BEST OF CENTRAL INDIA
1 – 11 May 2026

India is the land of rich cultural heritage and exclusive wildlife.
This trip focuses on the wildlife of Central India – The Tiger, Leopards, Indian wild dogs, Asiatic elephants, Sloth bear, Gaur along with a variety of other mammals and birds.
Bandhavgarh Tiger reserve has one of the highest density of Bengal Tigers. This park has a large biodiversity for tiger population.
Kanha is the largest tiger reserve of India and has one of the most
beautiful landscapes as well. It is a bliss to spot a tiger and a variety of wildlife in the beautiful meadows.
Pench has been a great place to spot leopards over the years.
In the month of May, the sightings and the actions of the elusive cats are at its peak due to the dry season.
This privately guided trip is a unique opportunity to Spot and click these animals in their natural habitat with experienced guides and naturalists while you enjoy the luxury of the best selected premium wildlife lodges and hotels.

Itinerary

The guests will land in New Delhi from their destination. They will be transferred to the Lemon Tree Hotel or similar where they can relax themselves after their long flight.

Early morning flight from New Delhi to Jabalpur. Travel towards Bandhav Vilas lodge upon arrival. Reach Bandhavgarh for lunch. Our first drive will commence post lunch @4-7pm. Back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Exact timings of the flight will be informed closer to the date.

The schedule for the next three days will be the same. You will get ready for the morning safari and leave at 5 am. The safari timings are from 5:30 – 11 am. Here you have good chances of sighting the elusive cats like tigers, leopards along with sloth bears, elephants, other mammals and various birds. In between the safari you enjoy your savour packed breakfast in the lap of nature. The guests will reach the lodge back at 11:15am. You can have lunch and get ready for the evening safari at 3.30 pm. Safari timing will be (4 – 7 pm) . You will be back to the lodge by 6.45 pm after which you can have dinner and then turn in for the night.

After the morning safari at Bandhavgarh, guests will check out from the lodge post lunch and drive down to Kanha National Park in an air-conditioned comfortable vehicle. (220kms/ 4 hours) The guests will arrive at the Tuli Tiger Corridor for dinner followed by overnight stay. You will have an option of a short night drive from 7-9.30 pm in Kanha

You will leave for the early morning safari at 5 am. Here the guests will have good chances of sighting tigers, leopards, sloth bears, the endangered Barasingha along with a variety of deer species, other mammals and birds. You will have the packed breakfast with the breath-taking view of the beautiful forest. Post the safari the guests will come back to the lodge around 11:15 am. Rest, have lunch and get ready for the next safari in the evening at 3.30 pm. Come back to the lodge by 7pm, have dinner and enjoy your sound sleep.

Early morning Safari at Kanha and check out lodge post lunch. Travel towards Pench the Mowgli land from the Jungle Book. Reach Tuli Tiger Resort by 5 pm. Rest your evening at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Early morning safari at 5 am. Here the guests will have good chances of sighting tigers, leopards, along with a variety of deer species, other mammals and birds. You will have the packed breakfast with the forest. Post the safari the guests will come back to the lodge around 11:15 am. Rest, have lunch and get ready for the next safari in the evening from 4- 7 pm. Dinner and overnight at lodge

The guests will have a morning drive (inclusive of breakfast) at Pench and will be back to the lodge by 11 am. Check out from the hotel post lunch
and travel towards Jabalpur/ Nagpur) from where you will take a flight to New Delhi. Reach New Delhi by evening for your return flight back home
later In the night.
(The exact timings of your domestic flights will be informed closer to the dates of the trip).

Tour Ends

Cost of the Tour

2700 USD per person sharing
1000 $ extra (Single supplement)
6 Seats Available

Package Inclusions

1) All airport and internal transfers.
2) Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis in the hotels and lodges.
3) All meals in Bandhavgarh, Pench and Kanha
4) Breakfast in Delhi
5) 16 Safari drives in the best sighting zones of the park in a private vehicle with max 4 photographers per vehicle.
6) All taxes inclusive
7) Economy/premium economy class airfare from Delhi- Jabalpur & Nagpur – Delhi with excess luggage of 5kg (total 20kg per person + 7kg cabin) luggage.
8) Bottled drinking water on safaris and transfers.

Package Exclusions

1) All international flights and Visa. Travel Insurance
2) Any personal expenses, extra meals, beverages, alcohol.
3) Tips, Laundry, Personal expenses
4) Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions”.

Please Note

  • Safari permits and lodge/hotels are subject to availability. We would suggest you reserve your spot as early as possible. The tour will include 7 participants only.
  • In case the lodge/hotel is full, a similar category lodge will be booked after informing you.
  • The exact timing of the internal flights will be informed closer to the tour date.
  • 1000 $ payment is necessary for Booking/Confirming the tour.
  • There may be changes in the itinerary on the first and last day depending on the time of your international flights.
  • An overnight accommodation in New Delhi on the 11 May can be arranged at extra costs.
  • A trip to the Taj Mahal and temples of Khajuraho can be arranged at extra cost.