Madhya Pradesh is referred to as ‘the heart of India’, and has incomparable diversity, it is a haven for wildlife. This is the tiger state of India with the renowned Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks as probably the best place to see tigers anywhere in the wild.
A fantastic nature circuit has brought ultimate luxury to an Indian safari. Itineraries taking in some or all of these parks combined with the best in luxury accomodation offer a different dimension to a holiday in India. A rich heritage, including the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Khajuraho, Sanchi and Bhimbetka, combines with breathtaking scenic beauty
Experiences
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh is one of India's most picturesque Central Indian jungles. This forest has an ancient history, which is entwined with that of the kings of the Rewa dynasty.
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Kanha National Park
Kanha is one of the largest national parks in India extending over 1945 sq km of undulating country, which includes a core area of 940 sq km.
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Panna National Park
Panna is a reserve in Madhya Pradesh, close to the temple town of Khajuraho in central India. Located on the banks of the River Ken, the park is lush green with deep ravines, cascading waterfalls and thick teak forests.
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Satpura National Park
Satpura, one of the smaller Indian parks, offers a more intimate peaceful setting.
Sample Madhya Pradesh itinerary
Ultimate Tiger Safari - 17 days
A mystical land of history and culture, India is the incredible setting for this, most memorable of wildlife tours. Giving you the chance of a lifetime to come face to face with tiger, leopard and gaur among many, safari has never been this inspiring.
Day 1 - Arrive into Mumbai, enjoying either a day at leisure or a city tour if you wish.
1nt Taj Mahal Palace & Towers B&B
Days 2-4 - Fly to Nagpur and onwards to Pench Tiger Reserve, the park that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write The Jungle Book. As well as tigers, the park is also home to the world's largest bovine, the Indian bison or gaur. 3nts Baghvan FB
Days 5-7 - Onwards to Kanha National Park, one of Project Tiger's most successful reserves. You are now in prime tiger country. 3nts Banjar Tola FB
Days 8-10 - Move on to Bandhavgarh National Park, where you can view tiger on elephant-back, and take in the history of the area with visits to ancient relics, temples and man-made caves. 3nts Mahua Kothi FB
Days 11-12 - Continue to Panna National Park, located just 30kms from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho, with its collection of medieval erotic art adorned temples. At Panna you are once again surrounded by wildlife, with the gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles, striped hyena, leopard and tiger. 2nts Pashan Garh FB
Days 13-17 - Complete your Indian journey with visits to Agra staying 2 nights at Oberoi Amarvilas B&B, and Old and New Delhi staying 2 nights at The Imperial B&B, where you can take in cultural delights such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
16 nights with Jet Airways flights, private guiding and transportation, accommodation and activities costs from £5130pp
