India Tiger Tour with Mumbai

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Mumbai, the City that Never Sleeps. Start your sightseeing with a photo stop at the iconic Gateway of India. Next, take a ferry from Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta Island, which is approximately a 1.5 hour journey one way. Elephanta Island is famous for its ancient caves dating back to the 5th century BC. In the afternoon, return by ferry and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, which houses fascinating artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization. If time permits, visit Mani Bhavan, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Please note: Elephanta Island remains closed from May to September and on Mondays. Kindly plan your visit accordingly.

In the morning, as per your flight timing, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Mumbai and transfer you to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Jabalpur. Upon arrival at Jabalpur Airport, our local driver will receive you and drive you to Bandhavgarh National Park. Once the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Rewa, the park is now well known for its high tiger density. Upon arrival, check in at your resort. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.

Early in the morning around 05:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your resort and take you to your assigned safari gate in Bandhavgarh for your first jeep safari. Bandhavgarh is known for one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India, giving you strong chances of sightings, and occasionally tigers are also seen near villages or on the way to the gate. The park is home to around 150 bird species, including Bay-backed Shrike, White-eyed Buzzard, and Indian Moorhen. Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, head out for another jeep safari to improve your chances of spotting wildlife, and visit the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, located at 811 meters and believed to be over 2,000 years old, with 39 rock cut caves. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kanha National Park - one of the most well-maintained national parks in Asia. This park was an inspiration behind the popular novel by Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book. Spread in 940 sq. km of land, this national park has Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha in good numbers. Upon arrival at the national park, check-in at the resort. Rest of the day at leisure, indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area and so on. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Kanha National Park.

Early in the morning, head out for your first jeep safari in Kanha National Park, known for its Bengal tiger sightings. Kanha is also home to the rare hard ground barasingha, along with leopards, gaur, wild dogs known as dhole, and several species of deer. Birdlife here includes Crested Serpent Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Red headed Vulture, and Green Munia. After the safari, return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, head out for another jeep safari to improve your chances of spotting the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat, and visit Bamni Dadar, also known as Sunset Point. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, head to Pench National Park, the real-life setting of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' Spanning approximately 758 sq. km, Pench is renowned for its rich biodiversity and historical mention in Ain-i-Akbari. It was honoured with the Best Management Award in 2011. Upon arrival, check in at the resort and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Engage in activities of your choice or simply unwind in the tranquil surroundings. Overnight stay at the resort.

Today, head out for morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Pench National Park, exploring a landscape of teak forests, grasslands, and riverine patches. With an experienced naturalist, follow fresh tracks and alarm calls as you search for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and sloth bears, along with herds of deer moving across the clearings. The park’s varied terrain keeps every drive different, offering both close sightings and quiet moments in the wilderness. Dinner and overnight stay in Pench National Park.

After breakfast at the resort, our driver will transfer you to Nagpur airport for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai Airport, our local driver will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in Mumbai for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel or earlier as per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to Mumbai International Airport to board a flight to your home or onward destination.