Tiger Trail In India

12-Day Madhya Pradesh Tiger Safari Tour Package – Explore India’s Best Wildlife Destinations

This 12-day tiger safari itinerary covers the three most popular tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh, offering one of the best wildlife tours in India. The focus is on wildlife safaris in India (14 in total), offering you a guaranteed opportunity to spot tigers in their natural habitat. This tiger tour package operates from late October to early June, with the best time to visit being February to May, ideal for tiger sightings in Madhya Pradesh.


Detailed Itineary

  • Day 1 : Arrive Mumbai

    Upon arriving at Mumbai Airport you will be received and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Mumbai.

  • Day 2 : Mumbai – FLY Nagpur - Pench

    Morning transfer to the airport for boarding your flight to Nagpur, the retreat to Central India wildlife tours. Drive approximately 2.5 hours to Pench National Park, one of the top tiger safari destinations in India. Check in to your luxury jungle lodge or camp and take rest. Overnight near Pench.

  • Day 3 to 4 : Pench

    Enjoy Pench jungle safaris both morning and evening for two days, guided by an experienced naturalist for the best opportunities to encounter Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and other species. Overnight near Pench.

  • Day 5 : Drive to Kanha

    Post the dawn safari, depart for Kanha (5 hours). You will arrive in mid-afternoon. Overnight stay at safari lodge or camp near Kanha Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most iconic tiger safari parks.

  • Day 6 to 7 : Kanha National Park Safari

    Four safaris over the two Days to explore the expansive grasslands and dry deciduous forests of Kanha. The remaining of the time you will be free to relax in your jungle camp, or perhaps take an escorted walk in the ‘buffer zone’ of protected habitat which surrounds the core National Park area. Two more nights at a safari lodge or camp near Kanha National Park.

  • Day 8 : Kanha - Bandhavgarh

    After a final safari in Kanha have your breakfast and then depart to Bandhavgarh (drive of 5-6 hours) Remaining of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at a safari lodge or camp near Bandhavgarh National Park.

  • Day 9 to 10 : Bandhavgarh

    Enjoy four safaris in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, spotting tigers, leopards, and rare antelope species. Overnight near Bandhavgarh.

  • Day 11 : Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – FLY Delhi

    On day 11 get transferred to Jabalpur for your flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be received and transferred to the hotel. You can spend the reats of your day by exploring the city or shop for souvenirs. Overnight in Delhi.

  • Day 12 : Delhi Departure

    On day 12, get transferred to the airport for your onward journey with wonderful tiger safari memories from India.

FAQ

The Tiger Trail in India is a curated 12-day itinerary focusing on visiting the three most renowned tiger parks in Madhya Pradesh: Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh. This wildlife tour is designed to maximize your chances of spotting tigers and other wildlife during 14 safaris.

The best time to experience the Tiger Trail is from late October to early June, with the ideal months for wildlife spotting typically being February to May. During this period, wildlife is more active, and the chances of tiger sightings significantly increase.

Top sanctuaries for tiger spotting include Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Pench National Park, and Jim Corbett National Park, each known for their thriving tiger populations and biodiversity.

The Tiger Trail itinerary includes a total of 14 wildlife safaris, with morning and evening excursions in each national park to optimize your chances of spotting tigers and other wildlife.

While tiger sightings are not guaranteed, multiple safaris in renowned parks like Kanha and Bandhavgarh significantly increase your chances of spotting these majestic creatures.

Besides Bengal tigers, Indian wildlife safaris showcase leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, sambar deer, nilgai, langurs, crocodiles, and diverse bird species across India's lush forests and grasslands.

It's advisable to pack comfortable clothing in neutral colours for blending in with the surroundings, sturdy walking shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera for wildlife photography. Also, don’t forget your insect repellent!

Ranthambore is famous for its majestic tigers, historical Ranthambore Fort, and unique wildlife photography opportunities, set against the dramatic backdrop of Rajasthan’s rugged terrain.

Bandhavgarh has the highest tiger density in India as well as in the world, offering excellent opportunities for sightings. It is also known for its ancient Bandhavgarh Fort and vibrant flora and fauna.