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Private Bandhavgarh and Kanha Tiger Safari Luxury Tour

- 9 Days


Day 1: Arrive at Delhi - most flights arrive either in the evening or at night, and we recommend that our guests consider arriving a day earlier as this allows you to recuperate from jetlag, and serves as insurance against international flight delays and cancellations. Additional night(s) can be added when you are finalizing your international flights.

Street Musician at Jaipur

Welcome to India, home to some of the world’s most exotic wildlife, over 500 National Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries, incredible historical monuments, and the world’s most colorful culture.

Our services begin with your luxury VIP greeting as you disembark at Delhi airport. You are greeted as soon as you exit your plane and you will now be escorted through the complete arrival process, including immigration, baggage claim, and customs. Your VIP airport greeter will introduce you to your Accompanying Tour Director or an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator.

You are now driven to your luxury hotel, the Oberoi Gurgaon, and assisted with your check-in. Check-in is available from 3pm onward – slightly earlier arrivals may be able to get an earlier check-in, or you can park your baggage with the bell desk and use the hotel facilities until check-in.

The next day’s plans are briefly reviewed and, if you so desire, you are given an introduction to the features, tools, and functions on the Easy Tours App, which can be downloaded on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Day 2: Delhi - Khajuraho. (Breakfast) You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel in the morning and driven to the airport, where you are assisted with boarding your late-morning flight to Khajuraho. This is a one stop flight with no plane change at Varanasi. Your Tour Director and you are greeted on arrival at the Khajuraho airport and, as it is too late to head into the jungle by this time, you are driven to your hotel and assisted with your check-in. Although this hotel is not as luxurious as the other lodging on your tour, it is the only upscale option in Khajuraho and far superior to any other lodging. There is a break for a late lunch, if you so desire – airplane food will have been served on the flight.

A Temple at Sunset

A Temple at Sunset

Start your guided tour of the famed temples, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These magnificent examples of Hindu religious art were constructed about a thousand years ago.

Thousands of extremely detailed stone sculptures adorn the facades of these temples, and the subject matter includes some very explicit erotic scenes. The sophisticated design and building techniques that were used in the creation of these temples and the detailed artistry of the sculptures cannot be described in words - you have to experience them personally to grasp their impact. You have the option of attending the sound and light show at the western group of temples in the evening – it is hard to understand and not of high quality.

Day 3: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) You are assisted with an early morning check-out of your hotel and then you are driven through the countryside and jungle to Bandhavgarh National Park. A packed breakfast is provided from your hotel for this journey.

Arrive at Bandhavgarh (Bandhavgarh is statistically India’s best park for tiger sightings, almost always multiple sightings over your 6 private safaris) in time for a slightly late lunch, and, before or after lunch, you are greeted by the hotel staff and then assisted with your check-in to your luxury jungle lodge, the only truly authentic luxury lodging in Bandhavgarh. All the Taj Safari Lodges have a dedicated team of specially trained wildlife luxury specialists. Easy Tours only uses their most inclusive package both here and at your next destination - Kanha, including all meals and a number of available activities. As you are now in the care of the expert staff of the lodge, your Tour Director bids you a temporary farewell until the day you depart Kanha National Park for Delhi.

Large Male Leopard at Bandhavgarh

Large Male Leopard

Enjoy a private jeep wildlife safari into the park this afternoon. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. There are a large number of sloth bear and wild boar, and the possibility of spotting leopards and tigers is very good.

The park is also densely populated with prey for the tigers, such as the chital (Spotted Deer), sambar (Barking Deer), nilgai (Blue Bull), and chausingha (Four Horned Antelope). A large variety of different species of birds is also found here.

Days 4 & 5: Bandhavgarh. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Enjoy morning and afternoon private jeep wildlife safaris into the park on both days. In-between safaris, your lodge offers multiple activities, including al fresco dining with jungle views, wildlife lectures and videos, and village excursions.

Day 6: Bandhavgarh – Kanha. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Enjoy your last private jeep wildlife safari into the park this morning. After this you will return to your lodge to freshen up and enjoy breakfast. After checking-out you will proceed on the drive through jungles and rural areas to Kanha Tiger Reserve. A packed lunch is provided by your lodge for the journey.

Easy Tours recommends that, while planning your dates, you keep in mind the fact that there are no safaris on Wednesday afternoons at Bandhavgarh and Kanha. So, this 5 hour jungle drive should ideally be scheduled for a Wednesday. However, if this is not possible, there are many other activities available at the lodges, such as village and nature walks.

Arrive at Kanha, the setting for Kipling’s Jungle Book, and you are greeted by the Taj Safaris Jungle camp staff and assisted with your check-in to your gorgeous elevated tent on the riverbank.

Tiger Leaves a Watering Hole

Tiger Leaves a Watering Hole

Kanha is one of India’s largest National Parks and many wildlife enthusiasts consider it to be Asia's finest Park. One of the India’s greatest conservation successes - saving the Barasingha (Swamp Deer) was accomplished here.

The Park covers an area of 1945 square kilometres, including a core zone of 940 square kilometres. It is a beautiful part of India’s jungles, with lightly wooded grassland and many streams and rivers. It is the home of a variety of animals including tiger, panther, and many species of deer, wild pig, bison, a variety of monkeys and other animals, as well as some 200 species of birds. It is obviously a part of ‘Project Tiger,’ one of India’s most important conservation efforts.

Days 7 & 8: Kanha. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Enjoy morning and afternoon private jeep wildlife safaris into the Reserve on these days. In-between safaris, your lodge offers multiple activities, including al fresco dining with jungle views, wildlife lectures and videos, and village excursions.

Day 9: Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi - International Flight. (Breakfast and Lunch) Enjoy your last private jeep wildlife safari into the Reserve this morning. After this you will return to your lodge to freshen up and enjoy breakfast.
Your Tour Director will re-join you here and assist with your check-out. You are driven to Jabalpur Airport for a nonstop no-frills flight to Delhi. A packed lunch is provided by your lodge for the journey.

THE FOLLOWING DEPARTURE OPTIONS ARE OFFERED FOR GUESTS NEEDING GUIDANCE ON THIS SUBJECT. Please note that almost all international flights depart from India’s airports either very late at night or early in the morning.

Departure Option 1: If your international flight departure is less than four hours from your scheduled arrival time at the domestic terminal at Delhi, your Tour Director will escort you to the international terminal where you will board your international flight. At the airport, before bidding you farewell, your Tour Director will assist you in connecting you with your Airport VIP Services Representative, who will escort you through customs and immigration. Additional services can be added upon request.

Departure Option 2A: Late Night Flights - If your international flight departure is not in the early morning, but is four or more hours from your scheduled arrival time at the domestic terminal at Delhi, you are greeted at the Delhi airport by your personal chauffeur. Your Tour Director along with your personal vehicle and chauffeur are available to you until it is time for your airport transfer for your international flight. This is a good time to do some last-minute shopping and/or dining if you are so inclined. When you are driven to the airport for your international flight at the appropriate time, your Tour Director will assist you in connecting you with your Airport VIP Services Representative, who will escort you through check-in, customs and immigration. Additional services can be added upon request.

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Departure Option 2B: Flights around Midnight - If your flight departs early the next morning, upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be driven to the Oberoi Gurgaon and your Tour Director will assist with your check-in. A nominal additional charge will apply for this extra night. During your check-in, please remind the hotel staff of your flight departure timing - Easy Tours will already have informed them. Your Tour Director will bid you farewell at this time.

Day 10: Delhi – International Flight. Flights well after midnight or on the next day - Check-out at the appropriate time (your room is available until noon) and a luxury Oberoi vehicle will transfer you to the airport where you will board your international flight. At the airport the Oberoi Airport Representative will connect you with your Airport VIP Services Representative, who will escort you through check-in, customs and immigration. Additional services can be added upon request.

 

Lodging

Delhi (Near the Airport)
The Oberoi Gurgaon - Deluxe Room
Khajuraho
The Lalit Temple View Khajuraho – Luxury Suite
Bandhavgarh
Mahua Kothi – Cottage
Kanha
Banjaar Tola – Tented Suite

Inclusions

VIP Airport Services during International arrival and departure
Accompanying Tour Director to assist you throughout your on-tour flights
All three meals are included at Bandhavgarh and Kanha
Daily breakfast at all the hotels
All other meals as specified
6 Private Jeep Safaris at Banghavgarh National Park and 5 Private Jeep Safaris at Kanha National Park
All safari related costs at Bandhavgarh and Kanha, including significant private jeep charges, park entry, naturalists, vehicle entry fees, and more
Hotel check-in is at 3pm and checkout is at noon for almost all the hotels
All safari related costs at Ranthambore, including park entry, naturalists, vehicle fees etc.
All transfers and sightseeing by personal upscale vehicle
Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and other drives.
All currently applicable taxes.

Flights on this Journey

Sector Class Baggage Allowance
Prepaid Increases Available
Delhi - Khajuraho Coach baggage prepaid to 44 lb.
Jabalpur - Delhi Coach baggage prepaid to 44 lb.

Not Included

International Travel
Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc.
Meals other than those specified above
Travel insurance, visa etc.
Camera fees

Pricing Subject to Availability

Dates Price For
Per Person, based on Double Occupancy
On Tour
Flight Cost
Total For
2 Guests
10/01/23 - 12/19/23 $9700 $448 $20296
Flexible Yes   No