Day 01: Arrive in Delhi.
Om arrival in Delhi you will be met by our representative and escorted to Taj Mansingh Hotel for overnight. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 02: Delhi.
Morning at leisure followed by an afternoon tour of Old Delhi, exploring the grandiose Mughal creations of Shah Jahan, including the 17th century magnificence of its sandstone Red Fort, as well as the Jama Masjid Mosque, an exquisite collection of white marble, towering minarets and ornate gateways that is the largest of its kind in India. There will also be an opportunity to browse the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk before returning to the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi to Panna National Park via Khajuraho.
Departing Delhi this morning fly to Khajuraho (1 hour) and transfer the short distance to Panna National Park (57KM/40 minutes), famous for its wolf, leopard and wild dog sightings, for an overnight stay at the Taj Pashan Garh prior to an afternoon game activity. Overnight in Panna NP.
Day 04: Panna to Bandhavgarh National Park.
After a morning’s game drive continue to Bandhavgarh National Park, a long and exhilarating drive over some pretty adventurous terrain (225KM/7 hours) that takes you deep into the Vindhyan Mountains. Spend the next 3 nights at Mahua Kothi Lodge in Bandhavgarh.
Days 05-06: Bandhavgarh National Park.
Named after the imposing fort that occupies the cliffs high above the park, this superb reserve was once the private hunting ground of the Maharajah of Rewa and today offers some excellent chances for spotting tiger, leopard and sloth bear as well as numerous species of birds from kingfishers to eagles. A full programme of morning and afternoon game drives is included during your stay here, affording ample opportunities to spot some wildlife.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh to Kanha National Park.
Drive to Kanha National Park (265 KM/5½ hours), one of India’s ‘Project Tiger’ Reserves, lying amidst a lush landscape of thick, forested valleys and deep ravines. The inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ this spectacular setting provides our home for the next few days, staying at the Banjaar Tola for 3 nights. This afternoon enjoy your first game drive in the area, traversing a rich and fertile landscape of sal forest and wooded grassland that is crisscrossed with flowing rivers and streams.
Days 08-09: Kanha National Park.
Kanha is blessed with a dazzling array of birdlife, with over 300 species recorded here. It is also home to the unique barasingha (swamp deer), dramatically saved from the brink of extinction, and it is probably also the best location in India where the elusive tiger is seen with any degree of regularity.
A full programme of morning and afternoon game drives during your stay in Kanha NP.
Day 10: Kanha to Pench National Park.
Following another morning’s game drive, you continue to the tropical forests and open grasslands of Pench National Park (3 hours) and stay overnight at Baghvan. Set amongst the rolling hills of the southern Satpura, this tiger reserve is one of India’s little known gems, boasting jackals, hyena and a spectacular variety of birdlife. Afternoon game activities.
Day 11: Pench to Mumbai via Nagpur. Depart Mumbai.
After a morning game drive and lunch, transfer by road to Nagpur (95KM/1½ hours) for the flight to Mumbai (1 hour 15 minutes). On arrival you will be met and transferred to the international terminal to connect to your flight to onward destination.
Date and price to suit individual arrangements based on 2 people sharing. Breakfast included. Private air-conditioned car and driver with English speaking guides for sightseeing.
