Ranthambore National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park
India's Most Amazing Tiger Reserves
Overview
India is undoubtedly the stronghold of the tiger. With the world’s largest tiger population, these magnificent big cats are the focus of many wildlife tours and have become an unofficial wild ambassador for the country. This tour takes you to two of India’s most popular tiger reserves, in search of this regal predator.
Ranthambore National Park is arguably one of the best wildlife reserves in North India to spot a tiger. In fact, Ranthambore is credited to be home to the world’s most photographed wild tigers. Bandhavgarh National Park is regarded as one of the best tiger reserves in Central India and is uniquely famous as a forest offering nearly 100% Tiger sightings. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India.
Named after the Bandhavgarh Fort that now stands inside the park, Bandhavgarh National Park has one of the highest tiger densities in India. Originally the hunting ground for the Maharaja of Rewa, the tiger reserve was declared a national park in 1968. Apart from tigers, the park also boasts a healthy population of leopard, sloth bear, and other mammals, as well as more than 250 species of birds.
Key species
Tiger, Leopard, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Nilgai, Painted Spurfowl, Yellow-legged Buttonquail, Crested Bunting, Spotted Owlet, Indian Eagle-Owl, Dusky Eagle-Owl, Indian Vulture, White-rumped Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, Painted Francolin, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Rufous Treepie, Lesser Adjutant, Indian Nuthatch
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Arrive in Delhi in the evening. You will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner in Ranthambore
Accommodation: Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli or similar
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park (8 hours / subject to traffic). Arrive in Ranthambore and check-in. Afternoon jeep safaris in Ranthambore.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, White-rumped Vulture, Indian Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, Crested Bunting, White-browed Fantail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli or similar
Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambore for wildlife photography.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Indian Hare, Indian Peafowl, Painted Spurfowl, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl, Rufous Treepie, Yellow-throated Sparrow
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Morning safari in Ranthambore (optional). Transfer to Sawai Madhopur station for your train back to Delhi.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Spotted Owlet, Jungle Owlet, Indian Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Crested Bunting, Rufous Treepie, Cinereous Tit
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner in Bandhavgarh
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
In the morning, transfer to Delhi airport for a late morning flight to Jabalpur. Arrive at Jabalpur airport at noon. You will be met and transferred to Bandhavgarh (3.5 hours drive).
Arrive at Bandhavgarh in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the jungle for wildlife viewing and tiger tracking. Other activities will happen in the mid-day as per the description.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Northern Plains Langur, Indian Peafowl, Lesser Adjutant, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Nuthatch
Note: Bandhavgarh National Park will remain closed on every Wednesday afternoon for safari
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Enjoy a final morning jeep safari. Transfer to Jabalpur Airport for your connecting flight for Delhi. Reach Delhi Airport and take a flight for your onward journey. Tour Ends
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Northern Plains Langur, Indian Peafowl, Egyptian Vulture, White-eyed Buzzard, Spotted Owlet, Indian Roller, White-bellied Drongo
Highlights
- One of the most relaxed and popular Tiger tours
- High success rate with Tiger sightings and other fauna such as Sambhar & Spotted Deer, Gaur & Asiatic Jackal, Striped Hyena (rare), Palm Squirrel & Indian Fox and Leopard
- Great birding experience
- Unique accommodation with excellent hospitality
- Iconic Taj Mahal
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, architecture and lifestyle of North and central India
Included
- Accommodation on above specified sharing basis Meals as per the itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers in Delhi Transfer from Delhi to Ranthambore and back
- Flight ticket from Delhi to Jabalpur (Economy class) Transfer Jabalpur airport to Bandhavgarh
- All private jeep safaris (02 persons in each jeep for each ride as mentioned below) Mandatory park wildlife guide for all rides
- Park entrance fee for all rides Transfer from Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur Airport
- Overnight train tickets (2 Tier air-conditioned sleeper class) All taxes
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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
