10 Nights/11 Days
This tour offers the rare chance to witness two of India’s most iconic and powerful species—the Royal Bengal Tiger, our national animal, and the Asian Elephant, our national heritage animal. Jim Corbett National Park in North India is arguably the best place to see these magnificent creatures together. Corbett is home to over 225 tigers, but sightings here are a bit lower compared to Bandhavgarh. The reason? Corbett’s tigers are generally more elusive. This only adds to the magic—spotting a tiger here is truly a moment beyond words. For a deeper appreciation, I recommend reading Man-Eaters of Kumaon before your visit.
One of Corbett’s unique features is the chance to stay inside the park itself in historic Forest Rest Houses that are over a century old. Built during the British Raj, these accommodations were originally used by forest officers and are often set beside rivers in stunning natural settings. Sleeping in these rooms within protected campuses, knowing both tigers and elephants roam nearby, is an unforgettable experience. But it’s the elephants of Corbett that make the park stand out. Drawn to the Ramganga River running through the forest, they often arrive in herds to drink, play, and dust bathe—an absolute treat for photographers.
On the other hand, Bandhavgarh is famous for its consistent tiger sightings. They say if you didn’t spot a tiger here, you must’ve been sleeping during the safari. No matter the season, Bandhavgarh rarely lets visitors down. Whether due to its history as a royal hunting reserve with well-laid tiger trails, or the strong conservation efforts of the forest department, the result is the same: a park that never fails to impress.
National Parks Covered
Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
Arrive New Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.
Day 2
New Delhi – Corbett (by surface 275/5 hrs)
Morning tiger safari in Corbett National Park. The journey begins with a 275 km (approximately 5-hour) drive. Upon reaching the park gate, you’ll switch to a safari vehicle along with your baggage for a 32 km drive to the Forest Rest House, which takes around 2 hours.
These Forest Rest Houses are a distinctive feature of Corbett, offering the rare chance to stay inside the national park. Set along the banks of the Ramganga River and facing the Himalayan foothills, the location is truly picturesque. After lunch, head out for an afternoon safari in what is considered the most scenic national park in India. Only vegetarian meals are served, and smoking or alcohol is not allowed. Return from the safari by sunset. Dinner and overnight at the Forest Rest House.
Day 3 - 4
Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon tiger safari in Corbett National Park. All meals and overnight stay at the Forest Rest House. Corbett is rightly called the land of the Roar, Trumpet, and Song, offering a setting of incredible natural beauty. It also holds the honor of being the site where India’s iconic Project Tiger was first launched.
The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of habitats found here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of the central Himalayas, both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is found in the Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Forest Rest House.Â
India’s first and finest park spread over 520 sq. kms. Established initially as Hailey National Park on August 8, 1936, in honor of Sir Malcolm Hailey, then governor of the United Provinces, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952. In 1957, it was finally named as Corbett National Park in honor and memory of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned-author and photographer who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.
Day 5
Corbett – New Delhi (by surface – 280 Kms, 5-6 hour drive)
Morning Jeep safari in the park. After breakfast check out from the lodge. Then drive to New Delhi, 280kms, 6-7-hour drive. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in New Delhi.
Day 6
New Delhi – Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh (Flight + by surface 200 kms / 4-hour drive)
Early breakfast, and transfer to the airport in the morning to board a flight at 1010 hour to arrive in Jabalpur at 1155hrs. Met at the airport and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park 220 kms / 4-hour drive. On arrival check into the Resort. After lunch go for an afternoon jeep tiger safari in Bandhavgarh national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
The national park is mainly known for the density of its tiger population. This is the place where famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered.
 The other wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison) Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the Park. The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are Ratel, Porcupine, Small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel, Lesser Bandicoot rat, the Jungle Cat, and the shy Hyenas. The reptile population in the park includes Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Ratsnakes, Pythons, Monitor Lizards and turtles. The two-primate species – the rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur – inhabit Bandhavgarh. Overnight at the Lodge.Â
Day 7 - 9
In Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon jeep tiger safaris in Bandhavgarh tracking the elusive Tigers, meals and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10
Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – New Delhi (by Surface 200 kms / 4 hrs. drive + Flight)
Morning jeep tiger safari in Bandhavgarh tiger reserve. After lunch drive to Raipur airport 200 kms /4hrs drive to board a flight to New Delhi at 1630 hrs. Arrive New Delhi at 1845hrs. Meeting and assistance on arrival at New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
New Delhi Fly back home
Morning free for leisure activities and later transfer to International airport to board a flight back home or onward destination.
