The apex predator of India’s jungle the tiger is revered yet sadly for years was hunted almost to extinction as a trophy and for the curative aspects of its many parts for human ailments. The declining numbers worldwide of the tiger helped to create one of the world’s most important conservation programmes for wildlife this was ‘Project Tiger’ under which many parks in India are bound to protect this noble beast. Bandhavgarh National Park in Central India is the world’s top tiger-spotting destination. Kanha National park also famous for its tigers has played an exemplary role in the conservation of the barasingha (swamp deer) hunted mercilessly as a trophy by hunters. The earliest portrayal of the tiger in India comes to us from the Indus Valley Civilisation from where a 2,500 BC seal featuring a tiger was found. The 3,000 BC rock paintings of Warli tribe in Maharashtra also depict tigers
On arrival at Jabalpur, proceed towards Kanha. Kanha is one of the best wildlife experiences in India and renowned for its Tigers and Barasingha population and offers rich diversity of flora and fauna and renowned for its migratory bird watching in winter (Oct - Mar). Evening free for leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel / resort in Kanha.
Early in the morning proceed to explore morning jeep safari to Kanha National Park. Later proceed for the evening game drive in Kanha National Park (Mukki or Kisli Range depends on stay selection).
After breakfast, proceed towards Bandhavgarh by road, check in to the hotel / resort. Bandhavgarh National Park is renowned for being a park that offers best tiger sightings and therefore excellent for tiger photography. Overnight in Bandhavgarh.
Today spend your day with thrilling morning and evening Jeep Safari in Bandhavgarh National Park (Tala Range is the prime range).
Post breakfast, proceed towards Jabalpur by road. Enroute visit Marble Rocks, an area near Jabalpur (25 kms) along a river having soft marble on both sides creating a beautiful gorge of about 3 km in length where you can enjoy boating (optional) as well. Dhuandhar Waterfalls is also worth a visit along with the temple on the hilltop (reachable via Cable car ride / optional). Overnight stay in Jabalpur.
After breakfast, proceed towards railway station or airport for your onward journey.
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