Journey Into India’s Tiger Heartlands

Tiger Safari in India: The Big Three National Parks Tour

Set forth on a wildlife journey through 3 of the best places for tiger safari in India, in one unforgettable safari tour – Corbett in North India and Kanha & Bandhavgarh in Central India

Corbett, Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Tour

12 Nights / 13 Days ( 3N Corbett | 3N Kanha | 3N Bandhavgarh)

Includes 17 guided safaris

Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Sloth Bears, Gaur, Barasingha & rich birdlife

Overview

This carefully planned tiger safari package brings together three of India’s most popular national parks in one deeply rewarding wildlife journey. Your first experience of this  India tiger safari tour begins in Jim Corbett in North India, where you will be going on thrilling game drives across its most popular zones. From there, travel to Central India for your next two destinations – Kanha & Bandhavgarh. Kanha is  known for its vast sal forests, healthy tiger population, and rare species such as the Barasingha. The last phase of your wildlife journey takes you to Bandhavgarh, a park famous for its compact terrain and some of the highest tiger sighting opportunities in the country.

Your itinerary for tiger safari In India includes multiple morning and evening safaris , giving you repeated chances to track tigers in different zones and landscapes. Expert naturalists accompany every drive, who will not only help in tracking tiger & other predators but also share interesting insights that help you understand animal behavior and roots of the destinations. Comfortable jungle stays in best wildlife lodges in India, and seamless travel arrangements ensure you can fully enjoy the journey & the wild without any distractions.

Destinations Covered

Jim Corbett National Park

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is India’s oldest and one of its richest wildlife regions. It is one of the most sought after destinations for tiger safari tours in India. Safari drives here offer chances to spot Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards, deer species, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds amid riverine forests and grasslands.

Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is one of India’s largest and most scenic tiger reserves. Its famous zones Mukki, Kisli, and Kanha combine vast sal forests and open meadows, offering strong tiger sightings along with rich biodiversity, including the rare barasingha. An immersive wildlife safari tour in India is incomplete without adding this destination in your itinerary.

Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a wildlife-rich reserve known for high tiger density and the historic Bandhavgarh Fort . It’s a very popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts who plan to book a safari in India. Game drives across Tala, Magadhi, and Khitauli zones maximize tiger sighting chances amid forested hills, open valleys, and fort landscape. 

Highlights

  • Explore India’s prime big cat landscapes across Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand
  • Visit three iconic tiger reserves: Corbett, Kanha & Bandhavgarh
  • Fully customizable tiger safari tour itinerary to match your travel style and pace
  • Enjoy 17 expertly guided safaris to maximize tiger sighting chances
  • Exceptional photographic opportunities for tigers and other wildlife
  • Stay inside the legendary Dhikala Forest Rest House in Corbett
  • Experience diverse terrains in one Wildlife Tour in India—from Himalayan foothills to grasslands and dense forests
  • Witness rich biodiversity including tigers, leopards, wolves, deer, and birdlife
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Detailed Itinerary

Read through the detailed day-by-day itinerary for this tiger safari tour package, thoughtfully crafted for the best wildlife experiences. This itinerary is fully customizable and can be tailored to match your travel pace, interests, and preferred comforts.

  • DAY 1: Arrival in New Delhi
  • DAY 2: Delhi to Corbett
  • DAY 3–4: Full Day in Corbett
  • DAY 5: Corbett to New Delhi
  • DAY 6: Delhi To Kanha
  • DAY 07 – 08: Full Day In Kanha
  • DAY 9: Kanha to Bandhavgarh
  • DAY 10 – 11:Full Day In Bandhavgarh
  • DAY 12: Bandhavgarh To New Delhi
  • DAY 13: New Delhi – Fly Back
DAY 1: Arrival in New Delhi

Flight : Arrive in New Delhi

  • Arrive at New Delhi Airport and meet our representative in the arrivals area.
  • Get assistance with your luggage and a comfortable, private transfer to your hotel in the city.

Check-in: Hotel

  • At the hotel, receive help with check-in and a brief orientation about your upcoming Tiger Safari Tour programme, including all travel-related documents, permits, and emergency contact numbers.
  • Relax at your hotel or step out on your own to explore a café or local market, depending on your arrival time.

Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

Transfer: Drive from Delhi to Jim Corbett (275 km / approx. 5 hrs)

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel, then start your drive toward Corbett through small towns, fields, and the Shivalik foothills.
  • Reach the park region by late morning or around midday, depending on traffic and photo stops.

Check‑in: Dhikala Forest lodge/resort (Inside the Park)

  • Complete entry formalities at the park gate and continue your drive through the forest to the Dhikala zone.
  • Check in to the Dhikala Forest Lodge/Resort, a heritage rest house complex that has long served forest officers and wildlife researchers.
  • Settle into your simple but atmospheric forest accommodation, surrounded by sal forest and grasslands with views of the Ramganga riverbed.

Safari No. 1: Afternoon Game Drive

  • After lunch at the lodge/resort, head out on your first jeep safari in the Dhikala zone, known for its open grasslands, river views, and high density of herbivores and predators.
  • Your naturalist focuses on tracking tiger, elephant, deer, birds of prey, and riverine birds while interpreting signs and sounds of the forest.
  • Return to the lodge/resort.

Forest lodge/resort Regulations

  • Meals are vegetarian, and strict rules are followed regarding waste, noise, and movement after dark to keep wildlife disturbance minimal.
  • Alcohol is not served or allowed in public areas as per park regulations.

Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge/resort

Safari No. 2 & 4 : Morning Safari in Day 3 and 4

  • Start early in the morning to the forest gate as it opens.
  • Explore a different circuit within Dhikala, scanning riverbanks, grasslands, and forest tracks for tigers, elephants, hog deer, otters, and rich birdlife.

Midday Break at the lodge/resort

  • Return late morning for breakfast, followed by time to relax, walk around the fenced campus, or simply enjoy views of the Ramganga Valley from the watchtower.
  • Lunch at the lodge/resort canteen.

Safari No. 3 & 5 : Afternoon Safari in Day 3 and 4

  • After lunch, head out again for an afternoon safari, when changing light often creates excellent photographic conditions.
  • Depending on sightings and track conditions, your guide may choose a different route, focusing on river crossings, grassland edges, or dense forest.

Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge/resort

Safari No. 6: Morning Safari

Use this last safari in the zone to revisit favourite areas or try a different route based on recent sightings and forest department guidance.

Check-out from Forest Rest House

  • Return to the lodge/resort and check out.
  • Head towards the exit gate. Keep your camera and photography gear ready, as wildlife often appears along the main forest road—great for last-minute sightings and photographs.

Drive Back to New Delhi

  • Once outside the park gate, continue by road toward New Delhi (275 km / approx. 5 hours).
  • Arrive in the city by late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic conditions.

Check-in: Hotel

  • Check in to your hotel.
  • Relax at your hotel or step out on your own to explore a café or local market, depending on your arrival time.

Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast at the hotel.

Flight : Delhi to Central India

Transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Raipur or Jabalpur, the usual gateways for Kanha.

Transfer : Drive to Kanha National Park

  • Meet your driver on arrival and begin the scenic drive through villages, forests and farmlands toward Kanha.
  • Pause en route for tea/coffee and photo stops as the landscape slowly changes to sal forest and rolling meadows.

Check‑in at the Hotel/lodge/resort

  • Reach your wildlife lodge/resort/hotel by late afternoon.
  • Complete check-in.

Evening Leisure & Dinner

Relax around the property and enjoy your dinner.

Overnight stay at a wildlife lodge/resort/hotel

Safari No. 7 & 9 : Morning Safari in Day 7 and 8

  • Wake up before dawn for your first morning safari.
  • Drive in an open jeep to the park gate and enter as it opens.
  • Explore Kanha's sal forests and grasslands, looking for chital, barasingha, sambar, gaur, langurs, wild dogs and, with luck, tigers moving along the tracks. Enter different zones of the park, such as Kanha, Mukki or Kisli (subject to permits), to experience varied terrain and habitats.
  • Track fresh pugmarks, listen for alarm calls and scan the meadows for barasingha herds, a species that Kanha is famous for successfully recovering from the brink of extinction.

Midday at the lodge/resort

Return late morning, freshen up and have lunch.

Safari No. 8 & 10 : Morning Safari in Day 7 and 8

  • Head out for an evening safari.
  • Drive back to the lodge/resort around sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge/resort.

Safari No. 11 : Morning Jeep Safari in Kanha

Final morning safari in Kanha, then return to the lodge/resort for breakfast and an early lunch.

Transfer : Drive to Bandhavgarh

Check-out and drive about 6 hours to Bandhavgarh National Park (280 km)

Check-in : Hotel/lodge/resort

On arrival, check into your Bandhavgarh lodge/resort.

Safari No. 12 : Afternoon Jeep Safari

Head into the park for your first evening safari accompanied by an expert naturalist.

Overnight stay at a wildlife lodge/resort/hotel

Safari No. 13 & 15 : Morning Safari in Day 10 and 11

  • Wake up before sunrise. Drive in an open jeep to the park gate and enter as it opens.
  • Explore Bandhavgarh's core zones, known for a healthy tiger population as well as other predators and herbivores.
  • Look out for spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, gaur, nilgai, four-horned antelope, sloth bear, jackal, fox, wild dog and a variety of smaller mammals.

Midday at the lodge/resort

  • Return late morning, freshen up and have lunch.
  • Time at leisure to rest & relax before your next Safari.

Safari No. 14 & 16 : Afternoon Safari in Day 10 and 11

  • Head back into the park for evening safaris on different routes to maximise habitat coverage and sighting chances.
  • Focus not only on tigers but also on the rich birdlife (raptors, owls, rollers, kingfishers, storks and many forest species) and reptiles such as snakes and monitor lizards.

Overnight stay at a wildlife lodge/resort/hotel

Safari No. 17 : Final Morning Safari

Morning jeep tiger safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for last wildlife sightings and photographs.

Check-out : Hotel/lodge/resort

  • Reach back to your hotel/lodge/resort and enjoy breakfast.
  • Complete all check-out formalities.

Transfer : Drive to Jabalpur (approx. 200 km / 4 hrs)

Drive back to Jabalpur through rural Madhya Pradesh, with a short stop en route for refreshments.

Flight : Jabalpur to Delhi

Board your flight from Jabalpur Airport to New Delhi.

Check-in: Hotel

On arrival in Delhi, meet the representative who assists with hotel check‑in and ensures you are comfortably settled for the night.

Overnight stay at hotel

Check-out : Hotel

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check-out and transfer to New Delhi International Airport.

Flight : Homebound flight from Delhi

Board your onward flight back home, concluding your multi‑park central India tiger safari.

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Testimonials &
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Our guests describe the experience better than we ever could. Read honest stories from travelers who’ve shared time with us in the wild — from tracking tigers and observing wildlife up close to enjoying a smoothly planned tiger safari in India from start to finish. 

These testimonials reflect real moments, thoughtful guidance, and the lasting memories our tiger safari tours in India leave behind, offering a true glimpse of what it’s like to explore India’s wilderness with us.

We travelled from Canada to celebrate a special birthday and Jungle Revives made it unforgettable. From choosing the right reserve to handling last-minute flight changes — everything was perfectly organised. We had multiple tiger sightings including very close encounters, and a beautiful birthday dinner arranged under the stars made the celebration even more special. Highly recommended for a seamless tiger safari in India.

Aditi Swami , Canada

My 10-day safari covering 4 national parks was very well planned and organised by Jungle Revives. I was worried we might not see any tigers, but we had multiple sightings — especially in Jim Corbett and Kanha. The naturalists were experienced, all stays comfortable and the entire trip went smoothly. Special thanks to Shishir for always being available with prompt responses to every query throughout the trip.

Jenny, India

After planning this trip for quite some time, we finally moved forward with Jungle Revives — and it turned out to be a wonderful decision. Communication was professional, every detail thoughtfully arranged, and small touches like blankets, hot water bags and bird identification books in the jeep made every drive genuinely special. We saw tigers, playful cubs, elephants and a stunning variety of wildlife. A dependable safari company that values communication and attention to detail.

Mansi Sharma, India

I am from South Korea, and our group of six booked a safari tour with Jungle Revives. Initially we were unsure — being in a new country with a new operator can feel challenging. But this turned out to be our most memorable and beautifully planned trip to date. Every communication and daily schedule was perfectly coordinated. Mr. Shishir called us every evening to check how our day went — that level of personal attention truly made us feel valued. The accommodations were luxurious and far beyond what we expected.

Ryeom Hajoon, South Korea

I had friends visiting from Australia and wanted to give them a special experience. After speaking with Shishir, everything fell into place. He planned a perfect 6-day itinerary covering Jim Corbett, Bandhavgarh and Kanha — including a stay at a government forest rest house inside the park, which was raw and unforgettable. We had multiple tiger sightings across all three parks. Every detail of the trip was handled smoothly — from inter-park transfers to dietary preferences for international guests. We basically just had to show up.

Priyashi, India

After nearly a year of planning, I finally experienced the safari I had been dreaming about — and it was absolutely worth the wait. Mr. Shishir and his team made the entire journey feel effortless. Across Jim Corbett and Bandhavgarh, our group of five spotted 8 tigers along with incredible wildlife and birds. The guides were knowledgeable, respectful toward wildlife and passionate about conservation. Nothing felt rushed — it felt raw, real and deeply connected to nature.

Sam Harward, India

Inclusions & Exclusions

The Tour Plan Includes:

  • Stay in New Delhi with breakfast included, offering a comfortable start and end to your journey
  • Accommodation in Corbett, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh with all meals and exclusive safari arrangements
  • 06 private jeep safaris in Corbett guided by expert naturalists
  • 05 private jeep safaris in Kanha guided by expert naturalists
  • 06 private jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh guided by expert naturalists
  • All park entry permits and mandatory guide fees in the national parks
  • Meet and assist services at airports and hotels upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers and travel within the itinerary in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • All currently applicable government taxes and fees
  • Support from a dedicated tour manager/representative throughout the trip
  • On-ground support in case of emergencies

The Tour Plan Excludes:

  • International and domestic airfare (not included in the package)
  • Personal expenses such as tips, beverages, souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls
  • Charges for still/video cameras inside national parks and monuments, as per park rules
  • Travel insurance or medical coverage of any kind
  • Optional activities outside the planned itinerary (e.g., night safaris, village walks, or add-on excursions)
  • Any meals, services, or experiences not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

Why Choose
Jungle Revives

Flexible & Personalized Tours

At Jungle Revives, your itinerary is planned & designed by our safari planning experts to accommodate all your requirements. We offer full flexibility & customization options so that you get to enjoy each wildlife experience exactly the way you want.

Expert Naturalist Guided Safaris

Our carefully selected naturalists do more than lead your personalised wildlife safaris. They share fascinating stories, wildlife secrets, and expert insights that transform each safari into an unforgettable experience.

Seamless Journey, Zero Hassle

From the moment you arrive until your farewell, we handle all logistics so you can fully relax. Enjoy your expert- planned safari without stress — every transfer, stay, and activity is planned for a smooth, carefree journey.

On-Ground Safari Expertise

With decades of on-ground expertise and real-time insights, we take you to the most active safari areas, significantly enhancing your chances of spotting tigers and other wildlife.

Handpicked Jungle Lodges & Stays Close to Nature

We select accommodations that bring you close to the wilderness without compromising comfort. Each stay is chosen for its natural surroundings, ensuring you can relax and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the jungle.

Responsible & Ethical Wildlife Safaris

Our wildlife safari tours India are designed with nature first. Following ethical practices and supporting conservation initiatives, we ensure your safari helps protect wildlife and preserves their natural habitats.

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Flexible &
Personalized Tours

At Jungle Revives, every itinerary is thoughtfully planned and designed around your individual requirements, not a fixed template. We offer complete flexibility and customization, allowing you to shape your journey according to your interests, pace, and travel style.  Planning your next wildlife adventure? Share your preferences with us via the enquiry form or get in touch with us directly by dropping an email at info@junglerevives.com

Areas You Can Customize :

  • Choice of Accommodation
  • Preferred Wildlife Destinations
  • Food & Meal Preferences
  • Travel and Transfer Arrangements
  • Specific Wildlife Interests
  • Time for Relaxation
  • Type of Safari Vehicle
  • Language Preferences
  • Choice of Naturalist or Guide
  • Wildlife Photography Focus

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Planning a tiger safari in India can raise many questions in your mind like which national park to visit, how the safari permit system works, when to travel or what to expect once you’re inside the forest. So, through our blogs we share practical insights, on ground information & experiences from India’s wildlife destinations to help travellers get a better understanding of Safaris In India.

In our blogs you will find guides to some of the most iconic national parks in India, tips on planning a wildlife safari, and stories from real journeys in the jungle. So whether you’re preparing for your first tiger safari or just exploring India’s wildlife destinations, these write ups are meant to give you a clearer picture of what your safari experience in India can be like.

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