I would like to thank Wild World India for the great support, perfect organization and best guides during our tiger-shooting safari in India. Daisy Gilardini, Switzerland
Region: Central India Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights tour by road and air Areas covered: Delhi, Nagpur, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Khajuraho Season: October - June
Highlights: Tiger sighting in the country's top parks in Central India, the historic Bandhavgarh fort, the magnificent temples of Khajuraho, Delhi city tour
The two central Indian parks of Bandhavgarh and Kanha offer you the best opportunity to view and photograph tigers in their natural habitat. The duration of time spent in each park has been planned so as to maximize your chances of wildlife viewing. Game drives in open jeeps along with elephant-back rides help track tigers and other game. You will be accompanied by experienced naturalists and trackers who share their in-depth knowledge about the area to enrich your holiday.
Bandhavgarh, famous the world over for its high tiger density, also offers other species like Jungle Cat, Muntjac and the only four-horned antelope in the world, the Chausingha. The rocky crags below Bandhavgarh fort may reveal Leopard and birds like Malabar Pied Hornbill and Peregrine Falcon. In the rich meadows of Kanha, you can see the last remaining population of the Hard-ground Barasinga, the Dhole (Indian wild dog), Sloth Bear and Gaur (Indian Bison), which prefer the dense Sal forest.
The predominant vegetation in both the parks comprise of Sal & bamboo in the plain tract and mixed forest on upper slopes. While you are on the lookout for the tiger, you might want to get some birds on your checklist. Notable species include Orange headed Thrush, Hodgsons Bushchat, Blue winged leaf bird, Brown Fish Owl, Bonelli's Eagle, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Red Jungle Fowl, Painted Francolin and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo. The tour also includes a visit to Khajuraho.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and after completing custom and immigration formalities, transfer to hotel for overnight stay
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast combined tour visiting important sites of New and Old Delhi - Qutab Minar a 12th century tower and one of the tallest of its time, Humayan's Tomb considered to be one of the forerunner of the Taj Mahal and evening drive pass President House, India Gate and other colonial buildings. In Old Delhi visit 16th century Red Fort the ultimate symbol of Mughal power in India, take a cycle rickshaw ride in the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk which once served as royal market, Jama Masjid one of the biggest mosque in India built during the same time as Red Fort and the Raj Ghat. Overnight at Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Nagpur - Kanha
In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Nagpur, from where you travel by surface to Kanha (260 km/6 hrs). In the evening take a game drive into the National Park by Jeep accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the lodge
Day 04 & 05: Kanha National Park
Morning and Evening game drive into the National Park by jeep and on elephant back (morning only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the lodge
Day 06: Kanha - Bandhavgarh
Early morning drive into the National Park by jeep and elephant back accompanied by a naturalist. After breakfast depart Kanha by surface for Bandhavgarh National Park (240 km/6 hrs). Arrive at Bandhavgarh and check in at the resort for overnight stay
Day 07 & 08: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and Evening game drive into the National Park by jeep and on elephant back (morning only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the lodge
Day 09: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Morning game drive into the National Park by jeep and on elephant back accompanied by a naturalist. After breakfast depart by surface for Khajuraho (210 km/5 hrs drive). Check in at the hotel at Khajuraho with rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel
Day 10: Khajuraho - Delhi
Morning explore some of the important exquisitely carved temples with erotic sculptures in Western and Eastern group that has made Khajuraho a World Heritage site. In time transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 11: Depart Delhi
In time transfer to the international airport to board the flight for onward destination
