.

What’s not included:

• Any airfare (internal air fare supplement quoted separately)
• Any insurance
• Visa fee to India
• Any other meal than what is specified above in inclusion or anything else not mentioned above in inclusion.
• Any services of accompanied escort (supplement advised, if required).
• Any expenditure of personal nature like TIPPING, tabled drinks (mineral water other than what mentioned in inclusion above), laundry, telephone calls, à la carte meals, still/video camera fee if any, etc.
• Any expenses incurred due to any unforeseen situation or any other reason beyond our control like natural calamity/acts of god, change in government tax policy etc.

NATIONAL PARKS IN MADHYA PRADESH (KANHA IN THIS ITINERARY) WILL REMAIN CLOSED IN EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.