Madhya Pradesh Tour: Orchha, Khajuraho & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari (6 Days)
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- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pickup → drop
- Jhansi → Jabalpur / Umaria
- Best time
- Oct – Jun (park core zones close Jul – Sep)
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 2–6
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Temple and palace walks plus jeep safaris. Drives of 4–6 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 6-day Madhya Pradesh tour covers Orchha (1 night), Khajuraho (2) and Bandhavgarh (2), with three jeep safaris for tigers and guided visits to the UNESCO Khajuraho temples. It costs from ₹38,500 per person. October to June is the season, and tiger sightings peak from March to June.
Trip Overview
Central India's greatest hits: Orchha's Jahangir Mahal and Betwa river chhatris, Khajuraho's Chandela temples with their famous sculpture, and Bandhavgarh, a tiger reserve with one of India's highest densities of Bengal tigers.
Three safaris over two days give you a strong chance of a sighting, though tigers are never guaranteed. Safari permits open months ahead and sell out, so we book them as soon as you confirm. Winter mornings are cold; lodges provide blankets.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal and the Raja Ram aarti
- The Betwa chhatris at sunrise
- Khajuraho's Western Group and Kandariya Mahadeva
- Khajuraho sound-and-light show
- Three jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh
Day by day
Itinerary
Jhansi → Jabalpur / Umaria · 5N/6D
6 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Jhansi to OrchhaJhansi → Orchha · 16 km · 30 min+
Pickup at Jhansi station (the Vande Bharat and Shatabdi arrive from Delhi). Orchha Fort and Jahangir Mahal, then the evening aarti at Raja Ram temple.
- Orchha Fort
- Jahangir Mahal
- Raja Ram aarti
Heritage hotel, Orchha D
- 2
Day 2Orchha to KhajurahoOrchha → Khajuraho · 175 km · 4 hrs+
Sunrise at the Betwa chhatris, then drive to Khajuraho. Evening sound-and-light show at the Western Group.
- Betwa chhatris
- Sound-and-light show
Hotel, Khajuraho B · D
- 3
Day 3Khajuraho temples+
The Western Group with a guide (Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana, Chitragupta), then the Eastern and Southern groups, including the Jain temples.
- Kandariya Mahadeva
- Lakshmana
- Jain temples
Hotel, Khajuraho B · D
- 4
Day 4Khajuraho to BandhavgarhKhajuraho → Bandhavgarh · 250 km · 6 hrs+
Across Bundelkhand to Bandhavgarh, arriving for an afternoon safari.
- Afternoon safari
Jungle lodge, Bandhavgarh B · D
- 5
Day 5Bandhavgarh safaris+
A morning safari, an afternoon at the lodge, then an evening village walk or nature talk.
- Morning safari
Jungle lodge, Bandhavgarh B · L · D
- 6
Day 6DepartureBandhavgarh → Jabalpur · 190 km · 4 hrs+
Breakfast and drop at Umaria station or Jabalpur airport.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 5 nights: a heritage hotel in Orchha, a hotel in Khajuraho and a jungle lodge in Bandhavgarh
- Daily breakfast and dinner; full board at the jungle lodge
- Private air-conditioned cab throughout
- 3 jeep safaris with permits and naturalist
- Licensed guides at Orchha and Khajuraho
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Safari permits open on the MP Forest Department website months in advance and sell out. Confirm early.
- Core zones close from July 1 to September 30; buffer-zone safaris may run.
- Winter morning safaris are very cold (down to about 4 °C). Lodges provide blankets.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
- Neutral-coloured clothes for safaris
- Binoculars
- Warm layers for winter morning safaris
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Khajuraho, Orchha, tiger safaris and the Jyotirlingas.
The heart of India holds the Chandela temples of Khajuraho, Orchha's riverside palaces and chhatris, and some of the best tiger country in the world: Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench.
- Best time
- October to March for sightseeing; tiger sightings peak March to June
- Ideal trip
- 6 days for Khajuraho, Orchha and Bandhavgarh; 3–4 for Ujjain and Omkareshwar
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How much does the Madhya Pradesh Tour cost?+
The Madhya Pradesh Tour starts from ₹38,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Madhya Pradesh Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Jun (park core zones close Jul – Sep). Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Madhya Pradesh Tour take?+
It runs 6 days and 5 nights from Jhansi to Jabalpur / Umaria. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Madhya Pradesh Tour suitable for families?+
Yes. It is one of our Family trips, rated activity level 1 of 4 (Relaxed). Temple and palace walks plus jeep safaris. Drives of 4–6 hours.
Are tiger sightings guaranteed?+
No, but Bandhavgarh has some of the best odds in India, especially from March to June.
Can we add Kanha?+
Yes. Kanha is about 6 hours from Bandhavgarh (+2 nights).
Is Khajuraho appropriate for children?+
Yes. Most carvings depict everyday life, gods and celestial dancers; guides handle the famous panels tactfully.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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