Flagship
The Great Indian Tiger Trail
11 days / 10 nights
Delhi—Pench—Kanha—Bandhavgarh
Our flagship journey traces the heart of Central India's tiger country, linking three of the finest reserves into one seamless, expertly guided expedition. From the teak forests of Pench to the vast meadows of Kanha and the storied ridges of Bandhavgarh, this is the definitive Indian tiger experience.
Routing and nights below are indicative. Every journey is rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests.
Day by day
An indicative itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Delhi
Arrival, assistance at the airport and an easy first night to recover before heading into tiger country.
Day 2
Delhi to Pench
Fly to Nagpur and transfer through farmland and teak to your lodge on the edge of Pench.
Day 3–4
Pench safaris
Morning and afternoon drives through open teak forest — Pench is birdy, gentle and beautifully lit.
Day 5
Pench to Kanha
A scenic road transfer into the sal forests and meadows that inspired The Jungle Book.
Day 6–7
Kanha safaris
Drives across varied zones in search of tigers, barasingha, dhole and the great meadows at dawn.
Day 8
Kanha to Bandhavgarh
Transfer north to Bandhavgarh, famed for its density of tigers and storied lineages.
Day 9–10
Bandhavgarh safaris
Repeated drives in carefully chosen zones give the best possible odds of a memorable encounter.
Day 11
Depart
Transfer to Jabalpur or Umaria for your onward flight or train, with assistance throughout.
Good to know
Questions about this journey
No. Routing, nights and reserves are indicative and are reshaped around your dates, pace and interests.
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