Your journey, your way.
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. Meadows interrupt the forest here, making it possible to see an animal in context before following it with a long lens.
Jabalpur → Panna → Kanha → Pench → Tadoba → Nagpur. Up to twenty drives across ten full forest days, subject to permits and park closures.
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.
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- Choose your dates and pace
- Adapt the accommodation and route
- Final safari permits and services confirmed in writing
The experience
Fourteen nights: Panna 3, Kanha 4, Pench 3 and Tadoba 4. Proposed luxury jungle stays and private safari vehicles, with up to 20 drives. Minimum six guests; plan approximately 150 days ahead.
- Price basis: Custom quotation for your dates, group and chosen stays
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Jabalpur to Panna
Arrival transfer and rest.
Day 2 · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 3 · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 4 · Panna to Kanha
Road transfer.
Day 5 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 6 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 7 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 8 · Kanha to Pench
Road transfer.
Day 9 · Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 10 · Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 11 · Pench to Tadoba
Road transfer.
Day 12 · Tadoba
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 13 · Tadoba
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 14 · Tadoba
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 15 · Tadoba to Nagpur
Breakfast and departure transfer; no safari today.
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
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.
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.
Tadoba
At water, watch deer and birds as well as possible tiger activity. On a longer drive, give a quiet scene time to change.
In your viewfinder. Make a second composition with the reflection or shoreline in place of a close portrait.
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
- Barasingha
- Gaur
- Indian muntjac
- Black-hooded oriole
- Malabar pied hornbill
- Grey-headed fish eagle
- Mugger crocodile
- Changeable hawk-eagle
- Indian pond heron
- Indian leopard
- Sloth bear
- Chital
- Sambar
- Indian wild boar
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.