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12-Day Wildlife Safari in Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh and Kanha

12 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Photograph elusive tigers during multiple safaris in Ranthambore National Park
  • 02 Explore Bandhavgarh's marshy meadows, cliffs, and dense Sal and bamboo forests
  • 03 Look for leopards, bison, sloth bears, dholes, deer, jackals, and foxes
  • 04 Search for Bengal tigers and the hard-ground swamp deer in Kanha National Park

Track India's iconic wildlife across Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, and Kanha on this 12-day safari adventure. Photograph elusive tigers at Ranthambore, enjoy game rides through Bandhavgarh's marshy meadows and dense Sal and bamboo forests, and continue to Kanha in search of Bengal tigers and the hard-ground swamp deer. Along the way, look out for leopards, bison, sloth bears, dholes, deer, jackals, and foxes while staying in comfortable accommodation with meals included through the national park stays.

Every evening is spent outside Courtyard House for bush dinners and sundowners by the fireplace in the entertaining company of a nature guide with exciting tiger tales to keep us engaged.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Delhi, Jabalpur, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha Tiger Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in New Delhi

  • Arrive in New Delhi and receive assistance upon arrival. Later, our executive will transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Train to Ranthambore and Evening Safari

  • After breakfast, take a direct train to Ranthambore, departing at 7:20 AM and reaching Sawai Madhopur at 12:50 PM.

  • Transfer to the lodge and enjoy an evening safari. Spend most of the time photographing its fantastic wildlife and birds. The main focus is on the tigers, and our naturalist guide will search for them successfully.

  • We plan to capture images of many tigers and their cubs with mothers in six safaris. This is our main focus, but we also enjoy the sights of the ancient forts and temples for which the destination is famous.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Tiger Photography in Ranthambore

  • Two safaris increase the chance of more tiger photography by making use of the extended time. We will capture scintillating images of the tigers along with other wild animals of the national park on this expedition.

  • After the safaris, life is easy in the super accommodation full of luxuries, and you will have an excellent opportunity to rest.

4
Day 04

Morning Safari and Overnight Train to Jabalpur

  • Enjoy a morning safari and later take the evening overnight train to Jabalpur.

5
Day 05

Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh via Tala Village

  • After a quick breakfast, we drive straight to a high-end hotel near Tala village, a short distance from Bandhavgarh National Park. A sumptuous lunch is followed by a short rest before the evening safari. Our search for Bengal tigers begins straight away. We know how elusive it is to track tigers, but our naturalist guide does an excellent job of tracking big cats. Hence, we will enjoy good photography sessions at this tiger reserve too. Luxury awaits us at the star hotel after the safari.

  • Enjoy Indian cuisine with a local touch, and after an evening full of fun, we sleep.

6
Day 06

Game Ride and Wildlife Photography in Bandhavgarh

  • Enjoy a game ride at Bandhavgarh with exciting tiger photography on the cards.

  • The tour becomes enchanting as we sail past the marshy meadows and cliffs cloaked in dense Sal and bamboo. The naturalist guide knows the whereabouts of the big cats, and we revel in capturing them on our cameras. The ancient spectacles enthral us as we scour the marshes and the forests for game. Extremely picturesque, the destination is ideal for tiger photo safaris.

  • Capture images of the leopard, bison, sloth bear, dhole, deer, and small-time predators like the jackal and the fox.

  • The evening at the high-end accommodation is full of fun and joy, with some rest and sleep to rejuvenate for what lies ahead.

7
Day 07

Another Safari Day in Bandhavgarh

  • Enjoy a game ride at Bandhavgarh. Three full days of exciting tiger photography are on the cards as we sail past the marshy meadows and cliffs cloaked in dense Sal and bamboo. The naturalist guide knows the whereabouts of the big cats, and we revel in capturing them on our cameras. The ancient spectacles bewilder us as we scour the marshes and the forests for game.

  • Capture images of the leopard, bison, sloth bear, dhole, deer, and small-time predators like the jackal and the fox.

  • The evening at the high-end accommodation is full of fun, joy, rest, and sleep to rejuvenate for what lies ahead.

8
Day 08

Drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve

  • After breakfast, we drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve past green fields and sedentary hamlets where life moves at a slow pace. The sights are exotic, and we enjoy the vibrant colours of the interiors of Central India.

  • Arrive at Courtyard House, a boutique resort with a serene and stimulating environment, just in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, we relax for a short time and then leave for the evening safari at Kanha National Park.

9
Day 09

Tiger Habitat and Swamp Deer at Kanha

  • Enjoy the habitat of tigers. The trip is going to be exciting as you photograph fantastic wildlife. Our primary focus is on tigers, and we will not fail in that. Another star attraction here is the hard-ground swamp deer, a majestic animal with magnificent antlers webbed together in a complex entanglement of sharp tines.

10
Day 10

Wildlife Photography and Bush Dinners in Kanha

  • Spend three full days in exciting searches for amazing pictures of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats. Pictures galore await in diverse habitats and serene settings. We have photographed tigers in varied postures and striking landscapes, and as a bonus, we have been able to film and capture images of bison, swamp deer, leopard, sloth bear, and wild dogs. Kanha National Park is full of surprises and never ceases to enthral us. Every evening is spent outside Courtyard House for bush dinners and sundowners by the fireplace in the entertaining company of a nature guide with exciting tiger tales to keep us engaged.

11
Day 11

Another Full Safari Day in Kanha

  • The tiger landscape enthrals us as we scour the habitats of tigers. Our primary focus is tigers, and we will not fail in that. Another star attraction here is the hard-ground swamp deer, a majestic animal with magnificent antlers webbed together in a complex entanglement of sharp tines.

  • Spend three full days in exciting searches for amazing pictures of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats. Pictures galore await in diverse habitats and serene settings. We have photographed tigers in varied postures and striking landscapes, and as a bonus, we have been able to film and capture images of bison, swamp deer, leopard, sloth bear, and wild dogs. Kanha National Park is full of surprises and never ceases to marvel us. Every evening is spent outside Courtyard House for bush dinners and sundowners by the fireplace in the entertaining company of your Indian guide, with exciting tiger tales to keep us engaged.

12
Day 12

Departure via Jabalpur to New Delhi

  • Our tour has come to an end with all the promises fulfilled as expected. We leave for Jabalpur to catch a flight to New Delhi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 6 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • Dedicated AC car throughout the tour

  • AC class train journey

  • All safaris as per the itinerary

  • Ranthambore safari by canter

  • Kanha and Bandhavgarh exclusive jeep

  • All park entrances

  • All taxes

  • Delhi stay on B&B basis

  • Ranthambore, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh stay with all meals

  • 3-star hotel

What's Not Included

  • Any alcoholic drink

  • Any personal expenses

Know before you go

  • We can arrange a pickup location as per our guest's request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour start
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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