12 Days in India

Day One

Welcome to Delhi. With its rich archaeological history that has been built over generations by the kindgoms that ruled over the city, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures. After you settle at your hotel, venture out to explore.

Hop on a bicycle rickshaw and zig zag through the bustling bazaar built during the Mughal Empire, transporting you back in time. Indulge in a workshop that fires up your senses- the Ittar or perfume-making studio. Rumor has it that Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s wife may have been one of the first patrons of the industry. Before returning to your hotel for the evening, visit the hauntingly beautiful Safdarjung’s Tomb, built in 1754 and one of the last monuments of the Mughal era.

Day Three

Today you will fly to Kanha National Park, one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves and one of the best places in the world to see wild tigers. Here you will be met by your private driver for transfer to Banjaar Tola, an intimate tented camp built on the banks of the Banjaar River overlooking national park.

Each elegant camp boasts its own pool while intricate stone carvings adorn the guest areas and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region. The cuisine at the camp celebrates tribal flavors presented with all-time favorites to appeal to every palate.

Day Five

Today you will depart Kanha for the wilderness of Pench National Park, where Rudyard Kipling took his inspiration from to write The Jungle Book. Pench has been one of the best-kept secrets among wildlife enthusiasts who have long been acquainted with and bedazzled by its immensely varied flora and fauna.

Settle into Jamtara Wilderness Tented Camp surrounded by tall Arjuna Trees and an ancient Banyan rooted on a dry riverbed. Each luxury tent is surrounded by lush jungles and with the minimal use of concrete, the vestiges of city life are left behind.

Day Seven

Apart from safaris, take the opportunity to stretch your legs and venture into the surrounding villages and communities. Being so remote from any major city, the rural villages that surround the tended camp use minimal means of transportation, electronics, and machines, truly transporting you back in time.

Tonight, sleep under a bed of stars and bear witness to the live orchestra of crickets, owls, frogs, jackals, ceremoniously punctuated by the alarm calls of the spotted deer, making you aware of a predator’s presence. It is wilderness in its purest form.

Day Nine

This morning, experience Mehrangarh Fort on an expertly guided walk exclusively for you, by far our favorite way to experience Meherangarh’s grandeur.

Upon leaving the fort, you will wind down the steep cobble-stoned path, the pace of life seems to slow down when you step into the indigo tinted walls of the historic quarter, known as the Blue City. The Heritage walk will take you down into the Forted city of Jodhpur. The City continues to retain its medieval feel with numerous step wells, ancient temples, historic havelis and Blue houses dating back from the mid 1400s.

Day Eleven

Udaipur is a city of mysteries, histories, and stories. The Old City is dotted with numerous historic temples, Havelis and baoris (step wells). Today you will visit once of the most iconic sites in Udaipur, the City Palace Complex with its marble and granite walls laden with miniature paintings, and decorated with tiles, glasswork and mirrors, giving insight into the lives of the royals.

Boasting a blend of Medieval, European and Chinese architecture, you will find a marvelous assortment of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.