MP Tiger Safari — Bandhavgarh & Kanha
the tiger heartland

India’s finest tiger country — the dense sal forests of Bandhavgarh and the sweeping meadows of Kanha, the land that inspired The Jungle Book.

6 Days / 5 Nights Bandhavgarh · Kanha Best for Wildlife, photographers, families
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Tiger heartland

India’s greatest tiger reserves

This is the beating heart of tiger India — Bandhavgarh, with one of the highest tiger densities on earth, and Kanha, the vast, beautiful reserve of sal forest and grassland that inspired Kipling’s Jungle Book.

We handle every permit, jeep and naturalist, and choose lodges close to the gates, so your mornings begin quietly at the forest edge and every drive is arranged.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Route
Jabalpur · Bandhavgarh · Kanha
Best time
Oct–Jun (peak Mar–Jun)
Difficulty
Easy
Ideal for
Wildlife, photographers, families
Highest point
~880 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Jeep safaris at Bandhavgarh (Tala zone)
  • Kanha’s meadows and the rare barasingha
  • Naturalist-led drives with expert trackers
  • The marble gorge at Bhedaghat
  • Comfortable jungle lodges near the gates
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Jabalpur → Bandhavgarh

Route: Jabalpur · Bandhavgarh≈200 km · 4.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive at Jabalpur and drive to Bandhavgarh.

Afternoon

Settle into a jungle lodge near the Tala gate.

Evening

A safari briefing with your naturalist.

Night stayBandhavgarh (Tala)
MealsDinner
Altitude~440 m
Road & seasonGood highway then forest road.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsSal forest, the lodge
Good to knowParks are open roughly Oct to Jun.
Day 2

Bandhavgarh safaris

Route: Bandhavgarh NPsafari · local day
Morning

An early jeep safari in the Tala zone for tiger and leopard.

Afternoon

Rest through midday, then a second afternoon safari.

Evening

A jungle evening at the lodge.

Night stayBandhavgarh (Tala)
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~440 m
Road & seasonPark tracks.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsTiger, spotted deer, hilltop fort
OptionalThe Bandhavgarh fort ruins trail
Good to knowTwo safaris maximise your chances.
Day 3

Bandhavgarh → Kanha

Route: Bandhavgarh · Kanha≈250 km · 5–6 hrs
Morning

A final Bandhavgarh safari or a relaxed morning.

Afternoon

Drive to Kanha through rural Mandla.

Evening

Arrive a lodge near Kanha’s Mukki or Khatia gate.

Night stayKanha
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~600 m
Road & seasonState highway.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsCountryside, the Kanha forest edge
Day 4

Kanha safaris

Route: Kanha NPsafari · local day
Morning

A morning safari across Kanha’s famous meadows for tiger and the rare barasingha.

Afternoon

Rest at the lodge.

Evening

A second afternoon safari and birding.

Night stayKanha
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~600 m
Road & seasonPark tracks.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsBarasingha, meadows, tiger
OptionalA visit to the Kanha museum
Good to knowKanha is the model for Kipling’s Jungle Book.
Day 5

Kanha → Jabalpur (Bhedaghat)

Route: Kanha · Jabalpur≈170 km · 4 hrs
Morning

A final morning safari or an easy start.

Afternoon

Drive to Jabalpur and the marble rocks at Bhedaghat.

Evening

A Narmada boat ride between the white cliffs and the Dhuandhar falls.

Night stayJabalpur
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~412 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryLocal cuisine
Photo spotsMarble rocks, Dhuandhar
Day 6

Departure

Route: Jabalpur— · —
Morning

A relaxed breakfast.

Afternoon

Transfer to Jabalpur airport or station.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~412 m
Road & seasonCity transfer.
Food to try
Photo spots
Good to knowCan be extended with Pench National Park.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

MP Tiger Safari Bandhavgarh Kanha FAQs

The best window is Oct–Jun (peak Mar–Jun). We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Jabalpur and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for wildlife, photographers, families. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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