Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears Tour of India
Fixed Departure Tour
11 Nights / 12 Days
Available Dates
- 9 Mar - 20 Mar 2024
Outline Itinerary - Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears Tour of India
- 9th Mar/Sat: Arrive New Delhi (by flight)
- 10th Mar/Sun: New Delhi – Bhopal – Satpura (Flight + 140 kms, 3-hour drive)
- 11th Mar/Mon: In Satpura
- 12th Mar/Tue: In Satpura
- 13th Mar/Wed: Satpura - Pench (260 kms/6-hour drive)
- 14th Mar/Thu: In Pench
- 15th Mar/Fri: In Pench
- 16th Mar/Sat: Pench – Kanha (by surface – 210 Kms /4-hour drive)
- 17th Mar/Sun: In Kanha
- 18th Mar/Mon: In Kanha
- 19th Mar/Tue: Kanha – Raipur – New Delhi (240 kms/7-hour drive)
- 20th Mar/Wed: New Delhi – Fly Back
What you will experience on this tour
Experience the best of Indian wildlife that includes the Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Lions, Black Leopard, Indian Leopards, Snow Leopards, Red Panda, Asian Elephants, and a plethora of reptile and bird species, with experienced naturalists while you stay at the best-selected premium wildlife lodges and hotels.
Tour Overview - Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears Tour of India
Embark on an enthralling journey through the heart of India’s untamed wilderness with our Tigers, Leopards, and Sloth Bears Tour. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the country’s most renowned wildlife reserves, including Satpura, Kanha, and Pench. This extraordinary expedition offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the majestic Bengal tiger, the elusive Indian leopard, and the endearing sloth bears, alongside other fascinating species.
Tailored to cater to wildlife enthusiasts and professional photographers alike, this tour guarantees an unforgettable experience. Accompanied by our expert and highly experienced naturalists, you’ll uncover the secrets of these magnificent creatures and their natural habitats. Relax in premium, top-notch wildlife lodges that blend seamlessly with the surroundings, providing the perfect sanctuary for your wildlife exploration.
With our dedication to seamless transport and impeccable service, you can fully immerse yourself in every moment of your wildlife adventure. Prepare to be captivated by India’s abundant biodiversity as you seize awe-inspiring moments and create enduring memories on this exceptional wildlife tour.
Trip Highlights - Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears Tour of India
- Satpura National Park is known for its diverse and unique landscapes, featuring rugged hills, deep valleys, dense forests, and meandering rivers.
- Besides tigers, Satpura is also home to a significant population of Indian leopards, providing opportunities for exciting leopard sightings.
- Immense scenic beauty with vast grasslands and dense forests in Kanha
- Rare sightings of the endangered hardground barasingha (swamp deer), in Kanha National Park
- A delight for birders, with over 285 bird species, including Indian rollers, crested serpent eagles, and the critically endangered Indian vulture.
- The picturesque Pench River flowing through the park adds to the scenic charm.
Detailed Itinerary - Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears Tour of India
9th Mar/Sat: Arrive New Delhi (by flight)
On arrival at the New Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative. He will transfer you to the hotel and assist you with your check in at the hotel. He will also brief you on the travel related documents. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
10th Mar/Sun: New Delhi – Bhopal – Satpura (Flight + 140 kms, 3-hour drive)
Early morning transferred to airport to board a flight to Bhopal. Met at Bhopal airport and transfer to Satpura National park 140 kms, 3-hour drive. On arrival check into lodge. Lunch and afternoon jeep safari in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
11th Mar/Mon: In Satpura
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the park. All meals and overnight at the resort. Satpura National Park is very rich in biodiversity. Its fauna comprises of Spotted Dear, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tigers, Leopards, Wild boar, Wild dog (locally called Dholes), Sloth bear, Black buck (unique attraction), Porcupine, Sambhar, four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Smooth otter, Pangolin, Marsh crocodile, Languars etc.
Indian Giant squirrel is the special feature of Satpura National Park as it is rare in India now. Sighting of Leopards, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear is good in comparison to other national parks of Central India. Bird-watching in Satpura National Park is great. Here very frequently we can see variety of birds during stay and safari. Tiger sighting of this national park is not so impressive as compared to nearby Bandhavgarh, Kanha or Pench national parks. So it is required when we go for jungle safari in national park, we should not go with single mindset of tiger-sighting but enjoy sighting all members of national park as they are equally share the jungle with tigers and are extremely beautiful creatures of nature.
12th Mar/Tue: In Satpura
In the morning, you will be accompanied by your lodge naturalist and forest guide on a walking safari/birding trail in the national park. This give you the opportunity to explore the mammalian and avaian life of the jungle, at close quarters. Carry your binoculars for this one!
Come back to the lodge post trail, and eat lunch. After lunch, proceed for yet another jeep safari in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
13th Mar/Wed: Satpura - Pench (260 kms/6-hour drive)
Morning jeep safari to the national park and later drive to Pench national park 260 kms/6-hour drive. On arrival check into lodge and take the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
14th Mar/Thu: In Pench
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris to the National park. Meals and overnight at the resort.
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and ‘nallahs’ most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as ‘dohs’ are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits and frequents this belt. Leopards though generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are seen rarely.
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs of upto 15 or more wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy the rocky areas and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chinkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
15th Mar/Fri: In Pench
Morning jeep safari in the park. Take the afternoon to relax at the lodge and prepare yourself for an enthralling night drive into the jungle! You get the opportunity to view the forest’s nocturnal life including porcupines, black naped hare, palm civet and the leopards. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
16th Mar/Sat: Pench – Kanha (by surface – 210 Kms /4-hour drive)
Morning safari in the park. Come back from the safari, freshen up and eat a quick lunch. Post lunch, head to Kanha national park 210 kms/ 4-hour drive. On arrival check into the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Kanha.
17th Mar/Sun: In Kanha
Morning and afternoon safari in Kanha. All meals and overnight at the lodge. Kanha’s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor which form the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). Tigers of Kanha are known to walk on vehicle tracks.
If you are fortunate, you will have a head on sighting of tigers here. Once they get on the track, they will walk for long enough to give you ample opportunities to take some nice images of them. Kanha tigers are known for their exceptional head size, neck girth, and tall at shoulders. They are also quite bold and undeterred by the tourist vehicles.
Kanha is the original Kipling country of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. Packed breakfast which comes from the Lodge is served at a designated spot and spread on the bonnet of the Safari vehicle. Enjoy your breakfast in the wilderness of Kanha. Continue your search for the elusive Tiger if you have not yet seen the same, and soak in the fresh, and energizing environment. Return from Safari around 1130hrs. Freshen up, and Lunch is served
18th Mar/Mon: In Kanha
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to the park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Kanha is also the perfect example of man-animal co-existence. This was the first park from when a village was moved out from the core area of the forest and relocated outside. Subsequently, many other villages were shifted out to give more inviolate space to the tigers. The graceful tribals accepted the generous compensation packages thus creating a haven for tigers in Kanha and it became a win-win situation for tribals and tigers both. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
19th Mar/Tue: Kanha – Raipur – New Delhi (240 kms/7-hour drive)
Morning Jeep safari in the park. After lunch drive to Raipur airport 240 kms/7-hour drive, to board a flight to New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with a smooth check-in. Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.
20th Mar/Wed: New Delhi – Fly Back
Early breakfast and check out. Drive to the New Delhi International Airport to board your flight back home.
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