From Mumbai’s energy to Kanha’s calm and Bandhavgarh’s plains, this unforgettable journey blends thrilling dawn safaris, temple visits and luxury lodges, before concluding with a vibrant finale in Delhi.
Bandhavgarh offers one of India’s highest Bengal tiger densities, with excellent chances of memorable sightings
Visit Khajuraho’s UNESCO-listed temples before exploring Panna National Park, home to tigers, leopards and gharials
Old Delhi is best explored by cycle rickshaw, taking you past the Red Fort and into the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk
Safaris in Kanha reveal a landscape of rolling hills and meadows ,where sloth bears, tigers and the rare barasingha roam
Watch Mumbai’s famed dabbawalas at work and see the city’s remarkable open-air laundry, Dhobi Ghat
Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace for a two-night stay. On your first fullday, explore the city with a guide, visiting key landmarks such as Mani Bhavan, the Gateway of Indiaand Dhobi Ghat, one of the world’s largest open-air laundries. Perhaps take an optional excursion to Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its intricate rock-cut sculptures on an island in the harbour.
Fly to Jabalpur and continue by road to Kanha National Park for a three-night stay at Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari. Over the next two days, embark on morning and afternoon jeep safaris through a landscape of rolling hills, meadows and forests. Kanha is renowned for its rich biodiversity, with chances to see Bengal tigers, sloth bears and the rare barasingha (swamp deer).
Travel by road to Bandhavgarh, one of India’s most celebrated tiger reserves, and spend three nights at The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort. Bandhavgarh boasts one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers anywhere, offering excellent opportunities for sightings on morning and afternoon safaris. When not exploring the park, you can enjoy optional activities such as birdwatching,guided nature walks, or learning more about conservation during the lodge’s expert-led tiger talks.
Journey by road to Khajuraho, staying three nights at The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, close to Panna National Park. Begin with a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho,celebrated for their intricate carvings and distinctive Indo-Aryan architecture. The following day, enjoy jeep safaris in Panna National Park, where plateaus, river valleys and teak forests shelter tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gharials and an extraordinary variety of birdlife.
Fly from Khajuraho to Delhi and transfer to The Leela Palace New Delhi, where you will spend two nights. Discover this area with your guide, visiting highlights such as India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and Lutyens’ architectural landmarks. In the afternoon,continue to Old Delhi for a cycle rickshaw ride through bustling lanes, passing the Red Fort and the lively Chandni Chowk market. On your final day, transfer to Delhi Airport for your return flight to the UK, concluding an unforgettable journey through India’s vibrant cities, wildlife sanctuaries and cultural treasures.