Map of Madhya Pradesh

Destination Info

Pench

Kanha

Panna

Bandhavgarh

Chambal

Orchha

 

 

 

 

MP/ 10 - North and Central India Wildlife and Birding Itinerary

 

This is a north and central birding  and general wildlife itinerary covering a large number of National Parks, Bird Sanctuaires and Wildlife Reserves such as listed below. This is recommended for Birders wanting to visit central India parks and reserves:

  • Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) - Birding

  • National Chambal Safari - Birding, Gangetic Dolphins, Crocodiles etc.

  • Orchha Willdife Sanctuary - Birding

  • Panna National Park - Birding, Tigers etc.

  • Bandhavgarh  National Park - Birding, Tigers etc.

  • Kanha National Park - Birding, Tigers, Barasinghas etc.

  • Pench Tiger Reserve - Birding, Tigers etc. 

Other Possible extensions

  • Ranthambhore National Park (Rajasthan) - Birding, Tigers etc.

  • Tadoba Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) - Tigers.

  • Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (Chhattisgarh) - Birding.

  • Amarkantak-Achanakmar Biosphere Reserve (Chhattisgarh) - Birding, Barasinghas etc.

Itinerary - Its difficult to suggest an itinerary of time span for the above. Typically two week itinerary is good for a rewarding experience however considering the time taken between parks in transit and depth of park coverage that is sought, the itinerary can be extended. 

Typical Route - Delhi - Bharatpur - Chambal - Orchha - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench (Back from Nagpur)

Extended Route 1 - Delhi - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Orchha - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Chhattisgarh (Back from Raipur) / Pench (Back from Nagpur

Extended Route 2 - Delhi - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Orchha - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak / Achanakmar - Chhattisgarh (Back from Raipur) 

Extended Route 3 - Delhi - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Orchha - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak / Achanakmar - Kawardha - Kanha - Pench (Back from Nagpur) 

Accommodation Option - Bharatpur/Ranthambhore - National Chambal SafariOrchha - Panna/Kanha/Bandhavgarh/Pench - Tadoba - Chhattisgarh  

Seasonality - Oct-March is season for migratory birds. Oct, Nov and Feb, March are best times within that.

Park Information 

For more on wildlife, parks, flora and fauna in Bharatpur, Rnathambhore and National Chambal Safari click here.

 

Please email to birding@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for further details and a quote (Estimated hotel cost and transportation) for any itinerary / route that you may have in mind or call us