Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive New Delhi
You'll land in New Delhi and head to your hotel. If you arrive by 4pm, meet your tour leader at 5pm, then walk over to Hanuman's Temple to catch the evening prayer rituals. After that, check out the colonial-era shops and restaurants around Connaught Place.
Optional Activities
- Welcome meeting and city orientation walk
- Visit Hanuman's Temple for evening prayer rituals
- Explore Connaught Place bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Hanuman's Temple Connaught Place Indira Gandhi International Airport - Day 2
New Delhi to Sariska National Park
This morning you'll see India Gate and Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO site that influenced the Taj Mahal's design. Grab lunch, then drive about 3.5 hours to Sariska National Park. You'll have free time at the lodge before dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO-listed Mughal site)
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Humayun's Tomb - Day 3
Sariska National Park
Early morning and afternoon game drives take you through Sariska National Park in open-topped private jeeps with a naturalist. Look for tigers (the park has roughly 30), leopards, jungle cats, jackals, and different deer species. The park tends to be less crowded than Ranthambore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Sariska National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Sariska National Park
Landmarks/POIs Sariska National Park - Day 4
Sariska to Dholpur
You'll drive about 5 hours across the Indo-Gangetic plains into Uttar Pradesh, heading to Dholpur on the Chambal River. After lunch, take a private boat to search for critically endangered gharials, gangetic river dolphins, otters, turtles, and various birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private boat excursion on Chambal River
Landmarks/POIs Chambal River - Day 5
Dholpur to Khajuraho
Short drive gets you to the train station for a two-hour train ride to Jhansi, then a 3-hour bus through central India into Madhya Pradesh. You'll arrive in Khajuraho with the afternoon free to wander around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey to Jhansi (two hours)
- Bus transfer to Khajuraho (approximately three hours)
- Day 6
Khajuraho
Start early with a 4WD game drive through Panna National Park's teak forests, plateaus, and gorges along the Ken River (over 200 bird species here). Later, explore the UNESCO temples of Khajuraho, checking out the hand-carved sculptures from the 9th-12th century, including the Kandariya Mahadev and Vishwanath temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private 4WD game drive through Panna National Park
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Temples of Khajuraho
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Vishwanath Temple
Landmarks/POIs Panna National Park Kandariya Mahadev Temple Vishwanath Temple - Day 7
Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh
Drive about 5 hours deeper into rural central India to Bandhavgarh, passing farmland and small villages with children by wells and livestock on the roads. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Day 8
Bandhavgarh
Two safaris today through Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the former Maharaja's hunting grounds. Private 4WD vehicles hold just 4 people plus a naturalist. You'll spot royal bengal tigers, wild dogs, hyenas, spotted deer, and bison across the grasslands and sal forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Landmarks/POIs Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Day 9
Bandhavgarh
Two more game drives in private 4WD vehicles. Morning drives run 6am to 11am, afternoon ones from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Between drives, rest at the lodge and have an extended lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Landmarks/POIs Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Day 10
Bandhavgarh to Kanha
Leave Bandhavgarh and drive about 6 hours to Kanha National Park with stops to refresh. You'll have a late lunch at the jungle lodge, then the afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kanha National Park - Day 11
Kanha National Park
Explore Kanha's 940 square kilometers of grassy meadows and deciduous forests (reportedly the inspiration for The Jungle Book). Two game drives in private 4WD vehicles show you tigers, leopards, sloth bears, bengal foxes, bison, rare indian antelope, and over 300 bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Kanha National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Kanha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Kanha National Park - Day 12
Kanha National Park
Another day with morning and afternoon game drives in private 4WD vehicles and a naturalist. Morning drives are particularly nice as the sun comes up, though bring extra layers for winter since it gets cold.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Kanha National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Kanha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Kanha National Park - Day 13
Kanha to Jabalpur (Overnight Train to Delhi)
One last early morning game drive in Kanha before leaving the park. Drive 4 to 5 hours to Jabalpur with stops, then board an overnight train to Delhi in second-class air-conditioned sleepers (four beds per compartment with bedding included). Experience India's rail network and local travel culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final morning game drive in Kanha National Park
- Overnight train journey to Delhi (second-class air-conditioned sleeper)
Landmarks/POIs Kanha National Park - Day 14
Delhi (Old City)
Rest and freshen up after the overnight train. In the afternoon, walk through Old Delhi's narrow bazaar lanes to Chandni Chowk, then take a short cycle rickshaw to the Jama Masjid mosque (built by emperor shah jahan). Try street food like aloo chaat, paneer tikka, parathas, and rotis from local vendors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Delhi bazaars
- Visit Chandni Chowk Bazaar
- Cycle rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid (outside viewing)
- Street food sampling including aloo chaat and paneer tikka
Landmarks/POIs Chandni Chowk Bazaar Jama Masjid - Day 15
Depart Delhi
Tour ends after breakfast. You can leave anytime during the day. Hotel luggage storage is available if your flight is late. Free airport transfer to indira gandhi international airport (about 45 minutes away) is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Indira Gandhi International Airport
