The Jungle Book: Wildlife of India

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Overnight stay in the Sheraton Saket. (N)

Fly to Jabalpur and drive to Bandhavgarh for a 3-night stay at Bandhav Vilas / Kings Lodge*. (B, L, D)

Two full days of wildlife viewing. Famous for its tigers, the park is also home to chausinghas, wild boars and elusive leopards. The park is enjoying a golden period, with sightings of tigers the best it has been for many years. (B, L, D)

Drive to Kanha and spend 3 nights at the Chitvan Jungle Lodge / Singinawa Jungle Lodge* located by Mukki Gate; a favourite among safari-goers, Singinawa is noted for its highly experienced naturalists. The Mukki zone’s dominant male tiger, Chhota Munna, will steal your heart. (B, L, D)

One of the inspirations for Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Kanha is a former hunting ground for high-ranking British army officers. There is a wide variety of wildlife here including tigers, leopards and langur monkeys. (B, L, D)

Drive to the Pench tiger reserve for 2 nights at Pench Jungle Camp / Jamtara Wilderness Camp*. (B, L, D)

Full day of wildlife viewing. The fauna is varied, with cheetah, sambar and nilgai regularly seen grazing. February to March is best for wildlife sightings and November to March for birdwatching. (B, L, D)

Drive to Nagpur and take the flight to Mumbai (Bombay). Stay overnight at the The LaLit Mumbai. (B)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to London. (B)