Tigers of
Central India
Come with us on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Central India, where every rustle in the forest could lead you to the magical world of wild tigers.
14/15
Nights / Days
04
Tiger Reserves
23
Jeep Safaris
05
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Tigers of Central India
Five fixed winter departures follow the tigers' most active season across Central India - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
20 Nov - 04 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 25 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
27 Dec - 10 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
31 Jan - 14 Feb 2027
Season Finale
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
Go on a special trip to see tigers in the wild in Central India. Visit four big parks - Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Tadoba. In Kanha, look for tigers hiding in the green forests where the Jungle Book stories happened. At Bandhavgarh, explore an old fort and try to spot many tigers in the beautiful valleys. Pench has pretty hills and a river that inspired more Jungle Book tales - see if you can find tigers there too! Lastly, Tadoba is a peaceful park with lots of tigers in the thick jungles. Friendly nature guides will teach you about the animals and plants. This trip gives you amazing chances to see real tigers up close in their natural homes.
- Tiger Central: Explore Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Tadoba, India’s top tiger reserves. From dense forests to river valleys, each park gives you a chance to see Bengal tigers in the wild.
- Step into The Jungle Book: Walk through the forests that inspired The Jungle Book. Kanha’s tall sal trees and Pench’s scenic hills bring Mowgli’s world to life.
- Bandhavgarh’s Hidden Fort: Drive to the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort and enjoy views of tiger territory below especially in the Tala and Magadhi zones.
- Guided by Experts: Travel with friendly naturalists who’ll help you spot wildlife and share stories of the jungle and its conservation.
Four parks, read in full.
Multiple zones and gates within each reserve, not a single pass through - so the character of each park has room to show itself.
01
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, and the trip's opening chapter straight off the plane from Nagpur.
6 Safaris · 3 Days
02
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - quieter, and no less wild for it.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
03
Kanha
Madhya Pradesh
Sal forest and bamboo thicket at the largest scale of the four - shared between the tiger and the hard-ground barasingha, found in the wild nowhere else on earth.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
04
Bandhavgarh
Madhya Pradesh
A cliffside fort of uncertain age overlooks the Tala and Shatranj valleys - some of the highest tiger density recorded anywhere in India, and the trip's closing chapter.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, camp by camp.
A single continuous overland passage from Nagpur, through each reserve in turn, closing at Nagpur or Jabalpur.
01
Tadoba
Days 1 - 3
02
Pench
Days 4 – 6
03
Kanha
Days 7 – 10
04
Bandhavgarh
Days 1 - 3
Tadoba
Days 01 - 03
Day 1
Arrive Nagpur, drive to Tadoba, evening safari on arrival.
Day 2
Full day at Tadoba - morning and evening safaris.
Day 3
A different zone of Tadoba, morning and evening safaris.
Pench
Days 04 - 06
Day 4
Transfer to Pench; the evening left free at leisure.
Day 5
Full day at Pench - morning and evening safaris.
Day 6
A different zone of Pench, morning and evening safaris.
Kanha
Days 07 - 10
Day 7
Transfer to Kanha, breaking the drive with a visit to a local pottery village.
Day 8
Full day at Kanha, watching too for the rare hard-ground barasingha.
Day 9
A different zone of Kanha, morning and evening safaris.
Day 10
A further new zone of Kanha, morning and evening safaris.
Bandhavgarh
Days 11 - 14
Day 11
Transfer to Bandhavgarh; a leisure day at the resort to settle in.
Day 12
Full day at Bandhavgarh - morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 13
A different gate of Bandhavgarh, morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 14
A final gate and a last safari before departure preparations.
Departure
Day 15
Return drive to Nagpur or Jabalpur airport for onward departure.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Tadoba, Pench, Bandhavgarh, and Kanha, including all meals and safari.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep, and guide in Pench, Bandhavgarh, and Kanha Park.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba.
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh.
- Air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta for all land transfers.
- Airport and hotel assistance pre- and post-trip.
- Pottery Village visit after checkout from Pench.
- 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
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 many days is the Tigers of Central India tour?
The Tigers of Central India tour is 14 nights and 15 days long, with 23 exclusive jeep safaris across four tiger reserves.
Which national parks does the Tigers of Central India tour cover?
The tour covers Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench National Park, Kanha National Park, and Bandhavgarh National Park.
How many jeep safaris are included in this tour?
The tour includes 23 jeep safaris in total: 6 in Tadoba, 5 in Pench, 6 in Kanha, and 6 in Bandhavgarh.
Where does the Tigers of Central India tour start and end?
The tour starts in Nagpur with a transfer to Tadoba, and ends at Nagpur or Jabalpur Airport after the final safari at Bandhavgarh.
Is the Tigers of Central India tour customizable?
Yes, in addition to fixed departure dates, this tour can be customized based on preferred travel dates.