Meet & greet, transfer to hotel: Welcome to India! You will be met on arrival in Mumbai by a local representative and introduced to your private driver. Together they will take you to your city hotel to check in.

Time to recover: Once arrived and checked in, you have the remainder of the morning and afternoon at leisure to relax after your long flight. 

Afternoon heritage walk: If you are feeling up to it this afternoon, you have the option of heading out with your guide on a walking tour of Mumbai’s principal sights. The first point of call will be the Gateway of India, an icon of Mumbai which has greeted visitors to Indian shores since 1911.

Continue on to the Victoria Terminus - also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, or CST - an architectural marvel of Mumbai. A UNESCO Heritage Site, the station is a hallmark of Victorian Gothic style on par with Paddington or St. Pancras. From here you will take a pleasant stroll down DN Road, also called the Heritage Mile. DN Road is one of the oldest parts of the city, reminiscent of its colonial past, and your walk here will culminate at the ornate Flora Fountain. The walking tour will finish in the charming historic district of Kala Ghoda, with its many Gothic buildings and numerous art galleries.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Trident Nariman Point (Superior Room)

Private transfer: At the advised time today, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Mumbai airport in time to check-in for your flight.

Flight: 6E5388 Mumbai - Nagpur 11.35 - 13.05

Road journey to Kanha National Park: You will be met on arrival in Nagpur by a private driver. Set off by road for Kanha National Park, a journey of around 5.5 hours. Arrive at your lodge in the early evening and have the rest of the day to relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Kanha Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Jeep Safaris in Kanha National Park: Early this morning and again in the afternoon, you will join shared jeep safaris inside the National Park. Riding in open jeeps with a local naturalist each safari lasts 3 hours and in between you will be returned to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the facilities.

Kanha has some 22 species of mammals. The most easily spotted are the stripped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, chital or spotted deer, barasingha or swamp deer, sambhar and black buck. Less commonly seen species are Tiger, Indian hare, dhole or Indian wild dog, barking deer and Indian bison or gaur. Other animals found in the park are Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, panther, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, porcupine and wolf.

Bird-watchers should station themselves in the hills where the mixed and bamboo forests harbour some 200 species. Water birds can be seen near the park's many rivulets and at Sarvantal, a pool that is frequented by water birds. Early mornings and late afternoons are best for bird-watching. The commonly seen species of birds include cattle egret, pond heron, black ibis, common peafowl, crested serpent eagle, racket-tailed drongo, and hawk eagle, various species of fly-catchers, woodpecker, pigeon, dove, parakeet, babbler, mynah, Indian roller, white-breasted kingfisher and grey hornbill.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Kanha Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Jeep Safaris in Kanha National Park: Early this morning and again in the afternoon, you will be taken for two further shared jeep safaris inside the National Park. These additional visits will allow further opportunities to take in the broad variety of wildlife, and of course provide an extra chance to spot the elusive tiger. The safari drives will be taken around dawn and dusk, when temperatures are cool and wildlife are at their busiest. The interim time will be at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities of your lodge.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Kanha Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Road journey to Bandhavgarh National Park: After breakfast, you will set out for Bandhavgarh National Park. This will be a journey of around 5 hours, depending on local traffic. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and have the rest of the day to relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Jeep Safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park: Early this morning and again in the afternoon, you will join shared jeep safaris inside the National Park. Riding in open jeeps with a local naturalist each safari lasts 3 hours and in between you will be returned to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the facilities at the lodge.

Bandhavgarh is renowned as one of the world's premier tiger-spotting venues. There is huge variety of animal to be seen in the park however: including the mighty tiger there are some 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Carnivores include the Asiatic Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Grey Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard and, of course, the elusive Tiger. Artiodactyls frequently sighted are Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Among the herbivores, Gaur is the only coarse feeder. Common langurs and rhesus macaque represent the primate group. Reptilian fauna include Cobra, Krait, Viper, Rat snake, Python, Turtle and a number of lizard species. The vegetation along streams and marshes is rich in bird-life. Commonly-spotted species include the little Grebe, Egret, Lesser Adjutant, Sarus Crane, Black Ibis, Lesser Whistling Teal, White-eyed Buzzard, Black Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Common Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl. Dove, Parakeet, Kingfisher and Indian Roller.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Jeep Safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park: Early this morning and again in the afternoon, you will be taken for two further shared jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh. These additional safaris will provide further opportunities to glimpse the elusive tiger, and also greater chance to enjoy the parks' broader range of flora and fauna. The safari drives will be taken around dawn and dusk, when temperatures are cool and wildlife are at their busiest. The interim time will be at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities of your lodge.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Road journey to Panna National Park: This morning, you will be driven to Panna National Park, a journey of around 5 hours. On arrival, you will check into your lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Sarai at Toria (Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning game drive: Early this morning, you will be taken for a game drive inside nearby national park. With almost 543sq km of reserve lying around the river Ken, Panna National Park contains large areas of unspoilt forest and a variety of wildlife. Tigers can, very rarely, be glimpsed here; more common sightings of rare species might include leopard, wolf and gharial. Regular sightings include herds of bluebells, chinkara and sambhar. After a couple of hours in the park you will be returned to the lodge to spend the hottest part of the day at leisure.

Afternoon boat ride on the Ken River: In the late afternoon, you will be taken back out again for second wildlife excursion. This time you will be waterborne - paddling serenely along the Ken River, keeping a sharp eye out for birds, amphibians, and possibly the odd croc. The river tends to be busy at this time of day, as shadows lengthen and cool begins to descend.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Sarai at Toria (Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning tour of Khajuraho: After breakfast, you will leave Panna and drive the short distance into Khaujuraho to explore its famous temples. Khajuraho's temples are laid out in three groups to the east, south, and west of the town, with the latter arguably the most impressive. The mostly sandstone temples all date from one century-long burst of creativity between 950 and 1050 AD. Although famous for their eroticism, the salacious aspects here have perhaps been over-emphasised; strolling around the complexes one can also witness magnificent depictions of Indian life some 1000 years ago – gods and goddesses, warriors and musicians, animals both real and mythological. After a full tour, you will be taken to Khajuraho's small airport to check in for your onward flight.

Flight: AI405 Khajuraho - Delhi 14.05 - 18.15

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by your local guide and taken to your city hotel for a two-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Metropolitan (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour of Old & New Delhi: This morning, meet up with your guide and set out to explore Old Delhi. Start at Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Its construction started in 1644 and it ended up the final act of architectural extravagance of legendary ruler Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. Head outside the mosque and into the surrounding bazaars (closed on Sundays), which can be explored on foot or by rickshaw. Here you can witness centuries-old arts and crafts, where present owners may be of the 6th or 7th generation to ply the family trade. There are many typical and fascinating businesses here, including a marvellous old-fashioned shop where you can test Indian perfume (attar) from cut-glass bottles. You may also saunter through the main bridal street of Old Delhi, Kinari Bazaar, with its dazzling display of embroidered silk wedding sarees, beautiful bangles and colourful turbans for the bridegroom. Move on to the Khari Baoli, which is all about spices, and where dealers of rice, dal, dry fruits, nuts, and saffron have traded for more than 150 years. The smell of the spices will remain with you even after you have left the market and at this point you may want to stop for lunch (payable locally).

In the afternoon, you will explore New Delhi taking in Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and a drive through Lutyens’ New Delhi. Humayun's Tomb is yet another magnificent Mughal building built in 1565-66 and set in a square enclosed garden. This finely proportioned sandstone and marble structure served as a model for the Taj Mahal. Dominating the ruins of the earliest existing settlement of Delhi is the city's famous landmark - the Qutab Minar. This imposing victory tower (73 m) has five storeys, each marked by intricately carved projections or balconies. Elaborately carved pillars embellish the courtyard of the nearby mosque, at the centre of which is the amazing Iron Pillar (4th-5th century A.D). Round out the day with a drive or walk through Lutyens’ New Delhi, taking in the India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House), and Parliament House. After the sightseeing you will return to the hotel for your final evening to be enjoyed at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Metropolitan (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast