Best Of Central India – Wildlife Safari
The diversity of Indian Wildlife is not secondary to its African counterpart, perhaps superior in many ways. No wonder it is among the 17 mega diverse countries which has about 60-70% of bio-diversity on the planet. One cannot discount the heterogeneity of habitat. The Western Ghats and Himalayan regions are the gems of our rich heritage. Some very successful conservation programmes like, the Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Rhino, have ensured not only survival but we can safely say thriving population of many species in our Eco-system. In more than 100 national parks, 500 wildlife sanctuaries, India has the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild, which happens to be our umbrella and Super Star species. Not lagging far behind are Asiatic Lions endemic to India, Asian Elephants, One Horned Rhinos, Snow Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, and we are proud to be home to more than 1200 bird species.
New Delhi – Khajuraho – Panna – Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Pench – Nagpur – New Delhi Fly Back
Day 01 Arrival New Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel, assist you in check in at the hotel, handover and explain all travel related documents. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.
Day 02 New Delhi – Khajuraho - Panna Flight
After breakfast transfer to airport to board a flight at 1045 hrs to arrive Khajuraho at 1335 hrs. Met at the Khajuraho airport and drive to Panna National Park 40 kms / 45 minute drive. On arrival check into the lodge. Lunch and afternoon game drive to the national park
Day 03 Panna
Morning boat ride and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the lodge
Day 04 Panna
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the lodge
Day 05 Panna –Bandhavgarh
After breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh National park 240 kms/5 hrs drive. On arrival check into the lodge. Lunch and afternoon game drive to the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at The Lodge
Day 06 Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 07 Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 08 Bandhavgarh- Kanha
Morning game drive to the national park and later depart for Kanha, 280kms, 5-6 hours drive. On arrival check into the Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
Day 09 Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 10 Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 11 Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 12 Kanha – Pench
Morning game drive to the national park and after early lunch drive to Pench national park 210 kms/5 hrs drive. On arrival check into the Resort. Dinner and overnight at Pench
Day 13 Pench
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 14 Pench
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 15 Pench – Nagpur – New Delhi
Morning game drives to the national Park. Lunch at Resort and later transfer to Nagpur 100 kms / 2hrs drive to board a flight to New Delhi at 1810 hrs. Arrive New Delhi 1940 hrs and transfer to hotel. Overnight at New Delhi
Day 16 New Delhi
Morning free for leisure activities and later transfer to international airport to board a flight back home.
Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis
2. Accommodation Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench on room, all meals and jeep safari basis
3. 4 exclusive jeep safaris in Panna
4. 6 exclusive jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh
5. 7 exclusive jeep safaris in Kanha
6. 5 exclusive jeep safaris in Pench
7. Boat ride once during the stay in Panna
8. Your entrance fee and Naturalist charges in Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench
9. Your entrance fees to all park as per itinerary
10. Local Naturalist / forest Guard as per the itinerary.
11. All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
12. Assistance at airport and hotels
13. Interstate road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc
14. All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned Toyota Innova
15. All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
1. Still / video camera fee in national parks (as on date still and video cameras are free in Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench)
2. Elephant safari @ $25 per person per hour. This is subject to availability, and cannot be pre-booked.
3. Expenses of personal nature like smokes, liquor, Tips, Mineral water, laundry and telephone calls
4. International airfare and domestic airfare
5. Travel insurance
6. Any item not specified under cost includes
7. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Kindly Note:
1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
3. All safaris will be provided in a 4X4 Jeep on exclusive basis along with driver and naturalist
Contact me for the rates or other tailor made safaris in India.
