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Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh Safari Journey

Spend time in three great forest landscapes, with safari mornings and afternoons at a well-chosen lodge.

Tour overview

Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh Safari Journey

Spend time in three great forest landscapes, with safari mornings and afternoons at a well-chosen lodge.

Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench

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.
  • Bandhavgarh — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
  • Kanha — Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.
  • Pench — 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 13-day outline brings together Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench. 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

Travellers visiting an Old Delhi spice shop
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.

A street-side kitchen in Old Delhi
DAY 02

In Delhi

Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.

Fly to Jabalpur & Drive to BandhavgarhDestination photograph
DAY 03

Fly to Jabalpur & 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 04 - 05

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 06

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 07 - 08

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 09

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 10 - 11

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.

Visitors in the gardens of Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
DAY 12

Drive to Nagpur & 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 13

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.

Useful guides for this journey

A different pace? A favourite hotel?

Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.

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