Our week long itinerary takes you to two of the best tiger reserves, lying among the scenic countryside of central India. This is the land about which Kipling wrote so vividly in his 'Jungle Book'.
India
Tiger Express
9 Days
A week seeking tigers in central India
This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience
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Game drives in Pench & Kanha National Parks |
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Tigers & other Indian wildlife |
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A glimpse of rural India |
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4x4 Game drives |
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Depart UK and connect in Doha |
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Arrive Nagpur 0205h. Transfer to hotel for immediate occupancy. Morning transfer to Pench National Park. Afternoon safari. |
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Morning and afternoon safari activities |
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Transfer to Kanha National Park and afternoon safari |
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Morning and afternoon safari activities |
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Morning and afternoon safari activities |
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Morning and afternoon safari activities |
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Transfer to Nagpur. Dinner. Transfer for international departure. |
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Depart India, arrive UK. |
Looking for a short safari break? This Indian wildlife holiday in the heart of the country is ideal.
After a connection through Delhi you will arrive in the morning into Nagpur from where it is just a couple of hours by road to Pench National Park. After some time to relax over lunch you will head out on a game drive in the afternoon. Pench is a very scenic park of undulating hills covered in teak and sal forests interspersed here and there with the characteristic ghost or kullu tree. Towards the Pench River, from which the park gets its name, there are some open grasslands where chital abound, gaur are present too in the park and it is this abundance of prey species that ensures the presence of tiger and leopard. Wild boar and a wide variety of other wildlife are also present here. Bird species are hugely diverse and include crimson-breasted barbet and racket-tailed drongo amongst about 200 recorded species.
A delightful journey through villages and forests brings you to Kanha National Park and another comfortable stay in a small camp or lodge. Kanha is perhaps India's best wildlife reserve and certainly a great place for observing tigers. However, the park was initially created for the protection of barasingha or swamp deer. This sprawling park covers a wide range of habitats across the Maikal Hills and you will find many species of ungulates, sometimes in large herds and many prey species too. Bird life is prolific with more than 350 species recorded including the beautiful paradise flycatcher. Three full days on safari among the hills and valleys and grassy plateau will ensure you have some great safari experiences, particularly as we choose to use quieter accommodation away from the main tourist haunts.
All too soon it will be time to return to Nagpur for your departure flight but this short safari is sure to have you longing for an extended wildlife holiday in India next time.
October - May
Highlight species
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Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.
Cost from £
Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.
Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.
Departure Dates
Any day to your requirements.
Difficulty
An easy mix of cultural sightseeing and game drives. The walks at Bharatpur are on level trails.
Flights
Direct flights on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and other carriers, or via Middle Eastern and European hubs on airlines, some with regional departures possible.
Time
GMT +5.5 hours
Some of the other national parks nearby, e.g. Bandhavgarh, Tadoba and Satpura.
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