Delhi / Khajuraho / Panna / Bandhavgarh / Kanha

From

$250.00

Duration

8 days

Tour Type

LandPack

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Overview & Highlights

7N / 8D

Explore the forest tour and sight seeing of tigers, deers, and many other wild animals and birds. These will be a guided tours to make it safe with most luxurious stays in the world.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi / Khajuraho / Panna

Arrive at Indira Gandhi International airport & connect to Khajuraho.

On arrival, our staﬀ meets you in the arrival hall after clearing immigration and customs.

You will be then transferred to JW Mariott - Aerocity for late breakfast / early lunch.

Later fly to Khajuraho.

On arrival in Khajuraho, you will be transferred via 1 hour drive to Pashan Garh for 2 nights stay.

Pashan Garh - or ‘stone fortress’ huddled atop a small hill, with a sweeping view of dense foliage, is set in 200 acres of private wilderness. This luxury jungle safari resort in Panna National Park draws its inspiration from the dry - packed stone houses of the Panna region. Its large & airy common areas boast open courtyards and a stone deck overlooking the expanse of the forest down a gentle slope along with a lookout tower which oﬀers a perfect perch for bird watching by day and stargazing after sundown.

Overnight is at Taj Pashan Garh. (B, L, D)

{Kutiya - Luxury Cottage}

Day 02: Panna

Enjoy morning & afternoon exclusive jeep safari in Hinota Zone at Panna National Park.

(Tentative timings for early morning game viewing is from 07:00 – 10:00 hours and afternoon game viewing is from 14:30 – 17:30 hours)

The jeep safari in the Panna national park is a wonderful and thrilling experience, where one can explore the depths of the jungle. The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from the moist & sheltered jungle to the open & dry deciduous forest.

Over 1200 species of plants have been recorded in this area including several rare varieties.

Panna National Park is home to some of the best wildlife species in India; known worldwide for its tigers as well as deer and antelope. One can also see Leopards, Wild Dogs, Wolves, Hyenas, Sloth Bears, Nilgai, Chinkaras, Sambars, including the largest of Indian deer, Chitals and Chowsinghas, along with a wide variety of snakes, including the mighty python. The avifauna comprises more than 200 species, including a host of migratory birds. White-necked Stork, Bareheaded Goose, Honey Buzzard, King Vulture, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise fly-catcher, Slaty-headed Scimitar to name a few.

Overnight is at Taj Pashan Garh. (B, L, D)

{Kutiya - Luxury Cottage}

Day 03: Panna / Bandhavgarh

Enjoy morning safari in Hinota Zone at Panna national park.

Post breakfast, check out at 13:00 hours and drive 5.30 hours to Bandhavgarh and check into ‘Taj Mahua Kothi’ for 2 nights.

Mahua Kothi or homestead is named after the Mahua tree which is revered from this region. This Jungle safari resort is set into 45 acres of private forest on the periphery of the national park. The guest area overlooks a large grassland where monkeys and birds in vivid colours are a regular feature. The mud cottages or ‘Kutiyas’ are built in the local style of architecture with a lovely bean shaped pool screened by a bamboo thicket and shaded by Mahua trees, and is perfect for cooling oﬀ at midday.

Rest of the evening is to relax and unwind.

Overnight is at Taj Mahua Kothi. (B, L, D)

{Cottage with private sit out}

Day 04: Bandhavgarh

Morning enjoy exclusive safari in Khitoli Zone and afternoon in Tala Zone at Kanha National Park.

(Tentative timings for early morning game viewing is from 07:00 – 10:00 hours and afternoon game viewing is from 14:30 – 17:30 hours)

Bandhavgarh - The name ‘Bandhavgarh’ came from two words: Bandhav which means brother and Garh means fort. According to Ramayana, the great epic, Bandhavgarh was gifted to Lakshmana by his elder brother Rama after the battle of Lanka. The existing national park is named after this legendary Bandhavgarh Fort, which is situated on a hillock of the Vindhya range in Umaria. As per the ancient books, Shiv Purana and Narad Panch Ratna, the wrecked fort was being rebuilt by two monkeys who made a bridge between Lanka and the mainland.

Day 05: Bandhavgarh / Kanha

Enjoy morning Exclusive Jeep safari in Magadhi Zone.

Tentative timings for early morning game viewing is from 0700 – 1000 hours and afternoon game viewing is from 1430 – 1730 hours)

(Note: National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are closed on Wednesday afternoon)

Post lunch, drive 6 hours / 245 kms to Kanha.

This safari lodge is situated along the banks of the Banjaar River overlooking the heart of Kanha National Park. Two intimate camps of nine tents each are built on the banks of the still river overlooking the national park. Each elegant camp boasts its own pool with outdoor as well as indoor lounge options and interactive dining areas. Bastar bell metal work, Gond artwork and intricate stone carvings adorn the guest areas and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region. Our jungle safari resort in Kanha National Park is nestled amid 90 acres of private Sal forest interspersed with grasslands and a seasonal lake. The cuisine at the camp celebrates tribal flavours presented with all- time favourites to titillate every palate.

Day 06: Kanha

Enjoy morning & afternoon Exclusive Game safari in Mukki Zone.

People often associate origin of the name “Kanha” from the Kanhar River or the dark black soil found in this area. Before the british took over the land in 1818, it was ruled by the Gond Kings and prior to them by the Rajput dynasties. This area was upgraded as ‘The Banjar Valley Reserve’ in 1933 and later was declared as National park in 1955. Eventually the park became the first in the league of Tiger reserves in the country. Presently, the reserve encompasses 1949 sq kilometres of serene forestland.

This park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s classic “The Jungle Book” and is today home to 22 species of mammals and 230 species of birds. The last preserve of the rare barasingha ( hard ground adapted swamp deer) and other species of wildlife include jackal, wild boar, cheetal, sambhar, dhole (Indian wild dog) Indian fox, sloth beer, leopard, and tiger.