Example Itinerary

National Parks of India

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $11,100
Destinations
India

India's national parks are legendary, and our National Parks of India itinerary takes you to four of the best. 17 days of luxury travel taking in Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Satpura national parks, as well as visits to Delhi & Mumbai.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

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New Delhi

Arrive in Delhi. Transfer to hotel. 

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: This 1931 hotel is one of New Delhi's most recognizable buildings, located in centrally located on Janpath, the old Queensway. Shopping is steps away and it's just a 30-minute drive from the airport.

History: Aside from art, the Imperial has a rich cultural heritage. The hotel's bar Patiala Peg is where Nehru, Gandhi, Lord Mountbatten and Mohammad Ali Jinnah met to discuss the partition of India.

Service: The Imperial is widely considered one of the best hotels in Asia, with a string of accolades to its name.

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Imperial Hotel Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

History: The Lodhi’s seal, found on its logo, was inspired by the 15th century Lodhi dynasty, reflecting India’s rich history.

Service: The hotel’s General Managers along with other important members of staff, are always circulating throughout the hotel, attending to guests’ needs and concerns to their utmost ability.

Location: Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant, thrilling Indian capital of New Delhi with the hotel situated in the heart of New Delhi, only 25 minutes from the international airport.

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The Lodhi Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

History: Though only two years old, this hotel was the first-ever Indian luxury hotel to be named “The World’s Leading Luxury Hotel” for 2011 by the World Travel Awards.

Location: In the heart of the up-and-coming city of Gurgaon, this hotel provides a welcome oasis from the bustling city life that vibrates in the world around it.

Service: The Oberoi is famous for its caring, attentive staff, while selected suites come with 24-hour butler service.

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The Oberoi Gurgaon Preferred Hotel

Day 2

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New Delhi

Full day tour of Old & New Delhi.

New Delhi
New Delhi

Day 3

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Panna National Park

Fly to Khajuraho. Visit temples. Drive to Panna. Evening Ken river cruise & birdwatching. 

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: The Taj Pashan Garh is perched in the Vindhya Hills, in the midst of Panna National Park, which in 2007, was endowed with the Award of Excellence for best maintained national park of India, courtesy of India’s Ministry of Tourism.

History: Once a private hunting grounds for Panna’s royal family, the park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1981. Nearby Khajuraho is one of India’s most popular tourist attractions, best-known for its sandstone structures dating back over a millennium.

Service: With only 12 cottages, the Taj can offer its guests extremely personalized service in this lush, thrilling jungle safari.

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Taj Pashan Garh Preferred Hotel
About

Run by a conservation biologist and his wife, a wildlife photographer, Sarai at Toria is a beautiful, small eco-lodge located in the unspoiled countryside above the River Ken, a tributary of the famous Yamuna River. Consisting of six lodges built from and insulated with local materials, and using sustainable energy, the Sarai’s rooms feature a rustic elegance, with locally-sourced wooden furniture, tasteful interior design, and plush, comfortable beds.

If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 4

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Panna National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari.

Day 5

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Panna National Park

Morning jeep safari. Visit Ajaygarh Fort.

Panna National Park
Panna National Park

Day 6

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Bandhavgarh National Park

Drive to Bandavgarh National Park. Afternoon jeep safari. 

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: This stunning resort is located in beautiful landscape of Bandhavgarh National Park, known for its lush biodiversity and teeming with exotic animals.

History: With regional history that can be traced back to the 1st Century AD, historically-inclined guests will get a thrill from the ancient cave inscriptions and other such historical relics that can still be seen to this day throughout the park.

Service: Excellent service and dedicated butlers.

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Taj Mahua Kothi Preferred Hotel
About

Located in the heart of tiger country, adjacent to the sprawling Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Samode Safari Lodge is designed around a series of individual safari lodges. Two main lodges with wide, comfortable lounges on the top floor open onto observation decks with machans, or hunter’s blinds, to help guests stay hidden – all the better to observe wildlife.

If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 7

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Bandhavgarh National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari.

Day 8

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Bandhavgarh National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari.

Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park

Day 9

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Kanha National Park

Drive to Kanha National Park. Afternoon jeep safari. 

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Nestled into the grounds of Kanha National Park, one of the best maintained parks in all of India, and on the edge of the Banjaar River, this hotel truly immerses its guests into the heart of India’s jungle.

History: Kanha became a national park in 1955, and since then has also taken on the exotic title of a tiger reserve, while it continues to be inhabited by members of the park’s original indigenous tribes.

Service: The Taj brand is famous for blending the warmth of local hospitality with its signature anything-you-like service.

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Taj Banjaar Tola Preferred Hotel

Day 10

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Kanha National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari.

Day 11

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Kanha National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari.

Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park

Day 12

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Mumbai

Drive to Nagpur. Fly to Mumbai. 

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Located next to the Gate of India on the harbourside, this hotel provides guests with direct city access and water views.

History: This beautiful old building was completed at the turn of the 20th century and has housed dignitaries, royalty and VIPs for more than a hundred years.

Service: This iconic establishment has a long history of excellent service, with personal butlers assigned to guests for round-the-clock care.

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Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Preferred Hotel

Day 13

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Mumbai

Full day Mumbai city tour.

Day 14

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Satpura National Park

Fly to Bhopal. Transfer to Satpura National Park. 

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About

An exquisitely designed conservation and wildlife lodge, Reni Pani is located close to the Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve. It comprises twelve luxury cottages located by the nallah, or stream, on the hills overlooking Satpura, or in the forest.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Satpura National Park
Satpura National Park

Day 15

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Satpura National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari. Trekking. River cruise. 

Day 16

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Satpura National Park

Morning & afternoon jeep safari. Trekking. River cruise. 

Day 17

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New Delhi

Fly back to Delhi.

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