Temples And Tigers Tour
Overview
This tour offers a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and wildlife, covering the majestic forts and temples of Gwalior, Datia, Orchha, and Khajuraho, along with the natural beauty and wildlife of Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench National Parks. It concludes with a departure from Nagpur, making it a comprehensive exploration of Madhya Pradesh’s heritage and biodiversity.
What Included
Private A/C vehicle for the entire tour with an excellent driver.
All toll taxes, interstate taxes, fuel charges.
Hotel accommodation for the comfortable stays.
Breakfast included at the hotel.
Govt. approved English speaking tour guide.
What Excluded
Tipping.
Any personal expenses.
Monument tickets.
Highlights
Explore the Gwalior Fort, Mitawali, Padawali & Bateshwar Temples.
Visit the Peetambara Peeth and the Datia Palace.
Discover the heritage town of Orchha, including Orchha Fort and Raja Ram Temple.
Witness the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho Temples and enjoy the Light & Sound Show.
Experience a thrilling jungle safari in Panna National Park.
Visit the breathtaking Marble Rocks and Dhuandhar Falls in Jabalpur.
Spot Royal Bengal Tigers in Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench National Parks.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the wildlife-rich landscapes of Central India.
Tour Plan

Upon your arrival at Gwalior Airport / Railway Station, our driver will pick you up and you will be transferred you to the hotel. Your journey will begin your tour with a visit to the Gwalior Fort which houses attractions like Sas Bahu Temples, Man Singh Palace and Gujari Mahal. After that you will be driven to explore the Jai Vilas Palace which is an opulent 19th-century royal residence. Later you will be taken to visit Tansen’s Tomb and the Sun Temple. After that you will be driven back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Gwalior.

After a fulfilling breakfast you will check-out and drive straight towards Datia. Once you reach Datia you will be taken to visit the Peetambara Peeth which is a revered temple dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi. After that you get to explore the Datia Palace also known as Bir Singh Deo Palace. After that you will continue the journey to Orchha and check-in at your hotel. Afterwards you will be taken to visit the Orchha Fort complex, Raja Ram Temple, and Chaturbhuj Temple followed by a sunset view at the Orchha Cenotaphs (Chhatris) along the Betwa River. After that you will be driven back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Orchha.

After a healthy breakfast you will check-out and you will be driven to Khajuraho. Once you reach Khajuraho you will check-in at the hotel and relax. Later you will be taken to visit the Western Group of Temples which includes Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana, and Vishwanath Temples. In the evening you get to enjoy the Light & Sound Show at the Western Temple Complex. After that you will be driven back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Khajuraho.

After a healthy breakfast you will be taken to visit the Eastern & Southern Group of Temples. After that you will be driven to Panna National Park for a thrilling jungle safari. Here you get to spot tigers, leopards and other wildlife. Later you will be driven to visit Raneh Falls which is a stunning volcanic rock canyon. After that you will return back to your hotel in Khajuraho for the overnight stay.

After a fulfilling breakfast you will check-out and you will be driven to Jabalpur. Once you reach you will check-in at your hotel and relax. After that you will be driven to visit Balancing Rock and the Chausath Yogini Temple. In the evening you get to enjoy the enjoy a boat ride through the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat and then visit the Dhuandhar Falls, where the Narmada River creates a stunning misty cascade. After that you will return back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Jabalpur.

After a healthy breakfast you will check-out and you will be drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival you will check-in at the wildlife resort and relax. In the afternoon you will be taken to embark on an exciting jungle safari where you have a high chance of spotting Royal Bengal Tigers. After that you will return to the resort for an overnight stay.

Early in the morning enjoy safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. After that return back to your hotel for breakfast and check-out. After that you will be driven to Kanha National Park. Upon your arrival you will check-in at your jungle resort and relax. You get to enjoy the evening at leisure or you can explore the Kanha Museum. After that you will return back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Kanha.

Early morning you get to enjoy the jungle safari in Kanha which is a home to tigers, barasingha (swamp deer), and leopards. After lunch you will be taken to embark on an afternoon safari for another chance to witness the park’s incredible biodiversity. After that you will return back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Kanha.

After a healthy breakfast you will check-out and then you will drive to Pench National Park. Once you arrive you will check-in at the resort and relax. In the afternoon you get to enjoy a wildlife safari in Pench which is the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. After that you will return back to your hotel for the overnight stay in Pench.

Enjoy an early morning safari in Pench National Park. After that you will return back to your hotel for the breakfast and then check-out. Now it’s time to drive to Nagpur Airport / Railway Station, concluding your tour.

FAQs
Mitawali is believed to have inspired the design of the Indian Parliament due to its circular structure. Padawali is known for its fortress-like temple and intricate carvings, reflecting Gupta and post-Gupta period architecture.
There are over 200 sandstone temples at Bateshwar, dating from the 8th to 10th century, dedicated mostly to Shiva and Vishnu.
Orchha Fort is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and includes palaces, temples, and cenotaphs set along the Betwa River.
The Khajuraho temples are UNESCO-listed for their stunning sculptures, including depictions of gods, daily life, and some erotic art symbolizing Tantric traditions.
No, only about 10% of the carvings are erotic; the majority depict mythology, royal life, musicians, and dancers.