2 nights · Easy · Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, a teak and bamboo forest known for tiger sightings.
Day 1: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Travel from Chandrapur to your lodge at Moharli.
- Afternoon buffer zone safari at Agarzari, Devada or Junona.
- Evening by Irai Lake.
Day 2: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Morning Moharli core zone safari, passing Tadoba Lake and the Taru shrine.
- Rest at the lodge through midday.
- Visit the butterfly garden.
- Afternoon Kolsa zone safari if booked.
Getting here from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: Road via Nagpur, about 8 to 9 hours. About 390 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · A large tiger reserve in the Maikal hills of central India, known for its meadows and barasingha.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve to Kanha National Park (about 8 to 9 hours).
- Check in near Kisli gate.
- Afternoon safari in the Kisli zone (not on Wednesdays).
Day 4: Kanha National Park
- Early 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.
Getting here from Kanha National Park: Road, about 5 to 6 hours. About 230 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · A tiger reserve in the hills of Umaria district, known for tiger sightings and a hilltop fort.
Day 5: Arrival day
- Travel from Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh National Park (about 5 to 6 hours).
- Take an afternoon Tala zone safari (not on a Wednesday).
- Walk to the sweet shops opposite the Tala gate in the evening.
Day 6: Bandhavgarh National Park
- Early morning Magadhi zone safari.
- Rest at the lodge through the midday heat.
- Afternoon Khitauli zone safari for leopards, sloth bears and birds.
- Short walk through Tala village with your lodge.
Day 7: Bandhavgarh National Park
- Morning Tala zone safari past Shesh Shaiya, with views of Bandhavgarh Fort and the caves.
- Optional afternoon buffer zone safari in Panpatha or Johila.
- Transfer back to Umaria, Katni or Jabalpur.
Afterwards: Bandhavgarh to Umaria station is about 45 minutes; Jabalpur airport is about 4 hours. The parks close from July to September.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
