Orchha, Khajuraho &
Central India Tour
A well planned journey that blends historic towns, famous temples, and two scenic wildlife parks in Central India Panna and Satpura.
10/11
Nights / Days
02
Tiger Reserves
09
Jeep Safaris
+1 Boat Safari
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Orchha, Khajuraho & Central India Tiger Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair Central India's temple towns with Panna and Satpura's quieter safari season - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
03 Dec - 13 Dec 2026
Early Winter
18 Dec - 28 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
01 Jan - 11 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 25 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
22 Jan - 01 Feb 2027
Season Finale
05 Feb - 15 Feb 2027
Late Winter
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
Starts with history. Orchha sits calm along the Betwa, its forts and cenotaphs made for slow walking. Khajuraho follows, its temple carvings opened up through guided visits that explain what the stonework is actually saying.
Then the trip turns wild. Panna's river country and rocky terrain hold a tiger population on the rise, covered across morning and evening safaris in different zones. Satpura closes things out with a remoter, quieter forest - hills, valleys, thick cover - and a boat safari that breaks up the jeep drives. A good fit for travellers who want both temples and tigers, without choosing between them.
- Wander Orchha's forts, palaces, and riverside cenotaphs at an unhurried pace
- See the Khajuraho temples by day, then the evening light-and-sound show that brings their history to life
- Jeep safaris through Panna's river valleys, plateaus, and mixed forest
- Tigers, leopards, deer, crocodiles, and strong birdlife around Panna's water zones
- Satpura's quieter side - forest safaris paired with a slow boat ride on the river
- Culture and wildlife in one clean route, with no long hauls or rushed mornings
Two temples, two forests, read in full.
Heritage days paced for walking, not rushing - then two reserves with room enough for the terrain and the wildlife to actually show themselves.
01
Orchha
Madhya Pradesh
Sandstone temples carved to their last inch, still standing a thousand years on - a light and sound show after dark, guided walks by daylight, more art than most travellers expect from a single site.
2 Days · 1 Town
02
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
Forts and cenotaphs set along the slow curve of the Betwa River - a town built at the scale of an afternoon walk, not a monument circuit, and the trip's unhurried opening.
2 Days · 1 Town
03
Panna
Madhya Pradesh
Rocky plateau cut by the Ken river - a reserve still rebuilding its reputation after tigers were reintroduced here from scratch, now home to crocodiles, dense birdlife, and a growing population finding its feet again.
5 Safaris · 4 Days
04
Satpura
Madhya Pradesh
Hills and dense cover with none of the crowds of the bigger reserves - the rare park where a boat safari sits alongside the jeep drives, and the trip's closing chapter.
4 Safaris + 1 Boat Safari · 3 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single overland journey from Gwalior through Orchha and Khajuraho, then on to Panna and Satpura in turn, closing at Nagpur for departure.
01
Orchha
Days 1 – 2
02
Khajuraho
Days 3 – 4
03
Panna
Days 5 – 8
04
Satpura
Days 9 - 11
Orchha
Days 01 - 02
Day 1
Arrive in Gwalior and drive to Orchha. Check in and relax.
Day 2
Full day exploring Orchha including forts palaces temples and cenotaphs.
Khajuraho
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Morning city tour of Orchha. Drive to Khajuraho and attend the evening light and sound show.
Day 4
Full day guided exploration of Khajuraho Temples.
Panna
Days 05 -08
Day 5
After breakfast drive to Panna. Enjoy an afternoon safari.
Day 6
Morning safari and evening safari in Panna.
Day 7
Another full day with morning and evening safaris in Panna.
Day 8
Morning safari in Panna followed by drive to Satpura.
Satpura
Days 08 - 11
Day 9
Morning safari and evening safari in Satpura.
Day 10
Morning boat safari followed by an evening jungle safari in Satpura.
Day 11
Morning safari in Satpura and drive to Nagpur for departure.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Panna and Satpura, including all meals and safari.
- Accommodation at Khujaraho, Orchha, with breakfast.
- Your fees for forest entrance, safari jeep and guide in Panna and Satpura Park.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Panna.
- 4 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Satpura.
- 1 Boat Safari in Satpura.
- Khajuraho and Orchha Monument entry and guide fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all land transfers.
- Airport and hotel assistance pre- and post-trip.
- Water bottles during land transfer and safari.
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
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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 Orchha, Khajuraho with Central India Tiger Tour?
10 nights / 11 days, covering Orchha, Khajuraho, Panna, and Satpura.
How many safaris are included?
9 jeep safaris and 1 boat safari in total — 5 jeep safaris in Panna, 4 jeep safaris in Satpura, plus the boat safari in Satpura.
Which towns and parks does the tour cover?
Orchha and Khajuraho for the heritage leg, then Panna and Satpura for the wildlife leg — all in Madhya Pradesh.
What makes Satpura different from other reserves on this route?
Satpura pairs its jeep safaris with a boat safari on the river, alongside a quieter, less-visited forest landscape compared to Panna or the bigger Central India parks.
Are the tour dates fixed, or can I customize?
Six fixed departures run between November 2026 and February 2027, and the tour can also be arranged as a private, customizable itinerary.