Madhya Pradesh Wildlife
Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Panna — permit-disciplined safari programmes woven into heritage stages.
The route
Central India's tiger reserves — Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Panna — anchor wildlife programmes that pair naturally with Khajuraho, Orchha and Jabalpur's Bhedaghat. Safari access is permit-controlled by zone and season, so confirmed permits, not hotel lists, are the real itinerary skeleton.
Built for
- Wildlife specialists selling multi-park programmes
- Domestic operators combining safaris with Khajuraho heritage
- Small-group and photography-tour operators
Regions
A realistic order, not a brochure
Adjust stages to fit your trip. The order below reflects real travel times and site planning we actually run.
Arrival and Bandhavgarh
Enter via Jabalpur; two safari drives in planned zones with a naturalist; lodge briefing on park rules.
Bandhavgarh to Kanha
Road stage between reserves; afternoon and morning drives in Kanha's meadows; optional buffer-zone walk.
Kanha to Pench or Panna–Khajuraho
Either continue south to Pench and exit via Nagpur, or head north to Panna pairing with Khajuraho's temples.
Heritage close
Khajuraho and Orchha stages for programmes closing north, with rail or air departure.
Running this circuit
Which parks suit first-time safari groups?
Bandhavgarh and Kanha offer the strongest first-visit experience; Pench suits Nagpur-routed programmes; Panna pairs elegantly with Khajuraho.
Is photography equipment restricted on safaris?
Standard camera gear is fine; parks charge camera fees in some cases and drones are prohibited. We brief groups before the first drive.
Get circuit support
Tell us your dates, group details and category — we will reply with a stage-by-stage plan and private trade pricing.