Pench & Tadoba Tiger Safari

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

Place to visit: New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench – Tadoba - Nagpur – New Delhi fly back home

Day 01: Arrive New Delhi (by flight)
Meet and greet on arrival at New Delhi airport by our representative. He will transfer you to the Hotel, assist you in check in at the hotel, handover and explain all travel related documents. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi - Nagpur - Pench (100 kms/2 hrs drive + flight)
Early breakfast, and transfer to the airport in the morning to board a flight to Nagpur. Meet at the airport and drive to Pench National Park 100 kms / 2-hour drive. On arrival check into the Resort. After lunch go for evening jeep safari to the national park.

Day 03: In Pench
Morning and evening Jeep safari in the National park. Meals and overnight at the lodge.

A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.

As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits and frequents this belt. Leopards though generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are seen rarely.

Day 04: In Pench
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs of upto 15 or more wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy the rocky areas and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chinkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Pench.

Morning and evening Jeep safari to the National park. Meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 05: Pench – Tadoba (200 kms /3.5 hrs drive)
Morning Jeep Safari at Pench. Post Lunch, drive to Tadoba national park 200 kms/ 3.5 hour drive. On arrival check into the lodge.

Tadoba Tiger Reserve is a rare jungle jewel amongst India’s leading tiger reserves and national parks. It is affably called the Land of the Tigers, due to its high tiger density. Recent estimates indicate around 64 tigers over a rich jungle spread over 625 square kilometers. Visitors report frequent Tiger and wild dog sightings. In general, the park offers plenty of opportunities for close encounters of the wildlife kind which also include: Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gaur (Indian Bison), Rusty Spotted Cat, Ratel, Indian Mouse Deer, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Wild Pig, Four Horned Antelope, Flying Squirrel, and more. Over 195 species of birds include the crested serpent eagle, honey buzzard, paradise flycatcher, grey-headed fish eagle, the shy jungle fowl, and much more.

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 6 & 7: in Tadoba

Breakfast and lunch at the Lodge. Morning and Evening Jeep safaris both days to the National park.
Densely forested hills form the northern and western boundary of the tiger reserve. The elevation of the hills ranges from 200 m (660 ft) to350 m (1,150 ft). To the southwest is the 120 ha (300 acres) Tadoba lake which acts as a buffer between the park's forest and the extensive farmland which extends up to Irai water reservoir. This lake is a perennial water source which offers good habitat for Muggar crocodiles to thrive. Other wetland areas within the reserve include the Kolsa lake and Andhari river.

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 08 : Tadoba
Tadoba reserve covers the Chimur Hills, and the Andhari sanctuary covers Moharli and Kolsa ranges. It’s bounded on the northern and the western side by densely forested hills. Thick forests are relieved by smooth meadows and deep valleys as the terrain slopes from north to south. Cliffs, talus and caves provide refuge for several animals. The two forested rectangles are formed of Tadoba and Andhari range. The south part of the park is less hilly.

Morning and Evening Jeep Safaris inside the park. All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 09: Tadoba – Nagpur – New Delhi fly back home (by road 140 kms / 2 hrs drive + flight)
Morning Jeep drive in the park. Checkout and Drive to Nagpur airport 140 kms /2hrs drive to board an evening flight to New Delhi. Arrive New Delhi and transfer to the International Airport to board a flight back home.

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Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary.  Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.