Tiger Safari Holidays - Central India
Our Tiger Safari Holidays to India combine some of the best tiger reserves in the world - including Bandhavgarh & Kanha - with the cultural highlights of this fascinating country.
Before or after tiger safari holidays in Central India you can view the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra & admire the astonishing tantric temples at Khajuraho. A visit to the holy city of Varanasi on the sacred River Ganges is another unforgettable experience, as here the cultural traditions of old India are very much alive and part of everyday life. Or simply relax on the glorious beaches of Goa.
Early morning is the best time to track tigers and other wildlife on tiger safari holidays, but be aware that it is extremely difficult to find tigers in the wild and sightings are never guaranteed. Viewings are generally best at the end of the dry season (March to May) when the tigers visit the lakes and waterholes, although it is extremely hot from April onwards.
Although Bandhavgarh & Kanha are the most famous tiger reserves in central India, other lesser visited wildlife reserves you can include on tiger safari holidays in India include Pench - the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book' - Panna, Tadoba & Satpura.
For expert advice on tiger safari holidays to Central India, including Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Taj Mahal, Varanasi & Khajuraho, contact our friendly India team on 01582 766122 today. We can also tailor make a holiday to your exact requirements. Download our India brochure (PDF 1.2 Mb)
Selling tiger safari holidays to India for over 15 years.
ALL OUR TIGER SAFARI HOLIDAYS TO INDIA, BANDHAVGARH, KANHA, TAJ, VARANASI & KHAJURAHO ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED wherever in the world you live.
More information on tiger safari holidays to India, including Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Taj Mahal, Varanasi & Khajuraho:
Bandhavgarh National Park was once the hunting reserve of the royal family of Rewa and is today one of the most famous reserves in the world for tiger safari holidays, due to its high density of tigers. Covering 168 square miles (437 square km) of bamboo, grassland and deciduous forests in the Vindhya Hills of Madhya Pradesh, this reserve is where the white tigers were discovered. There are also at least 150 bird species here as well as sloth bears, langur monkeys, wild boars, wild dogs, jungle cats, mongoose and three types of deer - chital, sambar and barking.
Kanha National Park is one of the largest and most scenic national parks in India, with wide open game viewing earning it the nickname "the Ngorongoro of India". Hundreds of chital deer graze on carpets of green grass against a backdrop of majestic sal tree forests. These mixed forests and vast meadows are ideal for tiger safari holidays in India, as perennial streams run through the park providing a permanent source of water for wildlife.
Pench National Park is a beautiful reserve for tiger safari holidays in India. It situated in the lower reaches of the Satpura Hills and inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his famous children’s story - The Jungle Book. This story featured Mowgli the man cub, Shere Kahn the tiger, Baloo the sloth bear, Kaa the snake and King Louis the amusing ape, although tiger sightings are rare here.
Other options for tiger safari holidays in India include Satpura Reserve, that offers walking safaris and Tadoba Andhari, Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park.
Tiger safari holidays in India can be combined with a visit to Khajuraho to see its astonishing 10th century erotic Kama Sutra temples. These ancient hand-carved temples were built between 950 and 1050 AD, with murals that depict the life and times of the Chandela Rajputs. The western group of temples contain the largest and loveliest temples, with the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Shiva, with its elaborate spire and bands of beautiful carvings, being the most perfect. It shares a high terrace with the older and simpler Devi Jagadamba temple.
Tiger safari holidays in central India are not complete without a visit to the sacred city of Varanasi on the River Ganges. Varanasi is the spiritual heart of India and each evening at sunset offerings are made to the Hindu gods, during the much-watched Pooja ceremony. Seeing hundreds of candles floating down the river is spellbinding. An early morning boat ride on the river is another must-do, with incredible photo opportunities as the faithful come down to the ghats to bathe. Also don’t miss the remains of the monastery at Sarnath, which is an important pilgrimage site for another great faith, as this is where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Combine the Golden Triangle with the cultural & spiritual centre of India - the fascinating city of Varanasi on the sacred River Ganges, central to the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. See the Buddhist shrine at Sarnath & the breathtaking ancient hand-carved erotic temples at Khajuraho. English speaking city guides, private driver, tiger safari (with private jeep) & specified sightseeing included.
|
• Delhi
|
• Agra
|
• Taj Mahal
|
• Fatehpur Sikri
|
|
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
|
• Orchha
|
• Khajuraho
|
• Varanasi
|
|
• River Ganges
|
• Sarnath
| | |
|
• Delhi
|
• Agra
|
• Taj Mahal
|
|
• Fatehpur Sikri
|
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
|
• Orchha
|
|
• Khajuraho
|
• Varanasi
|
• River Ganges
|
|
• Sarnath
| | |
This in-depth safari holiday combines the two most famous tiger reserves in India - Bandhavgarh & Kanha National Parks - with the ancient city of Delhi, the famous Taj Mahal & the astonishing hand-carved erotic Kama Sutra temples at Khajuraho. Enjoy a train ride through central India & explore its wildlife. English speaking city guides, private driver, jeep safaris & sightseeing included.
|
• Delhi
|
• Red Fort
|
• Chandni Chowk Market
|
• Taj Mahal
|
|
• Agra Fort
|
• Khajuraho Temples
|
• Bhandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
|
• Kanha National Park
|
• Tiger Safari
| | |
|
• Delhi
|
• Red Fort
|
• Chandni Chowk Market
|
|
• Taj Mahal
|
• Agra Fort
|
• Khajuraho Temples
|
|
• Bhandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
• Kanha National Park
|
|
• Tiger Safari
| | |
This exciting tiger safari visits two of India's central wildlife reserves - Tadoba Andhari, which is dedicated to preserving tigers in the wild, and Pench National Park - the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Afterwards spend a few days relaxing on the glorious beaches of Goa. All transfers, jeep safaris & park fees included.
|
• Mumbai
|
• Nagpur
|
• Tadoba Andhari
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
|
• Tiger Reserve
|
• Pench National Park
|
• Bird Watching
|
• Goa
|
|
• Fort Aguda
|
• Arabian Sea
| | |
|
• Mumbai
|
• Nagpur
|
• Tadoba Andhari
|
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
• Tiger Reserve
|
• Pench National Park
|
|
• Bird Watching
|
• Goa
|
• Fort Aguda
|
|
• Arabian Sea
| | |
This classic India tiger safari combines jeep safaris in two of the country's most famous tiger reserves - Bandhavgarh & Kanha. Afterwards fly to beautiful Kerala in southern India, with its tranquil lakes & backwaters. Visit Kumarakom & stay overnight on a traditional rice houseboat. Complete your holiday relaxing on warm Kovalam beach. All transfers & jeep safaris included.
|
• India Tiger Safari
|
• Mumbai
|
• Kanha Tiger Reserve
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
|
• Bhandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
|
• Kerala
|
• Cochin
|
• Kumarakom
|
|
• Rice Houseboat
|
• Kovalam Beach
| | |
|
• India Tiger Safari
|
• Mumbai
|
• Kanha Tiger Reserve
|
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
• Bhandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
|
• Kerala
|
|
• Cochin
|
• Kumarakom
|
• Rice Houseboat
|
|
• Kovalam Beach
| | |
Enquire about this wonderful tiger safari holiday to India, visiting the famous Pench Tiger Reserve, which inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book', the open grasslands of Kanha Tiger Reserve & Satpura National Park, where you can enjoy birding on foot, canoe rides down the river & view sloth bears & other wildlife. All transfers, jeep safaris, park fees & internal flights included.
|
• Tiger Safari Holiday India
|
• Nagpur
|
• Pench Tiger Reserve
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
|
• Kanha Tiger Reserve
|
• Royal Bengal Tigers
|
• Satpura National Park
|
• Canoe Rides
|
|
• Sloth Bears - Churna
|
• Birding Walks
| | |
|
• Tiger Safari Holiday India
|
• Nagpur
|
• Pench Tiger Reserve
|
|
• Jeep Safaris
|
• Kanha Tiger Reserve
|
• Royal Bengal Tigers
|
|
• Satpura National Park
|
• Canoe Rides
|
• Sloth Bears - Churna
|
|
• Birding Walks
| | |
From January to March, this India Safari goes in search of snow leopards in the Himalayas, tigers in Pench National Park & sloth bears in Satpura. In the Himalayan wilderness you will also search on foot for other elusive alpine wildlife, such as the Tibetan wolf & Himalayan fox. In Pench enjoy jeep safaris & in Satpura track wildlife on foot or canoe & jeep, including night drives. All park fees, game drives & transfers included.
|
• India Safari
|
• Delhi Tour
|
• Himalayas Wilderness
|
• Leh
|
|
• Ulley Homestay
|
• Snow Leopards
|
• Tigers in Pench
|
• Satpura National Park
|
|
• Sloth Bears
|
• Satpura National Park
| | |
|
• India Safari
|
• Delhi Tour
|
• Himalayas Wilderness
|
|
• Leh
|
• Ulley Homestay
|
• Snow Leopards
|
|
• Tigers in Pench
|
• Satpura National Park
|
• Sloth Bears
|
|
• Satpura National Park
| | |
|