Agra
Explore the best that India has to offer, a perfect combination of historical monuments along with the magnificent wildlife. The tour begins with a visit to Agra to see the beautiful Taj Mahal which is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture followed by Agra fort, the main residence of Mughal dynasty when Agra was the capital. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was held
captive by his son Aurangzeb in this fort itself. His room in Muasamman Burj in Agra Fort offers one of the most poignant views of the Taj because Shah Jahan while captive, had a direct line of sight of his beloved Taj Mahal as he lay on his deathbed.
Kanha National Park and Kanha Jungle Camp
As you leave the historical marvels of Agra and head towards Jabalpur, our team receives you at the Jabalpur station / airport to take you to Kanha National Park. One of the finest parks to view the tiger in the wild, Kanha and Pench national park, were the regions that inspired Kipling’s Jungle Book. The tall and evergreen Sal and bamboos interspersed with expanses of grassy meadows form the perfect backdrop to witness the rich fauna of these forests. One of the greatest achievements have been the conservation of hard ground Barasingha which was near extinction. With over 300 species of birds, Kanha is also a delight for avid birders.
Your stay at Kanha is arranged at Kanha Jungle Camp. Nestled in an area of forty acres of reforested estate, adjoining the buffer zones of Kanha Tiger Reserve, Kanha Jungle Camp invites dialogue with the surrounding nature. With only 16 elegant cottages, each spacious and encompassing a private deck, merging with the outside offers a sense of serenity. Savour the delicious food with alfresco dining experiences to make the most of the vast lodge estate. Beyond safaris, there is a range of experiences to choose from including village visits to see the life of indigenous tribes living on the fringes of the forests, bird watching trails, star gazing, sundowners and so much more.
Pench National Park and Pench Jungle Camp
With tall teaks, fascinating valleys, meandering rivers and an opportunity to see all the animals of The Jungle Book in live, Pench Tiger Reserve is a must visit. With over 58 species of mammals, Pench is teeming with wildlife. Some of the carnivores commonly sighted are Tigers, Indian Leopards, Wild Dogs (Dholes), Wolves, Sloth Bears, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyenas, Small Indian Civets and Common Palm Civets. Wild ungulates like Sambhar, Chital, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Gaur, Wild Pigs and Chowsingha can also be found in the park. The Pench river is the best spot for bird watchers as Vultures, Ibises, Eagles and Cormorants are found there.
Nestled amidst fifty acres of natural forested estate with an in-house eco park, our founding lodge has been designed with deep love and respect for the surroundings. Inspired by the old world charm of living under the canvas, Pench Jungle Camp offers an option to camp but with luxury and all the modern amenities. If glamping isn’t your style, then you can opt to stay in Deluxe Safari cottages. The interiors done with painstaking details take cues from the local culture. Choose from an array of experiences like twice a day jeep safaris, night safaris, nature trails , village visits or immersive experiences like overnight stays in the machaans in Rukhad – the buffer zone of Pench Tiger Reserve.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and Tadoba Jungle Camp
A high density of tigers along with best forest tracks and a high prey base makes Tadoba National Park one of the best places to see the tigers in the wild. Once a lesser known park, Tadoba has slowly become a favourite of the wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike due to its spectacular sightings. Covering a vast expanse of over 1700 sq. km., it’s diverse habitat ranges from dense woodlands to rivers and water-bodies, interspersed with riparian forests, marshes and towering hills. The park is also home to other mammals like Indian Leopards, Dhole, Striped Hyenas, Jackals, Sloth Bears, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambhar Deer, Barking Deer, Chausingha, Spotted Deer and Honey Badgers. This park is also a delight for bird watchers with over 280 species of avian population including some of the endangered ones too.
Your stay in Tadoba will be arranged at Tadoba Jungle Camp. Our well appointed 12 eco-luxury cottages are a seamless extension of the undulating landscapes. Surrounded by lush green forests on three sides and overlooking the banks of Lake Irai on the fourth, the lodge offers an ideal secluded experience to relax and rewind. The cottages has been designed with roof to floor glass and a private deck, to give a vantage view of the lake and to be able to sight the wildlife who often come to quench their thirst.
Additionally, Tadoba Jungle Camp is located near the Moharli gate of the park. This deserves a special mention as Moharli and Tadoba zones are the most sought after zones due to a higher probability of sightings, both of which are accessible from our lodge. Since Tadoba is quite a large park, the gates are at quite a distance from each other therefore one must stay in the lodges near the desired park gate. Choose from our bevy of cultural and wildlife experiences which can be customised based on your interests.
This is a suggested itinerary. Our travel and safari experts can tailor the holidays based on your individual requirements e.g. sight seeing in Delhi and other national parks too can be added. Reach out to us to modify this based on your requirements for an unforgettable Indian vacation.
Highlights
- A perfect combination of exploring the historical monuments along with the magnificent wildlife.
- Visiting India’s three of the most beautiful and celebrated tiger reserves, two of which inspired the most acclaimed work of Rudyard Kipling – The Jungle Book.
- Best possible zones for safaris based on sighting trends and a chance to see the mighty Royal Bengal in the wild.
- While spotting a tiger and other carnivores is always a matter of luck, however with such diverse parks with healthy tiger population, best trackers and the best safari zones, the odds are tilted in your favour.
- Stay at award winning, eco- sensitive, luxury lodges with intuitive service and delectable food.
- An option to book the in-house naturalists to accompany you on game drives for a more immersive experience.
- Options of adding wildlife, culinary and cultural experiences based on individual interests.
Itinerary
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi international airport, where you will be received by the representative of Jungle Camps India who will escort you to the hotel pre-decided for your stay. Overnight stay is at the hotel itself.
Delhi, apart from being the capital of the country is also has many historical monuments worth visiting. You can also choose from a range of cultural experiences and heritage walks to experience the city at close quarters. Speak to our travel experts to add this to your tour.
Delhi – Agra
Wake up early in the morning, check out after breakfast and embark on a road trip to Agra. It takes appx. 4 hours to cover the distance of 220 kms. Arrive at Agra to your pre booked hotel and check in. Eat a delicious lunch at the hotel followed by a visit to the Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. A testament of the love of Emperor Shahjahan for his wife Empress Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal constructed in white marble is a poetry that has come to life. Take your time to see the Taj and admire its beautiful architecture. Come back to the hotel for dinner and to stay the night.
Agra is an ancient city that finds its mention in Mahabharata; one of the major Sankrit epics of ancient India; as Agraban. It was considered to be a sister city to Mathura, though less prominent. In more recent times, it was the capital of Sikandar Lodhi who was then defeated by Babur to capture the city and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire with Agra as its capital until 1648, after which the capital was shifted to Shahjahanabad, now known as Delhi.
Agra – Jabalpur
Begin your morning with a leisurely breakfast after which you head to see the Agra Fort. This 16th century fortress of red sandstone is located on the banks of river Yamuna. Though much of the structure was commissioned by Akbar, there were many changes done in the interiors by Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
This visit is followed by a leisurely lunch after which you can also explore the local handicrafts made of the inlay work on marble. These make for a great souvenir. In the evening, you experience the hustle bustle of Indian railways as you board an overnight train to Jabalpur which takes appx. 10 hours for you to reach your next destination.
Jabalpur – Kanha Tiger Reserve
As you arrive at the Jabalpur railway station, you will be received by the driver of Jungle Camps India who will take you to a pre decided local restaurant for breakfast. After a scrumptious breakfast, you will be driven by the same driver to Kanha Jungle Camp, your place of accommodation for your duration at Kanha. It will take appx. 4 hours to reach the lodge. Our team will be there to welcome you and familiarize you with the property. Once you’re checked in you can also schedule for a relaxing evening exploring the nature and birding trails. Stay overnight.
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Wake up early in the morning and head to Kanha National Park for the morning game drive. Speak to your naturalist about the story of the conservation and revival of the near extinct Barasingha, which literally means the 12- point antlers. A stately deer that now roams around the grasslands of Kanha. You can ask them to share a more recent re-introduction of the blackbucks in the area too.
Your breakfast is a packed one which is served to you inside the jungles itself. You reach back to the lodge by afternoon and after lunch, enjoy the guided nature trail with the in house naturalist. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Once again, wake up early for your morning safari. After lunch you head out to see the park for the afternoon safari that ends at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Kanha Tiger Reserve
After a leisurely breakfast in the lodge, drive to Pench Tiger Reserve. The journey takes appx. 4.5 hours. On arrival, check into the pre-booked Pench Jungle Camp. Take sometime to familiarise yourself with the lodge. This is also the time, you can visit the village in the evening and see the communities who are living on the fringes of the forests. Speak to the local artisans and try your hand at pottery or Gond art. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Pench Tiger Reserve
Depart for an early morning jeep safari at Pench National Park. Jeep safaris are a perfect way to witness the magnificence of Pench Tiger Reserve, the same forests that inspired the tales of Mowgli. Experience a picnic style breakfast in the jungles during your morning drive.
In the evening, enjoy the sundowner. Unwind amidst the beauty of the setting sun near the serene waters of Khoka lake. Witness the calmness with the birds returning to their nests to roost, as you leave the drudgery of the city-life behind. A time for leisurely conversations and shared moments with your loved ones as you relish the delicious snacks and drinks especially prepared for you by our in-house chef. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Pench Tiger Reserve
Head out for the morning jeep safari in Pench. Do try to know about the fascinating dhole – the pack of wild dogs found easily in the park. Did you know these wild dogs make some extraordinary sounds, they can whistle, scream, mew, and even cluck like a chicken. These sounds are often used to communicate while hunting in packs. They are known to take down prey many times their body weight too. If the luck favours you, you can see them going on a hunt with the various pack formations too.
Post lunch, head out to the park once again for your afternoon safari. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Pench Tiger Reserve - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
After breakfast at Pench, drive to Tadoba which is almost a 5 hours drive. Arrive at Tadoba Jungle Camp near Moharli gate in time for a late lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the lodge’s vast estate. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Head out for your morning safari at Tadoba. Most guests visit the parks in a chance to sight the tigers, the chances in Tadoba are even higher as they have a high concentration of tigers. Ask your naturalist to tell you how the tigers are named after the Bollywood stars.
Take the afternoon at leisure as you head out for a night safari after dusk. The setting sun makes way for the calmness of the night, making forests appear very different. The night safari offers you opportunity to see some species that usually elude us or may get missed during the day like wolves and jackals. One also gets a chance to see the nocturnal animals, their hunting patterns when they are most active. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
During your morning safari, drive deep into the wilderness of the tiger reserve, so you can witness the animals in their natural habitat. Come back to the lodge for lunch and head out once again for an afternoon safari. Come back in time for dinner.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve – Nagpur – New Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Nagpur airport for a flight to Delhi. This journey takes you approximately 3 hours. At Delhi airport, you will be received by the representative of Jungle Camps India and would be further assisted & transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Delhi.
Departure From Delhi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport as you head home with happy memories.
Inclusions & Other Details
- Accommodation
- Meals – All Meals (B,L,D) in wildlife lodge in Kanha. Pench & Tadoba and with breakfast only in Delhi & Agra.
- 03 Core zone Jeep Safari in Kanha National Park.
- 01 Nature Trail in Kanha buffer zone
- 1 Buffer zone Night Safari in Kanha National Park – Not shown in itinerary
- 03 Core zone Jeep Safari in Pench National Park.
- 1 Sun downer in near Khokha late in Pench National Park.
- Local village visits
- 03 safaris in Tadoba National Park
- 01 Night safari in Tadoba National Park
- Guide charges and entry ticket included for visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Rail / train ticket in AC coach from Agra to Jabalpur for overnight Journey
- All transfer by AC Car (as per itinerary).
- All applicable taxes such Driver Allowance, Toll charges, parking charges etc.
Exclusions
- Any airfare
- Meals in New Delhi.
- Any kind of personal expenses like insurance, laundry, phone calls or optional tours
- Unspecified meals and services.
- Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Tips, porterage and gratuities.
- Incase hotel naturalist required need to book in advance with the additional cost.
- Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.
Booking Terms
- 50% payment payable at the time of booking to hold the booking on confirmed basis.
- Balance 50% payment will be payable 15 days before check-in date to mark final confirmation.
- Incase booking done within 15 days before arrival date 100% payment will be payable.
- Incase balance payment not paid on time the booking will be marked as a cancelled booking.
Cancellation Policy
- 45 days before check-in: 10% on total invoice amount as banking and administration fee
- Between 45-30 days before check-in: 30% of total invoice amount
- Between 30-15 days before check-in: 50% of total the invoice amount
- Bookings cancelled under 15 days before check-in or No Show: 100% of the advance paid.
Important Information
- Safaris are done in gypsies and each gypsy can carry maximum of 6 people. These are pre-approved vehicles from the forest department.
- Safaris are completely controlled by the MP Government and are subject to government regulations & weather conditions.
- Once the safari is booked it cannot be canceled or refunded or no changes allowed in confirmed safari permit.
- Please note that parks in central India have limited entry in to the forest and safaris are subject to availability as its open 120 days in advance and finished very fast.
- We do not guarantee safaris in specific zones; same will be booked as per availability at the time of booking.
- Safaris may also be cancelled due to sudden rainfall in which case refund of safaris will be as per park regulations.
- Every person has to submit his or her id proof for the booking of the safari and it is mandatory to carry the same id during the safari (passport/aadhar card/ pan card/driving license /school id)
- Services of resident naturalist has to be pre-booked if required, the cost for the same is INR 1,500/- per safari on exclusive basis for Kanha and Pench.
- Lodges have a limited selection at the bars. In case of own liquor, corkage charges apply.
- We do not have driver's accommodation at the lodge. If needed, the lodge team would help to arrange it outside.
- Accompanying house help can be accommodated in guests’ room at an additional cost of INR 2500 per night including meals and taxes.
- We do not have separate accommodation for tour leaders. Naturalist room can be booked at INR 4,000 per night including meals and taxes and is subject to availability.
- Spa & pool operations are subject to directives from local authorities.
- Eatables are not allowed in the room. We suggest guests not to carry food in their bags as it may attract tree shrews / insects.
- Do update your company GST number in advance if you need the same to be mentioned on the invoice to avail tax benefit.
- Mandatory 2-nights’ stay over New Year Eve and check-out not permissible on 31st Dec.
- Mandatory New Year Supplement is INR 2,000/- per person.
- Our check in time is 02 pm and check out is 12 pm.
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