Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour

Upon arrival at the New Delhi Airport, you will be met by our representative who will ensure a smooth transfer to the Hotel and further, help you check-in at the Hotel. All the travel related documents will be handed over and explained to you. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Post early breakfast, check out of the Hotel. Our driver will transfer you to the Domestic Terminal of the New Delhi Airport. Board a flight from New Delhi to Jabalpur. On arrival at Jabalpur Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with a smooth transfer in a chauffeur-driven vehicle, to Bandhavgarh National Park. This is a 200 km drive which will take approximately 04 hours on the road. The last 20 km before entering Bandhavgarh is where your journey truly begins. Adrenaline will be at an all-time high as all you see from the car window is an expanse of forest on either side of the road. Try spotting some wildlife if you can!

If this is your first wildlife safari in India, then be rest assured that it won’t be the last. Bandhavgarh tends to be a life-changing experience for people. On arrival, check into the Resort. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

All meals and overnight at the Lodge.

Begin your day early with a rejuvenating cup of tea and prepare for an early morning tiger safari in Bandhavgarh national park. Bandhavgarh is mainly known for its tiger population. While he is the star of your trip, the park is full of other wild attractions as well, like Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison), Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears, Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the Park. The reptile population in the park includes Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Ratsnakes, Pythons, Monitor Lizards and turtles. The two primate species – Rhesus Macaque and Hanuman Langur – inhabit Bandhavgarh. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

All meals at the resort. Morning and evening jeep safaris to the park.

Bandhavgarh has been at the center of human activity and settlement for over 2000 years, and there are references to it in ancient Hindu books (Narad-Panch Ratra and the Shiva Purana).

The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into sandstone, facing north of the Bandhavgarh Fort. Most of them are painted with Brahmi inscriptions dating from 1st century B.C. A number of Dynasties have ruled the Fort, for example, Maghas from 1st century A.D., and Vakatakas from 3rd century A.D. Ever since then, Bandhavgarh was ruled by various dynasties, including the Chandela Kings. Bandhavgarh became more and more deserted until forests overran the area and it became the royal hunting reserve. At independence, Bandhavgarh remained a private property of the Maharaja until he gave it to the State, which later converted to a National Park in the year 1968.

After the park was created poaching and hunting were brought under control and the animal count rose drastically. The one species that prospered in particular were tigers. A generous increase in the forest boundary provided much-needed space for the Big Cats to move around and flourish. Overnight at the resort.

Post an early morning safari and a hearty lunch, check out of the resort. Drive to Jabalpur Airport. The total distance is 200 km and should take you approximately 04 hours. Board a flight from Jabalpur back to New Delhi. Arrive at the New Delhi Airport and transfer to your hotel or to the International Terminal for an onward flight back home.