India's Jungle Book · Central India's tiger forests
The Trip Your Grandchildren Will Tell Stories About
Tracking tigers at dawn in the forests that inspired The Jungle Book, then evenings by the fire in a beautiful lodge. Three generations, one adventure, every detail handled.
length
10 Days
CUSTOM
Guests
2-14
PRIVATE
PACE
GENTLE
EARLY STARTS
SEASON
NOV-MAY
WINTER
RATES
$7,850
FROM
India
Imagine your granddaughter spotting her first tiger before anyone else in the jeep.
She will tell that story for the rest of her life, and you were there. The tiger forests of central India, shared across three generations.
Comfortable lodges, expert naturalists and our own team on the ground, so the only thing you need to do is enjoy your family.
Something for everyone in your group
No one in your group sits out. Every day has a shared highlight and optional extras.
For the grandchildren
Tracking pugmarks, spotting birds and learning the forest from a real naturalist.
For Wildlife Lovers
Private jeeps and naturalists who read the forest's signs. Tigers, leopards, sloth bears.
For the whole family
Evenings by the fire, stories of the day, and memories you'll share for years.
The shape of the journey | Day by Day
Fully private and adjustable for your group.
Welcome to India
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi
Met after you clear customs and taken straight to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours. Welcome drinks with your circle tonight.
Into Mowgli's forest
Day 2
Pench National Park
A short flight to Nagpur, then a drive to Pench, the forest Kipling wrote about. Settle into your lodge.
Storied Wilds
Day 3
Pench National Park
Dawn safari in search of tigers and leopards. Afternoon nature walk with a naturalist for the children.
Jungle Legends
Day 4
Pench National Park
Another morning in the jeep. Evening by the fire, comparing sightings.
Journey to Kanha
Day 5
Pench National Park → Kanha National Park
A scenic drive to Kanha’s meadows and sal forests, home of the rare barasingha deer.
Welcome to Kipling’s Kingdom
Day 6
Kanha National Park
Morning and afternoon safaris. Midday at the pool or with the lodge naturalist.
Central Wilds
Day 7
Kanha National Park
A visit to a forest village and the people who live alongside the tigers.
Swamp-Deer Kingdom
Day 8
Kanha National Park
One more chance for the tiger. Farewell dinner under the stars.
Back to Delhi
Day 9
Kanha National Park → Delhi
A slow breakfast, then back to Delhi. Drive to Jabalpur and fly to Delhi. A final evening with your circle, and one last dinner to remember.
Memories Carried Home
Day 10
→ Onward / Home
Breakfast, then your host sees you to the airport, timed to your flight.
A day on this journey
Dawn
Optional: the morning safari, blankets and hot drinks in the jeep.
Midday
Breakfast, the pool, naps, or a nature walk for the children.
Afternoon
Optional: a second safari, or a village visit.
Evening
Dinner by the fire, early nights for the young ones.
Peace of mind, built in
You're bringing people you care about. Here is exactly how we look after them.
Our own team on the ground
Our India team, led by Ramesh, is with you from arrival to departure. Not a call centre.
The pace, stated plainly
Gentle. Mostly short, easy walks. Some paths in the old forts and lanes are uneven, so comfortable walking shoes help.
Food and comfort
Trusted kitchens, any dietary need met, and beautiful hotels
Health and medical access
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur all have modern private hospitals, and you’re usually an hours drive from one. Your host knows exactly where to go and stays with you throughout. We recommend travel insurance that includes medical evacuation.
In Their Words
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's included
- From the moment you land in Delhi to the moment you fly home:
– Met on arrival and seen off at departure, with every airport, hotel and station transfer in between
– All transfers and road travel in private vehicles, with your own driver throughout
– A dedicated host with your group 24 hours a day
– Our own India team on the ground throughout
– Private English-speaking guides at every stop
– Handpicked hotels
– Breakfast and dinner daily
– Entrance fees and activities as listed in the day-by-day
– Welcome drinks and a private farewell dinner
Whats Not Included
- – International flights to and from Delhi
– India visa
– Travel insurance [required / recommended]
– Lunches [unless noted]
– Drinks with meals
– Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
– Personal expenses and optional extras not listed
Your Invitation
1
Call with Misty
A complimentary conversation by phone, video or in person.
2
Found For You
Designed for You · Misty shapes every day around your group, drawing on 30 years in India.
3
Call with Your Group
Misty walks everyone through it and answers every question.
4
We handle the rest
Flights, transfers and every booking, with your host beside you 24 hours a day.
Questions about this journey
You won’t be. Start with a short planning call with Misty, just you, or you and your partner. We’ll send you a beautiful itinerary to share with your group, and we’re happy to join a video call with your friends to answer their questions. Once everyone’s in, we handle each couple’s details directly: rooms, dietary needs, flights in. You simply enjoy being the one who made it happen.
Life happens, and we plan for it. As cancellations are not available, we strongly recommend trip insurance for unforeseen circumstances. Please contact us for details.
October to March is the most comfortable time: warm days, cool evenings and clear skies over the Taj. Groups usually book [9 to 12 months] ahead, because the best hotels and dates go first, especially around the holidays. The sooner your circle decides, the more choice you’ll have.
Absolutely. Every journey is private, so it’s built around your group. Mark an anniversary or milestone birthday with a private dinner at a palace, add a few days in the tiger country of Ranthambore or the Himalayas, or slow it down with an extra night anywhere you love. Tell us what matters to your circle, and we’ll shape the trip around it.