13 Days | Spot tigers, leopards and bears on a safari adventure through India’s national parks
Take in the sights, sounds and smells of India on a unique wildlife-focused adventure. With a local leader and some fellow keen travellers by your side, this 13-day trip will take you to the local’s favourite for tiger spotting – Panna National Park – as well as the most popular national park for spotting the royal Bengal – Bandhavgarh Tiger Sanctuary. Head to Jabalpur to explore the architecture and waterfalls of this beautiufl city, then carry on to Satpura National Park for some nighttime safaris on jeep and boat (look out for jungle cats and fruit bats!). See why Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary is known as one of the world’s best spots for bird spotting, on the back of a rickshaw no less, then head to chaotic Delhi to uncover the wonders of India’s capital. If your heart is searching for birdlife, deer, flying foxes, leopards, sloth bears, monkeys and tigers – this adventure is calling your name!
Trip overview
- Start
- Delhi, India
- Finish
- Delhi, India
- Theme
- Wildlife
- Destinations
- India
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- HHPT
- Discover the many ways to safari! Hop on a rickshaw safari through the bird sanctuaries of Keoladeo, take an evening boat and nighttime safari in Satpura National Park and cruise on jeep safaris through Bandhavgarh and Panna National Parks.
- Visit two of the best and most popular national parks in India – Panna National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park – and try to spot the elusive royal Bengal tiger.
- Search for nocturnal animals such as leopards, jungle cats, fruit bats, flying squirrels and flying foxes under the stars, during your night safari in Satpura National Park with a local, naturalist guide.
- Get an unobstructed view of the night sky at the Sky Gazing Point in Bandhavgarh as the sun sets. Here, an expert will guide you on a cosmic journey with a telescopr, allowing you a closer look at the celestial bodies near the equator.
- Witness the Aarti ceremony at Gauri Ghat on the banks of the Narmada (the Holy River in Jaalpur). Offering a deeply spiritual experience, this ceremony takes place at dusk and mirrors the ceremonies at Haridwar and Varanasi, but on a more intimate scale.
- In general, the best time to spot wildlife is at dawn and dusk. There will be many early starts on this tour to capitalize on optimum safari times or to avoid morning traffic on travel days.
- In the winter months of November, December, and January, early mornings and late evenings tend to be cold, while the rest of the months offer hot and sunny conditions during safaris. Remember to stay hydrated, use sufficient skin protection, and pack accordingly to ensure a comfortable experience.
- While this trip doesn't include strenuous physical activity, the jeeps used in national parks are simple, typically with a high step to get in and out of them, and the roads can be quite bumpy.
Itinerary
Inclusions
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
Train, Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Private vehicle, Jeep
Hotel (5 nights), Lodge (5 nights), Satpura Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Panna National Park - Morning Safari with a Naturalist Guide
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Stargazing Tour
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Morning Safari with a Naturalist Guide
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Evening Safari with a Naturalist Guide
- Jabalpur - River Narmada Aarti Ceremony
- Satpura National Park - Night Safari with a Naturalist Guide
- Agra -Taj Mahal
- Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Rickshaw Safari with a Naturalist Guide
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Khajuraho - Temples of Khajuraho - INR7850
- Panna National Park - Evening Safari (Prebook) - INR15000
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Evening Safari (Prebook) - INR15000
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Morning Safari (Prebook) - INR15000
- Satpura National Park - Walking Safari - INR6800
- Delhi - Culture Vulture Delhi Urban Adventure - INR2500
- Delhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
- Delhi - Home-Cooked Delhi Urban Adventure - INR4000
- Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. To obtain permits for the game drives included on this tour, we require your correct passport details at the time of booking. If you renew your passport or use a different passport from the one you originally provided, please bring your old passport or a photocopy of it with you.
4. The safaris in Panna National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park must be pre-booked to guarantee your spot. Due to high demand and limited availability, we recommend booking this tour and any optional safaris at least four months in advance. Please inquire about booking optional safaris when you book your tour.
5. If you are travelling with others, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to arrange for you to be in the same safari vehicles.
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