Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
You'll arrive at Mumbai International Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. The rest of your day is open, so you can either relax at the hotel or wander around the local neighborhood to get your bearings.
Optional Activities
- Explore local area around hotel
- Day 2
Mumbai
Your hotel pickup happens this morning for a full day exploring Mumbai. You'll start at the Gateway of India, then visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya before driving past colonial buildings like Victoria Terminus and Mumbai University. After that, you'll check out the Gandhi Memorial Museum and walk through Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry where clothes are washed by hand. Later you'll drive across the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and finish at Marine Drive for some quiet time by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mumbai city tour with driver and guide
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum)
- Drive past Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)
- Drive past Mumbai University
- Drive past Rajabai Clock Tower
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum (Mani Bhavan)
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Drive past Bandra-Worli Sea Link
- Visit Marine Drive
Landmarks Gateway of India Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Victoria Terminus Mumbai University Rajabai Clock Tower Gandhi Memorial Museum (Mani Bhavan) Dhobi Ghat Bandra-Worli Sea Link Marine Drive - Day 3
Mumbai to Bhopal
You'll transfer to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Bhopal. Once you land, another transfer takes you to your lodge hotel right next to Satpura National Park. The afternoon and evening are yours to relax, perhaps use the eco-friendly pool or sit with views overlooking the Denwa River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel facilities
- Relax by the swimming pool
Landmarks Satpura National Park Denwa River - Day 4
Satpura National Park
This day focuses on Satpura National Park with two jeep safaris through the rugged landscape of deep valleys, sandstone peaks, gorges, and thick forests. Early morning and evening drives work best since it's cooler and animals are more active then. If you're interested, you can also try a walking safari with a naturalist, something only offered here in this park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Satpura National Park
- Evening jeep safari in Satpura National Park
- Walking safari with naturalist (optional activity)
Optional Activities
- Walking safari with naturalist
Landmarks Satpura National Park - Day 5
Satpura to Pench National Park
You'll spend about 6 hours traveling by vehicle to Pench National Park, named after the River Pench running through it. Once you arrive, you'll settle into your accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Pench National Park River Pench - Day 6
Pench National Park
The day starts early with a morning jeep safari, then you'll have time for lunch and rest. An afternoon safari follows. Between drives, you have options like village tours to see rural Indian life, bike rides or walks to local villages, visits to the weekly bazaar for local crafts, organic garden tours, or night trails. The lodge connects you with the local community and culture throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Pench National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari in Pench National Park
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of local village life and culture
- Leisurely walk to local villages
- Bicycle ride to local villages
- Visit weekly haat (bazaar) for indigenous crafts and products
- Organic garden tours
- Night trails
Landmarks Pench National Park - Day 7
Pench to Kanha National Park
You'll drive about 4 hours to Kanha National Park, famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers and one of the first parks created under Project Tiger. The park covers 940 square kilometers of rolling meadows and thick sal forests, and it's considered one of the best managed parks across Asia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kanha National Park - Day 8
Kanha National Park
Two jeep safaris make up your park time today, one in the early morning and one in the afternoon. Open 4-wheel vehicles hold around 6 people each, including a naturalist and driver. The large grassy areas are home to deer and antelopes. Between safaris, you can explore tribal markets on foot or by cycle, go on nature treks, watch birds, take cycling trips, or join optional workshops with local potters and painters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Kanha National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit vibrant tribal markets on foot
- Visit vibrant tribal markets by cycle
- Visit vibrant tribal markets by lodge jeep
- Nature treks
- Bird watching
- Cycling expeditions
- Therapeutic craft workshops with local potters and painters
Landmarks Kanha National Park - Day 9
Kanha to Bandhavgarh National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive roughly 6 hours to Bandhavgarh National Park, known for having the highest tiger density in India and some of the best chances to spot them. This afternoon you'll head out on an open jeep safari. If you're visiting March through June and can handle the heat, those dry months offer particularly good tiger viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park - Day 10
Bandhavgarh National Park
You'll explore 448 square kilometers of the park with an early morning safari around 6am to 10am and a late afternoon safari from 3pm to 6pm. Sal and sali trees cover most of the park, with grasslands spread across 32 hills. The area has over 22 mammal species, 250 bird species, and 70 butterfly types. Between safaris, try photographic trails, cycle through the park, visit the butterfly farm, learn about village community programs, swim at the lodge pool, or book a spa massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park (6am-10am)
- Late afternoon jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park (3pm-6pm)
Optional Activities
- Photographic trails
- Cycle trails
- Walks around butterfly farm
- Visit local village and learn about community volunteer programme
- Relax at lodge swimming pool
- In-house spa massage
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park - Day 11
Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur
After breakfast, you'll head to Jabalpur Airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your wildlife tour through central India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
