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Classic Explorer: Kanha and Bandhavagarh[ Print this itinerary 
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This short yet packed wildlife tour takes you into the amazing wilderness of Central India. Explore two of India's most famous wildlife destinations- Kanha and Bandhavgarh, where you have the best chance of spotting the magnificent Tiger!
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- Magnificent Tigers of Bandhavgarh
- Rich wildlife of Kanha National Park
- Elephant rides
- Extensive Morning and Evening safaris
Day 1 - Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh National Park
We depart at 9 a.m for Bandhavgarh from our designated departure point. We aim to reach sometime in the afternoon and have lunch. This will be followed by a game drive in the park. We return to the lodge at dusk and end the day with dinner.
Bandhavgarh is best known for having the highest density of Tigers in India. However, the beauty of its forests also lies in the rich wildlife that lives within it – Leopard, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer and many more. The park also has a rich variety of birdlife. You are likely to spot beautiful species of Egrets, Hornbills, Kingfishers and Eagles that are endemic to the region.
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: King’s Lodge
- Route: Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh
- Travel Time- Approximately 4.5 hours
Your tryst with Bandhavgarh continues on day two. We head out on an early morning safari and return to the lodge for breakfast. You can relax until after lunch, when we will head into the wilderness once more till dusk.
If the Elephant mahouts are able to track a Tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them (subject to availability).
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: King’s Lodge
- Included Activities: Morning and afternoon Game Drives
Today, after an early breakfast we head for Kanha National Park (approx 6 hours drive). Lunch will be served after checking in at the lodge. This will be followed by an afternoon game drive in the park, from which we return at dusk. We advise you to get enough rest today as the next day begins early and is packed!
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).
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge
- Route: Bandhavgarh to Kanha
- Travel Time: Approximately 6 hours
Our exploration of Kanha National Park continues on days four and five. We will begin the day with an early morning safari. Picnic breakfast will be carried along. We will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we head into the wilderness once more until dusk. During your stay in Kanha, you will get a taste of the local culture in the form of the foot-tapping Baiga tribal dance.
If the Elephant are able to track a Tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them (subject to availability).
In addition, if there is time we will drive to Bahmni Dadar – the highest point in Kanha. It offers a panoramic view of the entire National park.
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge
We will begin with an early morning game safari and picnic breakfast. We return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we will head into the wilderness once more until dusk.
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge
Today after a leisurely breakfast, we drive back to Jabalpur.
The tour ends in Jabalpur at the designated end point.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Route: Kanha – Jabalpur
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
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Taxes
What's Excluded
- Gratuities and Tips
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Souvenirs
- All items of personal nature
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.
Other Activity Levels
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.
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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