Panna - Barely 36 km from
the temple city of Khajuraho lies the town of Panna, known
for its temples and now disused diamond mines. About 20 km
from the town is the Panna National Park, lying along the
river Ken. It contains large areas of un-spoilt forest and
a variety of wildlife spread over almost 543 sq. km.
The tiger can be glimpsed here, though rarely, with other
rare species such as the leopard, wolf and gharial. Herds
of bluebells, chinkara and sambhar are a common sight.
There are a number of waterfalls in the area, which are
popular picnic spots. On the road to Panna are the
spectacular Pandav Falls.
Some interesting places around Panna are Benisagar Dam,
Raneh Falls and Rajgarh Palace, now being converted into a
heritage hotel
Bandhavgarh -
Cradled between the Vindhyan ranges and the eastern flanks
of Satpura ranges of Central Indian Highlands, Bandhavgarh
Tiger Reserve lies mostly in Umaria and partly in Katni
districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is best known as the
‘tiger land’ of India, because of the highest density of
tigers, as compared to rest of the country. The scenic
beauty of the Reserve is unique owing to the presence of
vast grasslands – bahs – together with high cliffs,
extremely rugged terrain, sharp crested hills and narrow
valleys all in one single landscape. Some part of the area
is generally plain with a few scattered undulating
hillocks. The highest hill of the Reserve – the
Bandhavgarh hill (highest point-811.40 m above MSL) is
adorned by the 2000-year old ruins of the majestic
Bandhavgarh Fort.
Kanha - Located in the
Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum
Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms.
The major feature of this region's interesting topography
is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is
surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River
meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that
cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along
the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are
preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see
the tigers as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National
Park
Pench National Park -
The Pench National park is a well-known Tiger reserve of
India. The area of this national Park is almost 758 sq km.
the river Pench is flowing across the territory of this
park stretching from north to the south dissecting the
park into two different parts. The name of this park too
is named after the Pench River. Pench National Park is
located in the lower foothill of the great Satpura Range.
It belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The
specialty of this wildlife sanctuary is the Tiger of this
park. The Project Tiger as their 19th Project in undertook
this Park in the year 1992 shortly
LUXURY SAFARIS WITH TAJ
(12nights/13days)
Delhi – Agra - Jhansi –
Khajuraho – Panna – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Pench – Nagpur –
Mumbai & Back
Day 01: Arrival
Delhi
Taj Mahal
Arrive tonight in India’s bustling capital city of Delhi,
where you will be greeted with a traditional Indian
welcome and escorted to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight
stay in Delhi.
Day 02: In
Delhi
Taj Mahal
Embark on your tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Old Delhi
covering the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the
mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon, tour New
Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament
House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the
Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. Overnight
stay in Delhi
Day 03: Delhi to Agra
(By Road 210kms. – 4hours
)
Taj Gateway
Drive this morning drive to Agra, en route stopping at
Sikandra to visit the tomb of Emperor Akbar.
In the afternoon, explore the 16th century Agra Fort with
its battlements, apartments, gardens and audience halls.
Enjoy an extended visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal and
witness the transformation as the monument reflects the
warm glow of sunset. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 04: Agra to Panna
Pashan Garh
Agra to
Jhansi (By Train- Shatabadi Express –
0817/1048hours)-Jhansi to Panna (Road Travel, 270kms. –
6hours drive)
After breakfast, transfer to train station to board train
for Jhansi. Arrive at Jhansi train station and drive to
Panna enroute stopping at Khajuraho to visit Eastern Group
of Temples. Arrival Panna in the evening. Overnight stay
in Panna.
Day 05: In Panna (Game
Drive)
Pashan Garh
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Panna.
Overnight stay at Panna National Park.
Day 06: Panna to Bandhavgarh (By
Road 220kms. – 5 hours) Mahua Kothi
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Arrival Bandhavgarh & check-in. Overnight stay in
Bandhavgarh.
Day 07: In Bandhavgarh National
Park (Game
Drive)
Mahua Kothi
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight stay at Bandhavgarh National Park.

Day 08: Bandhavgarh to Kanha (By
Road 245kms. – 6 Hours) Banjaar Tola
After breakfast, depart for Kanha National
Park. On arrival, check-in. Overnight stay at Kanha
National Park.
Day 09: In Kanha National Park
(Game Drive) Banjaar Tola
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Kanha .
Overnight stay at Kanha National Park.
Day 10: Kanha to Pench (By Road
160kms. –
4hours) Baghvan Jungle Lodge
After breakfast, depart for Pench National Park. On
arrival, check-in. Overnight stay at Pench National Park.
Day 11: In Pench National Park
(Game
Drive)
Baghvan Jungle Lodge
Early morning and afternoon, games drive in Pench.
Overnight stay at Pench National Park.
Day 12: Pench to Nagpur Airport
(By Road 100kms – 2hours 30minutes) Taj Mahal
Nagpur to Mumbai (Air Travel: By Kingfisher Airlines, IT
3130 – 1830/1945hrs)
Morning game drive. After lunch transfer to Nagpur airport
in time to board flight for Mumbai. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in
Mumbai.
Day 13: Sight-seeing tour in
Mumbai & Fly out of Mumbai
After breakfast, full day tour in Mumbai - India’s most
cosmopolitan city. Your tour of Mumbai includes the
British-built arch “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens
and the Malabar Hills where Mumbai’s rich and famous live,
the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the
Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. Transfer to
airport in time to board flight back home or to onward
destination.