Kipling’s Jungle India: Tiger Safaris, Tales & Trails
Tour Duration: 9 Nights /10 Days
Tour Destinations: New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench – Kanha – Jabalpur – New Delhi
Explore India’s Top Wildlife Destinations
Embark on a thrilling journey through India’s premier national parks, including Pench and Kanha, celebrated for their rich biodiversity, vibrant flora, and thriving populations of big cats, including the majestic Bengal tiger.
Tiger Safaris in Pench and Kanha
Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris in both parks, offering thrilling opportunities to witness tigers, leopards, wild dogs (dholes), sloth bears, and over 38 species of mammals and 300+ bird species in their natural habitat.
Walk Through Kipling’s Jungle Book
Explore the very forests that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book in Kanha National Park, characterized by picturesque sal and bamboo forests, rolling meadows, and the Banjar and Halon river valleys teeming with wildlife.
Discover Unique Ecosystems and Rare Wildlife
Experience Kanha’s hardground barasingha (swamp deer)—a conservation success story—and Pench’s dense teak forests, grazing lands, and meandering rivers that support a variety of species in one of India’s richest wildlife zones.
Breakfast Amidst the Wilderness
Savor packed breakfasts in the heart of the jungle during your safari—an authentic wildlife experience that connects you with the serenity of nature.
Scenic Drives Through Central India
Travel through the rural heartlands of Madhya Pradesh, enjoying scenic drives between parks and cities such as Nagpur and Jabalpur, revealing the cultural and natural beauty of Central India.
Seamless Travel and Expert Support
Benefit from professional travel coordination, including airport assistance, private transfers, and experienced guides ensuring a smooth, hassle-free wildlife tour experience in India.
Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, where you’ll be welcomed by our representative. You’ll receive a detailed briefing and your travel documents before being transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening and overnight stay in New Delhi.
Day 2: New Delhi to Pench via Nagpur (Flight + 2-Hour Drive)
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Nagpur (06:10 – 07:50 hrs). Upon arrival, proceed on a 100 km scenic drive to Pench National Park. After checking into your resort and enjoying lunch, head out on your first afternoon jeep safari in Pench, renowned for its dense forests and thriving tiger population. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Days 3 & 4: Pench National Park – Safaris and Wildlife Encounters
Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Pench, a lush landscape of tropical forests, nallahs, and the seasonal Pench River.
• Spot Bengal tigers, leopards, jungle cats, sambar, and chital deer.
• During summer, watch for wild dogs and gaur near waterholes, and sloth bears in rocky zones.
• All meals and overnight stays at the resort enhance your immersive jungle experience.
Day 5: Pench to Kanha (210 km / Approx. 4-5 Hours)
After a morning safari and lunch, depart for Kanha National Park, a jewel of Central India. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, enjoy dinner, and rest amidst the serenity of the forest.
Days 6 & 7: Exploring Kanha National Park – The Heart of Kipling’s Jungle Book
Rise early for jeep safaris in both morning and afternoon across Kanha’s 940 sq. km landscape, known for:
• Sal and bamboo forests, open meadows, and winding streams
• Rare hardground barasingha (swamp deer), found only in Kanha
• Sightings of tigers, wild dogs (dholes), leopards, and over 300 bird species
Enjoy packed breakfast in the wild, hearty lunches at the lodge, and relaxing dinners under the stars.
Day 8: Final Safari in Kanha
Your last full day in Kanha offers two more safaris to deepen your connection with India’s wilderness. Savor every moment and create lasting memories. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: Kanha to Jabalpur – New Delhi (200 km Drive + Flight)
After a final morning safari and early lunch, drive to Jabalpur Airport for your evening flight back to New Delhi (17:50 – 19:45 hrs). On arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure from New Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the international airport to board your flight home or onward destination, concluding a remarkable wildlife safari through Pench and Kanha.
Note: The driving hours mentioned above between one city to another are based on normal road conditions and may vary. Any break for food, tea, toilets, or sightseeing will add extra time to the estimated travel duration.
Kanha and Pench National Parks remain closed for afternoon jeep safaris every Wednesday.
The Above Cost Includes:
• Accommodation in New Delhi on a bed and breakfast basis
• Accommodation in Kanha and Pench on a room, all meals, and safari basis
• Entrance and guide charges in Kanha and Pench National Parks
• 6 exclusive jeep safaris in Pench National Park
• 7 exclusive jeep safaris in Kanha National Park
• Assistance at airports and hotels during arrival and departure
• All land transfers in an air-conditioned Toyota Innova
• All currently applicable government taxes
The Above Cost Does Not Include:
• Still/video camera fees at monuments and national parks (currently free in Kanha and Pench, except for Khursapar zone in Pench, which is chargeable)
• Expenses of personal nature including tips, mineral water, soft drinks, smokes, liquor, laundry, and telephone calls
• International and domestic airfare
• Travel insurance
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
• Any revision in entrance fees or government taxes will be charged extra and communicated in advance
Please Note:
• In case the envisaged hotel or the normal room category is sold out or waitlisted, alternate hotels or categories will be provided. Any supplement or reduction in cost will be communicated accordingly
• Hotel check-in and check-out time is 12:00 PM
• Safaris in Kanha and Pench will be provided in private 4×4 jeeps
• Safari zones are subject to availability and forest department permissions
• Kanha and Pench National Parks are closed every Wednesday afternoon for jeep safaris