Day 01: Arrive Jabalpur

On arrival at Jabalpur airport / railway station you will be transferred to the hotel in Jabalpur. The original settlement in this area was ancient Tripuri and the rulers of this city, the Hayahaya, are mentioned in the Mahabharata.It passed successively into Mauryan and then Gupta control until, in 875 AD, it was taken by the Kalchuri rulers. Overnight at the hotel in Jabalpur.

Day 02: Excursion to Bhedaghat (Approx. 27 Kms / 55 mins)

Enjoy a day excursion to Bhedaghat. Bhedaghat : Soaring in glittering splendour, the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble- white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. These white rocks with views of black and dark green volcanic seams are truly majestic, and produce a magical effect on moonlit nights. The holy river flows by tranquilly flanked by the towering cliffs which reflect in it like a mirror the changing moods of nature. A little distance away, it becomes turbulent as it plunges in a mighty water fall known as Dhuandhar. Overnight at the hotel in Jabalpur.

Day 03: Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh (Approx. 195 Kms/ 5 hours)

This morning you will transferred to the wild locales of Bandhavgarh. Prior to becoming a National park, the forest around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajahs of Rewa. Hunting was carried out by the Maharajahs and their guests – otherwise the wildlife was relatively well- protected. It was considered a good omen for a Maharajah of Rewa to shoot 109 Tigers. His highness Maharajah Venkat Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914. Afternoon is at leisure. Evening you can take a small nature walk (on your own expense) wherein our experts shall take you for a nature trail in the surrounding areas. Overnight at the resort in Bandhavgarh.

Day 04: Bandhavgarh National Park

Today enjoy two wildlife safaris (on your own) in the Premium zone of the park. Enjoy a early morning and post lunch Safari .Each Safari take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. The Safaris are done in open gypsies and each gypsy has a driver and a naturalist as per the park regulations. Apart from its fame, the Bengal Tiger, other commonly seen animals in the park include the spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, the four-horned deer, fox, hyena, jungle cat, civets, wolf, porcupine, honey badger and hares. Gaur can be sighted near the water holes. Reptiles like pythons, cobras, krait, rat snakes, vipers, keelbacks and grass snakes are nocturnal animals, and are therefore rarely seen. There are many species of turtles as well as amphibians found in or near the water bodies along with a number of migratory birds. Enjoy the safaris, click lots of images and experience the wilderness of Bandhavgarh. Overnight at the resort in Bandhavgarh.

Day 05: Bandhavgarh – Kanha (Approx. 256 Kms / 6 hours)

Drive to Kanha. Kanha is virtually a tiger land, with several tigresses occupying traditionally famous natal areas. There is a rich assemblage of co-predators and prey animals. Perhaps the most precious animal of Kanha is the Central Indian Barasingha. This Swamp deer is the last world population of the species. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel “Jungle Book”! Check in at the resort and relax. Evening you can take a small nature walk (on your own expense) wherein our experts shall take you for a nature trail in the surrounding areas. Overnight at the resort in Kanha.

Day 06: Kanha National Park

Today you can enjoy two wildlife safaris (on your own) in the Premium zone of the park.One early morning and one post lunch.Each Safari takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. The Safaris are done in open gypsies and each gypsy has a driver and a naturalist as per the park regulations. Apart from its fame, the Bengal Tiger, other commonly seen animals in the park include the spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, the four-horned deer, fox, hyena, jungle cat, civets, porcupine, honey badger and hares. Gaur can be sighted near the water holes. Reptiles like pythons, cobras, krait, rat snakes, vipers, keelbacks and grass snakes are nocturnal animals, and are therefore rarely seen. There are many species of turtles as well as amphibians found in or near the water bodies along with a number of migratory birds. Enjoy the safaris, click lots of images and experience the wilderness of Kanha.Overnight at the resort in Kanha.

Day 07: Depart Kanha

This morning you will be transferred to Jabalpur airport / railway station for your flight / train back home or your next destination.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd