Mumbai (Bombay) • Pench National Park • Kanha National Park • Bandhavgarh National Park • Panna National Park • Khajuraho • Delhi

Wildlife is one of the most attractive heritages of India. India has attracted wildlife enthusiasts from around the world for its fascinating myriad of flora and fauna that is both unique and mysterious. There are over 80 national parks, 441 wildlife sanctuaries and 23 tiger reserves. Among the indigenous rare species found in India and nowhere else in the world, are Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Asiatic Lion, Sloth Bear, Black Buck (Indian antelope) Chausingha (four-horned antelope), Nilgai (Blue Bull) and hundreds of variety of exotic birds. Other inhabitants in the parks in India are Leopard, the Red Panda, Gharial, many species of Deer, Elephant, Indian Rhino, monkeys, Peacocks, Cranes and Flamingos.

For the ultimate wildlife experience, you are invited to join this luxury wildlife safari in partnership with Taj hotels and &Beyond.

DAY 1 - Departure 
Depart for Mumbai, India.

DAY 2 - Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. A representative of Exotic Journeys will meet you at the arrival lounge and escort you to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.

DAY 3 - Mumbai
Morning boat excursion to Elephanta Island Caves- the 7th century cave temples carved out of a hill rising from the Arabian Sea. The afternoon city tour will include Hanging Gardens, Tower of Silence, Kamla Nehru Park, Gateway of India, National Museum, Crawford Market, Malabar Hills, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple.
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.

DAY 4 - Pench National Park
Fly to Nagpur. Transfer to Pench. Pench supports a rich variety of wildlife, including Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Sloth Bear, Chausingha, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Jackal, Fox, Palm Civet, Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hyena and Porcupine.

Dominated by hills, forests and valleys, Pench is also the place for bird watchers. About 285 species of resident and migratory birds, including the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, Osprey, Redheaded Fishing Eagle, White-eyed Buzzard, Brahmini Duck, Pochards, Bar-headed Geese and Coots could be seen here.

A very popular documentary on Indian wildlife, Tiger: Spy in the Jungle was shot at Pench by BBC.
Baghvan Jungle Lodge, Pench.

DAY 5 - Pench National Park
Jungle safaris by elephant and open vans in the morning and in the afternoon accompanied by resident naturalist.
Baghvan Jungle Lodge, Pench.

DAY 6 - Kanha National Park
Today we travel to Kanha - the Tiger Land that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write ‘The Jungle Book”. Kanha is one of the most well maintained National Parks in India. The wildlife attractions here are Tiger, Leopard, Bison, Gaur, Sambar Deer, Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Mouse Deer, Black Buck, Chausingha, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Porcupine, Hyena, jungle Cat, Python, Monkey and Mongoose among others.

The bird species in the park include Storks, Teals, Pintails, pond Herons, Egrets, Peacocks, Pea and Spur Fowls, Partridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets, Green Pigeons, Rock Pigeons, Cuckoos, Papihas, Rollers, Hoopoes, Drongos, Warblers, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls and Fly Catchers.

Dedicated conservation programs at Kanha is credited with saving the rare Barasingha, (Swamp Deer) from extinction.
Taj Banjaar Tola, Kanha.

DAY 7 - Kanha National Park
Jungle safaris by elephant and open vans in the morning and in the afternoon accompanied by resident naturalist.
Taj Banjaar Tola, Kanha.

DAY 8 - Kanha - Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park has a very high density of tigers. There is a saying about this park "In any other park, you are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see one." Besides, the park has 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies, a number of reptiles. Some of the wildlife one could see here are Leopards, Gaurs (Indian Bison), Barking Deer, Chital (spotted deer), Sambar Deer, Dholes, Nilgai, Wild Boars, Chinkara, Sloth Bears, Rhesus Macaques, Black Faced Langurs, Jungle Cats, Hyenas, Porcupines, Jackals, Foxes, Wild Dogs, and Chausingha among others.

The avian population in Bandhavgarh includes White Bellied Drogues, Black & White Malabar Hornbills, Blossom Headed Parakeets, Gold Fronted Leaf Birds, Minivets, Paradise Flycatchers, Black Vulture, White-eyed Buzzard, Red Jungle Fowl, Peacock, Golden and Black headed Orioles, Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets and Mynahs.
Taj Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh.

DAY 9 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Jungle safaris by elephant and open vans in the morning and in the afternoon accompanied by resident naturalist.
Taj Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh.

DAY 10 - Bandhavgarh - Panna National Park & Tiger Reserve
Set on a plateau and dominated by tropical forests, deep ravines and cascading waterfalls, Panna National Park is irresistible to wildlife lovers. The wildlife found here, among others, is majestic tiger, leopard, wolf, hyena, jackal and sloth bear, Nilgai, sambar, chital, wild boar and Indian crocodile. The avifauna in the park comprises of more than 200 species, including migratory birds, white necked stork, bareheaded goose, honey Buzzard, King vulture, Blossom headed Parakeet, Paradise Flycatcher and Scimitar.
Pashan Garh, Panna.

DAY 11 - Panna National Park & Tiger Reserve
Jungle safaris by elephant and open vans in the morning and in the afternoon accompanied by resident naturalist.
Pashan Garh, Panna.

DAY 12 - Khajuraho - Delhi
Today, you will be transferred to Khajuraho - the temple city. It is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved Chandela temples. After visiting the World Heritage Site temples, fly to Delhi.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi.

DAY 13 - Delhi
Full day city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), local bazaars, Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar Observatory, India Gate and Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Lal Nehru & Indira Gandhi memorials.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi.

DAY 14 - Homebound
Depart on your journey home.

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Prices reviewed: 062509