Mumbai is in all ways a mega-city driven by power, wealth, glamour and fame. It is also a city with strong historical links, wonderful British architecture, museums, beaches, places of worship, and above all, a true galaxy of stars where Bollywood reigns supreme. The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped with the construction of major roads and railways, the reclamation project transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Upon India’s independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996. And in this short period of development, the city has transformed into the commercial and entertainment capital of India.

Activities

Today you will arrive into Mumbai, where you will be met by or representative and transferred to your hotel in the city. Overnight in Hotel.

Satpura National Park covers an area of pristine wilderness, with a rugged terrain of high mountains, deep ravines and dense forests that contain over 1300 diverse species of plants, 50 species of mammals and 254 bird species. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to embark on a canoeing trip along the river in search of wildlife within the park, which is an experience not to be missed.

Activities

Over the next few days you will discover the wildlife and landscapes of Satpura National Park, with evening and full day walking safaris with your expert naturalist guide, and even spend a night camping out in the heart of the national park. Wildlife you may see includes colourful bird species such as hornbills, eagles and orioles, and mammals including Sambar deer, antelope and giant squirrels.

Optional Activities

Pench National Park situated in the southern reaches of the Satpura hills, Pench National Park covers an area of 760 square kilometres, centred around the Pench reservoir. Wildlife in the park includes tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears and pangolins.

Activities

Enjoy game drives and nature walks into the national park, exploring the bamboo and teak forests in search of wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to head out on a cycling safari around the outskirts of the park, which is a great way to see some of the birdlife that can be found in the park.

Optional Activities

Kanha National Park, one of the largest national parks in India. Journeying through the lush forests and grassy meadows that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 1894 novel "The Jungle Book". Wildlife found within the park includes tigers, sloth bears, swamp deer and leopards. In the afternoons, head out on walking safaris deep into the park, following tiger footprints in the hope of encountering this majestic big cat.

Activities

Enjoy game drives and nature walks into the national park. Wildlife found within the park includes tigers, sloth bears, swamp deer and leopards. In the afternoons, head out on walking safaris deep into the park, following tiger footprints in the hope of encountering this majestic big cat.

Optional Activities

Mumbai is in all ways a mega-city driven by power, wealth, glamour and fame. It is also a city with strong historical links, wonderful British architecture, museums, beaches, places of worship, and above all, a true galaxy of stars where Bollywood reigns supreme. The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped with the construction of major roads and railways, the reclamation project transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Upon India’s independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996. And in this short period of development, the city has transformed into the commercial and entertainment capital of India.

Activities

Upon arrival in Mumbai you will be taken to your hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to relax till your onward flight.