Wilderness and Mountains
12 days / 11 nights
Start anticipating your Indian adventure with a short summary of what you can expect each day to bring.
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This adventure begins and ends at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Day 1 - 2: Delhi
On arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport you will
be warmly welcomed by your &Beyond India host, who will chauffeur
you to your hotel.
Spend two nights in a suite at The Taj Mahal Hotel. Unpack, settle in and relax, with the option of an ayurvedic massage. Spend the next morning exploring Delhi's historical sites and imposing monuments on a tour that introduces you to the city's thousand years of history. After a delicious lunch at the Olive Restaurant, spend the afternoon with a personal shopper visiting the studios of Delhi’s top designers and discovering the stores frequented by the locals.
Day 3 - 5: Bandhavgarh National Park
You will be driven back to the airport, where you will catch a
flight to Jabalpur. An airconditioned vehicle with chauffeur will be
waiting to take you on the four-hour drive to Bandhavgarh National
Park.
Cradled among picturesque hill ranges, the
renowned tiger reserve of Bandhavgarh is one of India's most beautiful
national park. The dramatic landscape, with its tropical forests,
woodlands, steep rocky hills and grassy valleys, is home to one of
highest densities of tiger in India.
Relax for three nights in a charming suite at &Beyond Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge. Venture out in search of adventure on morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, accompanied by trained naturalists.
Day 6 - 7: Panna National Park
Today is your last India-by-road adventure - a five-hour trip will take you to Panna National Park.
Situated in the Vindhya Hills, along the Ken River, Panna is a vast plateau dominated by tropical forests, deep ravines, cascading waterfalls and thick teak forests. The reserve is home to sloth bear, leopard, wolf, hyena, jackal, nilgai, sambar, chital and wild boar.
Enjoy two nights in an air-conditioned stone cottage at &Beyond Pashan Garh Panna Wilderness Lodge. Trained naturalists takes guests on game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in Panna National Park. Boat rides offer an opportunity to view marsh crocodiles and aquatic birdlife. Elephant back safaris amble gently through the jungle and guided walks explore the 90 acre private property.
On the second day, after an early lunch, you will enjoy a tour of the nearby Khajuraho Temples, ancient and beautifully preserved 10th century temples.
Day 8: Delhi
Indulge in breakfast in bed before heading to Khajuraho Airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival, you will be met by a member of the &Beyond team and driven to your hotel.
Spend the night in a suite at Taj Palace Hotel.
Day 9 - 11: Shimla
You will be driven to Delhi Domestic Airport to board a flight to Simla. On arrival, a vehicle will be waiting to take you to your hotel (a 60 to 90-minute drive).
Spend three nights in a suite at Wildflower Hall. Walks the winding trails through pine forests or try white river rafting, trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, archery, billiards, ice skating (in winter) and golf. Set aside a day for a sightseeing tour of Shimla, including the Viceregal Lodge and the Mall, the town's main thoroughfare.
Day 12: Delhi
A morning drive will take you to Shimla Airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival, your &Beyond host will take you to a day room at a hotel close to the airport, where you will have a chance to freshen up. In the evening, you will be returned to the international airport for your flight home.
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