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Bandhavgar Tiger Reserve Is Calling You

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Ø  03 Nights / 04 Days

Ø  03 Ngt bndhvghar National Prk

Ø  01 Morning Jungle Safari

Ø  01 Afternoon Jungle Safari

Ø  buffer Zone Safari 

Ø  Entry Ticket as Per Itinerary

Ø  Hotels Stay As Per Itinerary

Ø  With all meals.

Ø  All Transportation Included

Ø  Pickup From nagpur / jabalpur

Ø  Drop At nagpur / jabalpur

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Bandhavghar national park - madhya pradesh

Activities - Jungle Safari - Camping - Wild Life Photography

Tour Itinerary - 03 nights / 04 days (ex - Nagpur)

DAY 1
Reach Jabalpur Airport Or Railway Station. Meet & Greet By Our Speedbird Representative And Proceed For Bandhavghar National Park. Day Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities.
Reach Jabalpur Airport Or Railway Station. Meet & Greet By Our Speedbird Representative And Proceed For Bandhavghar National Park – Madhya Pradesh. On The Way Breakfast And Refreshments. Enjoy The Nature During The Drive As It Takes 5 Hours Drive To Reach Your Hotel In Bandhavghar National Park. Reach Your Hotel And Checkin. Get Fresh, Have Your Lunch And Rest For A While.  At Around 1600 Hrs Proceed For A Trip In Your Own Cab In The Surrounding Buffer Area Of The Jungle. Our Trained Escort Will Accompany You Throughout The Tour. While Around Or Inside The Jungle You Should Remember That You Are In A Protected Areas Under The Forest Department Of India, So Do Not Indulge In Such Activities That Can Go Against The Nature Conservation Programme Of The Forest Department.  Exploring The Jungle Always Brings Out Numerous Surprises For Both The Nature Lover And Explorer. You Will Get To See Many Wild Animals On The Way Like Gaur/Bisen, Sambhar, Chital, Barking Deer, Monkey, Mongoose For Sure. If You Are Lucky You Can Even Spot Tigers, Lepords, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Fox, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Python, Hare, And Leopard. Including Many Reptiles, Insects And Butterflies. You Can Enjoy The Creation Of God In Its Colour And Splendor. Evening Free For Leisure Please Note That Night Jungle Trekking Can Be Arranged On Your Request Under The Guidance Of Our Trained Staff. In The Evening Folk Dance Also Can Be Arranged Depending On Availability But Cant Be Promised. Have Dinner And Overnight At The Jungle Resort.
DAY 2
Morning Jungle Safari. Visit The Waterhole And The Fire Line In The Buffer Ares. Day Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities.

In The Morning At Around 0500 Hrs Proceed For A Morning Jungle Safari Which Is 30 minutes drive From The Resort. Delicious Breakfast Will Be Ready And Packed For Your Safari Which You Will Have At The Waiting Area Of The Core Jungle. Be Ready To Shoot The King Of The Jungle With Your Camera And Proceed For Your Morning Jungle Safari To Meet The Tiger – King Of The Jungle.
Jungle Safari Is An Adventure That Takes You To Explore The Unexplored Trails And Unspoilt Natural Horizons Of Forests. You Should Not Forget That The Animals Are In Their Natural Habitats here And It Is Their Home, So Do Not Disturb Them While Photography Or In Any Other Way And Always Remember That You Are In Their Territory.

Exploring The Jungle Always Brings Out Numerous Surprises For Both The Nature Lover And Explorer. You Will Get To See Many Wild Animals On The Way Like Gaur/Bisen, Sambhar, Chital, Barking Deer, Monkey, Mongoose For Sure. If You Are Lucky You Can Even Spot Tigers, Lepords, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Fox, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Python, Hare, And Leopard. Including Many Reptiles, Insects And Butterflies. You Can Enjoy The Creation Of God In Its Colour And Splendor.

After Your Exciting Jungle Safari Proceed For Our Resort And Have Lunch. Afternoon Free For Rest And Leisure. You Can Spend Your Time Exploring Around The Resort Which Is Located On The Buffer Line Of The Jungle. At Around 1600 Hrs Proceed For An Exciting Trek Along Under The Guidance Of Our Expert Staff In Your Cab. On The Way Our Staff Will Educate You About The Mysterious Ways Of The Jungle System And The Techniques To Understand The Jungle. Here Also You Do Not Forget That You Are Inside The Jungle And Very Close To The Core Area. You Will Spend Your Time Around A Water Hole Where The Wild Animals Usually Come For Drinking Water In The Evening and if possible we will visit the The Fireline To Catch A Glimpse Of The Wild Animals.

Have Dinner And Overnight At The Jungle Resort.

DAY 3
Afternoon Jungle Safari. Visit Haldi Plantation And Nearby Villages. Day Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities.

After Breakfast Time Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities In The Nearby Buffer Zone. On Your Request Our Well Trained Staff Will Accompany You To The Nearby Trekking Areas. During The Trek Observe The Gifts Of Mother Nature, See The Pug Marks Of Wild Animals Who Have Passed By And Collect The Feathers Of Birds And Also If You Are Lucky You Can Find The Spines Of Porcupines Who Resides In The Nearby Areas. You Can Also Go For A Nature Walk Or Go Cycling At The Nearby Areas. You Can Also Go For Fishing At The Nearby Pond.
Have Your Lunch And Proceed For For An Afternoon Jungle Safari At Around 1400 Hrs Which Is 30 Mts Away From The Resort. Please Note That Bandhavghar National Park Is Divided In 4 Zones, namely Khitauli, Kallawah and Magdhi, the existing Tala Zone Being The Premium Zone of Bandhavgarh. The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni. 
On The Way You Will Visit The Traditional Villages That Surrounds The Jungle Area. After Your Exciting Safari Return To The Resort And Time Free For Leisure And Rest. In The Evening Enjoy A Bon Fire With Light Music And Dance. If You Wish You Can Go For A Night Trek Or Drive Around The Nearby Buffer Areas Under The Supervision Of Our Trained Staff.

Evening Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities. Have Dinner And Overnight At The Jungle Resort.

DAY 4
Depart For The Railway Station Or Airport Tour Ends.

After Breakfast Time Free For Leisure And Trekking Activities. On The Last Days We Guarantee You That You Will Feel That The Best Way To Spend And Enjoy Your Holiday Was To Hang Out In The Jungle Area, Relax And Do Nothing. 

Say Hello To Mother Nature for its gifts In The Best Possible Ways And Depart For Jabalpur. Later Proceed For Airport Or Railway Station With A Vow To Protect Our Tigers And Other Threatened And Endangered Wildlife In The Jungle. It Is The Best Gift You Can Give To Your Next Generation. 

Return Home With Sweet Memories. Tour Ends.

ABOUT BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK – MADHYA PRADESH

It’s A Jungle Out There & You Are Going For A Wild Safari – Use Only Cameras To Shoot A Tiger

The Bandhavgarh national Park was famous as the Home for white tiger which ruled this jungle for a long time. In the palace of Maharaja of Rewa one can find the white tiger called Mohun on display which was The last one captured by Maharaja Martand Singh in the year 1951. This Park had the highest density of different variety of Royal Bengal tigers.

Bandhavgarh National Park located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh is one of the favorite national parks in India. It was declared a national park in 1968, with an area of 105 km2 only. Later Project Tiger constituted in 1972 and also the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 came into force in this park. In 1982, three more ranges were added, namely Khitauli, Magdhi, and Kallawah to the existing Tala range increasing the area of Bandhavgarh to 448 km2. The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni,and totals 820 km2. 

Bandhavgarh National park got its name from the most prominent hillock of the area given as a gift by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka (Ceylon). The name Bandhavgarh means Brother’s Fort in Sanskrit and is as old as 2000 years ago where you will still find several man made caves with amazing rock paintings. You can also see a gigantic idol of Vishnu lying down known as Sesh Shai.  As of now visit to Bandhavgarh fort is restricted as M.P. Forest Department and no longer grants permission to anyone. 

FLORA & fAUNA

The Main Wildlife Attractions In The Reserve Are Tiger, Gaur, Sambhar, Chital, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Fox, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Python, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose And Leopard. Including Many Reptiles, Insects And Butterflies You Can Enjoy The Creation Of God In Its Colour And Splendor.

The Bird Species Include Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets, Peacock, Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Partridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets, Green Pigeons, Cuckoos, Rollers, Bee-Eater, Hoopoes, Drongos, Warblers, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, And Fly Catchers Amongst Many Others.

In addition You can find the many rare species of birds like Malabar pied hornbill, falcons, 4 species of vultures, and tortoises swimming can also be seen. The hilltop is considered best for photography of flying birds due to the advantage of being positioned at the top which makes a worthwhile addition to a Bandhavgarh National Park wildlife tour.

ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

The Bandhavgarh located in Umaria district is surrounded by a large number of smaller hills separated by gently sloping valleys and swampy meadows, locally known as ‘bohera’. Regional folklore suggests that Bandhavgarh belonged to rulers of the Gond Empire of the Pandro caste are the original inhabitant. Today also you can find the descendants of Gond kings still living in the nearby areas of the fort. Gond kings constructed 12 talab ponds, of which only few remain. 

Bandhavgarh was the business centre for the traders traveling between Kaushambi and Bharhut, at that time known as Bardawati (Bhaudhya root). During the Kalachuri dynasty it was called as Haihay Kshetra.

Various dynasties have ruled the fort: for example, Mauryans from the 3rd century BC, Vakataka rulers from the 3rd-5th century, Sengars from the 5th century, and the Kalachuris from 10th century. In the 13th century, the Baghels took over, ruling from Bandhavgarh until 1617, when Maharaja Vikramaditya Singh moved his capital to Rewa. The last inhabitants deserted the fort in 1935.

GAUR OR BISEN - REINTRODUCED TO BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Bandhavgarh National Park had a small population of gaur left but all of them also died due some disease which was passed from cattle to them. In 2011-12 about fifty gaur were relocated and brought to Bandhavgarh from Bandhavghar National Park as an initiative program to reverse the local extinction of this species. 

Till date Twenty plus calves have been born since with few mortalities taken place owing to predation and other natural factors, but the population is positively growing. Hopefully this will turn out to be a successful reintroduction. This project was executed by Madhya Pradesh Forest department, Wildlife Institute of India, Taj Safaris and Conservation corporation of Africa by technical collaboration.

ABOUT THE FEROCIOUS TIGERS.

Tigers And Humans Have Shared The Earth For Thousands Of Years And Their Relationship Has Not Being Close Or Friendly.  Tigers Have Are Very Much Territorial Hence We Should Always Respect His Territory As He Respects Ours. The Social System Of Tigers Is Connected Through Visual Signals, Scent Marks And Vocalizations and they Use Their Body Weight To Knock The Prey To The Ground And Kills With A Bite On The Neck. They Are Very Good Swimmers And Have Been Known To Kill Prey While Swimming Also. Tigers Essentially Are Solitary By Nature, Except During Mating Season And When Females Bear Young.

But Many People Feel A Deep Admiration And Devotion For Tigers. Though Humans Are Often Fearful Of Tigers As They Have Become Their Main Predator And Have Being The Most Dangerous Threat For The Survival Of These Cats. It Is No Secret That Many Tigers Have Killed By People. 

Tiger-Human Conflicts Is Usually Inevitable Wherever And Wherever People And Large Carnivores Coexist. This Conflicts Revealed Humans As The Encroachers And Tiger As Victim And The Story Goes On With The Jungle Shrinking And Settlements, Cultivation And Development Activities In Wildlife Corridors Increasingly You Will Find Villages Even In The Core Jungle Area Leaving No Space For Wild Life. 

Basically We Are The Ones To Continually Invade Their Natural Habitat And Then Complain When Tiger Attacks Do Occur. We Should Understand That When We Destroy Their Natural Habitat, They Are Forced To Live In Areas That They Never Inhabited Before To Find Food And Survive. Hence Tigers mark their presence along the border of Such Jungle Settlement to hunt and get Feed On The Domestic Animals which are Easily available then the Jungle Prey. 

Situation Starts getting worse when Farmers In Such A Situation Sometimes Use Poison And Pesticides To Kill The Tigers And Protect Their Livestock. Even Though Such Practices Are Illegal, It Is Still Happening. Over The Last Century, These Cats Have Lost Large Areas due to which, Only A Few Thousand Tigers Remain In Relatively Small Areas Which Is quite Alarming. 

In Short Space Has Been The Main Factor Causing Conflicts Between Tigers And Humans. 

Today The Numbers Of Tigers Are Increasing But Still We All Have To Take Efforts To Support And Fight For Protecting The Tigers And Other Threatened And Endangered Wildlife.

TIGERS MOSTLY TEND TO ATTACK HUMANS BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS

1. A Tigeress Is Very Possessive For Its Cubs And Goes To Any Extend To Protect Them If Any Species Stroll In Her Territory

2. In Most Places, Adults Tigers Are Wary Of Human Beings And Avoid Encounters With Strolling Humans In Its Territory But Sub Adults Or Teen Tigers Usually Attack And Tries To Be Playful On Any Moving Objects Or Species As They Are On The Learning Stage.

3. If Any Tiger Is Injures By Any Ways It Tends To Attack On Any Species As To Maintain Safe Distance.

4. Tigers Do Not Tolerate Interference In Their Territory Especially During Mating Phase Or When It Has Killed Its Prey. It Attacks To Prove Its Existence And To Drive The Encroachers Away. 

5. Due To Shrinking Of The Jungle Due To Encroachments Activities Even In The Core Area By Humans The Tigers Prey On The Humans Unattended Live Stock That Wanders In The Jungle Territory.

6. Tigers Have Consistently Lost Their Natural Habitat And A Rapid Decline In The Availability Of Prey, Forcing Them To Barge Into Human Encroachments In Search Of Food And Water

SAFARI TIMINGS

Bandhavghar National Park Remain Open For Visitors From 01st October To 30th June. 

The Safari Timings Are:

PARTICULARS

01th October To 31st October

16th February To 15th April

16th April To 30th June

MORNING SAFARI TIMINGS

06.00 hrs To 11.00 hrs

06.30 am to 11.00 am

06.00 Am To 11.00 Am

EVENING SAFARI TIMINGS

15.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

15.30 Hrs To 18.30 Hrs

15.00 Hrs To 18.00 Hrs

Inclusions

  • All Sightseeing And Excursions As Mentioned In Speedbird Travels Itinerary Applies.
  • Transportation – Non A/C or A/c 17 Seater Or Tavera or Innova or Similar Vehicle as discussed and decided.
  • Hotel Category – Standard / Delux /3 Star / 5 Star (As Per The Tour Package)
  • Accommodation will be At The Mentioned Hotels Or At The Similar Hotels.
  • Meals –Breakfast And Dinner Included In The Package or As mentioned in speedbird travels itinerary. 
  • State Taxes+Road Tax+All Toll Included. Parking Cost may be extra depending on the location and itinerary.
  • Hotel Tax.
  • Driver Allowance
  • In Houseboat – APAI – Full Board Basis. 
  • Standard Packages For House Boat Includes AC From 21.30 Hrs To Next Day 06.00 Hrs 
  • Only Delux Packages For House Boat Includes AC 24hrs 
  • Complimentary Accommodation For Children Below 2 To 5 Yrs Without Extra Bed.
  • Meet And Assist At All Arrival And Departure Points By Tour Manager. 
  • INR Rates Are Valid For Indian Nationals Only 
  • Extra Bed Means Extra Mattress – Applicable For Triple Sharing. 
  • Early Check In And Late Checkout Are Subject To Availability And Cannot Be Guaranteed. 
  • Normal Check In Time Is 1400hrs And Check Out Time Is 1200 Hrs. 
  • Adjoining Rooms On The Same Floor Is Subject To Availability And Will Be Disclosed Only At Check In.

Exclusions

  • Anything Not Mentioned Specifically Under INCLUSIONS.
  • Any Additional Or Any Changes In The Above Itinerary Can Cost Extra.
  • Boat Rides, Shikara Rides, Cable Car Ride , Pony Ride, Yak Ride, Skiing, Paragliding, Etc Are Not Included.
  • Entrance Fees at some destinations, Guide Charges, Amusement Park Fee, Camera Fee Not Included.
  • Personal Expenses, Extra Meals, Laundry, Tips, Soft Or Hard Drinks, Snacks, Etc
  • Unforeseen Expenses Because Of The Weather Conditions Can Cost Extra.
  • Flight Cancellation, Road Blocks, Strike, Etc May Cost Extra.
  • Any Increase In Fuel Cost, Government Taxes, Entrance Fees, Intra And Interstate Taxes Etc.
  • Any Cost Due To Uncertain Political Unrest Or Due To Any Natural Calamities, Etc
  • Heater In Rooms Available Only On Request At Additional Charges.
  • Any Water Sports, Snorkeling or any Adventure fees.

IMPORTANT NOTES

BEFORE & dURING THE TOUR

  • The Above Quotation Is Only An Offer And Not Confirmation Of Your Tour Package.
  • Booking Confirmation by Speedbird Travels Is strictly Subject To Availability.
  • The Rates Quoted Are Valid For The Mentioned Period and As Mentioned In The Itinerary.
  • Bookings Will Be Processed Only After Speedbird Travels Receives confirmation Advance Booking Amount.
  • Normal Hotels Check-In And Check-Out Timings Are 12.00 Noon. 
  • Kindly Carry Original And 2 Photocopies Of Identity Card Of All Accompanied Tour Members.
  • Children/Students Should Carry Original And 2 Photocopies Of Their School/College Identity Cards.
  • For Infants Carry 2 Passport Size Photos.
  • Identity Cards Like Passport, Driving License, Adhar Card, Votercard Can Be Used.
  • Please Avoid Using Pan Card As It Is Not Accepted In Most Of The Destinations.
  • Please Also Submit A Copy Of Your Identity Card with Speedbird Travels At The Time Of Your Booking.
  • In almost all the Hotels on Triple Sharing Occupancy – Extra Bed Means Extra Mattress.
  • Please Notes That Air Conditioners Will Not Work On Any Hill Stations.
  • Please Notes That Heaters In Rooms On Any Hill Stations Will Cost Extra.
  • All Sightseeing Will Depends As Per The Allotted Time Scheduled Already Mentioned In The Itinerary. 
  • Food Is Strictly Served In The Restaurant Only.
  • Catering Timing To Be Followed As Per The Rules Prescribed By The Resort.
  • Food Menu Is Mostly Pre Decided By The Resort Management Only.
  • Only Group Leaders Allowed To Interact With Speedbird Tour Manager During the Tour.
  • Entire Amount As Finalised Is Charged On Nos. Of Persons Mentioned Or Finalised. 
  • Please Note That If In Case If The Nos Of Persons Reported Are Less On The Tour Day No Amount Will Be Refunded In Any Circumstances.
  • Please Intimate Us About Accompanying Servants And Drivers As They Will Also Be Charges Separately.

cancellations

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Booking Amount Of 25% To Be Made For Confirmation Of any Tour Plan.
  • Full Amount To Be Paid Prior 7 Days Of Departure.
  • All Refund Will Be Processed Only By Crossed A/C Payee Cheques Only By Speedbird Tours & Travels.
  • Refund Will Be Processed Only Against Original / Booking Receipt.
  • Cancellation Charges Will Be Effective From The Time/Date We Receive Your Correspondence In Writing.
  • For Cancellations Charges Informed With In The Last 72 Hours – NO REFUND WILL BE PROCESSED.
  • For Cancellations Charges Informed Prior 72 Hours Of The Tour – 50% Canc Charges will be processed.
  • For Cancellations Charges Informed Prior 15 Day  Of The Tour – Rs. 3000/- Canc Charges will apply.
  • For Cancellations Charges Informed Prior 30 Day  Of The Tour – Rs. 1000/- Canc Charges will apply.
  • For Any Changes in The Tour Plan By The Guest – Additional Cost Will Apply.
  • For Any Changes In The Tour Plan By The Guest – No Refund Applies For The Arrangements Already Made.
  • For Any Changes In The Tour Plan By The Guest – No Refund applies For Any Unused Services Already Made.
  • Any Changes By The Guest In Room Category Already Alotted Will Be Charged Extra.
  • No Refund For Tours Which Are Postponed Or Cancelled Due To Natural Calamities Like Flood, Rain,earthquake, Landslide, Etc.
  • No Refund For Tours Which Are Postponed Or Cancelled Due To Any Unforeseen Calamities Like, Roits, Political Unrest, Trains Or Flight Cancellations, Etc.
  • If Any Customer Is Found Medically Unfit For Travel At The Last Minute Speedbird Travels Reserves The Rights To Cancel The Trip And No Refund Will Be Processed.
  • If Any Customer Is Found Under The Influence Of Alcohol And Disturbing Other Travel Mates Speedbird Travels Reserves The Rights To Cancel The Trip And No Refund Will Be Processed