Destinations: Delhi, Gir National Park, Little Rann of Kutch, Tadoba National Park, Pench National Park & Kanha National Park
Duration: 14 Nights & 15 Days
Best Time: October to April
Tour Code: 104
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Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Arrive at Delhi airport / Railway station. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. If time permits, you can visit Sultanpur National Park or Okhla Bird Sanctuary for some birdwatching.
Overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi to Gir via Rajkot
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi, and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Delhi airport for your connecting flight to Rajkot. Arrive at Rajkot airport, you will be met and transferred to Gir National Park (167 km / 4 hrs). Arrive in Gir by late afternoon. Evening is leaisure you can birding outside the national park.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Indian White-eye, Common Woodshrike, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Day 03: Gir National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning and evening safaris in Gir National Park. These safaris are the ideal way to explore the forests that the Asiatic Lion calls home. In addition tothe Asiatic Lion, the park is also home to a large leopard population, as well as various other mammals. Gir also boasts a substantial bird list.
Key species: Asiatic Lion, Nilgai, Marsh Crocodile, Oriental Darter, Western Osprey, Woolly-necked Stork, Mottled Wood Owl, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl, Crested Honey Buzzard
Overnight stay.
Day 04: Gir National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Two more safaris in Gir National Park. Multiple safaris will not only give you better chances of great sightings, but also help you explore the forest further.
Key species: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Indian Stone-curlew, Red-naped Ibis, Eastern Cattle Egret, Common Woodshrike, White-browed Fantail
Day 05: Gir to Little Rann of Kutch
Meals: Breakfast in Gir, and Dinner in LRK
Accommodation: Rann Riders or Similar
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the Little Rann of Kutch (376 km / 8 hrs). Arrive Little Rann of Kutch by evening.
Overnight stay
Day 06: Little Rann of Kutch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Kutch
Accommodation: Rann Riders or Similar
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the Wild Ass Sanctuary. Bordering the desert, which floods every monsoon, are small, elevated, green islands called “bets”. These are great places to look out for shrikes, flycatchers, and more.
Key species: Asiatic Wild Ass, Isabelline Shrike, Indian Roller, Black-winged Kite, Greater Spotted Eagle, Pallid and Montagu’s Harriers, Desert Wheatear
Overnight stay
Day 07: Kutch to Ahmedabad to Tadoba via Nagpur
Meals: Early Breakfast in Rann Riders and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Have your breakfast early in the morning, check out from the hotel, and drive to Ahmedabad airport (170 Km / 3.45hrs) for your connecting flight to Nagpur. Arrive at Nagpur airport and transfer to Tadoba National Park (142 Km / 3 hrs). The rest of the day is leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 08 and 09: Tadoba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Continue your journey in Tadoba with a round of morning and evening safaris for 02 days. The park is divided into many zones, each with its own unique landmarks and landscapes. Don’t forget to ask your guide and driver about Tadoba. They are highly knowledgeable, and their expertise is invaluable to your experience.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Brown Fish Owl, Mottled Wood Owl, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher
Day 10: Tadoba to Pench
Meals: Breakfast in Tadoba, Lunch and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Have your breakfast early in the morning, check out from the hotel, and drive to Pench National Park (223 km / 4.40 hrs). Arrive at Pench by 1300 hrs, have your lunch, and head for the afternoon safari in the national park.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Sambar, White-eyed Buzzard, Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, Black-hooded Oriole
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris on every Wednesday afternoon
Day 11: Pench National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Explore the wilderness of Pench with morning and afternoon jeep safaris. If possible, you can visit Khamba, a nearby tribal village inhabited by the Gond people. Originally forest dwellers, the Gond have a deep respect for wildlife.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Northern Plains Langur, Crested Serpent Eagle, White-rumped Vulture, Lesser Whistling Duck
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris on every Wednesday afternoon
Day 12: Pench to Kanha National Park
Meals: Breakfast in Pench, Lunch and Dinner in Kanha
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Resort
After having an early morning breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park (208 Km / 4 hrs). Arrive in Kanha by 1200 hrs, check in at the hotel, and have your lunch. You will go for the afternoon jeep safari to the National Park for big cat tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, White-rumped Shama, Orange-headed Thrush, Sirkeer Makoha, Red Junglefowl, Indian Roller
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris on every Wednesday afternoon
Day 13: Kanha National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Resort
Explore the wilderness of Kanha and search for the beautiful Tiger, with morning and afternoon safaris. This tiger haven is the largest national park in Central India, and is home not only to Tigers, Leopards, and Sloth Bears, but also to the Hard-ground Barasingha (also known as the Southern Swamp Deer). From the lush evergreen Sal forests to the Kanha meadows, this park has a variety of habitats, each with its own unique mix of birds and mammals. If possible, visit one of the local tribal villages, inhabited by the Baiga people, and learn more about their culture and lifestyles. Unfortunately, their original homes were relocated when creating the national park.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Hard-ground Barasingha, Gaur, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Vulture, Egyptian Vulture
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris on every Wednesday afternoon
Day 14: Kanha to Nagpur to Delhi
Meals: Breakfast in Kanha
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
After breakfast, transfer to Jabalpur airport (160 Km / 4 hrs) for the connecting flight back to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is leisure, or you can explore the local market on your own.
Overnight stay
Day 15: Delhi to Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your connecting flight back home. Tour Ends.
Highlights
- One of the most popular Mammal Photography Tours
- Success rate with Tiger, Lion, & Leopard
- Farm fresh Indian meals
- A large variety of other mammals
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, Architecture and Lifestyle of Central & West India
- Quaint Lodges and Camps
- Local Indian Cuisine
Services Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Meals as per itinerary
- Safaris in Gir National Park with a park entrance fee
- Safaris in Gir National Park with a park entrance fee
- Safaris in little Rann of Kutch with a park entrance fee
- All safaris in Tadoba National Park with a park entrance fee
- All safaris in Pench National Park with a park entrance fee
- All safaris in Kanha National Park with a park entrance fee
- Park wildlife guide for all safaris in all 5 National Parks
- All surface transfers by private air-conditioned car
- All currently applicable taxes
Services Not Included
- Optional tours, tips, laundry, phone calls, soft and hard drinks, elephant ride, camera fee
- Any additional taxes levied by the Government in the future or increase in park entrance fees
- International and domestic Airfare, visa, insurance
