Day 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI
On arrival in Mumbai: Company representatives cannot come into the baggage collection area. After you collect your luggage and pass through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where a Spirit Journeys representative will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on. Please note that the crowds can be enormous and it is possible that you may not spot our representative, despite their making every effort to be as visible as possible, so please keep an eye out for them. A representative will transfer you to the airport hotel and give you the documents. Later, transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight is at the Waterstones [Boutique Room with Breakfast]
Day 2: MUMBAI-NAGPUR-TADOBA
After breakfast, transfer to Mumbai airport to board flight to Nagpur.
Flight 6E 543:
Depart Mumbai 08:35 am
Arrive Nagpur 10:00 am
On arrival in Nagpur airport, head to Tadoba National Park [Approx.140 Kms-3 Hrs]. Arrive Tadoba and check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your afternoon safari in the park.
Overnight is at the Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge [Standard Room with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 03 – 04: TADOBA
These days, take morning and afternoon jeep safari in the Park. Enjoy its rich flora and fauna.
Major Flora: Teak, Ain, Bija, Dhauda, Haldu, Salai, Semal, Tendu and bamboo.
Forest Types: Southern tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
Major Fauna : Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dogs, Wolf, Hyena, Jackal, Rusty Spotted Cat, Common Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Ratel, Sloth Bear, Gaur or Indian Bison, Spotted deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Four horned antelope or Chowsinga, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Flying Squirrel etc
Overnight is at the Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge [Standard Room with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 05: TADOBA-PENCH
Today, take the last jeep safari in this park. After breakfast, transfer to the Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve (approx. 280 kms-6 Hrs). Rich in its biodiversity, its hilled terrain, valleys and the occasional precipitous slope, Pench is an important ecosystem with an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of aquatic life. Check in at the Lodge. Evening will be at leisure.
Overnight is at Tuli Tiger Corridor [AC Cottage with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 06: PENCH
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safari at the National Park.
Overnight is at Tuli Tiger Corridor [AC Cottage with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 07: PENCH-KANHA
Early this morning, take jeep safari in the Park. After this exciting safari, return to the lodge. Refresh yourself and transfer to Kanha (approx. 200 kms 5 Hrs). The Kanha National Park is surely a paradise for the wild species. It’s filled with large varieties of fauna out of which the jungle is best known for Barasingha, the swamp deer, well known as ‘the jewel of Kanha’. On arrival in Kanha, check in at the Lodge.
Overnight is at Overnight is at Tuli Tiger Resort [AC Cottage with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 8- 9: KANHA
Today, take your morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the Park.
Flora: Sal, Saja, Lendia, Dhawa, Tendu, Palas, Bija, Mahua, Aonla, Achar and Bamboo. Besides, there are many species of climbers, forbs and grass can also be found here.
Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Chital, Sambar , Barasingha , Black buck, Barking deer , Chousingha , Gaur , Langur , Wild pig , Jackal, Sloth bear, Wild dog.
Birds: The Reserve brings around 300 species of birds.
Overnight is at Overnight is at Tuli Tiger Resort [AC Cottage with Breakfast, Lunch and dinner]
Day 10: KANHA-JABALPUR-OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Early this morning, take the last jeep safari at the park. In the afternoon, transfer to Jabalpur railway station. (approx. 160 kms-3.5 Hrs). Extra lunch be provided. Have dinner at local restaurant in Jabalpur. Later, board overnight train to Ranthambhore.
Train 1AC Class Dayodaya Express:
Departs Jabalpur 20:25
Overnight on train
Day 11: OVERNIGHT TRAIN-RANTHAMBHORE
You will be provided by packed juices and cookies for breakfast from Jabalpur station.
Train Dayodaya Express:
Arrive Sawai Madhopur 09:20
On arrival in Sawai Madhopur, a guide will meet you and transfer to your lodge. In the afternoon, take your first exclusive jeep safari at the park.
Overnight is at Ranthambore Kothi [Standard Room with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 12- 13: RANTHAMBHORE
After morning tea coffee and snacks at lobby, enjoy safari in the park. Ranthambhore is virtually an island rich in fauna. Other kinds of cats found in Ranthambore are Leopard, Caracal, Leopard cat, Fishing cat and Jungle cat. The other large predators include Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Jackal, Desert fox, Palm civet, common mongoose, crocodile, python etc. Ranthambore is also rich in bird life, with around 300 species of birds and more than 300 plant species. After safari, return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, have another round of jeep safari. Exclusive jeep is available and can be paid additionally.
Safari Notes & Conditions:
Park may be closed without any prior notice to visitor in case of emergency.
No refund / cancellation are permissible after confirmed booking.
Bookings are non-transferable.
Reserved seats cannot be resold / exchanged with any other visitor.
Photo copy of the Identity proof is required to be submitted before entry into the park.
Identity proof is ‘a must’ before entry into the park. Original ID proof will also be checked at the same time.
Guests are required to positively report for boarding Gypsy/Canter 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of any designated boarding point.
There are no charges for Still Camera.
The Field Director/Conservator of Forests can prohibit the use of mobile phones by visitors inside any national park /sanctuary.
For park safari Forest Department is charging full advance payment Vehicle hire charges, Vehicle park entry fee, visitors entry fee and naturalist charges. Vehicles are released by Forest Department only when they receive full advance payment and all the advance bookings are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
Overnight is at Ranthambore Kothi [Standard Room with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
Day 14: RANTHAMBHORE-DELHI
Today, take the last morning safari at the park. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board train for Delhi.
Train 2 Tier AC Class GT Mail:
Departs Sawai Madhopur 12:30
Arrive Delhi 18:35
On arrival, a guide will meet you and transfer to the airport hotel.
Overnight is at Lemon Tree Premier [Superior Room with Breakfast]
Day 15: DEPART DELHI
After breakfast, Spirit Journeys representative will assist and transfer you to the International Airport for your onward flight.
Spirit Journeys team has prepared a special, unforgettable tour for all wildlife fans. Meet his majesty – the Indian tiger. Tigers are amazing animals, well known for their strength and power. Over the centuries, tigers have become a significant part of Indian tradition and folklore. The sad fact is that this beautiful animal is endangered.
Our mission is to cover all the most popular natural habitats of this magnificent animal. Explore Ranthambhore, Kanha, Tadoba and Pench National Parks. En route, take a glimpse into the other fascinating wild animals, birds and rich Indian flora.
This once in a lifetime journey will open some new horizons, create deep bonds with nature and awaken consciousness and responsibility towards nature and all its beautiful creatures.
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