On the Tiger's trail in India's central parks

Today you will be driven by private car from Delhi to Agra. Your driver will be able to suggest places to visit along the way, including small local villages or recommended restaurants.

Rise early to visit the Taj Mahal to enjoy the most beautiful monument in India as it awakens at sunrise. Your guide will then take you on a tour of the city's other sites which include the impressive Red Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah, popularly known as the Baby Taj. This evening you board the overnight sleeper train to Katni, the nearest railhead to Bandhavgarh National Park.

Transfer from the railway station to your lodge in Bandhavgarh. In the afternoon you will go on your first jeep safari in the park.

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the park today. You should be able to see many of the spotted deer, sambar and birdlife in the park as well as keeping an eye out for the illusive tiger.

A further morning and afternoon jeep safari today. It's possible to spot wild boar and mongoose as well as the rare sloth bear.

Today you will drive south to Kanha, not only the biggest park in India, but a very scenic one too with many vegetation and habitat types. Time permitting you may take your first game drive in Kanha in the afternoon.

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha. Large numbers of swamp deer have been recorded here and with some luck you will see herds of them in the meadows.

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. With some expert guiding from your naturalist you may be lucky enough to spot a tiger.

Final morning game drive in Kanha. After the chance to freshen up you will drive to Nagpur.

Morning flight from Nagpur to Mumbai. Board your international flight home.