Big Cats Marathon in India
Duration: 16 Days | Route: New Delhi -> Nagpur -> Tadoba -> Pench -> Kanha -> Bandhavgarh -> Panna -> Khajuraho -> New Delhi
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Arrival in Nagpur and First Safari in Tadoba
- Day 2 and 3: Tiger Safaris in Tadoba
- Day 4: Drive to Pench and Evening Safari
- Day 5 and 6: Safaris in Pench Forest
- Day 7: Drive to Kanha and Evening Safari
- Day 8 and 9: Kanha Safaris and Meadow Landscapes
- Day 10: Drive to Bandhavgarh and Evening Safari
- Day 11 and 12: Bandhavgarh Tiger Tracking
- Day 13: Drive to Panna and Evening Safari
- Day 14 and 15: Safaris in Panna Landscape
- Day 16: Morning Safari and Departure via Khajuraho
Tour Overview
This 16 day Big Cats Marathon Tour covers India’s top tiger reserves with stays at Pugdundee Safaris lodges, known for their location, comfort and guided wildlife experiences. The route connects Tadoba, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna, giving you consistent safari time across different habitats.
The focus of this tour is on maximum wildlife sightings with multiple jeep safaris in each park. Along with tigers, you get chances to see leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears and a wide range of birdlife. With well placed lodges, trained naturalists and smooth transfers, this safari suits travellers looking for a detailed and comfortable big cat experience across central India.
Highlights
- Stay at Luxury Safaris lodges known for prime locations and comfortable wildlife stays
- Cover five top tiger reserves in one journey including Tadoba, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna
- Multiple jeep safaris in each park with strong chances of tiger sightings
- Track a wide range of wildlife including leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears and rich birdlife
- Explore different habitats from dense forests to open meadows and river landscapes
- Well planned route with smooth transfers and guided safari experience throughout
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nagpur and First Safari in Tadoba
Arrive in Delhi and take a flight to Nagpur. From here, drive to Tadoba National Park. The route passes through rural landscapes and forest patches.
After check in and a short rest, head out for your first evening safari. Tadoba is known for frequent tiger sightings, especially near water bodies.
Day 2 and 3: Tiger Safaris in Tadoba
Spend two full days with morning and evening safaris in different zones of Tadoba. The park has a mix of dense forest, open areas and lakes.
You have strong chances to see tigers, along with wild dogs, sloth bears, crocodiles and a variety of birds. Early morning and late afternoon drives offer the best sightings.
Day 4: Drive to Pench and Evening Safari
After breakfast, drive to Pench National Park. The journey takes around 4 to 5 hours.
On arrival, check in and head out for an evening safari. Pench has open forests and grasslands, making wildlife easier to spot.
Day 5 and 6: Safaris in Pench Forest
Spend two full days exploring Pench with morning and evening safaris. The park is known for its teak forests and river system.
You may see tigers, leopards, wild dogs and large herds of deer. Birdlife is also rich in this region.
Day 7: Drive to Kanha and Evening Safari
After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park. The route passes through forest corridors and small villages.
After check in, go for an evening safari. Kanha is known for its wide meadows and well managed habitat.
Day 8 and 9: Kanha Safaris and Meadow Landscapes
Enjoy two full days of safaris in Kanha. The open grasslands improve visibility and increase chances of sightings.
You can track tigers, leopards, gaur and the rare barasingha. The park offers a mix of dense forest and open meadows.
Day 10: Drive to Bandhavgarh and Evening Safari
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. The journey takes around 5 to 6 hours.
On arrival, check in and head out for an evening safari. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest tiger densities in India.
Day 11 and 12: Bandhavgarh Tiger Tracking
Spend two days with morning and evening safaris in different zones of the park.
You have excellent chances to see tigers, along with leopards, sloth bears and other wildlife. The park also has rocky hills and ancient ruins within the forest.
Day 13: Drive to Panna and Evening Safari
After breakfast, drive to Panna National Park. The route takes around 5 hours.
On arrival, check in and go for an evening safari. Panna has a mix of forest, plateau and river landscapes.
Day 14 and 15: Safaris in Panna Landscape
Spend two full days exploring Panna with morning and evening safaris.
You may see tigers, leopards, gharial along the river and a range of bird species. The terrain here is different from other parks, with open areas and rocky sections.
Day 16: Morning Safari and Departure via Khajuraho
Go for a final morning safari in Panna. After breakfast, drive to Khajuraho airport for your flight back to Delhi.
This marks the end of your long tiger safari covering multiple top parks across central India.
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Travel Information
Inclusion
- Lodging in Tadoba, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna, including all meals and safari.
- Your fees for forest entrance, safari jeep and guide.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh.
- 6 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Panna.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all land transfers.
- Airport and hotel assistance pre- and post-trip.
- Water bottles during land transfer and safari.
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights (except where specified)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Camera fees at national parks if applicable
- Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything not listed in the inclusions section
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Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation requested before 120 days (or more) prior to departure, Full refund.
- If cancellation requested before 60 days (or more) prior to departure – 75% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 45 to 59 days prior to departure – 50% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 30 to 44 days prior to departure – 25% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 15 to 29 days prior to departure – 10% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested less than 15 days prior to departure, No Show – No Refund.
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