Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met by a Dominion Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 02 : In Delhi

Half day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi including the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Humayan’s Tomb. Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Delhi – Ranthambore

Morning train to Sawai Madhopur. Afternoon game safari at Ranthambore National Park, one of the main Project Tiger reserves. This spectacular setting is the home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight stay.

Day 04 : In Ranthambore

The diversity of terrain – hills, boulder-strewn plateau’s, lakes and forests - provide a magnificent backdrop for the wildlife population. A full day’s game safari gives the opportunity to see some of the 25 species of wildlife including tigers, leopards and sloth bears. This park is a nature lover’s paradise.

Day 05 : Ranthambore – Bharatpur

A farewell dawn game viewing. This afternoon, depart by train to Bharatpur. Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Bharatpur – Agra

An early start to watch the birds - quite a spectacular sight when they rise from their roosts into the azure sky. This wetland sanctuary has been declared a World Heritage site and is home to over 380 species of resident and migrant birds – including the rare Siberian crane, side by side with storks and heron. Watch out for enormous python’s idly basking in the Sun. Afternoon drive to Agra stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the imposing deserted city built by Akbar. Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Agra – Bandhavgarh

Unforgettable morning visit to the Taj Mahal, dedicated to eternal love. Also visit the Red Fort – a World Heritage site – and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Depart on a late afternoon train for an overnight journey to Bandhavgarh. Overnight stay.

Day 08 : In Bandhavgarh

Morning arrival at Umaria railway station and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. The Park has 30 species of birds. Afternoon game drive to get an initial flavour of the park. Overnight stay.

Day 09 : In Bandhavgarh

Morning and afternoon safaris. Bandhavgarh is considered to be one of the premier parks for Tigers. Grassy swamps and forested valleys provide the perfect camouflage for this predatory beast. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : In Bandhavgarh

Morning and afternoon safaris by elephant and jeep. The park was a former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa – today, a sanctuary with more than 35 tigers roaming the jungle.

Day 11 : Bandhavgarh – Kanha

Drive to Kanha National Park. Famously known as Kipling Country and a dedicated tiger reserve, Kanha and the nearby forests were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s delightful ‘Jungle Book’. Imagine the mighty Sher Khan prowling close by as you watch and wait, secreted in your hide! Kanha is India’s outstanding National Park with about 30 species of mammals and 240 species of birds. Overnight stay.

Day 12 : In Kanha

Morning and afternoon game viewing. The variety of habitat gives rise to a wonderful mix of animals to spot – the grassland plateau is home to the Gaur (Indian Bison) and four-horned Antelope whilst in dense slumps of forest shy jungle cats and civets roam. Here Project Tiger is actively pursuing conservation projects in the park, increasing the chance to see tigers. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : In Kanha

Another day of game safaris looking for sloth bears, swamp deer, bison and the elusive leopard. Feel the echoes of Kipling’s books as you drive through the lightly wooded grassland where wolves and dhole lie in wait.

Day 14 : Kanha – Delhi

A farewell morning safari before driving to Jabalpur to catch an overnight train to Delhi.

Day 15 : Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival into Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel. Day is at leisure to do some last minute shopping.

Day 16 : Depart Delhi

Private transfer to the airport to board your flight for your onward/return destination.