DAY 01
Arrive Delhi
Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.
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Five Forests of Central India
A dedicated wildlife journey with several forest landscapes, specialist naturalists and generous time in the reserves.
Tour overview
Five Forests of Central India
A dedicated wildlife journey with several forest landscapes, specialist naturalists and generous time in the reserves.
Delhi, Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench & Satpura
Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.
What you can experience on this route
- Delhi — Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
- Panna — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
- Bandhavgarh — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
- Satpura — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Make the journey your own
This 17-day outline brings together Delhi, Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench & Satpura. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.
We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.
Your day-by-day journey
DAY 02
In Delhi
Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
Fly to Khajuraho & Drive to PannaDestination photograph
DAY 03
Fly to Khajuraho & Drive to Panna
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In PannaDestination photograph
DAY 04
In Panna
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Drive to BandhavgarhDestination photograph
DAY 05
Drive to Bandhavgarh
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In BandhavgarhDestination photograph
DAY 06 - 07
In Bandhavgarh
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Drive to KanhaDestination photograph
DAY 08
Drive to Kanha
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In KanhaDestination photograph
DAY 09 - 10
In Kanha
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Drive to PenchDestination photograph
DAY 11
Drive to Pench
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In PenchDestination photograph
DAY 12 - 13
In Pench
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
Drive to SatpuraDestination photograph
DAY 14
Drive to Satpura
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
In SatpuraDestination photograph
DAY 15
In Satpura
Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
DAY 16
Drive to Bhopal & Fly to Delhi
Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.
DepartureDestination photograph
DAY 17
Departure
Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.
The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.
Selected places to stay
Hotel ideas for your journey
Hotel inspiration across different budgets. Your quotation will specify the property and room category included.
New Delhi
The Imperial
Opulent, Heritage
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New Delhi
The Maidens
Mid Range, Heritage
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New Delhi
Colonels Retreat
Basic, B&B
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New Delhi
The Claridges
First Class, Heritage
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New Delhi
The Oberoi
Opulent, First Class
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Samode Safari Lodge
First Class
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Panna National Park
Sarai at Toria
First Class, Wildlife Lodge
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Bhopal
Jehan Numa Palace
Mid Range, Heritage
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Khajuraho
The Lalit Temple View
First Class
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Kanha National Park
Taj Banjaar Tola
Opulent
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Kings Lodge
Mid Range
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Taj Mahua Kothi
Opulent
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Kanha National Park
The Shergarh
Mid Range
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Pench National Park
Taj Baghvan
Opulent
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Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.
Start planning your journey