India safari tour combine a glimpse of India’s rich history and fascinating architecture with a visit to one of its beautiful national parks on this enticing adventure, which combines culture and wildlife.
Be awed at the blend of traditional India and colonial Britain in the magnificent architecture of Mumbai. From this bustling metropolis move on to the peace of the jungle and admire the ample wildlife of Kanha and Pench National Parks. Breathtaking scenery and magnificent buildings blend into one in Udaipur, with its fairytale lakeside palaces surrounded by scenic hills. End your journey on the edge of the desert in the ancient city of Jodhpur, watched over by its imposing mountain-top fort.
India Safari Tours Highlight:
The grand colonial architecture of Mumbai
Exotic wildlife at Kanha and Pench National Parks
Lakeside palaces in Udaipur
Magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Day 01: Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the Indian Safaris team, who will drive you to your hotel.
On the shores of the Arabian Sea, Mumbai is a fascinating cosmopolitan metropolis that embodies all India’s diverse traditions rolled into one.
Overnight at hotel. Pre3ferred luxury hotel in Mumbai is Taj Mahal Palace.
Day 02: In Mumbai
After breakfast, you will be taken on a guided tour of Mumbai. The city’s highlights include Elephanta Island, with its ancient caves and temples, the monumental Gateway to India, the Victoria Terminus, with its incredible mixture of British and Indian architecture, and the Prince of Wales Museum.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha National Park
Breakfast at hotel.
Later transfer to Mumbai airport to catch a flight to Nagpur, where an air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to take you on the five-hour drive to Kanha National Park. This is the first national park on your India Safari Tour. Prime tiger wilderness, Kanha National Park is a renowned conservation area. This picturesque reserve boasts the ideal habitat for both tigers and their prey species. Lush sal and bamboo forests are interspersed with vast grassy meadows known as maidans, while the Banjaar River provides a steady water source for the abundant wildlife.
Overnight at Wildlife resort.
Day 04 & 05 : In Kanha National Park
Moring and afternoon game viewing at the National Park.
Overnight at hotel.
Relax for three nights in one of the resorts.
Day 6 : Kanha National Park – Pench National Park
After breakfast leave by surface for Pench National Park which is around 5 hours drive.
A spectacular reserve set in typical Central Indian teak jungle, Pench takes its name from the meandering Pench River which intersects the park. It supports a variety of wildlife, including tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital and brilliant bird life.
Day 07 : In Pench National Park
Moring and afternoon game viewing at the National Park.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Pench-Nagpur-Mumbai
After your morning game drive, you will be chauffeured back to Nagpur in time to catch a flight back to Mumbai. Spend the night in Mumbai.
Day 09: Mumbai-Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later met by our India Travel Planners representative and transfer to Mumbai airport to board a flight to Udaipur, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Most preferred luxury hotels in Udaipur are Taj Lake Palace, The Leela palace and The Oberoi Udaivilas.
In the late afternoon you will enjoy a boat cruise on the blue waters of Lake Pichola, with the white marble palace at the backdrop. A magical dining moment will materialise on a marigold bedecked pontoon in the middle of the lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning you will visit the architectural marvels of the Eklingji and Nagda Temples. In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a tour of the City Palace, with its fascinating combination of military architecture and decorative techniques.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Udaipur-Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later leave by surface for Jodhpur via visiting Ranakpur temples (5 hours)
In the
evening you will enjoy a private and exclusive tour of the imposing Mehrangarh
fort, followed by drinks and dinner in the beautiful palace complex.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Jodhpur
After breakfast you will be driven to Bishnoi Village, where you will experience a glimpse into rural Indian life.
Later that day of your India Safari Tour, you will board a flight to Delhi and connect flight for onward journey.
This India Safari Tour is designed to give you a flavor of what is possible, and the routes that work particularly well but are absolutely every aspect are flexible (from the hotels to the destinations to the length to the sightseeing). We can use these as a basis to plan your trip or can design a completely different itinerary to suit your tastes and interests Let us know what you’d like to create and we can make it happen!
