Secrets of India

Arrive early in the morning in Delhi to be met at the Delhi International airport by your driver who will transfer you to Agra (4 hours).

En-route to Agra, you’ll visit the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care facility. You can watch these gentle giants from close quarters, and learn of their vulnerability to unethical treatment. Wildlife SOS’s Education Officers will show you around the centre, answering questions and telling you about each of their elephant ‘residents’.

Arrive in Agra and check in at your hotel, to enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Early morning, wake up to an eagerly awaited sunrise guided tour of Taj Mahal. The Taj is beautiful at all times but in the soft dawn light, with fewer crowds to share it with, it is a delight to behold.

After falling in love with the Taj, get back to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed to a guided tour of Agra Fort and Itmad- Ud-Daulah’s tomb (also known as Baby Taj). These two jewels of Mughal architecture are among the many examples of the rich architectural treasures of this once royal capital.

Rest of the evening is at leisure.

Today after breakfast, drive to Chambal Safari Lodge (2 hours).

En-route visit to Bateshwar temples with your guide from Chambal Safari Lodge.

Arrive at the lodge an check in at your room.

Later in the afternoon, visit the National Chambal Sanctuary for a 3 hour boat safari on the Chambal River with an expert guide. Get up close to Crocodiles, Gharials and turtles. The birdlife is excellent, and the much sought-after Indian Skimmers are often spotted. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the highly endangered Gangetic River Dolphins.

Enjoy a spot of morning birding around the lodge with the lodge’s naturalist.

After breakfast drive to Ranthambhore National Park (6 hours). En-route stop at Abhaneri Stepwell for a visit and lunch at a local place.

Arrive Ranthambhore and check in at your lodge.

Morning jeep safari in your exclusive vehicle to the Ranthambhore National Park. After breakfast, visit a local village and drop in to the handicraft center.

Lunch at your resort will be followed by an afternoon visit to Ranthambhore Fort, which is World Heritage site.

Morning jeep safari in your exclusive vehicle to Ranthambhore National Park. Return to the hotel for breakfast, followed by a spot of birdwatching around the lodge or relaxing at the hotel pool.

This evening, board the express air-conditioned train to Jabalpur, departing at 1955 hrs, with a packed dinner.

Arriving at Jabalpur Railway Station at 0830 hrs, you’ll be met upon arrival by your driver who’ll take you to a local restaurant for breakfast before enjoying a boat ride at the spectacular Marble Rocks Gorge near Jabalpur.

Drive onwards to Bandhavgarh (4 hrs) and check in at your lodge.

Morning jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park by exclusive jeep.

After lunch drive to Panna National Park (5 hours). Arrive Panna and check in at your lodge.

After breakfast, drive to the World Heritage Site of Khajuraho (2 hours). Enjoy a guided tour of the famed Khajuraho temples (Eastern and Western groups).

Check in at your hotel after the guided tour. Return to the temples later in the evening to enjoy the Sound & light show.

After breakfast, drive to Jhansi (4 hours), enjoying a quick guided tour of Orchha en-route.

From Jhansi, board your express train to Delhi, departing 1505 and arriving in Delhi at 1930. You’ll be met upon arrival and transferred to Delhi’s International airport for your flight back home.

If your flight leaves the next day, we can easily add an overnight stay near the airport to the itinerary, and some pre-checkin sightseeing in Delhi on the departure day as per your flight timings and preferences.