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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

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Bandhavgarh Tour Packages

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Package 01 - Explore Bandhavgarh 2 Nights 3 Days

Tour Overview
Bandhavgarh National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, offering a range of activities and experiences that cater to different interests. This tour covers all major Core & buffer zones, as per sighting reports, that maximise the chances of sightings, birding and enhanced wildlife experience with our experienced guides & drivers.
Highlights of the Tour
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrive Bandhavgarh
Arrive Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival check in at your wildlife themed resort overlooking forest & have delicious lunch. Rest for a While. Evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at resort
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Day 2 : Morning & Afternoon Safari
Early morning board your waiting gypsy to enjoy thrilling ride inside forest. Field Breakfast would be provided. Back to resort after safari & relax for some time. Post lunch board your waiting gypsy to enjoy another thrilling ride in jungle. Evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at resort
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Day 3 : Depart for Onward Journey
After Breakfast check out and depart for your onward journey with sweet & wild memories of your tour

Package 02 - Fully Loaded Bandhavgarh 3 Nights 4 Days

Tour Overview
Fully loaded Bandhavgarh tour is a perfect tour package that covers multiple safaris in major zones of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, based on sighting reports. Ideally suited for wildlife photographers of wildlife enthusiasts / admirers, this package will give you safaris in the premium zones of Bandhavgarh national park and maximize the probability of spotting wildlife in minimum time frame.
Highlights of the Tour
Itinerary
01
Day 1 : Arrive Bandhavgarh
Arrive Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival check in at your wildlife themed resort overlooking forest & have delicious lunch. Rest for a while. Evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at resort
02
Day 2 : Morning & Afternoon Safari
Early morning board your waiting gypsy to enjoy thrilling ride inside forest. Field Breakfast would be provided. Back to resort after safari & relax for some time. Post lunch board your waiting gypsy to enjoy another thrilling ride in jungle. Evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at resort
03
Day 3 : Morning & Afternoon Safari
Early morning board your waiting gypsy to enjoy thrilling ride inside forest. Field Breakfast would be provided. Back to resort after safari & relax for some time. Post lunch board your waiting gypsy to enjoy another thrilling ride in jungle. Evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at resort
04
Day 4 : Depart for Onward Journey
After Breakfast check out and depart for your onward journey with sweet & wild memories of your tour

About Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh National Park is a popular wildlife reserve located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It covers an area of approximately 1536 square kilometers and is known for its rich biodiversity, particularly its population of Royal Bengal Tigers.
The park was declared a national park in 1968 and was later expanded in 1982 to include neighboring forests. It is situated at an altitude of 800 meters to 1,078 meters above sea level and is characterized by steep ridges, deep valleys, and dense forests.
In addition to tigers, the park is also home to a variety of other wildlife species, including leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, deer, monkeys, and numerous species of birds
Best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park
Every Season has its own beauty & charm that makes visit to Bandhavgarh National Park anytime during the season. Safaris in the core zones happen only from 1st October to the end of June, they remain closed during Monsoon. Although buffer zones remain open year around.
Winter Season, October to February is best time to enjoy the lush greenery of the park. Forest is completely green and offers a scenic background along with sightings. Animals can be seen roaming leisurely in their natural habitat.
Summer season, March to June, can be hot and dry, but it offers the best chances for spotting animals. There are very natural & artificial water bodies inside park, which are maintained periodically by the forest department. As the forest vegetation starts drying up with the summer heat, animals are obliged to come to these specific locations to drink water that increases the sighting chances
Monsoons are not that great for sighting animals but forest is most beautiful during this period
How to reach Bandhavgarh National park
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. Here are some ways to reach Bandhavgarh:
BY AIR NEAREST CITY DISTANCE | TRAVEL TIME
Jabalpur 180 kms – Approx. 4 hours’ drive
Several airlines operate daily flights to Jabalpur from major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata.
BY TRAIN Umaria 40 kms – 01 hours’ drive
Katni 95 kms – 02 hours’ drive, well connected to all major Indian cities
BY ROAD Bandhavgarh National Park is well-connected by road and can be easily reached by bus, taxi, or private car. The park is located on the Nagpur-Jabalpur highway and can be accessed from major cities like Nagpur, Jabalpur, Katni, and Khajuraho.

Safari in Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, is divided into different safari routes, characterized by a mix of hilly terrain, grasslands, and forests. The zones are home to variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambhar deer, spotted deer, barking deer, and wild boars and bird species, including eagles, vultures, owls, and parakeets.
CORE ZONES : There are three Core safari zones in Bandhavgarh National Park, namely Tala Zone (540 Sq kms), Magadhi Zone (400 Sq kms), and Khitauli Zone (400 Sq Kms).
Tala : the oldest zone of Bandhavgarh National park, is characterized by Sal forests, hillocks, and grasslands that offer scenic views and exceptional sightings.
Magdhi Zone : zone comes up with number of natural and manmade waterholes that attract animals, thus offers good sightings. This part of National park has mixed dense forest and grasslands.
Khitauli Zone : Khitauli zone turn up as a hot spot for Tiger sightings in last few years. The forest is more dry & deciduous. Khitauli zone is also good for sighting neelgai, four-horned antelope, and chinkara.
BUFFER ZONES : Dhamokhar Buffer Zone, Johila Buffer Zone, and Panpatha Buffer Zone. These buffer zones cover an area of approximately 820 square kilometers, providing a natural extension to the core zone and allowing for the free movement of wildlife. Buffer zones refer to the areas that surround the core zone or the park’s main area where wildlife is conserved, protecting the wildlife and their habitat from human disturbances, poaching, and encroachment.
Safari timings in Bandhavgarh
DATE MORNING EVENING
1st Oct – 15th Feb 6:30 am to 11:30 am 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
16th Feb - 31st Mar 6:00 am to 11:00 am 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
01st Apr – 30th June 5:30 am to 10:00 am 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Disclaimer & Booking Policy:

The Indian Voyage, a unit of Green View Voyage Private Limited (“Company”), is an independent travel agency and tour operator. We specialize in planning and facilitating wildlife tours, safari holidays, accommodation, transportation, and related travel services.

Independent Travel Agency

The Indian Voyage is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Forest Department, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, any Government authority, or any resort, hotel, lodge, or accommodation provider featured on this website, unless expressly stated.

Resort & Accommodation

The Company does not own, operate, lease, or manage any resort, hotel, lodge, or accommodation property, nor do we maintain or control their room inventory. All accommodation bookings are subject to real-time availability and confirmation by the respective property. Our team will check the availability of resorts and accommodations based on the guest’s travel requirements. If the guest expresses interest in proceeding, we will provide a tour quotation based on the availability at that time. Availability and prices are subject to change until the booking is confirmed. In the event that the selected accommodation is unavailable, suitable alternatives may be offered to the guest after prior discussion and approval.

Safari Bookings

The Company does not own, operate, control, or manage the official safari booking system of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Safari permits, safari zones, entry gates, safari vehicles, and related bookings are processed through the official Bandhavgarh National Park booking portal and are subject to real-time availability and the applicable rules and regulations prescribed by the concerned Government authorities. Upon receiving a travel enquiry, the team at The Indian Voyage will check and share the available safari permits, safari zones, resort availability, and other relevant travel options with the guest. If the guest wishes to proceed, a detailed quotation will be shared based on the availability existing at the time of preparing the quotation. While we make every reasonable effort to secure the guest’s preferred safari zone or gate, confirmation depends solely on the availability displayed on the official booking system at the time of booking. Therefore, specific safari zones, safari gates, vehicles, guides, or permits cannot be guaranteed until they are successfully confirmed.

Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife sightings, including tigers, leopards, elephants, birds, or any other wildlife species, are entirely dependent upon natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Any references on this website to historical sighting reports, premium safari zones, or areas known for wildlife activity are provided solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as a guarantee or assurance of wildlife sightings.

Tour Itinerary

The published itinerary is indicative and intended to provide a general overview of the tour. If any revision to the itinerary becomes necessary due to weather conditions, park closures, Government notifications, road conditions, wildlife movement, operational requirements, or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, The Indian Voyage (A Unit of Green View Voyage Private Limited) will promptly inform the guest. Wherever reasonably practicable, any proposed changes will be discussed with the guest in advance, and suitable alternatives will be implemented only after such communication, subject to operational feasibility and availability.

Government Fees & Charges

Safari permit fees, park entry fees, Government taxes, conservation fees, and other statutory charges are determined by the respective Government authorities and are subject to revision without prior notice. If any such revision becomes effective after a quotation has been issued or after a booking has been confirmed, the additional amount, if applicable, shall be payable by the guest before the commencement of the tour or as required by the concerned authorities.

Pricing

All quotations provided by the Company are based on the prevailing availability and prices at the time of preparation. Prices remain subject to confirmation until the booking is finalized and the applicable payments are received.

Third-Party Services

Accommodation providers, transport operators, safari vehicle operators, guides, and other travel-related services are provided by independent third-party service providers. The Indian Voyage acts solely as a travel planner and booking facilitator and does not control the operations, inventory, pricing, policies, schedules, or services of such third parties.

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Guests are responsible for providing accurate personal information and carrying valid Government-issued photo identification required for safari permits and hotel check-in. Guests are also responsible for complying with all rules, regulations, safety instructions, and guidelines issued by the Forest Department, park authorities, accommodation providers, transport operators, and other Government agencies during the tour.

Limitation of Liability

The Company shall not be held liable for delays, cancellations, itinerary modifications, denial of entry, safari cancellations, accommodation unavailability, wildlife non-sightings, natural events, force majeure, Government restrictions, technical issues with official booking portals, or any other circumstances beyond the Company’s reasonable control.

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Resorts in Bandhavgarh

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