This tour is woven around one of India’s best known wildlife parks – Kanha. Apart from the opportunity to view the wildlife in its natural habitat, the tour provides an experience of rural life in India and the opportunity to meet local people who live in harmony with nature and wildlife.
Central India is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, with its lush forests, vivid flora and fauna, and magnificent scenery. The region is quite a paradise for birdwatchers with its diverse avian population - from the vibrant Indian roller to the majestic peacock, there are hundreds of species found here.
Per person on twin share: US$ 1595
Guided with support vehicle
Included
4 DAYS (APPROX 150 KM)
Daily for minimum 2 people in JAN to APR | SEP to DEC
NAGPUR or RAIPUR
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Arrive at Nagpur/Raipur airport, be met and taken to your lodge in Kanha National Park (6 hour from Nagpur / 5 hours from Raipur airport). On arrival check into your lovely lodge. Later in the afternoon you will be taken for a village walk.
This morning you will be taken to explore Kanha National Park in a game drive (shared basis). Later in the afternoon try out cycles and meet your guide in a short cycling excursion into the neighboring countryside. Cycling 10-15 KM
After an early lunch, commence your journey pedaling towards Kanha’s Kisli gate. It will be a short ride and the the route is a beautiful immersion into the way village and forest life are intricately entwined. Arrive at your destination at sunset and check into a simple but comfortable wildlife lodge. Cycling 40-45 KM
Starting early with packed breakfast, cycle through a beautiful tract of buffer forest hoping to spot some crepuscular wildlife activity. The route takes us along one of the most rugged and remote stretches of the trip, to our destination, Sarhi where you will spend the night at a lodge. Later in the afternoon enjoy a safari in the reserve’s least-explored zone. Cycling 40-45 KM
We commence our day at dawn, riding with the sun rising over sweeping valley views. The ride is mostly rural and has the steepest inclines (in short bursts). Breakfast will be picnic en route. After a lovely final stretch of the ride, we will arrive back at Shergarh in time for lunch, and would be at leisure. Cycling 40-45 KM
After breakfast today you will be collected from your lodge and driven to your onward destination - which could be the airports of Nagpur/Raipur or another Central Indian wildlife park for further exploring this stunning rural/wildlife region.
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The per day distances are between 40-55 km. There is one 15 km stretch of unavoidable highway that we cover in the support jeep.
For booking or other queries, please write to us at: contact@periplustravel.com
January to end-March and October to December is the best time to cycle in in this region. The average day temperature range between 20-30 degree Celsius. The days are generally sunny and pleasant but can sometimes be hot. Please bring a sun hat, sun cream and sunglasses. A windproof/fleece jacket may be necessary in the evenings as national parks can be quite chilly and windy.
A SUPPLEMENT, AS CHARGED BY HOTELS, WILL BE APPLICABLE ON TOURS BETWEEN DEC 20 TO JAN 10
ABOVE PRICES ARE VALID TILL APRIL 30, 2025
+ Accommodation on twin-share - 3 nights at a deluxe jungle lodge + 2 nights in simple accommodation inside forest
+ 6 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
+ An accompanying support vehicle
+ An accompanying cycling guide on cycling days
+ Bicycle and Helmet
+ 2 wildlife jeep safaris with a naturalist
+ 1 village walk
+ Bottled water during cycling
+ All currently applicable taxes
- Items of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc
- Any other meals than those mentioned above
- Domestic or International airfare
- Any insurance coverage
- Camera charges at monuments
- Any extra expenses incurred for reasons beyond our control such as emergency evacuation, natural calamity, etc
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