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Mumbai – Kanha National Park – Bandhavgarh National Park – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Delhi

Overview of the Luxury Journey :

Call of the Wild - The Jungle Book Journey : 13 Nights / 14 Days

National parks of Central India are home to many endangered wildlife species including Royal Bengal Tigers and One Horn Rhinos.  During this luxury travel, you will explore the land where the famous novel “The Jungle Book” comes to life. The forests of Kanha have been the source of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling, for his outstanding creation- “The Jungle Book” featuring Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves.

This luxury journey is specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers and includes the exploration of vivid wildlife in two of the national parks in the state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. Though both parks are in the same state yet are different with their unique characteristics. Bandhavgarh National Park boasts the largest population of tigers in India while Kanha National Park is known for its thick and dense forest of  Sal trees and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows.

The land of Central India is also known for its architectural marvelous like the Temples of Khajuraho famous for erotic carvings on the walls of Hindu temples. You will also be mesmerized by the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the seamless amalgamation of Old & New Delhi.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.  

Highlights of the Luxury Journey : Call of the Wild - The Jungle Book Journey

  • Begin and end your journey in two culturally diverse metropolitan cities of India, Mumbai & Delhi.
  • Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
  • Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
  • Private Jeep safaris with your own naturalists while exploring the wild life in national parks of India
  • Elephant Safari in Kanha national park
  • Balloon Safari in Bandhavgarh national park
  • Sound & Light show at the Temples of Khajuraho
  • Visiting the temples and palace of the medieval town of Khajuraho
  • Heritage walk with the views of Taj Mahal
  • Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandi Chowk – Old Delhi
  • Gourmet dinner at Bhukhara Restaurant famous for North-western frontier cuisines
  • Comfort of a VIP Lounge at the airport

Know More About Your Luxury Journey : Call of the Wild - The Jungle Book Journey

Day 1

Arrive at Mumbai International Airport

Arrive at Mumbai International Airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relaxation and briefing of your whole luxury journey, If time permits, your first introduction to Mumbai shall start with a walk in the famous Colaba Market to give you a first-hand feel of the city.

Mumbai formerly Bombay, on India’s West coast in the Arabian Sea, is the largest city in India and the second most populated city in the world.  Mumbai is also the financial capital of India where a lot of people from all around the country come to fulfill their dreams. South Mumbai (Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Church Gate ) is the oldest downtown area and is considered the heart of this commercial capital of India. Mumbai on the waterfronts of the Arabian Sea is a prominent port city for both, air as well as waterways.

Mumbai offers various delightful experiences to all travelers. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Mumbai as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.

Welcome to India

Colaba Market

Culinary Experiences in Mumbai

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Mumbai.

Day 2

Mumbai

After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full-day tour of Mumbai. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

Gateway of India

Elephanta Island & Caves

Prince of Wales Museum

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Crawford Market

Dhobi Ghat

Overnight at your palatial luxury hotel in Mumbai.

Important: Elephanta Caves remain closed to visitors every Monday.

Day 3

Flight from Mumbai to Nagpur (1.5 Hours) and Drive to Kanha National Park (250 kms / 5.5 Hours)

After breakfast, a private transfer to the domestic terminal of Mumbai airport. A short flight of 1.5 hours from Mumbai at around 09:00 AM will take you to Nagpur airport where your driver and naturalist will meet you for the further drive of around 5.5 hours to the playgrounds of Mowgli of Jungle Book – Kanha National Park.

Post check-in at your luxury jungle retreat, relax or have a little walk around the retreat.

Kanha National Park

Culinary Experiences in Kanha

Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge in Kanha.

Day 4 & day 5

Kanha National Park

During your stays at Kanha National Park on day 4 and day 5 of your luxury journey, you will explore the wilderness in the jungle. While 4 game safaris during mornings & evenings in different zones of the park are recommended.

Important: Safaris in all national parks of Central India remain closed for visitors in the afternoon every Wednesday.

Jeep Safari in Kanha

Elephant Safari in Kanha

Nature Trail

Tribes of Kanha

Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge.

Day 6

Drive from Kanha to Bandhavgarh National Park ( 210 Kms / 4.5 Hours )

Post your leisurely breakfast, drive for about 5 hours to Bandhavgarh National Park which is known for the highest population of tigers in India.

Check in at your luxury jungle lodge. Later in the evening, admire the beauty of the jungles of Bandhavgarh from the heights of a hot air balloon.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Balloon Safari in Bandhavgarh

Culinary Experience in Bandhavgarh

Overnight at your luxury lodge in Bandhavgarh.

Day 7

Bandhavgarh National Park

Wake up early for a private and exclusive Jeep Safari to explore Bandhavgarh National Park. We will be glad to pack a sumptuous and healthy picnic breakfast for you. Post Safari return to the hotel and enjoy a full breakfast at your luxury lodge.

During the day, stroll on the buffer zone of the park to explore nature at its best. You shall be accompanied by your naturalist who will tell you all about the flora & fauna of the park.

You may also visit nearby villages at the periphery of the park which are home to indigenous tribes like Gond & Baiga.

Later in the evening, another Jeep Safari in a different zone of the national park.

Jeep Safari in National Park

Nature Walk

Villages & Tribes of Bandhavgarh

Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge.

Day 8

Drive from Bandhavgarh National Park to Khajuraho ( 175 Kms/ 5 Hours )

After breakfast at your hotel, drive for 5 hours to the ancient temple town of Khajuraho which is famous for its erotic statues carved on the walls of Hindu Temples.

Check-in at a hotel in Khajuraho. Later in the evening, enjoy a Sound and light Show to understand the history of these temples.

Khajuraho

Sound & Light Show

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 9

Temples of Khajuraho

Today after breakfast, You will understand how sex has always been an essential part of Hindu culture and was a way to attain the highest goal of life – Nirvana.

Western Group of Temples

Eastern Group of Temples

Rejuvenate your Mind, Body & Soul

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 10

Drive from Khajuraho to Orchha ( 160 Kms/ 3.5 Hours) and Train from Jhansi to Agra ( 2.5 Hours)

After breakfast at your hotel, You will have a short drive of around 3.5 hours to the medieval village of Orchha which is known for its massive fort and numerous cenotaphs at the banks of river Betwa.

After lunch and visiting the village of Orchha, you will be transferred to a nearby railway station at Jhansi for a train journey of around 2.5 hours to Agra – The City of Taj Mahal.

Orchha

A Train Journey in India

Culinary Experiences In Agra

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Agra.

Day 11

Agra

Wake up early to visit the most beautiful architectural marvel in white marble – the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you in making a suitable collection of experiences.

Important: The Taj Mahal remains closed to visitors every Friday.

Taj Mahal

Agra Fort

Mehtab Bagh

Musical Extravaganza - Love Story of an Emperor

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 12

Drive from Agra to Delhi en-route visiting Akshardham Temple (200 Kms/ 5 Hours)

Today, you can either have another visit to the Taj Mahal early in the morning or just spend the morning in your luxury hotel in Agra.

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, drive to Delhi, the capital of India. En route, you will also be visiting the blissful Akshardham Temple just before you get to the busy city of Delhi.

Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah

Akshardham Temple

Culinary Experiences In Delhi

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 13

Delhi

After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

Humayun's Tomb

Jama Mosque & Old Delhi

Sikh Temple

India Gate & Parliamentary Buildings

President's House

Lotus Temple

Artists & Markets of Delhi

Qutub Minar

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 14

Delhi to Home / Onward Journey

After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take a short extension tour ) or we will take you to the International airport for a flight back home.

You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International Airport at a VIP lounge where you can have a shower, change to your comfortable dress, and relish a drink and some food before your flight home.

Qutub Minar

VIP Lounge

Post your luxury journey – Call of the Wild – Jungle Book Journey, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more.  Delhi is the capital of India and is well connected by domestic flights from many other tourist destinations in India. You can terminate your main journey in Delhi and can continue to explore India more.  Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Two nights extension tour of  Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital of India
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of India
Option : 3 – Two nights extension tour to Jaipur – The Pink City of India
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :

Special moments are best lived at this iconic modern palace hotel ” The Leela Palace” in the capital city of India. Hotel has various options to make your special occasion , a memorable one.

Day 1

Arrive at New Delhi International Airport

Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.

If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :

“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.

Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.

Featured Cities

Khajuraho

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