WILDLIFE TRAILS – 12 NIGHT/13 DAYS PROGRAM
This program covers the top four parks of Central India Panna – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Pench. The tour offers the chance to explore the diverse flora & fauna of Central India with each park offering a unique habitat. This program is for the dedicated wildlifers who don’t wish to miss anything.
ABOUT THE STAY
Ken River Lodge made a humble start in 1986 - one of the pioneers of wildlife tourism in the country. The accommodation is simple and rustic with few mod cons thrown in. The 6 huts and 6 cottages are spread out in a 50-acre mixed jungle in undulating terrain, giving an experience which few in the country can parallel.
Kings Lodge is nestled between Sal forested hills of Bandhavgarh National Park in a large natural forested estate of 14 hectares in a small tribal village. Local knowledge and art have been incorporated in the development and the lodge has been constructed using local manpower
Kanha Earth Lodge is spread in a forested area of 16 acres adjoining the buffer zone of Kanha in a small tribal hamlet. The lodge has been built with high standards towards eco sensitivity, local village cooperation and a great wilderness experience.
Pench Tree Lodge is located in the picturesque village of Sarahiri, offering its guests proximity to the Karmajhiri gate, and closer home, access to 16 hectares of private forested land to explore and observe the occasional wildlife at close quarters. The six cottages and six treehouses perched on top of Mahua trees are private cocoons and yet, are at an easy distance from the dining and recreational spaces.
NATIONAL PARKS COVERED
Panna National Park spread over 543 sq km was carved out of the hunting reserves of the erstwhile Panna, Chattarpur and Bijawar states. It is predominantly an open forest, offering great opportunity to see the tiger and other mammals.
Bandhavgarh was established in 1968 as a National Park, and is spread over an area of 448 sq. kms. The region though smaller than other wildlife parks has one of the highest density of tigers in the world. With the tiger at the apex of the food chain, it contains 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies, a number of reptiles
Kanha Tiger Reserve's spectacular Sal and Bamboo forest, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 1945 sq. km. in the heart of central highlands. The park is the only home to the rare Hard Ground Barasingha found in its large grasslands. Kanha is also home to Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Deer, Ungulates, Lesser Cats and close to 300 bird species.
Pench National Park established in 1975 harbors one of the highest densities of prey animals, chased by an estimated 65 Tigers. The forest & its wildlife can be instantly associated with the incidents and wild mentions of the animal life in Sir Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Pench is popular for Tiger, Wild Dog, Indian Gaur, Jackal & Leopard besides many other mammals & birds.
TOUR ITINERARY
Reach Khajuraho by train/flight. Half day temple visits with lunch at Khajuraho. Transfer to Panna (30 kms) dinner and overnight stay Ken River Lodge.
Morning and evening Jeep Safari in Panna Tiger Reserve.
Morning and evening Jeep Safari in Panna Tiger Reserve.
After breakfast road transfer (5 hours) to Bandhavgarh. Evening at leisure followed by an early dinner. Overnight at Kings Lodge.
Morning and evening jeep safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Morning and evening jeep safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
After breakfast road transfer (5 hours) to Kanha Tiger Reserve (5 hours). Evening nature walk followed by dinner at Kanha Earth lodge
Morning and evening jeep safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Morning and evening jeep safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
After breakfast road transfer (4 hours) to Pench Tiger Reserve. Evening spend time at the in house organic vegetable & herb garden.
Morning and evening jeep safari in Pench Tiger Reserve.
Morning and evening jeep safari in Pench Tiger Reserve.
After breakfast transfer for further connections.
TOUR COST STARTING FROM: USD 2590 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING. (04 Pax Travelling)
Above tour rate is valid till 30th June 2023.
Special offer
Inclusions:
- Twin sharing accommodation in lodges as specified in the program.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee service.
- Four jeep jeep safaris in Panna National Park with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
- Half day temple visits in Khajuraho.
- Four jeep jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
- Four jeep jeep safaris in Kanha National Park with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
- Four jeep safaris in Pench National Park with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
- Road transfers by air conditioned Toyota Innova or similar (Khajuraho- Panna -Bandhavgarh- Kanha –Pench)
- All applicable taxes.
Exclusions:
- Camera fee - as on date, still & video cameras are free in Panna and Bandhavgarh.
- Any airfare or rail tickets.
- Transfers from airport / station to the lodge and back.
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered.
- Insurance, laundry and phone calls.
- Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.
Booking Terms:
- Above rates are valid till 30th June 2023.
- Rates may differ during Christmas, New Years and long weekends; please contact reservations team for details.
- 50% advance payment at the time of booking and balance 30 days before arrival date.
- No adjustments or refunds in case of not availing any facility from the package.
- In keeping with our heightened security procedures, we request all guests to carry a photo-identity to present at check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their Passport and valid visa. Indian nationals can present any one of the following: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card or PAN card. This should be the same as submitted at the time of safari bookings.
- Guests who have paid by online credit card will have to also sign a further authorization at the lodge on arrival and present the original card.
- Our standard check-in time is 1330 hrs and check out time is 1100 hrs local time.
- Subject to availability of rooms, we can offer you an early check-in and late checkout facility. For us to guarantee you an early check-in or late check out, you will need to reserve the room from the previous night.
- Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench national parks remain closed every Wednesday for afternoon safari & for full day on Diwali & Holi.
- The forest department may close the park on short notice due to rain.
CHILD / EXTRA ADULT POLICY:
- 1 child below 5 years complimentary, others will be charged 25% of double's cost.
- Children between 5-12 years 25% of the cost of double package in the same rooms.
- Above 12 years at 40% the cost of the double package, if minimum 65% extra child supplement has been paid, an automatic upgrade to 2 rooms will be provided, subject to availability.
Cancellation Policy
- 7 days and less - 100% cancellation.
- 8 days to 21 days - 60% cancellation.
- 21 days to 35 days - 30% cancellation.
- 35 days and above - 20% cancellation.
- Amendment in dates within 35 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
- Cancellation amount is calculated as per total booking amount and not as per advance deposited.
- Christmas / New Year and long weekend bookings are non-refundable