Sultanpur, Pench National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Khajuraho and Panna National Park
Birds, Mammals And Temples Tour
Overview
No other mammal has been as closely associated with India as the tiger. Join us as we explore some of India’s best tiger reserves, to give you the best opportunity to take in the splendor of this majestic animal.
Sultanpur
The Sultanpur National Park habitat constitutes a wetland Ecosystem that is rich in birdlife. One can get over 70+ species in a day. The marshes, bogs, and grasslands house many key species such as the Sarus Crane, Bar-headed and Greylag Goose, Indian Courser, Desert Wheatear, and Spotted Owlet to name a few. Our team ensures that the guide is armed with an experience of spotting the birds, even at the most-unimaginable spots. Besides the guide, you will also have a handbook of birds to help you spot each bird and know about it in detail.
Pench
Pench National Park is in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh in India. It derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park from north to south dividing the park into almost equal western and eastern halves, the well-forested areas of Seoni and Chhindwara districts respectively. It was declared a sanctuary in 1965 but raised to the status of national park in 1975. In 1992, it was established as a tiger reserve. The park is famous for rafting. Vannraj, located on the border of Pench National Park, is a luxury safari lodge set within a dense dry deciduous forest. The property celebrates the best of regional architecture, culture and cuisine so that guests can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region while experiencing authentic central Indian hospitality.
Bandhavgarh
In the heartland of India lies the magical land that is Bandhavgarh National Park. Most renowned for harboring large populations of the Royal Bengal Tigers, Tiger sightings at Bandhavgarh are unlike any other park. Besides Tigers, the park also plays host to a plethora of other animal species including Hanuman Langur, Sambhar, Nilgai, Wild Boar, and Muntjac to name a few. October to March is the best time to visit the park as the weather is pleasant for wildlife viewing. You will be accommodated in Monsoon Forest, an eco-lodge near the Tala Zone from where you can organize your excursions to the and the village as well.
Panna
Panna National Park located in Panna and Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is formally being renowned as the 22nd tiger reserve of India and 5th in Madhya Pradesh. In the tropical region of Panna the climate of the reserve, the area is sometimes so pleasant, sometimes so scorching during summers but with heavy rainfalls, the area is again plush with greenery to make the ambiance more appealing.
Ken River flows through this reserve and creates beautiful waterfalls on its way to the valley. The park has numerous sites of historical importance with stone paintings dating back to the Neolithic era. The ideal home to Indian tigers, Panna is composed of deciduous forests to include other species like Indian wolf, four-horned antelope, sloth bear pangolin, rusty-spotted cat, leopard, caracal, and gharial
Khajuraho
The most iconic manmade structure in India after the Taj Mahal. Built by the Chandela dynasty of kings between the 8-9th centuries, it is now a World Heritage site. The 25 temples at Khajuraho are best known for the depiction of various explicit sexual poses along with the usual scenes of dancers, musicians, processions, domestic, courtly, and social scenes. They are considered to be a version of pure Kamasutra in stone. Outside the temple complexes, there are lovely cafes serving traditional and international cuisine and hosts of shops selling curios for the international tourists that visit Khajuraho. Among other artifacts and jewelry, beautiful brass statues are great buys as souvenirs.
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson Blu, Mahipalpur or Similar
Meals: On own
Arrive Delhi in the afternoon / evening. You will be met and transferred to Hotel Radisson Blu, Mahipalpur, New Delhi.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson Blu, Mahipalpur or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Morning guide birding excursion to Sultanpur (closed on Tuesday). Return to the hotel in the afternoon / evening.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Baghvan, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi, Dinner in Pench
Check-out at 0800 hrs and transfer to Delhi airport to connect flight to Nagpur at 1020 hrs (airport check-in time will be 0820 hrs). Arrive in Nagpur at 1210 hrs. Come out from the airport at 1230 hrs. You will be met and transferred to Pench National Park. Arrive at Baghvan, A Taj Safari Lodge at 1500 hrs. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Baghvan, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning (0600 to 0900 hrs.) and afternoon (1500 to 1800 hrs.) jeep safaris in Pench National Park for Tiger tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
PS: The Park shall remain closed to the visitors for afternoon safaris on all Wednesdays
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Baghvan, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning (0600 to 0900 hrs.) jeep safari in Pench National Park for Tiger tracking and wildlife viewing. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay.
PS: The Park shall remain closed to the visitors for afternoon safaris on all Wednesdays
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and packed lunch from Pench, dinner in Bandhavgarh
Enjoy the final morning (0600 to 0900 hrs) jeep safari in Pench. Check-out at 1030 hrs and drive to Bandhavgarh with packed lunch. Arrive at Bandhavgarh in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning (0600 - 0900 hrs) and Afternoon (1500 - 1800 hrs) Safaris inside the National Park in Tala / Magdhi / Khitauli Zones, accompanied by the Guide. These wildlife safaris are truly experiential. The fauna variety in Bandhavgarh varies from White Tigers, Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Gaur, Chausingha and Chinkara, the Asiatic jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, ratel, grey mongoose, striped hyena, jungle cat, leopard and tiger. The artiodactyls frequently sighted are wild pig, spotted deer, samber, chausingha, nilgai and chinkara with mammals like dhole, the small Indian civet, palm squirrel and lesser bandicoot rat and little grebe, egret, lesser adjutant, sarus crane, black kite, crested serpent eagle, black vulture, Egyptian vulture, common peafowl, red jungle fowl, dove, parakeet, Indian roller can also be found in abundance. Reptilian fauna include cobra, krait, viper, ratsnake, python, turtle and a number of lizard varieties, including varanus.
Apart from that the park also boasts variety of species of birds like Grey Hornbill, Common Teals, Red Jungle Fowl, and White Breasted Kingfisher etc.
P.S. – In between the morning and afternoon safaris, you will have the option to visit the Chespur Waterfalls, Bandhavgarh Fort and the Tala Village with an extra cost.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning (0600 to 0900 hrs.) and afternoon (1500 to 1800 hrs.) jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park for Tiger tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning (0600 to 0900 hrs.) and afternoon (1500 to 1800 hrs.) jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park for Tiger tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Taj Chandela
Meals: Breakfast and Packed lunch from Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, check-out and drive to Khajuraho at 0730 hrs. Your 03 meals per night are included in Bandhavgarh Lodge and you can ask them for packed lunch. Arrive Taj Chandela at 1300 hrs. Check-in and rest. Get ready for guide tour of Khajuraho at 1430 hrs. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast in Khajuraho, late lunch and dinner in Panna
Morning guide tour of Khajuraho. Return to the hotel at 1100 hrs. Check-out at 1130 hrs and drive to Panna National Park. Arrive Panna at 1300 hrs. Check-in in Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge and lunch. Afternoon jeep safari to the national park for tiger tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning (0600 to 0900 hrs.) jeep safari in Panna National Park for Tiger tracking and wildlife viewing. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay.
PS: The Park shall remain closed to the visitors for afternoon safaris on all Wednesdays. You can opt for a night safari in Panna.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson Blu
Meals: Breakfast in Panna
Check-out at 1100 hrs and drive to Jabalpur airport to connect flight back to Delhi at 1845 hrs (airport check-in time will be at 1645 hrs). Arrive Delhi at 2045 hrs. You will be met and transferred to Hotel Radisson Blu for overnight stay.
This tour can be customized for you.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Delhi airport to connect flight back to home. Tour ends.
This tour can be customized for you.
Highlights
- One of the most popular Tiger tours
- High success rate with Tiger sightings and other fauna such as Sambhar, Spotted & Swamp Deer, Gaur & Asiatic Jackal, Chousingha, Striped Hyena, Palm Squirrel & Indian Fox, Dhole and Leopard
- Great birding experience
- Unique accommodation with excellent hospitality
- Ancient forts and temples
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, architecture and lifestyle of central India
Included
- Arrival transfer in Delhi on Day 01 Accommodation in Hotel Radisson Blu for 02 nights (Day 01 & 02)
- Guided birding in Sultanpur with park entrance fee (Day 02) Departure transfer in Delhi on Day 03
- Domestic flight from Delhi to Nagpur (Economy Class) Transfer from Nagpur to Pench
- Accommodation in Bagh Van, A Taj Safari Lodge, Pench for 03 nights All safaris in Pench National Park with park entrance fee
- Transfer from Pench to Bandhavgarh Accommodation in Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh for 04 nights
- All safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park with park entrance fee Transfer from Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho
- Accommodation in Taj Chandela, Khajuraho for 01 night 02 Half days guided tour in Khajuraho
- Transfer from Khajuraho to Panna Accommodation in Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari Lodge, Panna for 02 nights
- All safaris in Panna National Park with park entrance fee Transfer from Panna to Jabalpur airport
- Flight from Jabalpur to Delhi (Economy class) Accommodation in Hotel Radisson Blu for 01 night (Day 13)
- Arrival and departure transfers in Delhi on Day 13 & 14 Meals as per the itinerary | All Taxes
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
