Two nights near Kuno at Sesaipura and one night near Madhav National Park at Shivpuri.

The trip ends near Shivpuri, a short drive from Gwalior. Gwalior drop is available at the listed add-on rate.

3N/4D · Gwalior → Kuno → Palighat (Chambal) → Kuno → Madhav → Gwalior

3 Big Cats Journey

Kuno and Madhav National Park Tour

Written by Aadarsh Gupta, Kuno Cheetah Jungle Safari · Last updated: September 2026

The 3 Big Cats Journey links Kuno National Park, home of India's cheetahs and many leopards, with Madhav National Park at Shivpuri, where tigers were brought back in 2023. A boat ride on the Chambal adds gharials and river birds.

Starting from

₹24,999

per person, 2 guests sharing a room · 2026–27 season · excl. GST

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Duration

3N/4D

Safaris

3 Kuno + 2 Madhav safaris + 1 Chambal boat safari

Gates / parks

Tiktoli; Madhav; Palighat

Stay

2 nights near Kuno + 1 night near Madhav (Shivpuri)

Meals

All meals included

Best for

Travellers who want cheetah, leopard and tiger country in one trip

Season

October – June

Day by day

3 Big Cats Journey itinerary: 4 days in Central India

Safari times follow the Forest Department schedule: mornings start at 7:00 AM from October to December and 6:00 AM from January to June; evenings run 3:00 – 6:00 PM, or 4:00 – 7:00 PM from April to June.

Arrive

Day 1: Arrive at Kuno, evening safari

By 12:30 PM

Reach Sesaipura and check in

1:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Evening safari from Tiktoli Gate

7:30 PM

Dinner and overnight near Kuno

Explore

Day 2: Kuno morning safari and a Chambal boat ride at Palighat

6:00 / 7:00 AM

Morning safari from Tiktoli Gate

11:30 AM

Brunch, then drive to Palighat on the Chambal

Afternoon

Chambal boat safari: gharials, mugger crocodiles and river birds such as the Indian skimmer

Evening

Drive back to Kuno; dinner and overnight

Explore

Day 3: Last Kuno safari, on to Madhav National Park

6:00 / 7:00 AM

Morning safari from Tiktoli Gate

11:30 AM

Breakfast, check out and transfer to Shivpuri

Afternoon

Check in near Madhav National Park; lunch

Evening

Evening safari in Madhav National Park: tiger, leopard, sambar and chinkara country

8:00 PM

Dinner and overnight near Madhav

Depart

Day 4: Madhav morning safari and depart

Early morning

Morning safari in Madhav

11:00 AM

Breakfast, check out and drive to Gwalior

Safaris

Safaris in this package

Jeep (gypsy) safaris with a Forest Department guide. Groups of 1–3 share a gypsy with other visitors; groups of 4–6 get a whole gypsy.

#	Park	Session
1	Kuno	Evening, day 1
2	Kuno	Morning, day 2
Boat	Chambal	Day 2, after breakfast
3	Kuno	Morning, day 3
4	Madhav	Evening, day 3
5	Madhav	Morning, day 4

Price 2026–27

3 Big Cats Journey price per person

Prices are per person with 2 guests per room. Larger groups pay less per person because they share a whole gypsy. GST is extra.

Group size	Package (per person)	+ Gwalior pickup & drop (per person)	Total with pickup (per person)
2 guests	₹24,999	₹4,500	₹29,499
4 guests	₹22,999	₹3,500	₹26,499
6 guests	₹19,499	₹2,334	₹21,833

Pickup and drop from Gwalior by sedan for up to 3 guests, SUV for 4–6. Your exact quote depends on your dates and group.

What's included

2 nights near Kuno + 1 night near Madhav (Shivpuri), 2 guests per room
Meals: All meals, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4
3 Kuno + 2 Madhav safaris + 1 Chambal boat safari
Forest Department permit, gypsy and guide for each jeep safari (sharing basis for 1–3 guests, full gypsy for 4–6)
Chambal boat safari at Palighat
Transfers between parks during the tour
Help from our local team at Kuno throughout

Not included

GST
Gwalior pickup and drop (add-on, see price table)
Camera fees, if charged by the Forest Department
Private gypsy for groups of 1–3
Extra safaris or nights
Tips, drinks and personal expenses

Who it suits

Big-cat enthusiasts
Photographers
Travellers who want to cover several parks in a few days

Customise this package

Add a night at Madhav for more tiger time
Skip the Chambal ride for a lower price
Upgrade to private gypsies
Add Gwalior pickup

Stay & meals

Where you stay

2 nights near Kuno + 1 night near Madhav (Shivpuri). Kuno stays are around Sesaipura, the main visitor base about 18 km from Tiktoli Gate, so you reach the gate early for morning drives. At Madhav you stay near the national park at Shivpuri.

Meals: All meals, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4. Breakfast is included with your room, and lunch and dinner are part of the package.

Rooms are for 2 guests. Tell us if you need a single room, an extra bed or a higher-category stay and we will adjust your quote.

Getting there

How to reach Kuno for this package

The nearest airport is Gwalior and the nearest railway station is Shivpuri. Most guests travel to Sesaipura, the base for Kuno safaris.

We arrange private pickup and drop from Gwalior by sedan or SUV; see the add-on column in the price table. This tour ends near Madhav National Park at Shivpuri, so the drop is from there to Gwalior.

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