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.
Delhi → Panna & Khajuraho → Kanha → Pench → Agra → Delhi. A sample itinerary combining wildlife and the Taj Mahal, with fifteen planned drives.
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: Delhi 2 across two stops, Panna 4, Kanha 4, Pench 2 and Agra 2. Proposed luxury city and forest stays; up to 15 safari drives, subject to flight timings.
- Price basis: Custom quotation for your dates, group and chosen stays
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Delhi arrival
Arrival and rest.
Day 2 · Delhi to Panna
Flight to Khajuraho if available, then road transfer. Afternoon safari depends on arrival time.
Day 3 · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 4 · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 5 · Panna and Khajuraho
Morning safari and temple visit; overnight in Panna.
Day 6 · Travel to Kanha
Road transfer; no safari today.
Day 7 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 8 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 9 · Kanha
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 10 · Travel to Pench
Road transfer and rest.
Day 11 · Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Day 12 · Pench to Agra
Morning safari only if the onward schedule permits; transfer to Nagpur, fly to Delhi and continue by road to Agra. This is a long travel day.
Day 13 · Agra
Early Taj Mahal visit and Agra Fort; optional Mehtab Bagh.
Day 14 · Agra to Delhi
Road transfer and overnight stay.
Day 15 · Delhi departure
Onward departure.
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.
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
- Indian leopard
- Sloth bear
- Chital
- Sambar
- Indian wild boar
- Northern plains grey langur
- Golden jackal
- Rhesus macaque
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.