INDIA

India Tiger Safari

TOUR DATES : MARCH 5-15 2025 & APRIL 5-15 2025

The “Wild” side of India

India’s jewels are the parks, palaces, temples, bazaars, and, of course, the wildlife that define her exotic past. On this wildlife-focused tour, we visit Panna, Bandavgarh, and Kanha National Parks, India’s premier sanctuaries for the Royal Bengal Tiger. Bandavgarh and Kanha served as inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Books, featuring a diverse array of animals found here. Kanha, known for its expansive grasslands and scenic vistas, is home to abundant wildlife. Bandavgarh, though smaller, boasts a stunning abandoned fort and palace now reclaimed by nature and wildlife. Panna adds diversity with its landscape of gorges, plateaus, forests, and the serene Ken River. We explore and photograph wildlife in exclusive 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Before visiting the tiger parks, we delve into ancient India, visiting the millennium-old, intricately carved temples at Khajuraho en route to the parks.

GROUP TOUR DATES:

March 5-15, 2025
April 5-15, 2025

4-6 TRAVELERS:

From $12,565 Per Person

7-9 TRAVELERS:

From $9,325 Per Person

10-14 TRAVELERS:

From $8,265 Per Person

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

From $1,825 Per Person

INTERNAL INDIA AIRFARE:

From $235 Per Person

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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Land Price Includes:

All accommodations (hotels and jungle lodges) based on double / twin occupancy;
Ground transportation in as described in the itinerary;
All arrival/departure airport/hotel transfers;
Bottled drinking water throughout the trip and soft drinks during meals;
All Park entrance fees, conservation fees at Panna, Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks;
Private sunrise and sunset game drives in the National Parks in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, accompanied by bilingual Park Naturalist;
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in National Parks;
All entry fees at all temples, museums and monuments on
sightseeing excursions;
Extensive pre-departure Travel Guide, reading list, important information about your trip;

Land Price Does Not Include:

International airfare; internal airfare is quoted separately and subject to change by airlines;
Passport and visa fees;
Excess baggage charges;
Photography and video fees;
Gratuities to guides, drivers, local staff
Food and beverages not included in the group meals;
Items of a personal nature, including alcoholic beverages, laundry and telephone calls;
Other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Delhi and Transfer to Airport Hotel

Arrive late at night at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. After clearing immigration and customs, you’ll be met by a Nomadic Expeditions representative and transferred to the airport hotel, just a 5-minute drive away. Expect to reach your room about 2-3 hours after landing.

Days 2-3

Exploring Khajuraho’s Temples and Toria

After an early breakfast, fly to Khajuraho. Explore the well-preserved Hindu temples, considered some of the finest examples of Nagara style architecture, known for their erotic carvings symbolizing the joy of life and spiritual liberation through Tantric ritual. Stay at a hotel on the banks of the River Ken and enjoy a sunset canoe ride. The next day, take a sunrise birding walk or yoga session before further exploring the Chandela temples. In the afternoon, relax at the Sarai or go on a gentle canoe trip downstream.

Day 4

Panna National Park Safari

Discover the diverse landscape of Panna National Park, home to six species of cats, including tigers and leopards, as well as hyenas, wild dogs, and India’s ‘Big Four’ snakes. Explore the park on morning and late afternoon game drives.

Days 5-7

Bandavgarh National Park and Tiger Reserve

Drive to Bandavgarh National Park, once part of the princely state of Rewa, home of the rare white tiger. Though small, the park abounds in endangered animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger. Over the next two days, enjoy sunrise and sunset game excursions accompanied by knowledgeable naturalists. After an early morning drive, picnic at the hilltop fort ruins, exploring temples dedicated to Vishnu and marveling at the remote archaeological treasure.

Days 8-10

Kanha National Park: Jungle Book Inspiration

After a final sunrise excursion in Bandavgarh, drive to Kanha National Park, often called Tiger Land. This park inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book and supports a remarkable variety of wildlife, including a large population of tigers, hard-ground Barasingha deer, and the imposing gaur. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, spotting predators like sloth bears, jackals, hyenas, and dholes, as well as over 200 bird species.

Day 11

Return to Delhi and Departure

Embark on a final early morning excursion in Kanha before driving to Nagpur for your flight to Delhi. Rest at the Airport Pullman Hotel before your late-night return flight.

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