Summary
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Experience the wonder of India’s wildlife with Taj Safaris
Highlights
- Go in search of wild tigers in Kanha and Bandhavgarh national parks
- Join expert-led game drives deep into remote jungles
- Stay in style at the most luxurious lodges
- Relax with five-star service and full-board gourmet dining
- Contrast India's natural world with the bustling streets of Delhi
In Brief
- 1 Night Delhi
- 3 Nights Kanha National Park
- 3 Nights Bandhavgarh National Park
- 1 Night Delhi
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | Natural world | Safari | Wildlife
Go in search of tigers, leopards and more on this tailor-made journey through the beautiful national parks of Kanha and Bandhavgarh. Enjoy a week of incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and luxury living at two of the region's finest safari lodges – Banjaar Tola and Mahua Kothi – both run by Taj Hotels. Throughout your stays you'll relax in beautifully appointed, en-suite accommodation, enjoy impeccable facilities and service, and discover the unique flora and fauna of two of India's best wildlife reserves on a series of game drives, accompanied by expert guides. Start and end your trip with a fascinating day in the city of Delhi, visiting its Old and New towns, and experiencing all its world famous sites, from the Jami Masjid to its legendary bazaars.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart UK
Start your holiday in style with included airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Delhi, India's pulsating capital.
Day
2
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where you'll transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Spend the day in Delhi, the capital of modern India. Enjoy seeing the mingling of Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. With a heritage spanning from the 12th to 20th centuries, Delhi has eclectic architecture, and a range of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone times.
Stay: The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi (Deluxe)
Days
3-5
Kanha National Park
Arrive in Jabalpur or Raipur where you'll be met and transferred to the Kanha National Park, a beautiful reserve, encompassing a diverse array of ecosystems from grassy meadows and bamboo forests to peaceful lakes and rocky ravines. Check into the luxurious Banjaar Tola by Taj, where elegant tented suites featuring locally crafted furniture and an outdoor pool provide the perfect base for exploring Kanha's rich wildlife. Spend the next two days touring the park on a series of guided game drives, as you go in search of tiger, leopard, sloth, bear and Indian wild dog. Other species include spotted deer, chital, wild pig, black buck and the ant-eating pangolin, while the park is also home to an incredible array of birds, with over 200 species recorded.
Stay: Banjaar Tola – A Taj Safari, Kanha National Park (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
6-8
Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive at Kanha, followed by breakfast and a seven-hour transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park. Check into Mahua Kothi, a luxury Taj Safari Lodge with twelve cottage suites, each of which features air conditioning, a luxury bathroom and a private pool. Your days here will be filled with unforgettable safari experiences as you explore the park in the company of expert guides, giving you the best possible chance of seeing tigers, sloths, jungle cats and a host of other animal and bird species.
Stay: Mahua Kothi Jungle Lodge, Bandhavgarh National Park (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
9
Delhi
In the morning, transfer to Jabalpur, and then fly to Delhi, where you will be able to enjoy its most famous sites. Visit New Delhi, where you'll enjoy its spacious avenues that branch out from Connaught Place (Indira Chowk) toward the Parliament area and the Viceroy's House, the president's residence. Don't miss India Gate and the National Museum. Next, move on to Old Delhi, which was the former centre of the Mughal Empire. India's largest mosque, the Jama Masjid is also located here, and dominates the area alongside the Red Fort citadel. Visit the area's legendary bazaars and walk through its narrow lanes.
Stay: The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi (Deluxe)
Day
10
Depart India/Arrive UK
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your outbound flight from Delhi. Arrive back in London and continue your onward journey home.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
10-day tailor-made holiday
from £6,280 pp incl. flights
Superior
Low Season
from £6,280 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £6,975 pp. incl. flights
Package includes:
- Complimentary UK airport lounge access
- Return flights between London and Delhi
- Domestic flights between Delhi - Raipur, and Jabalpur - Delhi
- 2 nights 5* hotel accommodation in Delhi on BB basis
- 6 nights 4-5* lodge accommodation in Madya Pradesh on a full board basis
- 6 game drives in Kanha and 5 game drives in Bandhavgarh including refreshments and entrance fees
- Private transfers in Delhi
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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