India Tiger Safari
India Tiger Safari
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India Tiger Safari
16 Days Starting and ending in Delhi
Visiting:
Delhi
,Nagpur
,Pench National Park
,Kanha National Park
,Prashant Kanha
,Bandhavgarh National Park
,Katni
,Agra
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low, Leisurely
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
WIW
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$4809 (USD)
tourhub discount: $240
Tour Overview
Bengal tigers are a highly seductive class-A predator; they are also desperately endangered. Seeing one in the wild is intoxicating, that is why this comprehensive safari visits three of the best parks in India for this striped cat. There are many other animals to enjoy, but tigers remain top of the agenda throughout this itinerary. Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks are teeming with a variety of wildlife and all have something different to offer. All are ideal for viewing both predator and prey, and with fifteen game drives included the chances of seeing the magnificent Bengal tiger are greatly increased.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Delhi
Location:
Delhi
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Jivitesh Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
No Meals
Those on the group flight will arrive in Delhi sometime during the morning and be transferred to the start hotel. Land only need to make their way to the hotel and check in is usually around 12.00. There will be information at reception advising of the when your leader will be providing the Welcome briefing.
Day 2 : Morning flight to Nagpur; transfer to Pench.
Location:
Nagpur
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Pench Jungle Camp or similar
Meals Included:
Dinner
The group will transfer to Delhi Domestic airport for a short flight (around 1 hour 40 minutes) to Nagpur. From here the drive to Pench National Park where your safari adventures begin will take approximately 3 hours.
Day 3 - 4 : Four game drives, morning & afternoon over two days in Pench N.P.
Location:
Pench National Park
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Pench Jungle Camp or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills is named after Pench River, meandering through the park from north to south. The undulating terrain of Pench is covered with small hills and well stocked Teak (Tectona Grandis) forest. Pench is one of the tiger reserves included in Project Tiger. Besides tiger, there is a huge array of other wildlife such as leopard, monkey, deer, nillgai and bird life. Together with the scenery, the game drives will make for a fascinating and exciting days. During our time in Pench we include 4 game drives in the itinerary.
Day 5 : Transfer to Kanha National Park.
Location:
Kanha National Park
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Celebration Van Vilas or similiar
Meals Included:
breakfastdinner
We depart in the morning and drive to Kanha National Park. Although the distance is not far, the journey usually takes approximately 4 hours. On arrival there is time to relax by the pool and share wildlife stories with your fellow travellers.
Day 6 - 8 : Five game drives over three days in Kanha N.P.
Location:
Prashant Kanha
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Celebration Van Vilas or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Created in 1974 and often described as India's greatest wildlife reserve, Kanha is vast. Covering approximately 1,945 sq. km of undulating terrain, the elevation ranges from 450m to 900m with expansive grasslands, plateaus and dramatic rocky escarpments providing a home to literally hundreds of species of wildlife. The tiger population has been affected by poaching in recent years but the huge abundance of animals make the game drives a memorable experience. Kanha is an Indian wildlife park of the imagination whose atmosphere and apparently endless landscape can rightly be described as Kiplingesque. The park signifies the start of India's attempt to protect the tiger and was the site of the first ever scientific study by the zoologist George Shaller. Nowadays the park is seen throughout India as a model for excellent wildlife management. During our time in Kanha we include 5 game drives in the itinerary.
Day 9 : Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park
Location:
Bandhavgarh National Park
Accommodation:
Resort
Accommodation Name:
Nature Heritage Resort or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Kanha National Park after breakfast and drive to Bandhavgarh, stopping en route for refreshments. This journey will take approximately 6 - 7 hours. On arrival there is free time to settle in.
Day 10 - 12 : Six game drives over three days in Bandhavgarh N.P.
Location:
Bandhavgarh National Park
Accommodation:
Resort
Accommodation Name:
Nature Heritage Resort or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
At only 437 sq. km. Bandhavgarh is one of the smaller National Parks and enjoys an impressive setting with a stunning cliff-top fort overlooking grasslands, birch forests and bamboo that provide cover for the plentiful indigenous wildlife. In common with many other parks, Bandhavgarh is home to a wide variety of game including leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, jungle cat, wild pig and of course tiger. The healthy population of approximately 60-70 animals means that this park has the highest tiger density of any of India's reserves. Aside from the game and the tigers, the park also plays host to up to 150 species of birds including many on the migratory trail, such as the Steepe eagle. During our stay in this beautiful rugged national park the itinerary includes 6 games drives.
Day 13 : Drive to Katni; overnight train to Agra.
Location:
Katni
Accommodation:
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included:
Breakfast
This morning we drive to Katni Railway Station; this drive is approximately 3 hours. We will stop for refreshments, conveniences and any photo opportunities along the way. This evening we will catch the overnight train to Agra.
Day 14 : Arrive Agra; afternoon visit Agra Fort; sunset at the Taj Mahal.
Location:
Agra
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Howard Plaza The Fern or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Arriving in Agra in the morning we transfer to our hotel. Of course, no stay in Agra would be complete without a visit to the beautiful white marble Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The Taj is serenely beautiful and never fails to amaze a first time visitor; the white marble exterior changes colour according to the position of the sun during the day and is matched by the rich interior detail. Within striking distance is the imposing Red Fort of Akbar, third of the Moghul Emperors, whose mighty sandstone walls enclose the beautiful white marble Pearl Mosque and the palaces, halls, courtyards and fountains of his sons and successors, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It is here that the latter spent his last years, imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb.
Day 15 : Drive to Delhi; free afternoon.
Location:
Delhi
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Jivitesh Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After breakfast we will leave for Delhi. En route we will stop for lunch, and we will arrive at our hotel in the afternoon. You are then free to relax or explore the sites of New and Old Delhi. Your Tour Leader can organise an optional sightseeing trip if you prefer.
Day 16 : End Delhi.
Location:
Delhi
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Those on the flight inclusive package will depart for London this morning for the daytime flight back to London; Land Only arrangements will finish after check-out from the hotel.
What's Included
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Transfer for group flights
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All breakfasts and 11 dinners included
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All accommodation
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 6 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Single supplement
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinations
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Travel insuranceVisas and vaccinationsSingle supplement
Food
Breakfast and 11 dinners are included.You should allow around £3 (US$5) per day for lunch and £10 (US$15) for dinner (when not included). You can eat out very cheaply in India, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants, you will spend more than the suggested amount. In Agra and Delhi there is a good choice of restaurants and a choice between Indian and Western style food. If you are a vegetarian India is probably one of the best destinations to travel to with a wide range of dishes on offer; whilst at the national parks there are usually some non spicy curries but these are in limited supply. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large!) bottle of beer is approximately £3 (US$5). Mineral water is widely available. Please note that service in restaurants can be quite slow.
Accommodation
During your trip you will spend 14 nights in en suite hotels and 1 night on an air conditioned sleeper train. In Pench, Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks we will stay in forest lodges with fully equipped modern facilities and attached bathrooms; standards between the 3 lodges can be different. Please note that at times if our lodge/hotel is overbooked the accommodation will be arranged in well-made comfortable tents fitted with electric lights and attached toilet with shower with hot and cold water readily available. Overnight Train Journeys - The overnight train from Katni to Agra will be booked in 2-tier sleeper A/C (or 3-tier if 2-tier is not available). There are many excellent trains in India; however the standard of seating and sleeping is not in line with European standards. Single accommodation available on request from GBP 360 (excludes sleeper trains)
Check out our Q&As
What is the maximum group size?
16
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Well-made comfortable
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Dates & Availability
Saturday
Apr 01, 2023Sunday
Apr 16, 2023$5455
$5195 (USD)
$5455
$5195 (USD)
Sunday
Apr 02, 2023Monday
Apr 17, 2023$5199
$4952 (USD)
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$4952 (USD)
Saturday
Apr 15, 2023Sunday
Apr 30, 2023$5083
$4841 (USD)
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$4841 (USD)
Sunday
Apr 16, 2023Monday
May 01, 2023$5149
$4904 (USD)
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Saturday
Oct 07, 2023Sunday
Oct 22, 2023$5207
$4959 (USD)
$5207
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Sunday
Oct 08, 2023Monday
Oct 23, 2023$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
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Oct 28, 2023Sunday
Nov 12, 2023$5269
$5018 (USD)
$5269
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Oct 29, 2023Monday
Nov 13, 2023$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
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Nov 04, 2023Sunday
Nov 19, 2023$5207
$4959 (USD)
$5207
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Sunday
Nov 05, 2023Monday
Nov 20, 2023$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Saturday
Nov 11, 2023Sunday
Nov 26, 2023$5207
$4959 (USD)
$5207
$4959 (USD)
Sunday
Nov 12, 2023Monday
Nov 27, 2023$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Saturday
Nov 18, 2023Sunday
Dec 03, 2023$5207
$4959 (USD)
$5207
$4959 (USD)
Sunday
Nov 19, 2023Monday
Dec 04, 2023$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Saturday
Jan 27, 2024Sunday
Feb 11, 2024$5145
$4900 (USD)
$5145
$4900 (USD)
Sunday
Jan 28, 2024Monday
Feb 12, 2024$5049
$4809 (USD)
$5049
$4809 (USD)
Saturday
Feb 10, 2024Sunday
Feb 25, 2024$5145
$4900 (USD)
$5145
$4900 (USD)
Sunday
Feb 11, 2024Monday
Feb 26, 2024$5049
$4809 (USD)
$5049
$4809 (USD)
Saturday
Feb 17, 2024Sunday
Mar 03, 2024$5083
$4841 (USD)
$5083
$4841 (USD)
Sunday
Feb 18, 2024Monday
Mar 04, 2024$5049
$4809 (USD)
$5049
$4809 (USD)
Saturday
Mar 09, 2024Sunday
Mar 24, 2024$5083
$4841 (USD)
$5083
$4841 (USD)
Sunday
Mar 10, 2024Monday
Mar 25, 2024$5049
$4809 (USD)
$5049
$4809 (USD)
Saturday
Mar 23, 2024Sunday
Apr 07, 2024$5083
$4841 (USD)
$5083
$4841 (USD)
Sunday
Mar 24, 2024Monday
Apr 08, 2024$5049
$4809 (USD)
$5049
$4809 (USD)
Saturday
Mar 30, 2024Sunday
Apr 14, 2024$5517
$5255 (USD)
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Sunday
Mar 31, 2024Monday
Apr 15, 2024$5379
$5123 (USD)
$5379
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Saturday
Apr 13, 2024Sunday
Apr 28, 2024$5269
$5018 (USD)
$5269
$5018 (USD)
Sunday
Apr 14, 2024Monday
Apr 29, 2024$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Saturday
Apr 20, 2024Sunday
May 05, 2024$5145
$4900 (USD)
$5145
$4900 (USD)
Sunday
Apr 21, 2024Monday
May 06, 2024$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Saturday
Oct 05, 2024Sunday
Oct 20, 2024$5331
$5077 (USD)
$5331
$5077 (USD)
Sunday
Oct 06, 2024Monday
Oct 21, 2024$5279
$5028 (USD)
$5279
$5028 (USD)
Thursday
Oct 17, 2024Friday
Nov 01, 2024$5455
$5195 (USD)
$5455
$5195 (USD)
Friday
Oct 18, 2024Saturday
Nov 02, 2024$5449
$5190 (USD)
$5449
$5190 (USD)
Saturday
Nov 02, 2024Sunday
Nov 17, 2024$5393
$5136 (USD)
$5393
$5136 (USD)
Sunday
Nov 03, 2024Monday
Nov 18, 2024$5449
$5190 (USD)
$5449
$5190 (USD)
Saturday
Nov 09, 2024Sunday
Nov 24, 2024$5393
$5136 (USD)
$5393
$5136 (USD)
Sunday
Nov 10, 2024Monday
Nov 25, 2024$5449
$5190 (USD)
$5449
$5190 (USD)
Saturday
Nov 16, 2024Sunday
Dec 01, 2024$5393
$5136 (USD)
$5393
$5136 (USD)
Sunday
Nov 17, 2024Monday
Dec 02, 2024$5449
$5190 (USD)
$5449
$5190 (USD)
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
India Tiger Safari
16 Days Starting and ending in Delhi
Visiting:
Delhi
,Nagpur
,Pench National Park
,Kanha National Park
,Prashant Kanha
,Bandhavgarh National Park
,Katni
,Agra
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low, Leisurely
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
WIW
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$4809 (USD)
tourhub discount: $240
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