BANDHAVGARH HEART OF TIGER COUNTRY
Tiger Safari • Core Forest • High-Density Reserve
3 Days / 2 Nights
₹
18,000
/ Person
Quick Overview
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destination: Bandhavgarh National Park
- Category: Tiger Safari • Core Forest
- Starting Price: ₹18,000 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- One of India’s highest tiger-density reserves
- Government-regulated jeep safari in prime core zones
- Dense sal forests, rocky outcrops & historic fort landscapes
- Carefully curated jungle stays close to safari gates
- Focused wildlife experience with minimal non-essential movement
- Ideal for travellers seeking serious tiger tracking
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Bandhavgarh is where wildlife travel becomes focused and intentional. With smaller zones, dense forest cover, and a long history of successful conservation, the park offers some of the most consistent tiger movement in India.
This experience is designed for travellers who prioritise time inside the forest over peripheral sightseeing. Days revolve around safari rhythms — early starts, slow afternoons, and evenings spent understanding animal behaviour rather than filling schedules. Bandhavgarh does not promise spectacle; it delivers possibility, and often, reward.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹18,000 – ₹22,000
Standard
Forest Edge Safari Stay
- Quality forest-edge jungle resort (3 ★ equivalent)
- Comfortable ensuite rooms
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- 1 jeep safari with permits & forest guide
- Best for: Dedicated wildlife travellers seeking value
₹25,000 – ₹32,000
Deluxe
Premium Jungle Retreat
- Premium jungle retreat (4 ★ equivalent)
- Quieter layouts & enhanced forest ambience
- Priority safari coordination (subject to availability)
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- 1 jeep safari with permits & forest guide
₹38,000 – ₹50,000
Premium
Luxury Wilderness Lodge
- Luxury wilderness lodge (5 ★ equivalent)
- Spacious cottages / suites in deep forest settings
- Enhanced naturalist interaction
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- 1 jeep safari with permits & forest guide
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard: Forest-edge resorts near Tala / Magadhi gates (e.g., Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge)
- Deluxe: Premium jungle retreats with improved comfort (e.g., Lemon Tree Wildlife Resort)
- Premium: Luxury wilderness lodges (e.g., Samode Safari Lodge, Tree House Hideaway)
Exact property is confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival | Into Tiger Territory
- Arrival at Umaria Railway Station
- Private transfer to jungle resort near Bandhavgarh
- Check-in and settle into forest surroundings
Afternoon:
- Leisure time — forest views, rest, and acclimatisation
Evening:
- Wildlife orientation & park briefing
- Dinner at resort
🏨 Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Day 2: Bandhavgarh Jeep Safari
- Early morning jeep safari inside Bandhavgarh National Park
- Zones: Tala / Magadhi / Khitauli (as per permit allocation)
- Return to resort for breakfast
Midday & Afternoon:
- Rest, reading, and quiet forest time
Evening:
- Free time at resort & Dinner
🏨 Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Day 3: Departure
- Breakfast at resort
- Check-out and transfer to Umaria
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
- Private transfers between Umaria Railway Station ↔ Resort
- Safari vehicles operated exclusively by the Forest Department
TRAVEL TO UMARIA (OPTIONAL)
- Overnight / day trains to Umaria from major cities
- Flight to Jabalpur / Khajuraho + road transfer
- Private road transfers on request
Travel planning and assistance available.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- 1 government-approved jeep safari
- Safari permits, entry fees & forest guide
- Station transfers (Umaria ↔ Resort)
- Wildlife orientation session
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Flights / trains unless added
- Lunch
- Camera fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
Tiger-focused wildlife travellers
Photographers & nature enthusiasts
Couples & small groups
Repeat safari visitors
Best Time To Visit
October to June (Park closed during monsoon season).
Important Notes
• Safari zones are allocated by the forest department
• Wildlife sightings depend entirely on natural movement
• Park rules and timings are strictly enforced
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 15+ days before travel: 80% refund
- 8–14 days before travel: 50% refund
- 7 days or less / No-show: No refund
Safari permits are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
How are safari zones allocated?
Safari zones are allocated by the forest department based on availability and quotas.
Is wildlife sighting guaranteed?
Wildlife sightings depend entirely on natural movement; however, Bandhavgarh has a high tiger density increasing the probability.
Are park rules strict?
Yes, park rules and timings are strictly enforced to ensure conservation and safety.