Offbeat Panna
with Khajuraho
A short trip that blends ancient temple architecture with wildlife, ideal for guests who want culture and safari in one plan.
04/05
Nights / Days
01
Tiger Reserves
05
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Offbeat Panna with Khajuraho
Six fixed winter departures pair Khajuraho's temples with quiet safari time in Panna - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
02 Dec - 06 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 15 Dec 2026
Pre - Christmas
24 Dec - 28 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
08 Jan - 12 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 19 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
22 Jan - 26 Jan 2027
Late Winter
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
The tour brings together two different experiences. You start with Khajuraho’s stunning temples, exploring their structure, history, and peaceful surroundings. Then move into Panna’s wild zones. Morning and evening safaris give a close look at wildlife, including big cats, deer herds, crocodiles along the river, and abundant birds. It is a balanced plan with safari, local heritage, comfortable stays, and relaxed travel hours.
Many travellers enjoy this route because the schedule feels easy to follow. You get enough time to walk around the temples without rush and later enjoy peaceful drives inside the forest. The combination suits families, photographers, couples, and anyone looking for culture and nature in one holiday.
- Visit the iconic Khajuraho Temples and walk through detailed carvings that show ancient storytelling in stone
- Explore western and eastern temple complexes, each offering a different style to admire
- Enjoy morning and evening safaris in Panna with higher chances of spotting tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles
- Experience quiet safari routes along riverbeds, plateaus, and bamboo forest trails
- Good mix of culture, wildlife, gentle sightseeing hours, and relaxed driving distances
Temples, then tiger trails
A short, unhurried trip pairing one heritage stop with a quieter, less-crowded reserve.
01
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
Sandstone temples carved to their last inch, still standing a thousand years on, split across western and eastern complexes - the trip's opening chapter straight off the road from Jabalpur.
2 Days · 1 Town
02
Panna
Madhya Pradesh
Rocky plateau cut by the Ken river - a reserve still rebuilding its reputation after tigers were reintroduced here from scratch, with crocodiles along the water and bamboo trails threading the higher ground.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single overland journey from Jabalpur through Khajuraho to Panna, closing back at Jabalpur.
01
Khajuraho
Days 1 – 2
02
Panna
Days 3 - 5
Khajuraho
Days 01 - 02
Day 1
Arrive in Jabalpur and drive to Khajuraho. Check in and visit key temples in the evening.
Day 2
Explore remaining temple complexes and later drive to Panna.
Panna
Days 03 - 05
Day 3
Begin your safari with a morning jeep drive and another one in the evening.
Day 4
Spend the full day in the forest with two more safaris.
Day 5
Enjoy a morning safari and return to Jabalpur for departure.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in Khajuraho and Panna with all basic amenities
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the stay in Panna
- 5 Exclusive jeep safaris in Panna
- Forest entry permits, guide charges, and safari fees
- All internal travel by private AC vehicle
- Bottled drinking water during travel
- Assistance throughout the tour for permits, check ins, and travel handling
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
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Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Offbeat Panna with Khajuraho Tour?
4 nights / 5 days, covering Khajuraho and Panna.
Which town and park does the tour cover?
Khajuraho for its temples, then Panna National Park for the wildlife leg - both in Madhya Pradesh.
How many safaris are included?
5 exclusive jeep safaris in Panna.
Is this tour suitable for a short trip?
Yes - at 5 days, it's designed as a compact getaway combining heritage and wildlife, well suited to travellers with limited time or families with young children.