Departing London Heathrow this morning fly British Airways to Delhi, arriving late this evening. On arrival transfer to the Taj Mahal Hotel.

Morning at leisure followed by an afternoon tour of Old Delhi, exploring the grandiose Mughal creations of Shah Jahan, including the 17th century magnificence of its sandstone Red Fort, as well as the Jama Masjid Mosque, an exquisite collection of white marble, towering minarets and ornate gateways that is the largest of its kind in India. There will also be an opportunity to browse the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk before returning to the hotel.

Departing Delhi this morning fly to Khajuraho and transfer the short distance to Panna National Park, famous for its wolf, leopard and wild dog sightings, for an overnight stay at the Taj Wilderness Lodge prior to an afternoon game activity

After a morning’s game drive continue to Bandhavgarh National Park, a long and exhilarating drive over some pretty adventurous terrain that takes you deep into the Vindhyan Mountains. Spend the next 3 nights at Mahua Kothi Lodge in Bandhavgarh.

Named after the imposing fort that occupies the cliffs high above the park, this superb reserve was once the private hunting ground of the Maharajah of Rewa and today offers some excellent chances for spotting tiger, leopard and sloth bear as well as numerous species of birds from kingfishers to eagles. A full programme of morning and afternoon game drives is included during your stay here, affording ample opportunities to spot some wildlife

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Drive to Kanha National Park, one of India’s ‘Project Tiger’ Reserves, lying amidst a lush landscape of thick, forested valleys and deep ravines. The inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ this spectacular setting provides our home for the next few days, staying at the Taj Wilderness Lodge. This afternoon enjoy your first game drive in the area, traversing a rich and fertile landscape of sal forest and wooded grassland that is crisscrossed with flowing rivers and streams.

Kanha is blessed with a dazzling array of birdlife, with over 300 species recorded here. It is also home to the unique barasingha (swamp deer), dramatically saved from the brink of extinction, and it is probably also the best location in India where the elusive tiger is seen with any degree of regularity.

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Following another morning’s game drive, you continue to the tropical forests and open grasslands of Pench National Park and stay overnight at Baghvan. Set amongst the rolling hills of the southern Satpura, this tiger reserve is one of India’s little known gems, boasting jackals, hyena and a spectacular variety of birdlife. Afternoon game activities.

After a morning game drive and lunch, transfer by road to Nagpur for the flight to Delhi. Overnight at the Radisson Hotel.

British Airways flight to London Heathrow, arriving later the same day.