Cox and Kings Heart of India

– International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
– UK departures and overseas airport taxes
– Local transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
– The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
– Local guides and entrance fees where applicable

– Spend 3 nights at the former home of Queen Ahilyabai
– Search for tigers in Kanha National Park
– See the Buddhist temples at Sanchi
– Guided safaris by experts

Day 1: Fly to Mumbai
On arrival, transfer to the Trident Nariman Point for a 2-night stay
(No meals)

Day 2: Mumbai
Explore colonial Mumbai and visit some of the city’s most celebrated sights. Finish the tour by visiting the bustling Chor Bazaar
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Maheshwar
Travel to the historic fort city on the banks of the river Narmada. You’ll stay 3 nights at Ahilya Fort
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Maheshwar
Day at leisure to explore the city.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Mandu
Visit the ghost city of Mandu, an architectural gem providing fine examples of Islamic architecture
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Bhopal
Travel to Bhopal, visiting the sacred Hindu island of Omkareshwar on the way. Spend 2 nights in Jehan Numa Palace
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Sanchi
Visit the stupas at Sanchi as well as numerous monasteries, temples and pillars dating over a period of 1,500 years
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Satpura National Park
Visit the Bhimbetka caves, location of a rich collection of prehistoric painting. Stay 3 nights at Forsyth’s Lodge
(Breakfast and dinner)

Days 9-10: Satpura National Park
Explore the park by jeep, foot and boat. 
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Orchha
Travel to Orchha to visit the beautiful palaces and shrines. Stay the night at the Amar Mahal
(Breakfast)

Day 12: Bharatpur
Travel to Bharatpur, stopping at Jhansi and Gwalior Fort on the way. Check in for 2 nights at the Bagh.
(Breakfast)

Day 13: Bharatpur – Keoladeo
Take a morning safari in Keoladeo National Park, home to 350 species of birds. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 14: Delhi
Take the train to Delhi and spend the night at The Claridges
(Breakfast)

Day 15: Fly home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast)

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