Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Nature Orientation

   • Arrive at Banda Railway Station or Bus Stand.

   • Transfer by private car to Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (approximately 40 km / 1.5 hours).

   • Check in to eco-lodge or forest rest house near the sanctuary.

   • Receive welcome drink and attend tour briefing by naturalist guide.

   • Embark on a guided nature orientation walk (2 km) along the forest buffer zone.

   • Visit nearby tribal hamlets to learn about Baiga and Kol tribal cultures.

   • Participate in a birdwatching session spotting parakeets, kingfishers, and woodpeckers.

   • Enjoy a traditional Bundelkhandi dinner.

   • Gather around a campfire for tribal storytelling session.

   Stay overnight at the eco-lodge.

2. Day 2: Jungle Safari and Ranipur Plateau Hike

   • Begin early morning jeep safari inside Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary.

   • Spot wildlife such as leopards, nilgai, chinkara, sambar, langurs, and monitor lizards.

   • Track signs of elusive tigers within the sanctuary’s tiger corridor zone.

   • Visit Chandika Dham Temple located inside the sanctuary.

   • Depart for Ranipur Plateau hike (moderate-level trek, 3 km).

   • Enjoy viewpoint overlooking Vindhya landscape and Ken River basin.

   • Observe butterflies and reptiles during the hike.

   • Visit the Wildlife Interpretation Centre in the evening.

   • Watch a short wildlife conservation documentary screening.

   Dine and rest overnight at the eco-lodge.

3. Day 3: Ken River Eco Walk and Departure

   • Take a leisurely eco-walk along the Ken River.

   • Observe aquatic birds and wetland biodiversity.

   • Choose optional activities such as soft kayaking or bamboo rafting (subject to water level and availability).

   • Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out.

   • Transfer back to Banda Railway Station or Bus Stand for onward journey.