Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tour

Arrive at Jabalpur Airport or Railway Station, where you are received and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Use the rest of the day to relax and settle in. If time permits, take an evening walk through the local market to browse regional handicrafts and sample local snacks. Overnight in Jabalpur.

After breakfast, head out on a full-day excursion to Bhedaghat, situated 20 kilometres outside Jabalpur. Visit the hilltop Chausath Yogini Temple to take in surrounding views. Continue to Dhuandhar Waterfall where the Narmada River cascades over rock shelves, then enjoy a boat ride through the soaring Marble Rocks gorge. Browse the artisan shops in the local market if time allows before returning to Jabalpur for the night.

Have breakfast and begin the 165-kilometre journey towards Kanha National Park. Along the way, stop to explore the Rani Durgavati Museum, dedicated to the Gond queen, and visit the rock-carved Jain pilgrimage site of Pisanhari ki Madiya. Arrive in Kanha, check into your forest lodge, and spend a quiet evening unwinding amid the trees. Overnight in Kanha.

Following breakfast, set out into Kanha National Park. Board a jeep safari, with an elephant safari available optionally, to journey across meadows and sal forest in search of Royal Bengal tigers, barasingha, and varied bird species. Stop at Shravan Tal, a lake with ties to the Ramayana, and visit the Kanha Museum to learn about park ecology and local tribal culture. Return to your lodge for the night.

After breakfast, depart Kanha on a five-hour scenic drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, travelling through the forested hills of Mandla. Ensure you have cash and travel essentials handy before leaving, as ATM access is limited around Bandhavgarh. On arrival, check into your resort and enjoy a relaxed evening in the natural surroundings. Overnight in Bandhavgarh.

Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a wildlife excursion across Bandhavgarh National Park in the Vindhyan range. Your jeep safari navigates through the Tala, Magadhi, and Khitauli zones. Alongside tracking tigers, look out for varied mammal and bird species, and visit historic landmarks including the reclining Vishnu statue at Shesh Shaiya, Andhyari Jheriya, Chakradhara, Rajbahera, and Climber's Point. Return to the resort in the evening.

Have breakfast and take the three-hour drive back to Jabalpur. After checking into your hotel, head out to explore the city's sights. Climb up to Madan Mahal Fort for expansive views over the city, and visit Dumna Nature Reserve for an eco-walk and birdwatching. Spend your final evening at leisure or browse the local bazaars for souvenirs. Overnight in Jabalpur.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your check-out. You will be transferred to Jabalpur Airport or Jabalpur Railway Station for your onward journey, bringing your holiday to an end.