Tiger, Tiger

Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Park are the two best places in India to see tigers. So we have designed this Tiger Tiger itinerary for those who are really keen to see a tiger in the wild and we believe this gives you the very best chance. Both parks are remote and are proper, or should I say 'pukka', Indian jungle, which not only provide a great setting for a tiger safari but also have a wide variety of other Indian wildlife.

The scenery at both of these parks is just beautiful and they are different enough to make it worth visiting both in the same trip. Some people will definitely prefer Kanha to Bandhavgarh and others will favour Bandhavgarh over Kanha, but I think they are equally beautiful and both have excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

We have found some fabulous jungle lodges which can be used for this trip and you can choose what type of accommodation you'd prefer. There are also options on how you get to these parks. The itinerary outlined is just one suggestion but the basis of taking in both Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks for a good all-round wildlife trip with a high chance of tiger spotting is the core of the suggestion.

Information

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Included

Naturalist guides at Bandhavgarh and Kanha; all park entrance fees and activities; overnight train journeys in first class air conditioned sleeper; all ground transport and transfers.

Not included

Visas; insurance; international flight; tips and personal items such as drinks and laundry

For you

This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and jungle lodges and should find there is plenty of time for wildlife viewing. Overnight trains in India add an extra dimension to your trip.

Best time

Bandhavgarh and Kanha close in the monsoon from 1st July until mid-October. The best time for wildlife is in the hotter months between April and June when animals are using regular watering spots. It can be very hot from mid-April and if this is a problem for you then you should stick to the cooler months prior to this, when wildlife viewing is still extremely good. It is cool from mid-October to the end of February and wet from June to mid-October.

Getting there

There are several flights direct from london to Delhi every day. Flight prices start from around £400-£500 per person.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny
- 7
- 21
- Feb
- Sunny
- 9
- 24
- Mar
- Sunny
- 14
- 31
- Apr
- Sunny
- 20
- 36
- May
- Sunny
- 26
- 41
- Jun
- Rain
- 28
- 39
- Jul
- Heavy rain
- 27
- 36
- Aug
- Heavy rain
- 26
- 34
- Sep
- Rain
- 24
- 34
- Oct
- Sunny
- 18
- 34
- Nov
- Sunny
- 11
- 29
- Dec
- Sunny
- 8
- 23

Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks
Best wildlife viewing opportunities
High chance of spotting a tiger in the wild
Diverse range of Indian wildlife
The most beautiful scenery
Wide choice of accommodation available at these two parks

Itinerary

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Duration: 11 days

Day 1:
Arrive in Delhi. Met and transferred to your hotel. Free afternoon to relax. Overnight at Ramada Plaza or similar.
Day 2:
Free morning in Delhi. Transfer to station. Board overnight train to Katni. (B)
Day 3:
Arrive Katni in early morning and drive to Bandhavgarh. Afternoon game viewing. Overnight at Nature Heritage. (FB)
Day 4:
Game viewing in Bandhavgarh National Park. Overnight at Nature Heritage. (FB)
Day 5:
Game viewing in Bandhavgarh National Park. Overnight at Nature Heritage. (FB)
Day 6:
Morning drive to Kanha. Afternoon game viewing. Overnight at the Krishna Jungle Resort. (FB)
Day 7:
Game viewing in Kanha National Park. Overnight at the Krishna Jungle Resort (FB)
Day 8:
Game viewing in Kanha National Park. Overnight at the Krishna Jungle Resort (FB)
Day 9:
Drive to Jabalpur. Lunch at Hotel Krishna before boarding overnight train back to Delhi. (FB)
Day 10:
Arrive Delhi in the morning. You will be taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day free. Overnight at Ramada Plaza or similar.
Day 11:
You will be taken to the airport in time for your flight home (B)

Pricing guidelines for India

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £450 to £700 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). India combines well with Nepal.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week Golden Triangle holidayBetween £800 and £2000
2 weeks in northern IndiaFrom about £1500+
2 weeks in southern IndiaBetween £2000 and £3000
11 day wildlife safari (including tigers)From about £1250+

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