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Day 1 - Delhi, India
Arrive in Delhi this evening, where you are met and
transferred to your iconic hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
Begin your exploration of Delhi with a visit to the great
Jama Masjid, the largest and most important mosque in
India. Move among locals engaged in daily prayer, taking
in its two minarets, each over 130 feet tall. Then, Ride Like
a Local by rickshaw through the alleys of Chandni Chowk
bazaar — one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi.
After lunch, discover New Delhi, including Humayun’s
Tomb, an architectural precursor of the Taj Mahal. Also view
the India Gate, a triumphal arch more than 130 feet tall;
drive along the Rajpath, or King’s Way, a broad ceremonial
boulevard; and see the presidential residence of Rashtrapati
Bhawan. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and
dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 - Agra
Embark on an overland day trip to Agra. Here, drive past
the city’s 16th-century fort, fascinating monuments and vibrant chowks (markets) en route to visit the Taj Mahal, the
stunning mausoleum and testament of love built by Indian
artisans from neighboring Islamic countries. Return to Delhi
for an evening at leisure.
Day 4 - Kanha National Park
After breakfast, fly to Jabalpur. After pausing for lunch at a
local restaurant, continue several hours overland into the
jungles of Kanha, where your luxury camp overlooks the lush
forests and grassy meadows of Kanha National Park.
Day 5 - Kanha National Park
Take in an early morning and afternoon of game viewing in
Kanha, one of India’s most famous national parks. Among
the sal (resin tree) and bamboo forests, search for the elusive
Bengal tiger. You may also encounter chital, blackbuck, gaur,
leopard, hyena, sloth bear, barasingha and a host of exotic
bird species.
Day 6 - Kanha National Park
Once again set out on captivating morning and afternoon
game drives, and cap off your visit to Kanha with a refreshing Scenic Sundowner, taking in views of the river and forests.
Day 7 - Bandhavgarh National Park
After breakfast, journey overland to Bandhavgarh National
Park. One of India’s most beautiful national parks, it is
nestled among the tropical forests, woodlands, rocky hills
and flat grasslands. While renowned for its tiger reserve, the
park also harbors dense populations of gaur, leopard, wild
boar, Indian gazelle, common langur, rhesus monkey and
sloth bear.
Day 8 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives, watching
for the Bengal tiger, leopard and wild boar. Keep an eye on
the canopy for its diversity of exotic bird species. Take part
in a Chef’s Table experience led by your lodge’s chef, learning
about and sampling local popular dishes.
Day 9 - Bandhavgarh National Park
After once again venturing into the forest for morning and
afternoon game viewing, toast your Indian safari with fellow
guests over farewell cocktails, followed by dinner at the
lodge.
Day 10 - Delhi
After breakfast, travel several hours to Jabalpur Airport for
a flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for an
evening at leisure.
Day 11 - Delhi
Early this morning, transfer to the airport and depart.