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 Buffer safari to search black leopard 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 [ 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 [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 [ 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 [ 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 [ 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 [Sat]
Enjoy both morning and afternoon safaris in the lush forests of Kanha. Overnight stay at resort.Day 7: Kanha to Pench National Park [Sun]
After breakfast, drive to Pench National Park (approx. 4 hours). Overnight stay at resort.Day 8: Morning and Afternoon Safari at Pench Tiger Reserve [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 [ Tue]
Morning safari. Later, check out and transfer to Nagpur Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Cost & major inclusions:
Per person cost is 1125 USD with 03-star hotels. ( Guaranteed departure with 02 pax)
Per person cost is 1125 USD with 03-star hotels. ( Guaranteed departure with 02 pax)
- Air condition rooms with Breakfast & Dinner in certified 03-star hotels.
- Total 09 safaris in Top Parks of Central India.
- Air condition comfortable transport with English speaking drivers.
- English speaking Escorts when group's strength is 04+ pax.
- Shared jeep safaris in all parks with Entrances, guide & rent.
- Secure your trip by 30% advance . Rest on arrival.
- For Better safari experience 120 days prior booking recommened.
Includes:
- AC Double / Twin sharing room ( Base Category) with breakfast & Dinner.
- Total 09 Day Safaris by Sharing Jeep ( 02 Panna, 02 Bhandhavgarh,02 Kanha & 03 Pench)
- English speaking drivers.
- 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 tickets for Varanasi- Satna.
- English Speaking guide in Khajuraho.
- 5% GST.
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
- Single person sharing family & friend's room, Extra cost apply.
- Single person requring seperate room , Single Supplement charge apply.
| October | Cost per person |
| 05/10/2026 CIPBKP01 | $1125 |
| 12/10/2026 CIPBKP02 | $1125 |
| 19/10/2026 CIPBKP03 | $1225 |
| 26/10/2026 CIPBKP04 | $1225 |
| November | Cost per person |
| 02/11/2026 CIPBKP05 | $1125 |
| 09/11/2026 CIPBKP06-Diwali Holodays | $1275 |
| 16/11/2026 CIPBKP07-Diwali Holodays | $1275 |
| 23/11/2026 CIPBKP08-Diwali Holodays | $1225 |
| 30/12/2026 CIPBKP09 | $1125 |
| December | Cost per person |
| 07/12/2026 CIPBKP10 | $1125 |
| 14/12/2026 CIPBKP11 -X-mas & New Year | $1225 |
| 21/12/2026 CIPBKP12-X-mas & New Year | $1275 |
| 28/12/2026 CIPBKP13-X-mas & New Year | $1275 |
| January | Cost per person |
| 04/01/2027 CIPBKP14-X- mas & New Year | $1225 |
| 12/01/2027 CIPBKP15 | $1125 |
| 19/01/2027 CIPBKP16 | $1125 |
| 26/01/2027 CIPBKP17 | $1125 |
| February | Cost per person |
| 01/02/2027 CIPBKP18 | $1125 |
| 08/02/2027 CIPBKP18 | $1125 |
| 15/02/2027 CIPBKP19 | $1125 |
| 22/02/2027 CIPBKP20 | $1125 |
| March | Cost per person |
| 01/03/2027 CIPBKP21 | $1125 |
| 08/03/2027 CIPBKP22 | $1125 |
| 15/03/2027 CIPBKP23 | $1125 |
| 22/03/2027 CIPBKP24 | $1125 |
| 29/03/2027 CIPBKP25 | $1125 |
| April | Cost per person |
| 05/04/2027 CIPBKP26 | $1125 |
| 12/04/2027 CIPBKP27 | $1125 |
| 19/04/2027 CIPBKP28 | $1125 |
| 26/04/2027 CIPBKP29 | $1125 |
| May | Cost per person |
| 03/05/2027 CIPBKP30 | $1125 |
| 10/05/2027 CIPBKP31 | $1125 |
| 17/05/2027 CIPBKP32 | $1125 |
| 24/05/2027 CIPBKP33 | $1125 |
| 31/06/2027 CIPBKP34 | $1125 |
| June | Cost per person |
| 07/06/2027 CIPBKP35 | $1125 |
| 14/06/2027 CIPBKP36 | $1125 |
| 21/06/2027 CIPBKP37 | $1125 |
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