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The perfect tour for those who want a short yet packed adventure into Central India! Explore two of the region's finest wildlife destinations- Pench and Kanha, both of which are home to a great variety of wildlife, including the majestic Tiger!
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- Pench National Park
- Kanha National Park
- Extensive Morning and Evening safaris
- Elephant Rides
Day 1 - Nagpur to Pench National Park
Our journey to Pench and Kanha begins in Nagpur as we depart for Pench National Park at 10 A.M. This is a drive of approximately 2 hours and we are scheduled to reach early in the afternoon. We set out on our first game drive into the park after lunch at the resort. The teak forests of Pench are home to several animals and we have an opportunity of sighting these animals over the next two days.
The beautiful Pench Tiger Reserve is nestled in the southern part of the Satpura Hills and is named after the Pench River that flows through it. In addition to Tigers, the area is famous for large herds of Gaur (Indian Bison), Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Wild Dog and Wild Pig.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Pench Jungle Camp
- Included Activity: Afternoon Game Drive
An early morning safari with picnic breakfast marks the start of the second day. A long safari starting at dawn allows you to observe the forest come alive with activity. We return to the lodge and you can relax until lunch. An afternoon game drive takes you into the forest on another exploration. We return to the lodge at dusk where a delicious dinner will be waiting for you.
If the Elephant mahouts are able to track a Tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride on an Elephant to have a closer look at it. (Subject to availability)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Pench Jungle Camp
- Included Activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Today, after an early breakfast, we bid goodbye to Pench and travel to Kanha National Park. This is a drive of approximately 5 hours and we try to reach around noon in time for lunch. We then set out on an afternoon game drive and return to the lodge at dusk. Our day ends with a bonfire night, a delicious meal and a display of local culture in the form of the foot tapping Baiga tribal dance. We advise you to end your day soon after dinner as the next two days have an early start.
Kanha National Park is a beautiful reserve that is rich in wildlife. It encompasses lush meadows, thick forests and water bodies. As you enter, the subtle fragrance of the Sal forest and the incessant sound of cicada will captivate you. Kanha is home to the rare hard ground Barasingha or Swamp Deer. You might also see spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Langurs, Leopards and Dholes (Wild Dogs).
If the Elephant mahouts are able to track a Tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride on an Elephant to have a closer look at it. (Subject to availability)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Kanha Earth lodge
- Route: Pench to Kanha
- Journey Time: Approximately 5 hours
Our exploration of Kanha National Park will continue over the next two days. We begin both these exciting days with an early morning safari and picnic breakfast. Dawn is an ideal time to sight animals and for birdwatching. A long drive into the forest will allow you to observe the wildlife at close quarters. We return to the lodge for lunch and relax till its time to head into the wilderness once more until dusk. Photographers have a great opportunity to capture the beautiful landscapes and wildlife in the park.
If the Elephant mahouts are able to track a Tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride on an Elephant to have a closer look at it. (Subject to availability)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Kanha Earth lodge
Our tour of the two national parks in the heart of India ends in Nagpur. After breakfast, we drive back to Nagpur, which is a drive of approximately 6 hours.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Route: Kanha to Nagpur
- Journey Time - Approximately 6 hours
Please Note: Accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.
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What's Included
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Registered Guides
- Trekking permit
- Information Kit
- Taxes
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Domestic airfare
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities and Tips
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Souvenirs
- All items of personal nature
- Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
Basic - Designed for travellers who enjoy the outdoors, are in good health, and want an interesting yet relaxing wildlife experience. These trips
may involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking at a very slow pace. Certain trips involve safari drives for a maximum of
five hours a day. Most of these trips are usually a week long in duration.
The ‘Classic Yala Tour’, ‘Kenya Luxury’ and ‘Luxury in Botswana’ itineraries are the best examples of this activity level as you’ll have a relaxed
holiday. These trips are mostly about culture and sightseeing. There will be exploring on foot and safaris drives involved as well. Most travellers
will find themselves comfortable with the basic activity level trips.
Other Activity Levels
Moderate - Requires a spirit of adventure and some degree of fitness, as the trip might consist of many activities or long journeys. These adventures involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting, sea kayaking, or driving for long hours, at times for up to six to eight hours a day at a steady pace. The maximum altitude is 3000m, so it requires you to be reasonably physically fit. The trips are usually 6 to 12 days in duration.
The ‘Only Tigers’, a 11 day itinerary, is a perfect example of this activity level as it involves long journeys for up to eight hours a day and a bit of walking. Also, ‘Around Spitsbergen - Kvitøya and Beyond ’, a 10 day itinerary is another example of this trip activity level.
You should be reasonably fit because you will be travelling in extreme weather conditions.
High - Fitness is vital at this level, as the environment traversed may be remote and challenging. These rugged experiences include long walks, trekking, cycling or rafting in isolated areas through variable weather conditions for up to eight to ten hours a day. These trips are usually 13 to 19 days in duration.
The ‘Ultimate Nepal Trekker’, is a good example of this trip activity level as it involves hiking and trekking for up to eight hours a day. Maximum altitude will be 4000m and you need to be very fit in order to withstand the weather conditions. Also, ‘Kilimanjaro Trek- Rongai route’ is another example that applies to this this activity level. Good physical condition is essential and previous hill-walking experience or preparation is advisable.
Advanced - At this level, PlanetWildlife recommends previous experience of the activity involved. These are our most challenging and advanced expeditions. They include long walks, cycling, trekking, hiking or rafting in variable weather conditions for more than ten hours a day. These trips may often be over 3 weeks in duration.
The ‘South Atlantic Odyssey’, a 31-day itinerary, is a perfect example of this trip activity level as it involves sailing for long hours in extreme weather conditions. Also, the ‘Snow Leopard Experience’ itinerary is another example which best suits this activity level. Ascents and descents are over 1000m at altitudes up to 6000m and the climate can be rigorous and challenging. Excellent physical condition and previous mountain trekking experience or appropriate preparation is essential.
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