India Tiger Safari Expeditions

Into The Wild
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Itinerary at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Delhi, India

Day 2

Delhi - Nagpur (Flight)- Tadoba National Park (Drive) | Journey into the Jungle

Day 3 & 4

Tadoba National Park | Morning and Evening Thrilling Game drives 

Day 5

Tadoba National Park - Pench National Park (239 kms/ 4.5 hrs)

Day 6

Tadoba National Park - Pench National Park (239 kms/ 4.5 hrs)

Day 7

Pench National Park – Kanha National Park (216 kms/ 4.5 hrs)

Day 8

Kanha National Park

Day 9

Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park

Day 10 & 11

Bandhavgarh National Park | Morning and Evening Search of Tiger

Day 12

Bandhavgarh National Park – Panna National Park (204 kms/ 5 hrs)

Day 13

Panna National Park

Day 14

Panna National Park- Khajuraho – Jhansi (drive 237 kms/ 5 hrs)-Agra (train)

Day 15

Day 15: Explore Agra | Drive to Delhi | Departure at the Airport

Tour Details

Know your Team

Harsh Agarwal, an explorer and an awarded photographer, was born and raised in Agra. While working as a freelance tour guide/director in tourism since 2005 his first encounter with wildlife came in 2011 during his visit to Ranthambore. This shifted his perspective to wildlife. The next few years he spent in exploring the Jungles of India.

While exploring the wildlife, he developed an eye for photography, capturing the beauty and wildness of nature. In 2015, he combined his leadership skills with his passion for photography to plan “The Wildlife Tour,” a dedicated team focused on organizing immersive wildlife tours. 

Harsh’s journey from a focused student in Agra to a renowned figure in wildlife tourism and photography illustrates his dedication and adaptability. Harsh is a certified naturalist and first Aider.  

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Highlights Of Your Journey
Wildlife

Focussed wildlife tour of India.Even though the tiger is our primary target, we will also encounter sloth bears, leopards, antelope langurs, macaques, and deers (sambar, spotted, mustanj, and swamp). Apart from mammals, we will also focus on raptors and small birds.

Photography 

Perfect for first-timers, enthusiastic photographers of any skill level, and wildlife lovers. We are a team of professional photographers with extensive experience in the field, as well as guiding and photography tips and tricks. Each vehicle will have a leader to assist you and help you take photos.

Game drives

We are offering 12-game drives at 3 of the best Tiger reserves with the highest density of tigers and beautiful landscapes to enjoy a true wilderness experience.

Transports

Spacious, Air-conditioned coaches for transfers and sightseeing, so there is ample space for camera bags & luggage and to maintain social distancing.

  • The enthralling tour begins with your arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
  • Upon reaching, receive warm greetings from our representative and get assisted to the coach.
  • You will be comfortably transferred to your hotel. Complete the check-in formalities.
  • Enjoy an overnight stay in Delhi.

Hotel: ITC Dwarka/Similar

Meals: Dinner

  • Today you will be travelling to Nagpur from Delhi. Arrive comfortably at Nagpur Airport.
  • From there, enjoy a road trip to Tadoba National Park.
  • After reaching, complete the check-in formalities. Evening at leisure followed by early dinner where you can savour some of your first tastes of authentic Indian cuisine.

Hotels: Svasara Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • Wake up call and Hi-Tea before leaving for early morning game drive.
  • Start your first wildlife safari in one of the best wildlife destinations in India for an enthralling tiger sighting experience. The park is adorned with thickets of teak & bamboo, a magical landscape of rugged cliffs, marshlands, and lakes which make it a happy home for a wide range of animals like tigers, panthers, hyenas, sloth bears, wild dogs, jackals, barking deer, bison, sambar etc.
  • Packed breakfast, served in the forest during the break.
  • After the game drive, spend the rest of your day relaxing in the comfort of the resort.
  • In the afternoon, after lunch, another Game Drive is planned in Buffer Area in Tadoba. There lies Tadoba’s little secret, while there are 55-60 tigers inside the protected reserve, there are over 80 of them, including relaxed tigresses with cubs—outside the park. Today, from the point of the game, this might be India’s most productive buffer forest.
  • afternoon safari lasts for 3 hrs approx.
  • Hi-Tea after returning from the afternoon safari followed by Dinner.

Hotels: Svasara Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • On this day, escape into the wilderness with an exciting Game Drive in Tadoba.
  • After morning safari, you can visit a nearby village to interact with locals and get goosebumps from listening to encounters of locals with tigers.
  • Another evening safari at Tadoba Tiger Reserve.
  • Hi-Tea after returning from afternoon safari followed by Dinner.

Hotels: Svasara Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • Morning at leisure.
  • After breakfast, drive to Pench National Park.
  • Spend the evening leisurely. Take time to review/download your photos clicked in Tadoba.
  • Evening at leisure followed by early dinner.

Hotel: Pench Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • With a packed breakfast, head towards Pench National Park for 1st Game Drive. The area of the Pench Tiger Reserve and the surrounding area is the real story area of Rudyard Kipling’s famous “The Jungle Book”. Tigers, Leopards, Jackals, and us humans. The Pench National Park, like it did in the iconic ‘The Jungle Book’, still brings humans in close contact with wildlife.
  • Afterward, you will be delighting in the 2nd Game Drive in Pench while looking out for more tigers.
  • High tea and dinner.

Hotel: Pench Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • After breakfast, drive into the jungles of Kanha National Park. You will be transferred to your Resort overlooking the lush forests.
  • Evening optional visit to a local village of the Gonds tribe. You can explore villages and, spend some time there with the tribes and nomads and soak-in in their culture . It offers an unmatched experience. Try your hands-on street photography of tribes
  • Evening at leisure followed by early dinner.

Hotel: Pench Jungle Lodge/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • On this day, escape into the wilderness with an exciting Game Drive in Tadoba.
  • After morning safari, you can visit a nearby village to interact with locals and get goosebumps from listening to encounters of locals with tigers.
  • Another evening safari at Tadoba Tiger Reserve.
  • Hi-Tea after returning from afternoon safari followed by Dinner.

Hotel: Kanha Jungle Lodge

Meals: B,L,D

  • Today is your last game drive in Kanha National Park. Soak in the beauty of nature and enjoy the wilderness of this jungle. We will first focus on the search for the elusive Bengal tiger. You may also encounter chital, blackbucks, gaurs, leopards, hyenas, sloth bears, barasingha and a host of exotic bird species..
  • After lunch, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, passing through authentic rural India dotted with numerous villages and forests.
  • The road is scenic and ideal for street photography. Enjoy stopovers en-route for shooting potters and other tribes.
  • On arrival in your resort, enjoy Hi-Tea followed by dinner.

Hotel: Nature Heritage Resort/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • Today morning at leisure. Enjoy your delicious breakfast and spend your day relaxing in the resort. Walk around, take a swim or relax in the spa.
  • Enjoy your lunch in amid of nature.
  • Proceed for the afternoon safari. Renowned for its tiger reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park is nestled among the tropical forests, woodlands, rocky hills and flat grasslands of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.

Hotel: Nature Heritage Resort/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • Today you will adventure through one last safari and breakfast in the wilderness of Bandhavgarh National Park.
  • Leaving Bandhavgarh behind, your tiger safari journeys on to Panna National Park.
  • Check-in at your resort overlooking Ken River settled in sprawling forest.
  • Enjoy your dinner.

Hotel: Ken River Lodge

Meals: B,L,D

  • Morning safari at Panna Nationa Park. It’s a land of extensive plateaus and gorges, mesmerizing waterfalls, archaeological splendors, legends & cultural richness. Ken River lends it unparalleled beauty even in a dry deciduous forest.
  • This landscape provides a great opportunity to see tigers and leopards. The river ecosystem offers a great bird-watching opportunity, especially in the winter months with innumerable migratory birds.
  • Enjoy your packed breakfast during a safari overlooking a beautiful gorge.
  • After breakfast, continue your safari in this jungle. The scenic beauty of the park in the form of lush green valleys and gurgling waterfalls makes it an amazing place for landscape photography in addition to nature photography it is already famous for.
  • Back to your Hotel. Afternoon relaxes in the comforts of your room or at the treetop restaurant overlooking Ken River.
  • After lunch, enjoy another enthralling safari in the Panna Tiger Reserve.
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Hotel: Ken River Lodge

Meals: B,L,D

  • Satiate your hunger with a delicious breakfast. After this, drive to Khajuraho.
  • Explore the popular Khajuraho Temples. Known for their erotic sculptures, these temples present a sight to behold. The intricate carvings and a fascinating aura make this temple a popular tourist attraction.
  • Later drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra. Relish your lunch and board a train to Agra.
  • After reaching Agra, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. Spend the night comfortably.
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Hotel: Trident/Similar

Meals: B,L,D

  • Wake up early in the morning to visit the Taj Mahal. Marvel at the ethereal beauty of the iconic wonder during sunrise.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast.
  • Later Drive to Delhi.
  • You will be comfortably transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport to catch your flight for your onward journey.

Hotel: N/A

Meals: B,L

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  • 14 nights’ accommodation with breakfast on twin sharing basis.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All meals included from Day 1 Dinner to Day 15 breakfast.
  • 4 Game drives in Tadoba, 2 Game drives in Pench, 3 Game drives in Kanha, 4 Game drives in Bandhavgarh and 2 Game drives in Panna National Park in Private jeep.
  • Services of Local English-speaking Tour Guides in Khajuraho and Agra.
  • Entrances and activities as mentioned.
  • Unlimited packaged drinking water in car.
  • Government Service tax
  • Personal extras, such as drinks, laundry, telephone, etc
  • Visa fees, Airport taxes, Camera/Video fees
  • Medical or evacuation expenses in any emergency.
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like roadblocks, political disturbances etc
  • Optional excursions and anything not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section.
  • Tips for tour directors.
  • Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc.
  • Any other services not mentioned.

Frequently Asked Question

Below we have addressed many of the questions and concerns you may have.

A Tour is a big investment. It is important that you match your expectations. Our tours, for now, are confined to Asia only. India has more than a hundred national parks, covering over 15,600 square miles of protected land. Many of the country’s wildlife sanctuaries once were hunting reserves of the maharajas, and more than 50 have been designated as tiger reserves. This wildlife tour is designed to focus on the wildlife but you will also experience some of India’s cultural marvels.

This tour is a wildlife tour with a touch of culture and photography. So nature and wildlife lovers want to see the iconic Royal Bengal tiger—India’s national animal—the top attraction for safari-goers, as well as India’s unique wildlife and varied exotic fauna. Visiting three of India’s top wildlife national parks with a high-density tiger population will increase your chances of photographing the royal majestic tiger.

This price is all-inclusive. You don’t have to pay for anything, except for personal expenses like shopping, laundry, and tips for porters, waiters, drivers, tour guides, etc.

You need to arrive in India on Day 1. Anytime after 14:00 hrs, you can check in at the hotel. Usually,
rooms are available after 14:00 hrs. Sometimes it can be very confusing flying in and out of India
because many of the flights arrived and depart around midnight. So please check the dates very
carefully and make sure your dates are correct. Drop us a message before confirming your flight.

Yes, you can arrive 1 or 2 days prior. We can take care of all the extra accommodation on payment
basis. Also you can add a pre or post extension to this tour. You can visit Delhi, Jaipur and other cities of
Rajasthan. You can add a week to relax in Kerala as well.

Yes I do (Harsh) because I am a passionate photographer and it is second nature for me to
instinctively have my camera in hand, but my first priority is to be available to you as a resource. The
areas we are visiting are already well scouted by us. We have spent quality time doing our research.
That’s why I don’t need a camera for my personal work. My camera is usually the last up and the first
down. When I am looking through my camera, I will be seeing things as a professional photographer.
The purpose will be just to check that we are at the right position or need to re-position the vehicle or
background is not distracting.

The best time to visit India for a tiger safari tour is from October to March. It gets really cold in the early morning in the months of November – March, so extra layers are advisable. April to June is the summer season. The probability of rain is almost negligible to very low rain with 7-8 hours of sunshine each day.

During our wildlife tour, our resorts in general will be a combination of nature and comfort,
including all amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, room service, excellent food, laundry services,
etc. Wi-Fi is usually slow in forest areas. In Delhi and Agra, expect luxury accommodation (4/5) stars.

We will take our meals in the resorts; the menus are designed to celebrate local ingredients and
vegetables and are a delight to your senses. Fresh, Simple, Locally grown, and Seasonal foods will be
served as per the taste buds of foreign (western) tourists. During safaris, packed breakfast will be
served. In Agra and Delhi, we will take our meals in well-appointed multi-cuisine restaurants. Our
coaches and safari vehicles will be well-stocked with water bottles and snacks. Contact us if you have
any dietary needs or restrictions.

For arrivals and departures, it will be an Air-conditioned private Car, or mini bus, depending on your
arrivals and departures. We will get around in an air-conditioned tempo traveler with a professional
driver. During our safaris, we will be using 4-wheel drive, private, Safari vehicles in the National Parks.
The train will have chair cars in AC coach.

  • The currency used in India is Indian Rupee. Though Exchange rates vary almost every day, this change is marginal.
  • US$1.00 = INR 78-80.
  • There will be plenty of options to exchange your money. The airport will be the 1st option but usually, their exchange rates are low with added charges. We always advise exchanging through authorized
    money exchange. For any need feel free to contact your tour leaders.

Yes, most retail places will accept Visa & Master cards. Before you leave home, check with your credit card company on what additional charges they may add.

Please check this link for more details.

Yes. In fact, proof of insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage is a requirement for
participation in this workshop. There are many travel insurance companies out there. The most
recommended one is – https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance

It is safest and best to check with your personal physician. For COVID 19, for now, there are no such
guidelines, but it’s recommended if you can carry a certificate. We will regularly update about new
policies.

If you need high-speed internet then yes, you can buy sim cards from the airport. Don’t rely solely on
hotels. It’s advisable to get international roaming activated on your phones before you leave. So you
don’t have to buy a sim card.

Absolutely, India is completely safe for all travelers. The only thing which everyone should take care
of is there money and belongings.

Shirley Tannen
Shirley Tannen
Shirley T
Fantastic tour of Golden Triangle and Ranthambore.. Found Indian Maharaja tours while researching online and on reading all the great reviews decided to go with them for our Golden Triangle with Ranthambore trip. So glad with our decision! They delivered on every aspect, being very accommodating and flexible in organising the itinerary and then the actual trip undertaken without a hitch. Very comfortable travel arrangements with a superb driver, Suresh, who is very personable and was attentive to our needs. All the guides were very knowledgeable and our Taj Mahal visit was made all the more memorable with our guide Ajmal’s superb photography skills. We got to see the tigers at Ranthambore and were thrilled with how the tour went so smoothly. Arti came by our hotel to check that everything was going well which speaks of their commitment to ensuring a great experience for their clients. Thank you Arti and Harsh for a wonderful sightseeing trip, we will definitely be in touch if we plan future travel around India.
Errol Mason
Errol Mason
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Amazing 14 days in the Indian jungle. Everything went perfectly to plan due to attention to detail by Harsh and Arti...!!!! Awesome observations of several tigresses with cubs and mature male Tigers. Plus 3 Leopards eating a Spotted Deer. Then there was 2 separate lengthy observations of 2 different mature male Leopards. Harsh and Arti had done much research to ensure that I stayed at the most suitable accommodation and had the best drivers and guides. The tour of 5 tiger reserves exceeded my wildest expectations.
Juliana Purnell
Juliana Purnell
@Juliana P
Best first visit to India I could have hoped for!.....!!! My trip to India was one of the best I’ve experienced all thanks to Indian Maharaja Tours. India’s a large place with many diverse experiences. It took a while to narrow things down and figure out what I really wanted to accomplish within my first visit to the country. I wanted to admire some of the nation’s most exquisite architectural wonders (i.e. Taj Mahal) and try my luck at spotting a tiger in the wild. I’m so glad that my research led me to Harsh and Arti. A lot of the other tours I came across didn’t allow enough opportunities to encounter India’s wildlife, they stuck too much to the typical tourist trail, were a bit too rough in their exploration (e.g. included multiple overnight trains in their itinerary), or went the opposite way and were unnecessarily extravagant with an exorbitant price tag to match. Indian Maharaja’s Taj, Tiger and Temple Tour (which was basically the Golden Triangle with Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Panna) offered the perfect balance for me and my group. But that was just the beginning. What impressed me the most was just how flexible everything in the itinerary could be. If you’re not keen on one landmark but want to check out something that’s a bit more obscure in the area, Harsh and Arti were more than happy to change things around and tailor-make the experiences for the group. Harsh travelled with us on the safaris at the various national parks in Central India, and his knowledge was superb. He knows how the parks operate, the areas within the park that have recently been the most active, the best, most convenient accommodation, which parks are the most photogenic, and basically everything you could hope for to get the most out of the experience. And it’s not all tiger-focussed either; my group were keen for all sorts of critters, and whenever we stumbled upon a great shot or a new beast, Harsh was always keen to help us elevate our photography skills along the way. Just tell Harsh what you’re after in a safari experience, and I have no doubt he’ll be able to recommend which parks to visit. Some of my group’s requests were rather unusual, but Harsh and Arti (who works out the logistics in the background) did their utmost to make things work. On the tour’s city days, we had other guides travel with us that were more specialised in their knowledge of the sites. They were all fantastic, and once again were willing to adjust the itinerary as needed. After seeing the crowds at the Taj Mahal—which were made so much easier to navigate around thanks to the expertise of the guide—I shudder to think how things would have turned out without their help. Even the drivers on tour were fantastic. They were helpful, personable, and offered some great suggestions as well. Admittedly I was rather nervous about travelling to India from the outset, but now that I’m on the other side of the trip, I can confidently say that I loved it, glad I did it, and I look forward to going back some day, and that attitude is all thanks to Harsh and Arti’s assistance.

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