Your journey, your way.
Sal woodland and grassy clearings sit beneath the hills of central India. Meadows interrupt the forest here, making it possible to see an animal in context before following it with a long lens.
Jabalpur → Bandhavgarh → Kanha → Pench → Nagpur. Three nights in each park with sixteen proposed safaris: six in Bandhavgarh, five in Kanha and five in Pench.
A sample journey, shaped around you. Dates, pace and arrangements can be tailored to your group; the final itinerary and quotation are agreed before booking.
Tailor this route to your group ↗
Browse the field photographs ↗Journey highlights
- Choose your dates and pace
- Adapt the accommodation and route
- Final safari permits and services confirmed in writing
The experience
Nine nights: three each at Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench in proposed luxury jungle stays. Sixteen drives; minimum six guests. Plan approximately 150 days ahead for permits.
- Price basis: Custom quotation for your dates, group and chosen stays
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Arrive at Bandhavgarh
Transfer from Jabalpur; afternoon safari subject to arrival time.
Day 2 · Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 3 · Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 4 · Bandhavgarh to Kanha
Morning safari, then road transfer.
Day 5 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 6 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 7 · Kanha to Pench
Morning safari, then road transfer.
Day 8 · Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 9 · Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 10 · Pench to Nagpur
Final morning safari, then departure transfer.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions & exclusions
Proposed arrangements
- A proposed itinerary with the stays and wildlife activities described below.
- Final quotation will itemise accommodation, meals, safari vehicles, permits, guides, transfers, taxes and booking terms.
Not included
- Flights, insurance, personal expenses, tips and optional activities are additional unless expressly included in your quotation.
- Availability, permits, accommodation category and the final price are confirmed for your chosen dates.
What to expect from this tour
Bandhavgarh
Look for chital feeding near cover, langurs in the canopy and tiger movement at the edge of shade.
In your viewfinder. Pick a clear background before tightening the crop. In a portrait, the background can make as much difference as the subject.
Kanha
Watch for barasingha and other deer in open ground, with the possibility of tiger sightings on the forest tracks.
In your viewfinder. Use the edge of the meadow to frame an animal crossing between sun and shadow.
Pench
Watch for chital, sambar and langurs as well as tigers. A herd’s change in posture is worth following even if the source of an alarm stays out of sight.
In your viewfinder. Pre-frame a gap between trunks rather than following every movement with the lens. Leave room in the frame for the animal to walk into.
Wildlife moves freely. Your guide follows local access rules and the conditions on the day.
Wildlife to look for
A field checklist for this route. Some subjects are elusive or seasonal; sightings depend on habitat, access and the day.
- Bengal tiger
- Gaur
- Dhole
- Indian muntjac
- Four-horned antelope
- Changeable hawk-eagle
- Barasingha
- Black-hooded oriole
- Malabar pied hornbill
- Grey-headed fish eagle
- Indian leopard
- Sloth bear
- Chital
- Sambar
- Indian wild boar
- Northern plains grey langur
- Golden jackal
- Rhesus macaque
- Indian peafowl
- Indian roller
Key Essentials
Connectivity
If you want mobile data, compare roaming with a local SIM or compatible eSIM before arrival. Check activation requirements and coverage for the route. Download your itinerary for offline use.
What to pack or hire
Bring a spare battery, memory cards, a dust cover and binoculars. Ask about luggage limits and space for a long lens before renting camera equipment.
What to budget separately
Use this departure’s inclusions and exclusions to check transfers, flights, insurance, tips, camera fees and optional activities. Ask us for a written price before adding an extra.
Booking terms
Payment terms
- We’ll set out the booking amount and remaining balance in your personal quotation.
- Reserve your seat with 25% of the quoted trip price. Rupee deposits are rounded to the nearest ₹1,000; dollar deposits are calculated in USD to the nearest cent.
- The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. For bookings made 60 days or less before departure, the full price is due when you book.
Cancellation policy
- Email info@shuttermonks.com to cancel. The date we receive your written notice determines the cancellation period.
- More than 60 days before departure: we retain half of the booking deposit. The rest of the deposit and any additional balance paid are refundable.
- 60 days or less before departure: the full tour price is non-refundable.
Important journey notes
- This is a sample private journey. Dates, pace and arrangements can be tailored before a final quotation is issued.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The sequence of activities may change with permits, weather and local conditions; final arrangements are confirmed before booking.