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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: nine days covers three central India tiger parks. Fly into Nagpur, spend two nights each at Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh with seven safaris, then finish at Khajuraho. No sighting can be guaranteed, and the parks close from about July to September.
This is the long version of a Central India tiger trip: three parks, seven safaris and a finish at the temples of Khajuraho. It begins at Nagpur, which has direct flights from most Indian cities, and ends at Khajuraho, which is a short flight from Delhi and Varanasi.
Pench is a gentle, forested park straddling the Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra border. Kanha has broad meadows and the barasingha. Bandhavgarh is compact and known for its tigers. Each is different, and the drives between them are four to six hours.
Tigers are wild and cannot be promised, but three parks and seven safaris give you a very good chance.
Met at Nagpur airport and drive about 90 km (55 miles) to Pench (two hours). Afternoon safari, subject to zone and availability.
Morning and afternoon safaris with a naturalist.
Drive about 200 km (125 miles) to Kanha (five hours), arriving in the afternoon. Afternoon safari if time allows.
Morning and afternoon safaris. The meadows are good for deer, gaur and birds as well as tigers.
Morning safari, then drive about 250 km (155 miles) to Bandhavgarh (five to six hours).
Morning and afternoon safaris.
A last morning safari, then an afternoon at the lodge or a visit to the fort within the park.
Drive about 235 km (145 miles) to Khajuraho (five hours). In the late afternoon, visit the Western Group of temples with a guide.
Visit the Eastern Group, then transfer to the airport. Flights to Delhi operate on selected days and change often.
A three-park trip depends on booked slots and long drives. Here is what we manage.
Seats in each park are limited and allotted by zone, so we book as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Tigers are wild animals and no operator can guarantee a sighting. More safaris improve your chances, and the forests are rewarding in themselves.
A government-approved guide joins you in each city, matched to the language and pace you prefer.
Your guide is chosen for the language you prefer and the things you love. Ask for Japanese or Russian and we will arrange it where we can.
Here is every leg with its distance and likely drive time. Times vary with traffic and stops.
| Leg | Distance | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagpur to Pench | about 90 km (55 miles) | 2 hours | Afternoon safari |
| Pench to Kanha | about 200 km (125 miles) | 5 hours | Arrive in the afternoon |
| Kanha to Bandhavgarh | about 250 km (155 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | After the morning safari |
| Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho | about 235 km (145 miles) | 5 hours | Temples at sunset |
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The right route depends on your time and what you want to see. The highlighted row is the journey on this page.
| Journey | Time needed | How you travel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranthambore Tiger Safari from Jaipur | 2 days / 1 night | Private luxury car, two safaris | A quick tiger safari from Jaipur |
| Rajasthan Wildlife Tour | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car, four safaris and a bird reserve | Tigers and birds in one route |
| Golden Triangle with Ranthambore | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car, two safaris | Monuments and one tiger park |
| Bandhavgarh & Kanha Tiger Safari | 6 days / 5 nights | Private luxury car, five safaris | Central India tigers |
| Central India Tiger Safari Tour | 9 days / 8 nights | Private luxury car, seven safaris | Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh |
| India Wildlife & Culture Tour | 8 days / 7 nights | Private luxury car, three safaris | Taj, Khajuraho and a tiger park |
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Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh are the best known, and all three are on this route. Tadoba and Satpura can be added.
Seven, across the three parks, subject to availability.
Yes. It is a gentler, quieter park with good forest and a good chance of tigers, and it is close to Nagpur.
Between two and six hours. The table on this page lists every leg.
No. Tigers are wild, but seven safaris in three parks give you a very good chance.
October to June. The parks close in the monsoon, roughly July to September.
Yes. You have your own luxury car, driver and licensed guides. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
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Your driver meets you at Nagpur airport arrivals. Share your flight details and we confirm everything the day before.
9 days / 8 nights. Starts in Nagpur and ends in Khajuraho, with a private luxury car and naturalist-led safaris.
The Madhya Pradesh parks are open from about October to June and closed during the monsoon, roughly July to September. Winter mornings in an open jeep are cold, so bring layers. March to June is hot but many guides rate it best for tigers, because animals come to water. Zone allocation and weekly closures change, and we confirm them when we book.
Neutral colours, layers for cold mornings, a hat and sunscreen. Avoid bright colours and perfume.
Jungle lodges are comfortable but vary, and nights are quiet. Tell us your preferences and we will choose accordingly.
