Bandhavgarh, Sanjay Dubri, Panna, Khajuraho & Bheraghat Tour Itinerary
2N Bandhavgarh | 2N Sanjay Dubri | 2N Panna | 1N Khajuraho | 1N Bheraghat
- In : Jabalpur
- Out : Jabalpur
- Tour Duration : 8 N & 9 D
- Activities : Jungle safari, local sight seeings
Meet and greet with our representative at Jabalpur railway station. .
Board our vehicle & proceed for Bandhavgarh National Park ( 200 kms | 3.5 hrs drive ).
Arrive Bandhavgarh National Park, c/In at your resort & the day at leisure.
Enjoy your afternoon excursion at Bandhavgarh National Park. We pick & drop you from your resort for the excursion.
Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana. ‘Bandhav’ in English means brother and ‘Garh’ means fort. Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.
Bandhavgarh is also the land of tigers. This is the place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India’s top dwelling for tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only experienced in your childhood.
Overnight Bandhavgarh National Park.
Enjoy your morning & afternoon excursion at Bandhavgarh National Park. We pick & drop you from your resort for the excursion.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Bandhavgarh National Park.
Post b’fast, c/out & proceed for Sanjay Dubri National Park ( 100 kms | 2 hrs drive ).
Arrive Sanjay Dubri, c/in at your resort & the day at leisure.
Away from all the hustle bustle, in the midst of scenic nature, lies the serene town of Parsili. The beautiful Banas river flowing alongside. One of the most stunning highlights of this place is the soft and moist sand bed which stretches across 4 km. Trekking barefoot on this natural carpet is an experience so calming, it will stay with you forever.
Home to many exotic and elusive species of birds, Parsili is a paradise for the bird lovers. Not only this, there is more for the wildlife enthusiasts, as the Sanjay-Dubri National Park is located at a distance of just 10 km from Parsili.
Parsili will take you closer to the beauty of nature, while taking you back to moments of child-like joy !
Later in the day, take a walk beside the Banas river. Walking bare foot on the crystalline sands is an unforgettable experience all together.
Overnight Sanjay Dubri National Park.
Enjoy your morning & afternoon excursion at Sanjay Dubri National Park. We pick & drop you from your resort after the excursion.
There are a plenty of reasons which makes the Sanjay National Park one of the supreme wildlife stopping destinations in Central India. Its assortment of flora is pervasive among nature and biota enthusiasts. This wildlife utopia is a part of the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve, which is known for its rare and exquisite genera of flora and fauna.
The untapped wildlife heaven, Sanjay National Park, and Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary fall in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. They together cover 831 km of area. Also, the forest is popular for its rich biodiversity and dense plantation of Sal and Bamboo trees which makes it one of the impeccable habitats for animals like tiger, deer, sambar, wild dogs, leopard, nilgai, chinkara, hyena, etc.
Formed in 1975 under wildlife protection act of 1972, the green estate features sharp cliffs, water bodies, valleys, hills, deep canyons. The Guru Ghasidas National Park, which is situated in Chhattisgarh, shares its jungle with Sanjay National Park. Furthermore, the park comprises of various rivers and ponds that assists the birds and animals with water.
Come experience the rich wildlife and biodiversity of the Sanjay Dubri National Park!
Overnight Sanjay Dubri National Park.
Post b’fast, c/out & proceed for Madla ( Panna National Park – 320 kms | 7 hrs drive ).
Arrive Panna, c/in at your resort & the day at leisure.
Later, visit ‘Pandav Falls’.
Pandav Falls is a perennial fall fed by a tributary of the river Ken in Madhya Pradesh. The falls cascades down from a height of about 30 meters into a heart shaped pool. Surrounded by lush green forests, the falls is spectacular and accessed even during peak monsoon season. The serenity, purity and mystic atmosphere of the Pandav Falls attract both the locals and tourists. At the foot of falls there are some ancient caves overlooking a large pool of water. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata are believed to have spent a part of their exile here.
Overnight Panna National Park.
Enjoy your morning & afternoon excursion at Panna National Park. We pick & drop you from your resort after the excursion.
Mines shining with diamonds within a national park that’s home to some of the biggest predators and waterfalls of dizzying heights; Panna has the amazing superpower to, both, calm you and thrill you!
The city’s royal past dates back to mid of 17th Centuary AD, when it became the capital of Maharaja Chhatrasal’s kingdom. On the other hand, with Ken River passing through Panna hills, the city has a wildlife-friendly present. You can spot the majestic tiger, the ghariyal – a huge reptile found only in the Indian subcontinent, and a variety of flora and fauna.
A visit to Panna will surely bring alive the child-like awe in you.
Overnight Panna National Park.
Post b’fast,proceed for Khajuraho ( 40 kms | 1 hr drive ).
Mid way, we take a short deroad & visit ‘Raneh Falls’.
The Raneh Falls is a natural water fall on the Ken River, located in Chhatarpur district. The Ken River forms a 5 kilometres long, and 30 metres (98 ft) deep canyon made of pure crystalline granite in varying shades of colours ranging from pink and red to grey. There is a series of waterfalls in the canyon. The larger and smaller falls run all through the year. Other seasonal falls appear during monsoons. It is about 20 kilometres away from Khajuraho. The Ken Gharial Sanctuary is located at the confluence of the Ken and Khudar rivers further down from Reneh Falls.The Ken river here runs through a narrow gorge of igneous rocks rich in Granite and Dolomite.
Arrive Khajuraho, c/in & after rest, we take you to visit the “Western Group of Temples”.
Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings.
Built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty, these temples depict various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The temples consist of stunning displays of fine sculptures and exceptional architectural skill, making them one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
Based on their geographical location, the temples are categorized into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, intricate and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder.
End the day with a magnificent & spectacular “Light & Sound” show at the premises of the temples.
Overnight Khajuraho.
Post b’fast, c/out & proceed for your hotel in Bheraghat ( 250 kms | 5 hrs drive ).
Arrive Bhedaghat & after c/in & rest, proceed to visit the magnificient “Dhuadhar Waterfalls”. Avail the cable car ride ( by self ). The cable car offers fine glimpses of the falls as well as the river.
Also avail the thrilling boat ride ( by self ). The boat ride is an once in a lifetime experience where you sail amidst the white pristine marble rocks. The marble rocks of Bhedaghat are undoubtedly one of the most famous sites to visit for almost every traveler. These marble rocks are naturally formed and a boat ride amidst these rocks makes for a surreal experience. And what’s more, you just might chance upon fossils if you look closely enough.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Bheraghat.
Early morning, visit Chausath Yogini Temples.
The Chausath Yogini Temple is one of the oldest heritage sites in India. It was built in the 10th Century AD by the Kalachuri kingdom and and was mainly made with local granite. Mughal invaders, later on, destroyed and deformed this temple
It has a distinct resemblance to the temples of Khajuraho in structure.The temple is the abode of Goddess Durga along with 64 yoginis. A Yogini is a female attendant of the mother goddess, who slays illusion with fiery passion through insight and liberation.It is located near the river Narmada and the famous Marble Rocks in Bhedaghat, some 17 km from Jabalpur, Madhya pradesh.Though the temple has been partially damaged, it speaks greatly of the ancient dynasties that ruled in Jabalpur.
The Chausath Yogini Temple is placed on a hill top overlooking the river Narmada. One has to climb 150 plus steps to reach the temple. The temple looks beautiful in sunlight and inside the idols of the Mother Goddess and Lord Shiva lend a divine aura.The complex of the temple consists of 95 shrines which includes 64 Yoginis in circular fashion around the temple, one for each yoginis and a main shrine where Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati are seen riding on Nandi, the sacred bull. The design of the temple has been kept simple but the idols of yoginis are exquisitely carved, each one depicting a unique posture.
Later, we drop you at Jabalpur airport / railway station to catch your train for home feeling contented about a memorable holiday spend at “Madhya Pradesh : The Heart of Incredible India”.