Fly from UK to Delhi.

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival by Novaturients representative and transfer to Colonels Retreat for 2 nights.

After breakfast leave for a Heritage walk of Old Delhi, through Chandni Chowk with its shops, bazaars and buzz! Also explore the Jama Masjid, the great mosque of Old Delhi with a courtyard capable of holding 25000 devotees.  Old Delhi is also known for its beautiful havelis, some of which are more than 200 years old. Visit one haveli to see the beautiful architecture with intricately carved arches, wooden doors and panels. Meet the family, and, over a cup of tea learn about the history of the haveli. Afternoon sightseeing includes the 16^th C.  Humayun’s Tomb, drive past India Gate dedicated to 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. Finally visit Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple which feeds thousands of people every day through its huge community kitchen. 

Morning fly to Bhopal. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel Jehannuma Retreat for 2 nights stay. Rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast a Heritage walk of Old Bhopal and explore streets lined with local eateries and a myriad of shops. The city is known for silver jewellery, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet purses and cushions. The walk also includes visiting The Moti Masjid, a striking 19^th C. architectural landmark with two dark-pink minarets and gold-spiked cupolas. Also, see the Jama Masjid, built in the 19^th C. and officially known as the Taj-ul-Masajid, located in the heart of the bustling chowk bazaar. This is one of largest mosques in Asia with impressive architectural features including massive pillars, 18 storeys high octagonal minars and onion shaped marble domes. Afternoon sightseeing includes the vast Manav Sanghralaya museum with displays curated by folk and tribal communities, the State Museum and Bharat Bhawana centre of performing and visual arts. 

Morning drive to Satpura. On arrival check in at the Reni Pani Jungle Lodge for 3 nights. The name Satpura translates to seven hills. The terrain here is extremely rugged and is a melee of sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, ravines and dense forests. The park is home to tigers, bison, panthers, wild bears, four-horned deer and blue bulls, plus flying squirrel and rhesus monkey. Birdlife is excellent with the paradise fly-catcher, honey buzzard and Malabar pied hornbill; indeed a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

Morning Canoe ride on Tawa Dam Reservoir. The quietude is interrupted occasionally by the honking of bar headed geese or the deafening screeches of black ibis. The canoe drifts down narrow creeks for you to watch grazers timidly coming to water or contentedly munching along the shore. Afternoon jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve to seek out these majestic animals. Escorted by highly trained and well-versed naturalists learn all about the flora and fauna of this outstanding park – and, you never know, capture the perfect photo of a tiger!

A morning jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve again, exploring the ever-changing landscape. Later visit and explore a local village. A final afternoon jeep safari in Satpura gives a last chance to view the diversity and complexity of this amazing park.

After an early breakfast transfer to Pipariya railway station to board the train for Jabalpur. Met on arrival and drive to Kanha. Check in at the Kanha Earth Lodge for 3 nights.  The Kanha National Park, known as ‘The Tiger Reserve’, covers over 940 sq. km and chiefly comprises Sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and well interspersed with streams. The park is the sole habitat of the rare hard-ground Barasingha and famed for the tiger and deer populations. The forests of the Banjar valley and Halon valley form Kanha's western and eastern halves.

Morning and Afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Experience the rich diversity of the mystical Kanha forests venturing deep into the wilderness, teeming with wildlife and crowned with a flourishing natural habitat. Look out, of course, for the silent tiger! The wildlife is abundant and there are excellent chances of even spotting wolves, hyena, jackel, porcupine, wild boar and mongoose.

Morning drive to Pench. Check-in at the Pench Jungle Camp for 2 nights. Pench National Park is in the southern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, and renowned for its rich treasury of flora and fauna. The majestic Royal Bengal tiger is often spotted; sighting too of leopard, sloth bear and wolf. Birdlife is abundant with a huge variety including pintail, lesser whistling teal, blue kingfisher and crimson-breasted barbet. The park is named after the Pench river that flows through the park from north to south, dividing it into two virtually equal western and eastern parts. 

Morning jeep safari in Pench National Park. Famed for its tiger the park is also home to the jungle cat, wild boar, chital, jackal and hyena. For birders there are more than 210 species of bird to spot, including migratory birds - peafowl, crow pheasant, red-vented bulbul, Indian roller, magpie robin and wagtail for example. After the safari visit a nearby potter’s village. With only 110 families, this small village hosts craftsmen with unique and fascinating talents. Afternoon jeep safari in Pench National Park.

Drive to Nagpur and fly to Mumbai. Met on arrival and transferred to the majestic Taj Mahal hotel (Palace wing) for 2 nights.  

Morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Elephanta Caves. The cave temples here, excavated between the 5^th and 8^th C. AD are famous for their magnificently sculpted panels. The best known depicts the Maheshmurti - a three-headed image of Lord Shiva. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai includes visiting the Gateway of India, Mumbai’s principal landmark. Drive past the Bombay High Court, the Old Secretariat, ornamental university building with its 280 ft. high Rajabhai Clock Tower, the delightful Victoria Terminus, Crawford Market and the Flora Fountain in the heart of the city. Drive along Marine Drive - known as the Queen’s Necklace. Also visit St. Thomas Cathedral and Mani Bhavan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his trips to Bombay.

Transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home.