Overview
Travel into the heart of India and follow the trail of the endangered
Royal Bengal Tiger in the national parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh and
Pench. Enjoy wildlife drives with expert naturalist guides.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Delhi
(N)
Day 2: Delhi
Overnight stay in the Sheraton Saket. (N)
Day 3: To Katni
Fly to Jabalpur and drive to Bandhavgarh for a 3-night stay at Bandhav
Vilas / Kings Lodge*. (B, L, D)
Days 4-5: Bandhavgarh National Park
Two full days of wildlife viewing. Famous for its tigers, the park is also
home to chausinghas, wild boars and elusive leopards. The park is
enjoying a golden period, with sightings of tigers the best it has been
for many years. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Kanha National Park
Drive to Kanha and spend 3 nights at the Chitvan Jungle Lodge /
Singinawa Jungle Lodge* located by Mukki Gate; a favourite among
safari-goers, Singinawa is noted for its highly experienced naturalists.
The Mukki zone’s dominant male tiger, Chhota Munna, will steal your
heart. (B, L, D)
Days 7-8: Kanha National Park
One of the inspirations for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Kanha is
a former hunting ground for high-ranking British army officers. There
is a wide variety of wildlife here including tigers, leopards and langur
monkeys. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Pench National Park
Drive to the Pench tiger reserve for 2 nights at Pench Jungle Camp /
Jamtara Wilderness Camp*. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Pench National Park
Full day of wildlife viewing. The fauna is varied, with cheetah, sambar
and nilgai regularly seen grazing. February to March is best for wildlife
sightings and November to March for birdwatching. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Fly to Mumbai
Drive to Nagpur and take the flight to Mumbai (Bombay). Stay
overnight at the The LaLit Mumbai. (B)
Day 12: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for the flight to London. (B)
