Tigers – A Brief Encounter

The tiger population in India has shown a steady increase over the last decade or so, and there are over 3500 of them roaming the national parks now. We visit two of these, Ranthambore, which has made a remarkable recovery in its tiger population, and Bandhavgarh, always known for good sightings. The jungles offer plenty else by way of wild animals and birds

This is a short tour for those strapped for time, the chances of sighting one or more tigers are reasonable; you have the option of adding a day to see the Taj Mahal as a bonus, whose sighting is assured.

Recommended Itinerary

DAY 01 - FLIGHT

Take an overnight flight to Delhi in the evening.

DAYs 2 & 3 – DELHI-RANTHAMBORE

Arrive in the morning, transfer straight by car to Ranthambore, which takes about five hours, and stay at a comfortable lodge like Ranthambore Heritage Haveli for 2 nights (or upgrade to Khem Villas). Enjoy jeep safaris the next day.

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT TRAIN

After another day of safaris take an overnight train to Bandhavgarh in AC First Class Sleeper.

DAYS 5, 6, & 7 - BANDHAVGARH

Arrive in the morning and transfer to another comfortable jungle lodge like Nature Heritage for 3 nights (or upgrade to the Kings Lodge). The park is situated in the Vindhya hills with an undulating terrain and is home to spotted deer, sambar, blackbucks, wild oxen, sloth bear, nilgai, barking deer, leopard and tiger. The rich and varied birdlife includes golden orioles, parakeets, hornbills and partridges. Enjoy jeep safaris (Note: Wednesday afternoons are no-safari days in this park).