Wildlife safaris

Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari

Two of India's best tiger reserves with multiple safaris in each, including Bandhavgarh's famous Tala zone.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inKanha National Park
RouteKanha National Park · Bandhavgarh National…
Places2 destinations
StateMadhya Pradesh, India
Ideal forWildlife safaris, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-11GGA5

Best time to visit: October to June

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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Trip overview

Two of India's best tiger reserves with multiple safaris in each, including Bandhavgarh's famous Tala zone.

The route spends 3 nights in Kanha National Park and 3 nights in Bandhavgarh National Park, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits wildlife safaris and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Kanha zoneKisli and Mukki zonesBamni DadarTala zoneMagadhi and Khitauli zonesBandhavgarh Fort

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kanha National Park

Arrive via Jabalpur Airport (JLR) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Jeep safari

Day 2Kanha National Park: Birdwatching and Kanha zone

Birdwatching
Kanha zone: Open meadows with good sightings

Day 3Kanha National Park: Bamni Dadar and Kanha Museum

Bamni Dadar: Sunset point
Kanha Museum: Interpretation centre

Day 4Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh National Park

Travel from Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh National Park by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Bandhavgarh National Park hotel
Tala zone: Core zone with frequent tiger sightings

Day 5Bandhavgarh National Park: Buffer zone safaris and Tiger safari

Buffer zone safaris: Night and day safaris outside the core
Tiger safari

Day 6Bandhavgarh National Park: Birdwatching and Magadhi and Khitauli zones

Birdwatching
Magadhi and Khitauli zones: Other core zones

Day 7Depart from Bandhavgarh National Park

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Jabalpur Airport (JLR) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out
Early-morning and afternoon drives when animals are most active
Lodges chosen close to park gates
Naturalist-led drives where available
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kanha National Park: Combine Kanha with Bandhavgarh; they are about five hours apart.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Book safaris on the MP Forest portal as early as possible; Tala zone fills first.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park
Ideal for: Wildlife safaris, Photography holidays
Best time: October to June
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-11GGA5

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kanha National Park: October to June. Bandhavgarh National Park: October to June.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kanha National Park (Jabalpur Airport (JLR), about 165 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.