
Day 1 : Delhi
On arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by your Travel The Unknown representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day free to relax. Overnight in Delhi.
Overnight in Amarya Villa, Delhi
Meal plan: n/a
Experience the rich and varied wildlife of India in some of its best national parks. Head down to Central India`s prime tiger territory - Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks and then on to Satpura, one of India`s best-kept wildlife secrets where leopards roam freely. Finally, we head west to Gujarat`s Gir National Park, home to India's only lions. With excellent jungle lodges throughout, this is a wildlife adventure like no other. This tour is typically run as a private tour. Contact us if you would like to join a group tour.
Delhi - Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Kanha Tiger Reserve - Satpura National Park - Bhopal - Gir National Park
On arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by your Travel The Unknown representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day free to relax. Overnight in Delhi.
Overnight in Amarya Villa, Delhi
Meal plan: n/a
Early morning flight from Delhi to Jabalpur. Our representative will greet you at the airport for transfer to Bandhavgarh. Afternoon at leisure, optional walking trails around lodge. Evening at the lodge. Overnight in Bandhavgarh. Overnight in Bandgavgarh.
Overnight in Monsoon Forest, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives. Evening at lodge. Overnight in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight in Monsoon Forest, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives. Evening at the lodge. Overnight in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight in Monsoon Forest, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning safari in Bandhavgarh and drive to Kanha. Arrival and check in at the lodge. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kanha National Park.
Overnight in Tuli Tiger Resort, Kanha Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives. Evening at the lodge. Overnight in Kanha National Park.
Overnight in Tuli Tiger Resort, Kanha Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives* in the park, on the look-out again for Kanha's diverse wildlife. Rest of evening to relax and dinner at lodge. Overnight in Kanha National Park.
Overnight in Tuli Tiger Resort, Kanha Tiger Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast drive to Satpura National Park, stopping en-route for lunch. Dinner at jungle lodge. Enjoy the thrill of a night jeep safari in the heart of Satpura. Not only will you hear the sound of the jungle alive at night, but you just might catch the eyes of a leopard with torchlight. Return to lodge and overnight in Satpura.
Overnight in Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, Satpura National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Enjoy a jeep safari and another outdoor or cultural activity in Satpura, such as a boat safari, walking safari, village visit or elephant ride. Satpura National Park is the only national park in India to offer such a wide variety of safari options (these activities are dependent on availability). Rest of evening to relax. Dinner at lodge. Overnight in Satpura.
Overnight in Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, Satpura National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Enjoy a morning safari in Satpura and return to the lodge for breakfast. Then drive to Bhopal in the afternoon. En-route you can take a short detour to the impressive Bhimbetka caves (a UNESCO site) renown for their ancient cave paintings. You will often see long-tailed langurs 'guarding' these caves. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Bhopal.
Overnight in Jehan Numa Retreat, Bhopal
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Transfer to airport to catch flight to Mumbai, then onward connecting flight to Diu. Our representative will greet you at Diu airport for transfer to Gir National Park. Evening free with dinner at lodge. Overnight in Gir.
Overnight in Lion Safari Camp, Gir National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives in the forest of Gir, looking out for Asiatic lions and leopards. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Gir.
Overnight in Lion Safari Camp, Gir National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives. Between the drives, visit Somnath to see the 'Shore Temple' (one of the 12 holy abodes of Shiva), Sun Temple, Ahilya Temple and other monuments. Evening and dinner at lodge. Overnight in Gir.
Overnight in Lion Safari Camp, Gir National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast, depart for Rajkot airport to catch flight to Mumbai (packed lunch will be provided).
Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch
All accommodation subject to availability. Final accommodation choices will be confirmed after booking.
The two 3-storey villas of Amarya Villa provide an idyllic home-away-from-home in the very heart of the bustling capital. Large bay windows allow sun to spill in the guestrooms and suites, which have been decorated based on the theme of India’s nine auspicious gemstones. Spend free time in the atrium, on your private veranda or in the open-air terrace garden.
For guests wanting a real wildlife experience, Monsoon Forest offers beautifully crafted luxury tents set under the shade of glorious Mahua trees. Each unit has air conditioning, but you can also let in fresh air via rope-drawn windows. Step out on the veranda to convene with nature, ideal for birdwatchers, and enjoy the convenience of an en suite bathroom.
Gracing the bank of Banjar River, Tuli Tiger Resort in Kanha represents the rich, vibrant heritage of rural India. The resort offers 26 ornate, air-conditioned cottages with twin beds, internal and external sitting areas and soothing interiors that ensure space and privacy. The surrounding is covered with big green buffer zone of 22 acres and home to several species of birds. Watch the wildlife through large windows of your private cottage, traditionally designed with a canopy roof.
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is an exquisitely designed conservation and wildlife focused lodge located close to Satpura Tiger Reserve. It features 12 luxury cottages encompassing 3 distinct structural designs, a cosy central meeting place called the 'Gol Ghar' & a jungle pool located along its seasonal nullah. It's spread over 30 acres of striking forest cover typical of the Satpuras.
The Jehan Numa Retreat features stylish and comfortable rooms with private decks that overlook green fields.
The Lion Safari Camp is a luxury jungle safari camp in Gir National Park – the last remaining bastion of the Asiatic Lion. It is located in a private mango orchard overlooking the Hiran river. The location presently has around 900 mango trees with only 2% of the entire land area being built on. The accommodation consists of twenty luxury tents, with large en-suite bathrooms. There is also an open-air river-facing restaurant.
Travel across the spectacular Himalayan Highway
After exploring the busy cities, there's no better place to relax than one of India's paradisiacal beaches
Marvel at India's most incredible forts and palaces
Discover colonial Kolkata and the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
On the tiger trail through Bandhavgarh and Kanha
A real life Jungle Book.
Visit the must-see sights and the hidden depths of India's most vibrant cities.
Escape the city and unwind among some of the most breathtaking mountain and hill scapes the world has to offer.
Himalayan treks, village walks and more
Ideal extension to Bhutan
Travel through the Himalayan foothills via Shimla & Amritsar to Ladakh
Himalayan mountains, unseen tribes & amazing wildlife
Experience Bhutan's rich culture, colonial Kolkata and rural life in Assam
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Golden Triangle and the Himalayas
Textile tour of Gujarat & Rajasthan including the Mewar Festival
Experience the flavours and exotic spices of South India
Spot tigers, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhino & elephants
Experience the culture and landscapes of India & Bhutan
Wildlife, tribes & rural life in Assam and Nagaland
Tropical mountains, tea & spice plantations, and backwaters
Discover Rajasthan's forts, palaces and rural villages
Uncover India's wildlife with the world-renowned Urban Birder
Visit remote tribal villages of Orissa & Chhattisgarh
Idyllic backwaters, tropical forests & ancient temple towns
Experience dramatic Himalayan scenery, Buddhist and Islamic cultures
Discover Karnataka's stone temples, wildlife and coffee farms
Perfect mix of classic sights and off-beat places for first-timers to India
Temple towns of Tamil Nadu to backwaters of Kerala
Experience the thrill of the Indian jungle ...
Discover the huge diversity of North India's cuisine
Remote tribal cultures in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Nagaland
Diverse wildlife in Assam and the Sunderbans
Colonial Kolkata, Darjeeling toy train & Buddhism
Take in the highlights of central India
Explore this UNESCO biodiversity hotspot on foot
Villages, temples, salt flats & the world's last Asiatic lions
Rural villages, grand forts & wildlife
Count yourself among the greatest human gathering on earth
Set foot in Ladakh's hidden Himalayan valleys
Golden Triangle, tigers & exotic Kerala
Discover the forts, palaces, villages and desert of Rajasthan
Waterfalls, hills and living bridges in North East India
Tea, spices, backwaters & beaches
Nigel & Margaret Turner , Tailormade India Wildlife & Birding tourThis trip was very well put together and ticked all the boxes that we had requested. The accommodation throughout the tour was of a high standard and our experiences in the national parks was wonderful spotting many different animals including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, lions, jungle cat plus countless number of birds. Thank you Rahul for tailoring this trip to our requirements.
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Joan Edmunds (USA) , Tailormade IndiaI have been on 3 tailor made trips with Travel The Unknown and have found them to be knowledgeable and reliable. We`ve stayed in some wonderful places and have had some unusual and satisfying experiences that go beyond the standard tours.
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Tracey & Gary , Tailormade IndiaI would highly recommend Travel the Unknown to anyone visiting India. The service we received both prior to, during and following our travels was always timely and excellent. We were able to customize our trip to our liking and to enjoy a wide variety of activities. The guides in every location were outstanding! Honestly. Having travelled through much of the world I can truly say that we have never been more impressed with the quality of the guides arranged for us in each location, as well as the service we received. Similarly, the hotels were excellent and allowed us to live very comfortably while, at the same time, enjoy an authentic Indian experience. If you haven`t already booked your trip with Travel the Unknown, then either do so now....or at least give them a chance to show you what they can offer.
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Danny , Tigers, Lions & Rhinos of India, IndiaI thought I missed the name of this tour when I was looking for wildlife trips, lions in India! Not only was I lucky to see a tigress and her cubs in Kanha, Satpura was also magical, particularly the walking safari. I saw a leopard dragging its kill away. Gir was so different, and yes, I can confirm lions do live in India! Thank you Travel The Unknown for a very different wildlife trip.
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Hazel Fairall , Tribes of North East India, IndiaThanks for organising such a great trip to NE India Rahul - everything went seamlessly! We loved the fact that we could book an individual tour but still have flexibility with our itinerary once we were there, enabling us to take in the Si Donyi Festival at Daporijo and also be the first guests to stay overnight in a local village hut with our hosts in Papi, which was fantastic. Our guide was super. He had a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humour! It’s hard to pick a highlight as the whole trip was both fascinating and at times, humbling. We’ll never forget the amazing people, scenery & culture we experienced whilst there and are glad we had the opportunity to visit such an intriguing part of the world. We would certainly consider travelling with you again in the future.
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Andrew Martin , Tailormade North East IndiaI`m sure I could not have found a better operator for the type of complicated Indian tour I wanted to undertake on a limited budget. India is an intimidating country to visit, and I suspect that some operators look down on the first time visitor, or disparage their requirements. Travel the Unknown, by contrast, helped me all the way, and their local guides were superb.
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Rachel , Spirit of South India, IndiaWe went on the Spirit of South India Tour and had a great time on our honeymoon. There was a good variety of places visited and the hotels, drivers and guides were all very good. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Keith Lewis , Monks, Tribes & Rhinos, IndiaThis was my first experience of using Travel the Unknown having enjoyed small group adventure holidays for many years. I was attracted to the company because it seeks out the more unusual and lesser known areas of a country and I was not disappointed by my visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. There is a clear contrast between the people and the scenery of these two regions and we saw very few western tourists particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. The tour was well organised with plenty to see and do.
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Richard Williams , Monks, Tribes & Rhinos, IndiaThis was a very varied and interesting trip to a forgotten part of India. If you like off the beaten track travel it is definitely worth the effort but go with an open mind and keep a smile on your face.
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Vik , Kerala Calling, IndiaThank you for organising our holiday in Kerala. I certainly wouldn`t have had the time or the knowledge to put together such a trip. Munnar was my favourite and the accommodation throughout was excellent.
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Ann Holgate , Tailormade IndiaA really well planned trip. We experienced life in Northeast India in just the way we wanted to. We loved the game reserves and saw a rock python which thrilled our guides as it is even rarer than the tiger! We visited villages and were able to interact with local people and loved the busy markets in Delhi and Calcutta. A special highlight was the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland; shown to us by our very own Naga guide Kezo. Kezo accompanied us for 15 days of our trip and ensured that we had many very special experiences - even taking us to the home of one of his Aunts where we spent a couple of hours sitting by the bonfire chatting.
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Penelope Smith , Assam & Nagaland Hornbill Festival, IndiaWhat an excellent service! Rahul adapted, extended and improved our trip so many times without a qualm and we ended up with the trip of a lifetime. The destinations are unusual and interesting but everything has been checked out by the team and works brilliantly. I can`t wait to do another trip.
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