Bandhavgarh – Heart of Tiger Country
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Into the Wild: Safaris & Nature Trails
- Bandhavgarh (MP)
- 3D/2N
- ₹18,000+
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh)
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Tiger Safari • Core Forest • High-Density Reserve
Starting Price: ₹18,000 per person*
₹18,000/Person
*Prices vary by season, safari zone allocation & accommodation category
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- One of India’s highest tiger-density reserves
- Government-regulated jeep safari in prime core zones
- Dense sal forests, rocky outcrops & historic fort landscapes
- Carefully curated jungle stays close to safari gates
- Focused wildlife experience with minimal non-essential movement
- Ideal for travellers seeking serious tiger tracking
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Bandhavgarh is where wildlife travel becomes focused and intentional. With smaller zones, dense forest cover, and a long history of successful conservation, the park offers some of the most consistent tiger movement in India.
This experience is designed for travellers who prioritise time inside the forest over peripheral sightseeing. Days revolve around safari rhythms — early starts, slow afternoons, and evenings spent understanding animal behaviour rather than filling schedules.
Bandhavgarh does not promise spectacle; it delivers possibility, and often, reward.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Breakfast & Dinner included)
Standard
Forest Edge Safari Stay-
Quality forest-edge jungle resort (3 ★ equivalent)
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Comfortable ensuite rooms
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Daily breakfast & dinner
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1 jeep safari with permits & forest guide
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Best for: Dedicated wildlife travelers seeking value
Deluxe
Premium Jungle Retreat-
Premium jungle retreat (4 ★ equivalent)
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Quieter layouts & enhanced forest ambience
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Priority safari coordination (subject to availability)
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Daily breakfast & dinner + 1 jeep safari
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1 jeep safari with permits & forest guide
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Best for: Couples and repeat safari travelers
Premium
Luxury Wilderness Lodge-
Luxury wilderness lodge (5 ★ equivalent)
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Spacious cottages/suites in deep forest settings
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Daily breakfast & dinner + 1 jeep safari
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Enhanced naturalist interaction
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Optional (On Request):
• Private jeep safari (subject to forest approval)
• Extended stays for -
Best for: Slow luxury wildlife seekers and photographers
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3 ★ equivalent): Forest-edge resorts near Tala / Magadhi gates (e.g., Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge)
- Deluxe (4 ★ equivalent): Premium jungle retreats with improved comfort (e.g., Lemon Tree Wildlife Resort)
- Premium (5 ★ equivalent): Luxury wilderness lodges offering immersive forest stays (e.g., Samode Safari Lodge, Tree House Hideaway)
Exact property is confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- 1 government-approved jeep safari
- Safari permits, entry fees & forest guide
- Station transfers (Umaria ↔ Resort)
- Wildlife orientation session
- All applicable taxes
- Flights / trains
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Camera fees (if applicable)
- Day 1
- Arrival at Umaria Railway Station
- Private transfer to jungle resort near Bandhavgarh
- Check-in and settle into forest surroundings
- Leisure time — forest views, rest, and acclimatisation
- Wildlife orientation & park briefing
- Dinner at resort
Bandhavgarh
- Day 2
- Early morning jeep safari inside Bandhavgarh National Park
- Zones: Tala / Magadhi / Khitauli (as per permit allocation)
- Return to resort for breakfast
- Rest, reading, and quiet forest time
- Free time at resort
- Dinner
Bandhavgarh
- Day 3
- Breakfast at resort
- Check-out and transfer to Umaria
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private transfers included:
- Umaria Railway Station ↔ Resort
- Safari vehicles operated exclusively by the Forest Department
TRAVEL TO UMARIA
(OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Overnight / day trains to Umaria from major cities
- Flight to Jabalpur / Khajuraho + road transfer
- Private road transfers on request
Travel planning and assistance available.
IDEAL FOR
✔ Tiger-focused wildlife travellers
✔ Photographers & nature enthusiasts
✔ Couples & small groups
✔ Repeat safari visitors
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to June (Park closed during monsoon season).
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Safari zones are allocated by the forest department
• Wildlife sightings depend entirely on natural movement
• Park rules and timings are strictly enforced
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Policy:
- 15+ days before travel: 80% refund
- 8–14 days before travel: 50% refund
- 7 days or less / No-show: No refund
Safari permits once booked are non-refundable and will be deducted from any refund amount.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com