Itinerary

Not only are Bandhavgarh and Kanha jungles, the stunning temples of Khajuraho were also discovered in the forests in 1838 AD. The palace of Kawardha too is silently located in wilderness. Kipling's Jungle Book illustrates this aspect of Jungles of India. The aspect of human interaction and involvement with his natural surroundings. On this tour, with your own private guide, you can be sure to have enough experiences to write a Jungle Book of your own!

Day 1: New Delhi

Welcome in India. Evening sound and light show at Red Fort.

Day 2: New Delhi

Day long sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around the busy Connaught Place.

Day 3: Agra

Board Shatabdi Express to Agra and visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort immediately after arrival. Later, visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar - Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 4: Khajuraho

Reach Khajuraho by flight. Guided tour of a few temples.

Day 5: Khajuraho

Morning tour to another group of outstanding temples. Optional trip to Raneh Falls.

Day 6: Bandhavgarh

Five hours drive to Bandhavgarh National Park - an ideal place to view a wide variety of wildlife. Jungle safari by Jeeps.

Day 7: Bandhavgarh:

Jungle safari on elephant back to spot tiger, gaur and other wild animals.

Day 8: Kanha:

Drive to one of India's best place to see the Tiger - Kanha National Park. It is a park of 1945 sq. km and is the park which Kipling wrote about in Jungle Book.

Day 9: Kanha

Morning and noon jungle trip in Jeep to view the abundant wildlife.

Day 10: Kawardha:

Drive to Kawardha palace. A beautiful palace in very quiet and scenic atmosphere just off the tourist routes. The royal family staying in palace personally treats every guest at the palace. Spend two days in warm hospitality, trek in the forests, visiting temples, meeting tribal people and appreciating the beauty and character of the palace.  An unforgettable experience!

Day 11: Kawardha

Walking tours around the palace to explore the untouched natural beauty.

Day 12: New Delhi

Transfer to Raipur airport for flight to New Delhi. Day at discretion in New Delhi till the time of departure. At appropriate time during the day or next morning, transfer to airport for departure.