Day 1Travel from Jabalpur to Khatia via Mandla (about 4 hours).Check in near Kisli gate.Afternoon safari in the Kisli zone (not on Wednesdays).
Day 2Early morning safari in the Kanha zone and its meadows.Stop at the Kanha Museum and Shravan Tal during the drive.Rest at the lodge through the midday heat.Evening nature trail or night safari in the Khatia buffer zone.
Day 3Morning safari in the Sarhi zone, or the Mukki zone if staying on that side.Afternoon safari in the Kanha zone to reach Bamni Dadar for sunset.Leave for Jabalpur the next morning.