Come with us on this German and English speaking guided round trip to two of the most beautiful tiger reserves of India: Corbett and Bandhavgarh. Ideal for all tiger fans who don't want to travel individually but also don't want to go through mass processing. This tour is led by Big Cats of India owner Luc Lippuner and is for a maximum of 12 participants.
Itinerary
Delhi – Corbett – Jabalpur –Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – Delhi
Transport
Flight, drive with private driver
Big Cats
Tiger, leopard
Dates
March 21 – 31, 2025
Duration of the tour
11 days
Price per person in double room
CHF 3950.–
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Single room supplement
CHF 850.–
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Accommodation​e
2 nights in Delhi
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4 nights in Kanha
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4 nights in Bandhavgarh
Tour Program Small Group Tiger Safari
Day 1, March 21, 2025
Arrival in Delhi
Individual arrival to Delhi. From Zurich we recommend Swiss flight LX 146 at 12:00 p.m. arriving in Delhi at 12:15 a.m. on March 22nd. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, you will be met by our local partner who will take you to our hotel and assist with check-in.
Day 2, March 22, 2025
Delhi-Raipur – Kanha
Flight & 4 hour drive, 220 km
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Welcome to the group by Luc Lippuner and a cozy breakfast togetherback. Later transfer to the airport to catch the 11.55am flight to Raipur. After arrival, drive to the Kanha National Park. After arrival, check-in, Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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Days 3-5, 23.-25. March 2025
In Kanha
And finally we're off to the land of the tiger! Early in the morning and in the afternoon we have a jeep safari in small jeeps for a maximum of 4-5 people. Lunch and dinner at the lodge.
Kanha is known for its picturesque landscape and good tiger sightings. We will enjoy breakfast here as a picnic on the hood of our jeep within the park - a special experience! Kanha, along with Pench, is also believed to be the place that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his legendary Jungle Book.
Day 6, March 26, 2025
Kanha-Bandhavgarh 6 phours drive, 280 km
After an early breakfast and check out drive toBandhavgarh. Upon arrival, check-in and lunch at the lodge. Later, first jeep safari in the national park.
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The last known wild white tiger comes from Bandhavgarh - this is the father of all specimens that exist in captivity today. Today, Bandhavgarh scores with its incomparably high density of tigers.
Days 7-9, 27-29 March 2025
In Bandhavgarh
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge. A jeep safari in the national park in the morning and evening.
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Bandhavgarh is considered an absolute top tiger reserve that ensures consistently good sightings. It was the former hunting ground of the Maharaja of Rewa. On one of our safaris we will see the VishnuVisit the statue near the temple hill, to which a pilgrim procession takes place twice a year. This enchanted place in the middle of tropical Vegetation will captivate us. Look
Be sure to check out the brilliant documentation from National Geographic on Bandhavgarh (multi-part, in English) to increase your anticipation.
Day 10, March 30, 2025
Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – Delhi
4 hours drive, 200 km & Flight
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Jabalpur airport and fly to Delhi at 3:40 p.m. After arriving in Delhi, transfer to the hotel and overnight on site.
Day 11, March 31, 2025
Delhi & individual journey home or onward journey
Free day or sightseeing in Delhi with local guide. In the evening, transfer to the international airport or individual onward travel within India. We recommend flying with Swiss LX 147 early in the morning of April 1st at 1:15 a.m. with arrival in Zurich at 6:20 a.m.
Included services
The above prices per person include:
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Hotel in Delhi including breakfast
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Lodge in Kanha and Bandhavgarh with full board
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Continuous German-speaking support from Big Cats of India owner Luc Lippuner
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Consistent provision of safe drinking water in hotels, lodges and vehicles
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Domestic flights in economy class Delhi–Raipur and Jabalpur-Delhi with Indigo or Spice Jet
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Entrance fees and English-speaking safari guides on every vehicle in Kanha and Bandhavgarh
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6 exclusive 4x4 jeep safaris in Kanha
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7 exclusive 4x4 jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh
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Assistance at the airport and in the hotels
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All land transfers with private chauffeur in air-conditioned vehicle
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All currently applicable taxes
The following is not included:
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Individual arrival to Delhi
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Visa: all foreign visitors need a valid visa for India: the easiest way is to apply for an e-Tourist visa directly online:indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa. The e-Visa can be applied for up to 120 days in advance and is valid from the day of entry. For a regular visa, you have to send your passport to an Indian mission in your home country. The passport should definitely be valid for 6 months beyond the validity period of your visa.
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Tips for drivers and guides: Tips are expected if you are satisfied - for exceptional services you can go beyond our recommendations. Expect 400-600 INR per guide and 300-500 for the driver per day respectively. half of this for half a day or a single safari.
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Tips in the hotels/lodges: we recommend not giving tips to individual employees such as the porter, as this would be unfair to the others. Instead, at the end of your stay, put something in the tip box that is usually available - the tip will then be distributed evenly among the staff. We recommend around US$5 or INR 350 per person per day.
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Possible fees for photo and video cameras in the national parks and at monuments
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Expenses of a personal nature such as smoking, soft drinks, alcohol, laundry and telephone calls.
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Travel insurance
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Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Remarks
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Check-in and check-out are at 12 noon.
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If the designated hotel or standard room category is sold out, we will suggest alternative accommodations.
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Single room supplements or larger groups on request
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Our jeep safaris are on an exclusive basis, meaning you don't share your jeep with any other travelers.
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Ideally travel in groups of two or four, as the safari jeeps can accommodate a maximum of 4 tourists (5 is possible, but not particularly comfortable)
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The allocation of the zone in which the individual safaris take place depends on the forestry authority depending on the park and we can only influence it to a limited extent.
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National park entrance fees or state taxes may change at any time. You will be notified of such changes in good time.
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Safari permits must be requested 120 days in advance at most parks. Short-term bookings or name changes less than 120 days before the travel date are therefore generally not possible.
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The above travel times from one location to another are based on normal road conditions and may vary. Every break for food, tea, toilets etc. increases travel times.
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Vaccinations: please find out about the current recommendations from healthytravel.ch. In general, standard vaccinations as well as hepathitis A and rabies are recommended. Good mosquito repellent and long-sleeved clothing when outdoors are an advantage at dusk.