Central India Tiger Safari – Fixed Departure Tour from Varanasi
Embark on a 9-day wildlife and cultural journey from Varanasi to Central India’s top tiger reserves—Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench.
Central India Tiger Safari – Fixed Departure Tour from Varanasi
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered:Varanasi – Panna – Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Pench – Nagpur
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a scenic train journey from Varanasi to Satna, the gateway to Central India’s wilderness.Explore the Panna Tiger Reserve with two exciting jeep safaris.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Temples of Khajuraho, renowned for their intricate and iconic erotic carvings.
- Experience the wildlife-rich Bandhavgarh National Park, known for having one of the highest tiger densities in India, with two jungle safaris.
- Discover Kanha Tiger Reserve, the real-life inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, with morning and afternoon safaris.
- Transfer to Pench National Park and enjoy a unique night safari in the buffer zone.
- Embark on multiple wildlife safaris in Pench, home to tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and a variety of birdlife.
- Conclude your journey with a drop at Nagpur Airport or Railway Station for your onward travel.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Satna by train & transfer to Panna Resort [06 Oct/ Mon]
Board the train from Varanasi at 10:00 hrs. Arrive at Satna by 16:05 hrs and transfer to Panna Tiger Reserve(02:30 hrs). Overnight stay at resort.Day 02 – Experience Thrilling Morning and Afternoon Safaris at Panna Tiger Reserve [07 Oct/Tue]
Enjoy a morning jungle safari in Panna with packed breakfast. After lunch, head out for another thrilling safari. Overnight stay at resortDay 3: Visit Khajuraho Temples and Drive to Bandhavgarh [08 Oct/ Wed]
After breakfast, drive to Khajuraho to visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Temples, known for their intricate and erotic carvings. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your journey to Bandhavgarh (approx. 5 hours). Overnight stay at resort.Day 4: Enjoy Morning and Afternoon Safaris in Bandhavgarh [09 Oct/ Thru]
Morning safari in Bandhavgarh with packed breakfast. After lunch, enjoy another safari in the park. Overnight stay at resort.Day 5: Bandhavgarh to Kanha [10 Oct/ Fri]
After breakfast, drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve (approx. 5 hours). Spend the evening at leisure.Overnight stay at resort.
Day 6: Morning and Afternoon Safaris in Kanha [11 Oct/Sat]
Enjoy both morning and afternoon safaris in the lush forests of Kanha. Overnight stay at resort.Day 7: Kanha to Pench National Park [12 Oct/Sun]
After breakfast, drive to Pench National Park (approx. 4 hours). In the evening, experience a night safari in the buffer zone. Overnight stay at resort.Day 8: Morning and Afternoon Safari at Pench Tiger Reserve [13 Oct/Mon]
Morning safari in Pench Tiger Reserve. After lunch, head out for another safari.Overnight stay at resort.
Day 9: Conclude with Morning Safari and Transfer to Nagpur [14 Oct/ Tue]
Morning safari. Later, check out and transfer to Nagpur Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
03-Star hotels to be used:
All Hotels are with MEALS.
- Panna - Eriline resort/ Panna Tiger Resort - 02 nights – with Meals.
- Bhandhavgarh- Infinity Resort/ Nature Heritage - 02 nights with Meals.
- Kanha- Mogli Resort/ Jungle King- 02 night - with Meals.
- Pench - Kohka Wilderness Camp/ Tiger N Woods - 02 nights - with Meals.
All Hotels are with MEALS.
Includes:
- Double / Twin sharing room in above mentioned/ similar hotels as per the itinerary
with Meals. - Total 09 Day Safaris by Sharing Jeep ( 02 Panna, 02 Bhandhavgrah,02 Kanha & 03 Pench)
- 01 Night Safari in Pench/ Kanha.
- English speaking Driver.
- Ac vehicle for all pickup and drops; Internal travelling and sightseeing.
- Toll, parking, state taxes, fuels charges and drivers night allowances.
- Packaged drinking water during travelling.
- Air condition train tcikets for Varanasi- Satna.
- English Speaking guide in Khajuraho.
- Nagpur- Delhi flight in economy class.
Does Not Include:
- Entrances to the monuments.
- Camera Fee if applicable in monuments.
- Any train / flight tickets from Nagpur for further journey.
- Expenses of personal nature like Bar bills, laundry bills, Snacks in Hotels.
- Any meals during internal transfers.
- Tips to guides and drivers.
- Travel Insurance.
Fixed Departure Dates : Small group 04 to 12 pax
Note: Per person cost is 1,370 USD ( Guaranteed departure with 02 pax).For better Safari Experience recommemded to book 120 days advance & avail DISCOUNT!
Single Person sharing family & friend's room, Extra cost apply.
Single Person requring seoarate room , Single Supplement charge apply.
Want to do this on Private Basis ? Pls write to us at [email protected]
| October | Cost per person |
| 06/10/2025 | $1370 |
| 14/10/2025 | $1470 |
| 20/10/2025 | $1470 |
| 27/10/2025 | $1470 |
| November | Cost per person |
| 03/11/2025 | $1370 |
| 10/11/2025 | $1370 |
| 17/11/2025 | $1370 |
| 24/11/2025 | $1370 |
| 01/12/2025 | $1370 |
| December | Cost per person |
| 08/12/2025 | $1370 |
| 15/12/2025 | $1470 |
| 22/12/2025 | $1470 |
| 29/12/2025 | $1470 |
| January | Cost per person |
| 05/01/2026 | $1470 |
| 12/01/2026 | $1370 |
| 19/01/2026 | $1370 |
| 26/01/2026 | $1370 |
| February | Cost per person |
| 02/02/2026 | $1370 |
| 09/02/2026 | $1370 |
| 16/02/2026 | $1370 |
| 23/02/2026 | $1370 |
| March | Cost per person |
| 02/03/2026 | $1370 |
| 09/03/2026 | $1370 |
| 16/03/2026 | $1370 |
| 23/03/2026 | $1370 |
| 30/03/2026 | $1370 |
| April | Cost per person |
| 06/04/2026 | $1370 |
| 13/04/2026 | $1270 |
| 20/04/2026 | $1270 |
| 27/04/2026 | $1270 |
| May | Cost per person |
| 04/05/2026 | $1270 |
| 11/05/2026 | $1270 |
| 18/05/2026 | $1270 |
| 25/05/2026 | $1270 |
| 01/06/2026 | $1270 |
| June | Cost per person |
| 08/06/2026 | $1270 |
| 15/06/2026 | $1270 |
| 22/06/2026 | $1270 |
