India Wildlife Wonders Adventure Tour

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Behold the magnificent, endangered Bengal tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park
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Discover Kaziranga's Big Five and the myriad wildlife of Kanha, where The Jungle Book comes to life!
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Awake to birdsong at comfortable jungle lodges, perfectly located for epic wildlife watching
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            [Description] => game drive
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            [Description] => monkeys on palace
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            [Description] => rhino in reeds
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            [Description] => yellow bird
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            [Description] => curly tail tiger
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            [Description] => chital deer
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            [Description] => owls
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            [Description] => checking camera trap
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            [Description] => leopard
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            [Description] => rhinos
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            [Description] => tiger cubs
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Kartikeya S.

Kartikeya holds a Master’s degree in Ecology and Environment and spent eight years researching for the Wildlife Institute India. He studied the ecology of Indian wolves for more than six years, and his work was featured in BBC’s documentary Natural World. He is one of the specialists involved in the reintroduction of Gaur (India Bison) from Kanha to Bandhavgarh as an initiative to reverse the local extinction of the species. For four years, Kartikeya was head naturalist at Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh National Park. Additionally, Kartikeya assisted in the making of The Grasslands episode of The Planet Earth.

H.P. A.

H.P. has always been passionate about the natural world, especially elephants! Hailing from Mysore, which is surrounded by forests on all sides, made it easier for his forays into the forest to watch animals and birds. He is an avid naturalist and wildlife photographer and filmmaker.

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Welcome to Delhi, India\'s vibrant bustling capital! After clearing customs and immigration at the airport, your representative will escort you to the Hotel Andaz. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city at your leisure. 
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After breakfast, transfer to the Delhi airport for your flight to Jabalpur. From here, you will transfer by private van to the beautiful Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh is set amongst The Vindhya Hills in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its impressive wildlife, including tigers! There are also at least 150 bird species, plus leopards, sloth bears, langur monkeys, wild boar, mongoose, and deer (chital, sambar, and barking). The park has a wide variety of vegetation including sal forest, bamboo groves, and grasslands making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Upon arrival, check into Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge. Enjoy an introduction to the wildlife parks of India and learn about their role in conservation.
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After an early morning wake-up call, and some tea or coffee, you\'ll head out into the misty morning, with birds calling all around you. As soon as dawn breaks, you will leave on your jungle safari, accompanied by a resident naturalist and forest park guides in 4x4 jeeps. Enjoy lunch, then an afternoon safari before returning to the lodge for evening tea and free time to relax.
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Bid farewell to Bandhavgarh National Park and transfer to Kanha National Park. Kanha is one of the largest, most scenic national parks in India with lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows, and ravines that shelter a significant population of rare species such as tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and wild dogs. Kanha meadow, with its hundreds of chital grazing on a carpet of green grass against the backdrop of the majestic sal forest, has been aptly referred to as "the Ngorongoro of India." Kanha is particularly well known for its endangered swamp deer, or hard water barasingha, which now populate the large open tracks of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo. After a nature walk by the river behind the lodge, you can get oriented with Kanha, enjoy a cooking class, and learn about tiger conservation. 
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After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata airport for your flight to Guwahati. Upon arrival in Guwahati, journey on to Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga is home to the largest number of one-horned rhinoceros in the world, which roam about the massive park\'s swamps, grasslands, elephant grass, and mixed deciduous and tropical semi-evergreen forest. The wide-open vistas here make it relatively easy to see many wildlife species in a single day. Beyond rhinos, the park is home to about 35 major mammals, including wild elephants, tigers, leopards, wild boar, swamp deer, water buffalo, and more. Birdlife includes the rare greater adjutant stork, Bengal florican, and Pallas\'s fish eagle. Rest well tonight at your comfortable riverside lodge.
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Accommodations

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Stay at luxury hotels in Delhi and comfortable, eco-friendly hotels in the parks.

Andaz Delhi

Luxury Hotel

Just three minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport lies Delhi's 5-star Andaz Delhi, a luxury lifestyle hotel. Its nearly 401 rooms are decorated with locally inspired chic and modern art pieces. Guests enjoy Andaz Delhi's historically elite hospitality and access their amenities, which includes an on-site dining hall, restaurant and bar; spa; pool; gym; free Wi-Fi; and luxury fleets of cars that help make your stay comfortable.

Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Themed as an Indian village to provide a friendly, informal, and relaxed environment, Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge is located within walking distance of Bandhavgarh National Park's main gate. The lodge's proximity to the park means you'll have the sounds of the jungle right in your backyard. Keep an eye out for spotted deer and langur monkeys and awaken to birdsong. At night, you may hear the alarm calls of deer, which alerts you to a tiger or leopard on the prowl.

Kanha Jungle Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Kanha Jungle Lodge provides a sophisticated, environmentally friendly guest experience amidst the untamed beauty of Kanha. The lodge, with 18 well-appointed rooms, has been tastefully developed with low environmental impact. Since it is located close to the Mukki entrance gate, guests can listen to jungle sounds during the day or night. Your gracious hosts are Tarun, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the jungle and its wildlife; Jai, a young naturalist who is a real-life Mowgli; and Dimple, a self-taught naturalist who is passionate about butterflies, Indian cooking and yoga. The lodge's founder, Kailash Sankhala, was the founding director of India's Project Tiger.

Taj City Centre New Town

Comfortable Hotel

Experience luxury and wellness at the Taj City Centre New Town Hotel, ideally located a short walk from the airport and shopping mall of New Town. Indulge in 137 spacious and opulent rooms and re-energize at their iconic award-winning restaurants and bars, an Infinity Pool, signature Jiva Spa, and fitness center.

Diphlu River Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Nestled on the banks of its picturesque, namesake river, Diphlu River Lodge boasts environmentally sensitive cottages overlooking the water park or verdant farmland. Modern comforts are complemented by the thrill of the wild. Be it spotting an Indian rhinoceros in its natural habitat or appreciating the tribal wisdom of the people of the land, the lodge offers experiences and itineraries suited to all tastes. Explore the park on safari drives, watch local craftsmen and weavers in action, revel in traditional dance performances, visit rubber and tea plantations, and discover the Brahmaputra River's playful dolphins.

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