🏆 India’s Premier Survival Training in Tiger Reserve

Master Survival Skills in India's Most Dangerous Wilderness

Learn fire-making, water sourcing, shelter building, and navigation inside Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Transform fear into confidence through our proven survival methodology.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

🐅 Tiger-Land Advantage

Inside Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Survival here is not simulated – it’s real, with wild systems and true constraints.

🔥 Survival Leadership

Fire, water, shelter, navigation, combat mindset. Designed as a leadership transformation, not a picnic.

🌿 Tribal Synergy

Learn with tribal knowledge and ancient jungle hacks – practical, humble, time-tested.

120 Hrs - Endurance

Intro to jungle survival: fire, water sourcing, shelter basics, map & compass.

Intensive Explore

72 Hrs - Advanced

Advanced drills, food sourcing, night movement, team roles, field repairs.

Intermediate Explore

48 Hrs - Foundation

Grit & resilience: multi-night guarding, real-time challenges, mental reset.

Beginner Explore

UPCOMING BATCHES (ASIA/KOLKATA)

UPCOMING BATCHES (ASIA/KOLKATA)
Date Course Seats Fee
14 Nov 2025 48 Hrs Foundation 6/12 left ₹ 82,400 Apply
14 Nov 2025 72 Hrs Advanced 4/10 left ₹ 1,22,400 Apply
14 Nov 2025 120 Hrs Endurance Waitlist ₹ 2,02,400 Join Waitlist
Fees shown are tuition only. See inclusions below. Park permits are season-dependent.

What's Included

  • Training, field drills & instructor time
  • Shared survival kit (community tools, water purification)
  • Basic field meals (veg), camp support

Not Included

  • Travel to Bandhavgarh, personal insurance
  • Park fees/permits if applicable, rentals
  • Personal gear (see Kit List)

Refund policy: ₹10,000 deposit is fully refundable if not selected or if cancelled ≥14 days before start.

COURSE DETAILS

Syllabus: Fire under monsoon, water sourcing & purification, shelter basics, map & compass, wildlife etiquette.

Kit List: 30-40L backpack, trekking shoes, 2 quick-dry tees, rain shell, headlamp, 1L bottle, basic meds.

Syllabus: Food sourcing, night movement, team roles, knots & field repairs, stress drills, navigation practicals.

Kit List: Everything in 48 hrs + 60-70L pack, extra socks, compact sleeping layer.

Syllabus: Multi-night guarding, long-range nav, resilience training, resource rationing, leadership scenarios.

Kit List: As 72 hrs + blister kit, lightweight rain pants, spare battery pack.

FAQ & SAFETY

Minimum age 18, medically fit. No prior survival experience required. Fitness test & medical disclosure mandatory.

Yes. Courses run with forest permissions, trained instructors, tribal mentors, and risk protocols. Wildlife etiquette taught first day.

Courses adapt for monsoon, heat, or cold. In rare cancellations (floods, park closures), you are refunded or rescheduled.

Training, shared survival kit, basic field meals, camp support. Not included: travel, personal gear, insurance, permits.

Yes. Most survivors come solo. Groups are welcome. Teams are formed on-ground.

₹10,000 deposit refunded if not selected or cancelled ≥14 days before course. Partial refunds if forest department shuts park.

Yes. Personal health/travel insurance is mandatory. Evacuation partners and medical support are aligned with local hospitals.

You can withdraw early. Safety comes first. Certificate not awarded if you exit, but partial learning still valuable.

GETTING THERE

✈ By Air

Nearest airport: Jabalpur (3.5 hrs drive) or Khajuraho (4 hrs). Daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. Pick-up arranged on request.

🚆 By Rail

Nearest railhead: Umaria (45 min) or Katni (2 hrs). Connected to Delhi, Bhopal, Varanasi. Local taxi or arranged transfer available.

🚌 By Road

Bandhavgarh is 32 km from Umaria town, 100 km from Katni. Good roads from Jabalpur, Rewa, Khajuraho. Overnight buses not advised.

🌤 Climate

Oct–Mar: cool, ideal (10–28°C). Apr–Jun: hot (30–42°C). Jul–Sep: monsoon (humid, leeches, heavy rain). Pack accordingly.

TRUSTED & FEATURED

NatGeo

Discovery

BBC

TOI

“The only classroom in the world where tigers roam free. A life-changing leadership journey.”
– The Explorer Journal
“Raw, unfiltered and deeply humbling. Not tourism – survival and self-discovery.”
– Outdoor India Magazine

CERTIFICATES & ALUMNI NETWORK

JSA Completion Certificate

Awarded upon successful completion with attendance & performance criteria.

Jungle Survival Academy
Certificate of Completion
Awarded to: Survivor Name
48/72/120 Hours • Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve • Verified
Serialised Shareable
Alumni Highlights
  • CXOs, founders, educators, first-responders
  • Leadership offsites & personal reset journeys
  • Peer community & priority access to new batches
1,200+
Survivors trained
17
Countries represented

Invite-only *Alumni Days* during park season. Mentorship and advanced drills.

SURVIVOR STORIES

  “Hardest thing I’ve done – came back a different person.” – A. Singh

   Night guarding • Rain on red soil • Fire in monsoon

WHY CHOOSE JSA

JSA Other Camps
Inside a real tiger reserve Simulated or tourist forests
Tribal & wildlife synergy Guide-led activities only
Leadership & mindset reset Adventure holiday vibe
Selective enrollment (safety first) Pay & play

HOW ENROLLMENT WORKS

Step 1

Register

Fill form & pay ₹10,000 refundable fee for your preferred date.

Step 2

Share Your Story

Send a short self-intro video on why you want to do this.

Step 3

Selection / Refund

We confirm your slot or issue a quick refund – safety first.

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