Key Info

Duration  13 days, 12 nights (excludes one night of flight time)

Price from £2320 per person sharing (subject to change & availability

activity grading  Easy

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DEPART FOR MUMBAI - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

DAY 01 ARRIVAL MUMBAI 

Assistance on arrival at Mumbai International airport followed by transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. (GORDON HOUSE)

DAY 02 MUMBAI

After breakfast tour briefing by Luxury India Holidays Staff followed by full day city tour of Mumbai. Places to visit include…

1. •Gateway of India
   

2. •Prince of Wales Museum (closed on every Monday)
   

3. •Hanging Garden
   

4. •Marine drive
   

5. •Dhobi Ghat
   

6. •Crawford market
   

7. •Drive past through Mumbai high court, Tomb of Silence, V.T. Station
   

8. •Mani Bhawan Gandhi apartment / Museum
   

After having visit, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (GORDON HOUSE) (B)

DAY 03 MUMBAI / NAGPUR (FLIGHT) / PENCH

DISTANCE: 66 MILES DRIVING TIME: 02 HRS

After breakfast, you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to the airport to connect the flight for Nagpur. On arrival in Nagpur, you will be provided in time assistance at the airport followed by drive to Pench. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

1. •Rest of the day is free for individual leisure activities.
   

Pench

Named after the river that flows nearby, Pench was declared a notified area in 1972, but only became a wildlife sanctuary in 1983.  Being predominantly deciduous forest, the park is rich in fauna, providing a high prey density for predators such as tiger, leopard, jungle cats and civets.  Cheetal, nilgai, wild dog and several monkey species can also be found.

Overnight at the hotel. (TULI TIGER CORRIDOR) (B, L, D)

1. •Morning & afternoon  Jungle safaris by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having park safari, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (TULI TIGER CORRIDOR) (B, L, D)

DAY 04 PENCH

1. •Morning & afternoon Jungle safaris by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

Overnight at the hotel. (TULI TIGER CORRIDOR) (B, L, D)

DAY 05 PENCH / KANHA

DISTANCE: 132 MILES DRIVING TIME: 04 HRS

1. •Morning Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After safari return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast commence drive to Kanha. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

1. •Rest of the day at Leisure
   

Kanha National Park is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful. The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey.

Overnight at the hotel. (SINGINAWA) (B, L, D)

DAY 06 KANHA

1. •Morning  & afternoonJungle safaris by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

Dinner & overnight at the hotel. (SINGINAWA) (B, L, D)

DAY 07 KANHA

1. •Morning  & afternoonJungle safaris by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

Dinner & overnight at the hotel. (SINGINAWA) (B, L, D)

DAY 08 KANHA / BANDHAVGARH

DISTANCE: 150 MILES DRIVING TIME: 05 HRS

1. •Morning Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having safari return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast commence drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

1. •Rest of the day at Leisure
   

Overnight at the hotel. (KINGS LODGE) (B, L, D)

Originally the private game reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa, Bandhavgarh provides the best opportunity of seeing tigers in the wild.  The core area of a hundred and five square kilometres is the habitat of around twenty of these magnificent animals and a buffer zone of three hundred and forty three square kilometres has been added, which is said to contain twenty five more tigers.  Most of the game drives are by four wheel drive vehicles although elephant back ‘safaris’ are available. The topography of the park is open grassland, bright green sal forests and dramatic red cliffs which provide useful air currents for the many circling vultures. An impressive fort stands upon these cliffs from which the energetic hiker will be rewarded by magnificent views over the park.

DAY 09 BANDHAVGARH

1. •Morning Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having safari return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast,

1. •Till noon day is at leisure.
   

After Lunch,

1. •Afternoon Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having park safari, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (KINGS LODGE) (B, L, D)

DAY 10 BANDHAVGARH

1. •Morning Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having safari return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast,

1. •Till noon day is at leisure.
   

After Lunch,

1. •Afternoon Jungle safari by 4X4 open jeep in the park on shared basis.
   

After having park safari, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (KINGS LODGE) (B, L, D)

DAY 11 BANDHAVGARH / JABALPUR / DELHI (FLIGHT)

DISTANCE: 132 MILES DRIVING TIME: 04 HRS

Early morning commence drive to Jabalpur. On arrival, you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to the airport to connect the flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be provided in time assistance at the airport followed by transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

1. •Rest of the day is free for individual leisure activities without car and driver.
   

Overnight at the hotel. (THE MANOR) (B)

DAY 12 DELHI

After breakfast have full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. In addition to its Historic interest and role as the Government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. It is one of India’s busiest entrance points for overseas airlines, the hub of the North Indian travel network and a stop on the overland route across Asia. Places to visit are

1. •Red Fort (CLOSED ON MONDAY)
   

2. •Raj Ghat
   

3. •Jama Masjid
   

4. •Qutab Minar
   

5. •Humayun’s Tomb
   

6. •India Gate
   

7. •Drive past the Government building lining the Jan Path
   

After sightseeing you will be transferred to a local restaurant for farewell dinner (drinks not included) on fixed menu / buffet basis. After having dinner, return back to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. (THE MANOR) (B, D)

DAY 13 DELHI DEPARTURE (CHECK OUT TIME 1200 HRS)

After breakfast, you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to the International airport to connect the flight for onward destination. (B)

Tour Includes:

1. •Complete transportation by an AC Toyota Innova / Ac Tempo Traveler as per the case which including all sector drives, hotel transfers, airport transfers as per the program in India
   

2. •In Mumbai arrival – departure transfers + 01 full day city tour is included
   

3. •Pick up from Nagpur airport and drop at hotel in Pench is included.
   

4. •Pick up from hotel in Pench and drop at hotel in Kanha is included.
   

5. •Pick up from hotel in Kanha and drop at hotel in Bandhavgarh is included.
   

6. •Pick up from hotel in Bandhavgarh and drop at Jabalpur airport is included.
   

7. •In Delhi, arrival – departure transfers + 01 full day city tour is included.
   

8. •03 Park safaris in shared jeep in Pench national Park are included.
   

9. •05 Park safaris in shared jeep in Kanha national Park are included.
   

10. •One time monuments entrance fees is included.
    

11. •Services of Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing in Mumbai and Delhi is included.
    

12. •01 farewell dinner (WITHOUT DRINKS) on fixed menu / buffet basis at good local restaurant is included.
    

13. •Domestic flights (These are included in the quoted price, however a local payment is required to our ground agent for the flights. The amount you pay for the internal flights will be taken off the price quoted above and will be broken down clearly in your invoice)
    

Tour Excludes:

1. •Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephones / fax calls etc.
   

2. •Any flight cancellation, rescheduling, delays etc
   

3. •Any tips to drivers, hotel staff.
   

4. •Any Visa fee or airport taxes, camera fees.
   

5. •ANY EXPENSES CAUSED BY REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL SUCH AS TRAIN – FLIGHT DELAYS / CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING, ETC AND ANY OTHER SITUATIONS RELATED TO ROAD BLOCKS, ACCIDENTS, MEDICAL EVACUATION AND NATURAL CALAMITIES.
   

6. •International Airfares
   

7. •Any camera fees.
   

8. •Any other expenses apart from the ones mentioned above.
   

9. •Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident of illness)
   

NOTE

1. •These national parks will open from October 16th, 2011 till June 30th, 2012.
   

1. •W.E.F. April 01st, 2011 on every Wednesday national parks are open for morning game drive only.
   

1. •As of now we have included the park rides at National Parks on actual rates. If the park rides may increase as per the government rules clients will need to pay the difference increased by the government.
   

1. •Due to local forest regulations only limited numbers of jeeps are subject to being available for both morning and evening safaris. If jeeps are not available the safaris will be conducted in mini truck with other people. Jeeps in the National parks are to be booked in advance therefore passport details are to be needed at the time of booking.

ACCOMMODATION.

Should you wish to change any of the accommodation used in this tour, just ask and we will be happy to recommend  suitable alternatives to suit your preferences.

National Parks remain closed to public access on Wednesday afternoons

The National Parks Authority for Madhya Pradesh have announced that with effect from 1st April 2011, all National Parks in the State will remain closed to public access on Wednesday afternoons until further notice. This order will affect Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura and Panna Reserves. On occasions when our tour itinerary would normally include entry to one of these reserves on a Wednesday afternoon we will arrange alternative natural history activities either around the periphery of the National Parks or in nearby wildlife habitats.

Entry requirements

All UK passport holders and most other nationalities require a visa for India, which is obtainable in advance from your nearest embassy. Typically 6 month multiple entry visas are usually sufficient. No vaccinations are mandatory for entry, however it is advicable to a be protected against TB, polio, typhoid, tetanus and hepatitis A and to take malaria prophylactics. Above all, it is essential to consult your GP about your individual requirements as soon as possible before travelling. In addition, the following website “National Travel Health Network and Centre” is useful in preparing for your trip: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/map_world.aspx

Flights

We tend to recommend Emirates flights for many of our tours to India, because this airline offers an excellent all-round service, including departures from Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.