About this expedition
The Ken cuts through the Vindhyan landscape, opening views from dry forest to riverbank. Panna’s tiger reintroduction is an important chapter in the recovery of this population. Sal woodland and grassy clearings sit beneath the hills of central India.
Panna → Bandhavgarh → Pench. Fifteen planned safaris across three parks.
Browse the field photographs ↗Journey highlights
- Six paying guests · two jeeps · three guests per jeep
- Bash rotates between vehicles
The experience
Return from each drive to a luxury forest lodge. We’ll share the room category and lodge details with your private quotation. Four nights in Panna, three in Bandhavgarh and three in Pench.
- Price basis: Per person, twin sharing + applicable taxes
- Photography host: Baishakhi “Bash” Mazumder
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Arrive in Panna
Check in and settle in. No safari today; optional Khajuraho sightseeing is extra.
Day 2 · Panna: two safaris
Morning and afternoon forest drives.
Day 3 · Panna: two safaris
Morning and afternoon forest drives.
Day 4 · Panna: morning safari
Morning drive, followed by rest and time with your host. Stay another night before the road journey.
Day 5 · Travel to Bandhavgarh
Road transfer and check-in. Afternoon safari depends on reaching the park in time.
Day 6 · Bandhavgarh: two safaris
Morning and afternoon drives.
Day 7 · Bandhavgarh: morning safari
Morning drive, then rest and an overnight stay.
Day 8 · Travel to Pench
Road transfer and check-in, with an afternoon safari subject to timely arrival.
Day 9 · Pench: two safaris
Morning and afternoon drives.
Day 10 · Pench: two safaris
Morning and afternoon drives.
Day 11 · Final safari & departure
Morning safari in Pench, breakfast and check-out.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Accommodation for the stated nights in the selected occupancy, with full-board meals during the booked stay.
- Scheduled jeep safaris, forest entry and mandatory guide services.
- Photography guidance and journey coordination with the named host.
- Ten nights across three parks and 15 scheduled safaris.
Not included
- Applicable taxes; flights and train tickets.
- All road transfers, including airport, railway, intercity and camp-to-gate transfers, unless specifically confirmed in your quotation.
- Tips, personal purchases, travel insurance, optional outings, extra safaris and equipment hire.
- Early check-in, late check-out, day-use rooms and meals outside the booked meal plan.
What to expect from this tour
Panna
Scan clearings for chital and sambar, then turn to birds along the water. A tiger may appear briefly between cover and the track; the river and its reflections can carry a sequence even on a quiet drive.
In your viewfinder. Expose for the brightest reflection first, then wait for a bird or deer to break the pattern.
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.
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
- Nilgai
- Chinkara
- Four-horned antelope
- Dhole
- Indian vulture
- Gaur
- Indian muntjac
- Changeable hawk-eagle
- 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
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
- Per person, twin sharing + applicable taxes: ₹2,10,000. Booking amount: ₹53,000. Remaining balance: ₹1,57,000.
- Single occupancy: ₹2,95,000. Booking amount: ₹74,000. Remaining balance: ₹2,21,000.
- 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
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The sequence of activities may change with permits, weather and local conditions; final arrangements are confirmed before booking.