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In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
  • In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger

In Search of the Royal Bengal Tiger

This exceptional journey explores five of India’s greatest National Parks – Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna and Satpura. Your experience will be further enhanced by staying in some of the most stylish safari camps. It is no wonder that Kipling was inspired to write The Jungle Book when he visited this area.

HIGHLIGHTS
One of the largest national parks in India, Kanha is the ideal habitat for many varieties of wildlife. From forests with bamboo, grassy plateaux and meadows in the valley, this park is a wonderful place to view game. Made famous as the setting for Kipling’s The Jungle Book, it has a large population of tigers and leopards as well as swamp deer. Bandhavgarh is a small park with high tiger population, once the private hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa, while Satpura is a lesser known park of unspoilt wilderness. Enjoy unique safari experiences on foot, canoe and elephant.
 

Day 1
Fly from London
Depart London with British Airways overnight flight to Delhi
Day 2
Arrive Delhi
Met upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon orientation tour of Delhi. Stay overnight at the Claridges. Delhi is India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis. In Old Delhi, you may visit the Jama Masjid- the Mosque of Friday, the greatest religious construction of Islam, Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and the Red Fort (from the outside)- the palace for Shahjahan's new capital. In New Delhi, you may visit the Qutab Minar- the tallest stone twoer in India and Huyamayun's Tomb- an outstanding monument in Indo-Persian style.
Day 3
Panna National Park
Fly to Khajuraho and then drive to Panna National Park. Stay two nights at the Pashan Garh. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Panna National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives. Panna was given sanctuary status in 1975 and upgraded to a National Park in 1981. In 1994, it became India's 22nd Tiger Reserve. Driving through the undulating land and plateaus is an experience in itself. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Drive to Bandhavgarh
Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (3.5 hrs), the former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa, nestled among the picturesque of Vindhya and Satpura Hills. An ancient 2000 year old Fort, a 10th century statue of Lord Vishnu, and the dense sal jungle combined with the grasslands make Bandhavgarh one of the most extraordinary parks in India. Stay at Samode Safari Lodge for three nights. [B,L,D]
Day 6
Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives. Bandhavgarh supports one of the highest densities of tigers on the Subcontinent with hilly open terrain and many large grassland meadows that offer good chances of tiger sightings. [B,L,D]

Day 7
Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives. (B,L,D)
Day 8
Drive to Kanha
Today you will drive to Kanha National Park (6 hrs), a birdwatcher’s paradise and one of the most beautiful parks of Central India. It derives its name either from Kanhar a local term for the clay soil or from Kanva, a holy man who once lived there in a forest village. During the afternoon enjoy a game drive in the park. Stay at Singinawa for three nights. [B,L,D]
Day 9
Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives. The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger, leopard, bison, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey and mongoose. The birds species in the park include storks, peacock, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, warblers, kingfishers and owls. The open meadows during the cold winter months are usually teeming with barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around the fringes.

Elephant back safaris are available locally if a tiger has been sighted. [B,L,D]
Day 10
Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives. The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger, leopard, bison, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey and mongoose. The birds species in the park include storks, peacock, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, warblers, kingfishers and owls. The open meadows during the cold winter months are usually teeming with barasinghas and there is plenty of tiger activity around the fringes.

Elephant back safaris are available locally if a tiger has been sighted. [B,L,D]
Day 11
Drive to Pench
Today you continue on your journey to Pench National Park driving past beautiful villages and though Indian teak forests to the park which supports a rich variety of wildlife. Stay at Baghvan for two nights [B,L,D]
Day 12
Pench
Morning and afternoon game drives within Pench National Park. Pench became a sanctuary in 1977 and came under the Project Tiger umbrella in 1992. Consisting of three reserves, the park extends to approximately 1000 sq.km. [B,L,D]
Day 13
Drive to Satpura
Drive to Satpura that offers unique Safari experience on foot, canoe and elephants.Stay at Reni Peni for two nights. (B,L,D).
Day 14
Satpura
Morning and afternoon game drives.(B,L,D)
Day 15
Fly to Mumbai via Bhopal
Drive to Bhopal and fly to Mumbai. Stay overnight at the Leela (B).
Day 16
Fly to London
Fly to London with British Airways

Price

16 days from £4685 per adult low season


Price Includes
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, including private driver, private guided sightseeing, meals and flights as per itinerary

Notes

(B)Breakfast, (L)Lunch, (D)Dinner.

All trips can be Tailor-made.

Please call us for prices on your preferred dates, duration, room types and multi-centre options.
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Travel Details

Departures
Departure Airports
Edinburgh
London Gatwick
London Heathrow
Manchester
Arrivals
Arrival Airports
DEL

Highlights

  • Bandhavgarh National Park
  • Kanha National Park
  • Satpura National Park
  • Taj Safari Lodges

Tour Route

  1. Khajuraho
  2. Panna National Park
  3. Bandhavgarh National Park
  4. Kanha National Park
  5. Pench National Park
  6. Satpura National Park
  7. Bhopal

The Claridges

    India, Delhi

Located in the heart of the city, The Claridges has been a landmark in Lutyens Delhi since the 1950’s.

It is a low-rise hotel which recreates the magic of old world charm combined with warm hospitality. The spacious guestrooms are a blend of the classic and contemporary, providing guests with modern conveniences and facilities. Rejuvenate the body and mind at the Health Club or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. There are a range of dining options including restaurants serving Chinese, Mediterranean and multi-cuisine.

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