India Safari

Trip Type: Wildlife

12 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,795.00 /Person

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of India on a unique wildlife-focused adventure. With a local leader and some fellow keen travellers by …

India Safari

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of India on a unique wildlife-focused adventure. With a local leader and some fellow keen travellers by your side, this 12-day trip will take you to the local’s favourite for tiger spotting – Panna National Park – as well as the most popular national park for spotting the royal Bengal – Bandhavgarh Tiger Sanctuary. Head to Jabalpur to explore the architecture and waterfalls, then carry on to Satpura National Park for some night safaris on 4WDs and boats (look out for jungle cats and fruit bats!). See why Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary is one of the world’s best spots for birdwatching, then head to Delhi to uncover the wonders of India’s capital. If your heart is searching for birdlife, deer, flying foxes, leopards, sloth bears, monkeys and tigers – this adventure is calling you!

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Delhi - Overnight Train

Day 3: Panna National Park

Day 4: Bandhavgarh National Park

Day 5: Bandhavgarh National Park

Day 6: Jabalpur

Day 7: Satpura National Park

Day 8: Satpura National Park

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Auto Rickshaw, Boat, Cycle Rickshaw, Private Vehicle, Jeep, Overnight Train

Accomodation

Overnight Train (1 night), Hotel (10 nights)

Included Activities

Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
Delhi - Rickshaw ride
Panna National Park - Evening Safari
Bandhavgarh National Park - Morning Safari with a Naturalist Guide
Jabalpur - River Narmada Aarti Ceremony
Satpura National Park - Night Safari with a Naturalist Guide
Satpura National Park - Boat Safari
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Rickshaw Safari with a Naturalist Guide
Agra -Taj Mahal
Agra - Agra Fort
Agra - Sheroes Cafe Visit

Trip Highlights

Visit two of the best and most popular national parks in India – Panna National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park – and try to spot the elusive royal Bengal tiger.
Search for nocturnal animals such as leopards, jungle cats, fruit bats, flying squirrels and flying foxes under the stars during your night safari in Satpura National Park with a local naturalist guide.
Discover the many ways to safari! Hop on a rickshaw safari through the bird sanctuaries of Keoladeo, take an evening boat and nighttime safari in Satpura National Park and cruise on jeep safaris through Bandhavgarh and Panna National Parks.
Immerse yourself in a deeply spiritual experience as you witness the Aarti ceremony at Gauri Ghat, nestled on the banks of the Narmada, the Holy River in Jabalpur. This intimate ceremony, echoing the grandeur of Haridwar and Varanasi, unfolds at dusk, offering a unique spiritual connection.
Soak up all the highlights of India with a local leader by your side with all the local secrets! Travel like a local in rickshaw, visit Agra Fort, Old Delhi, and marvel at the Taj Mahal – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Here's what you need to know about your visit: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/taj-mahal-travel-guide/