Secret India

(N)

Arrive in Mumbai (Bombay) and transfer to The Leela for an overnight stay. (N)

Fly to Nagpur and transfer to Tadoba-Andhari National Park, where an estimated 100 tigers roam. 3 nights at Svasara Jungle Lodge. (B, L, D)

Spend 2 days exploring the park. As well as tigers, the park is also home to hyenas, Indian wild dogs, sloth bears, leopards and nearly 200 different species of birds. (B, L, D)

Travel to Pench for a 2-night stay at Jamtara Wilderness Camp. The reserve has extremely good tiger sighting opportunities and varied fauna with sambar deer, dholes, leopards and nilgai seen regularly. Perennial springs, a meandering seasonal river, open terrain and sweeping teak forests make Pench one of India’s most beautiful national parks. (B, L, D)

Full day exploring the two routes through the national park. Optional night safari in the buffer zone. (B, L, D)

Transfer to Satpura for 3 nights at Reni Pani Jungle Lodge. Activities offered in Satpura include canoe trips, walking tours and 4x4 safaris. It is India’s only national park to offer walking safaris, camping and trekking trips. (B, L, D)

Explore Satpura by 4x4, on foot and by boat. The park’s limited exposure to humans, combined with the option of walking safaris in the core area, makes for an intimate wilderness experience. (B, L, D)

Morning wildlife drive. Travel to Bhopal, visiting the 10,000-year-old rock shelters of Bhimbetka en route. The caves contain what are thought of as south Asia’s richest collection of prehistoric paintings. Overnight at Jehan Numa Palace. (B)

Transfer to the airport and fly home. (B)