An Indian Wildlife Adventure
Trip highlights
- Go on a thrilling safari looking for tigers in Bandhavgar
- Keep an eye out for an incredibly diverse array of birdlife
- Visit a silk weaving workshop in Sualkuchi and learn about this delicate art
- Look out for elephants in the shallows on a cruise through Kaziranga National Park
- Spot large predators like leopards in Nagarhole National Park
- Spend a couple of nights in Delhi, enjoying the nightlife
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Tiger in Bandhavgar
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Great Indian hornbill
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Indian silk
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Kaziranga elephant
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Nagarhole leopard
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Delhi at night
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1–2 Delhi
- Days 2–5 Bandhavgarh National Park
- Days 5–6 Delhi
- Days 6–11 Kaziranga National Park
- Days 11–12 Bangalore
- Days 12–16 Nagarhole
- Days 1–2 Delhi
- Days 2–5 Bandhavgarh National Park
- Days 5–6 Delhi
- Days 6–11 Kaziranga National Park
- Days 11–12 Bangalore
- Days 12–16 Nagarhole
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
One night in Delhi
With a population of over 18 million, Delhi is an international metropolis. Perhaps daunting at first sight, a little exploring soon reveals a rich, diverse and fascinating culture. Throughout most of its history, it has served as the capital of various kingdoms and empires, captured and rebuilt time and time again. Every dynasty left its mark and as you start to explore, you’ll discover reminders and relics from this colossal game of pass the parcel. As well as centuries worth of history to explore, Delhi is also one of the best places in India to shop, try the many different styles of food and experience the buzz of the city.
Where you could stay
Delhi
Overview
Located adjacant to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity is a convenient and comfortable choice for those with early morning or late night flights.
Not compromising on style, the hotel has all the features you would expect from a modern luxury hotel. Rooms are spacious and bright and come with pristine marble bathrooms.
The hotel’s seven on-site restaurants offer a range of cuisine from Japanese and Italian to local Indian delicacies and the bartenders are dab hands at mixing refreshing cocktails. For quick bites on the go there is a coffee shop offering freshly baked cakes and pastries. There is also a spa, fitness centre and a large outdoor pool for when you want to simply relax and unwind.
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Wildlife rich Bandhavgarh
Fly from Delhi to Jabalpur and then be driven 4,5 hours to Bandhavgar. Set amidst the Vindhyanchal ranges, the expansive park has a series of ridges running through it. About half of the park is covered with fine stands of Sal while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands are found throughout. The main view area is still in the core of the park with its 32 picturesque wooded hills. There is plenty of opportunity for wildlife spotting while you’re here.
Where you could stay
Bandhavgarh
Overview
Samode Safari Lodge is bursting with old-world charm, nestled among the peace and quiet of the surrounding forest. When it is lit up at night with the twinkling of candles and hurricane lamps, there are few places more atmospheric in which to enjoy India’s rural beauty.
The lounge is at the heart of the lodge, a beautiful space with wooden ceiling beams, exposed brick walls and two large wood burning fireplaces. The writing desks and photographs of the wildlife and scenery of Bandhavgarh make it easy to imagine explorers of days gone by returning after safari to write about their sightings of the majestic tigers that inhabit the park.
The lounge leads out onto a wooden deck which looks out across the lodge and its 12 private villas. Each villa features a spacious lounge and a bedroom with a four poster bed, and is decorated with Indian artifacts, artwork and fabric. En-suite bathrooms come with a rolltop bath and a separate shower and there is also an outdoor bathing area with a sunken bath tub and shower, perfect for balmy summer evenings. A private verandah with daybeds and a table and chairs allows you to take in your beautiful surroundings and appreciate the peace and quiet.
Cool off in the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi and relax on one of the cabanas, then head to the gym or unwind with a treatment in the tranquil spa. For those who want to explore, there is the option to cycle or go for nature walks along the trails near the lodge, or visit a local village for an insight into the culture and day-to-day lives.
Dining at Samode is a real treat. Every day the menu and the location changes – one day you could be dining on the decking, surrounded by hurricane lamps, the next enjoying a barbecue around the campfire. There is also the option to dine in the privacy of your own villa.
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Make it mine
Bengal tigers
Birdwatching
Your first opportunity to spot Bengal tigers
There are more than 22 species of mammals and in the Bandhavgar region, including primates like common langurs and rhesus macaques, carnivores like Asiatic jackals, Bengal foxes, sloth bears, ratels, grey mongoose, striped hyenas, leopards and of course the most famous of all Royal Bengal tigers. Head out on safari for your first opportunity to spot these magnificent beasts on this wildlife adventure. Other animals to look out for include wild boars, spotted deer and a variety of reptiles.
Discover waterbirds and more
This region is home to some 250 species of birds. The vegetation along streams and marshes, in particular, is rich in bird-life. The common ones you’ll spot while out on drives are little grebes, egrets, lesser adjutants, sarus cranes, black ibis, lesser whistling teals, crested serpent eagles and Indian rollers.
Overnight in Delhi
In the morning you’ll be driven back to Jabalpur airport for your flight back to Delhi. Either spend your short time back in this busy city relaxing, or explore a little at your leisure.
Where you could stay
Delhi
Overview
Located adjacant to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity is a convenient and comfortable choice for those with early morning or late night flights.
Not compromising on style, the hotel has all the features you would expect from a modern luxury hotel. Rooms are spacious and bright and come with pristine marble bathrooms.
The hotel’s seven on-site restaurants offer a range of cuisine from Japanese and Italian to local Indian delicacies and the bartenders are dab hands at mixing refreshing cocktails. For quick bites on the go there is a coffee shop offering freshly baked cakes and pastries. There is also a spa, fitness centre and a large outdoor pool for when you want to simply relax and unwind.
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After a leisurely breakfast at your Delhi hotel you’ll be driven to the airport for your flight to Guwahati. Upon arrival there, you’ll board your private river vessel. The vessel will be waiting for you near Pandu Port, Guwahati and shall start sailing downstream towards the little town of Sualkuchi. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing on the sundeck; enjoy the sunset with a cup of tea or coffee with cookies.
Where you could stay
Kaziranga National Park
Highlights
- One comfortable and inviting cabin
- An inviting sundeck for soaking up the rays
- Lounge and dining room on the main deck
Overview
The MV Rudra Singha is a beautifully crafted traditional Assamese pansoinau, a large flat-bottomed wooden boat, perfect for exploring the rural countryside in a unique way. This sturdy and expertly built private houseboat is designed to glide effortlessly through the shallowest channels of the Brahmaputra River. Your spacious en-suite cabin features intricate detailing by local artisans and large floor-to-ceiling glass windows. From your comfortable private lounge, enjoy the views of the river and its scenic banks. Relax on the upper deck, soaking up the sun as the vessel gently drifts along the mighty river. Savor delicious meals prepared by the resident chef, served either on deck or on a secluded beach.
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Highlights
- 12 river and paddy-facing cottages with verandahs
- A charming common area to enjoy views over the river
- Comfortable thatch-and-bamboo sit-out beside a pond
Overview
Nestled on the edge of Kaziranga National Park and overlooking the river, Diphlu River Lodge offers you an idyllic retreat surrounded by nature. The lodge features eight individual cottages and four semi-detached cottages, all constructed from natural materials like bamboo and wood, with thatched roofs that blend seamlessly into the forest environment.
The 12 cottages can accommodate up to 24 guests. Four of the cottages are river-facing, while the remaining eight offer views of the lush paddy fields. Each is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, featuring a spacious shower area, dressing room and fitted wardrobe. Wide folding glass doors open onto a verandah, where you can relax in cane chairs and enjoy your surroundings.
The lodge’s charming common area, known as ‘Machan’ (jungle platform), is a raised, air-conditioned river-side space. It serves as both a sitting and dining area, opening onto two verandahs. The larger space, with its high thatched ceiling, wooden flooring and well-equipped bar, offers stunning views of the river and the national park, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching or scanning the banks for wildlife. The smaller verandah overlooks meticulously tended farmland, providing a perfect setting for al fresco breakfasts.
Dedicated to working in harmony with the natural surrounds, the decision has been taken to not install fencing between the national park and the lodge, allowing the existing animal corridor to remain undisturbed. The lodge’s naturalists have identified over 57 species of birds in and around the lodge, so keep a lookout for these avian visitors during your stay.
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Make it mine
Story of silk
Temple visit
Monastery tour
Monastery tour
Sualkuchi silk tour
Visit a silk weaving workshop on your e-rickshaw to see the whole process of silk manufacture, from cocoon to spinning, dyeing and finally hand weaving into exquisite saris and dress lengths. Sualkuchi is also known as the textile centre of Assam, and it is famous for its high-quality Muga, Pat and Eri silk products. Local attires like mekhela chador, sari and gamosa are made from these indigenous silk materials.
Aswaklanta Temple
After exploring Sualkuchi, you’ll board your cruise vessel again and start sailing toward Aswaklanta Temple. Located on the North bank of Guwahati, this beautiful early 18th-century temple is built atop a hill offering beautiful scenic views of the Guwahati city on the south bank.
Auniati Satra
Take a walk to visit the nearby Hindu Vaishnavite Monastery of Auniati Satra. Afterwards, you’ll head back to the vessel and shall set to sail upstream. Enjoy the sunset on the sundeck. The vessel will be moored nearby to a sandbank.
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Temple ruins
Game drive
Da Parbatia temple ruins
Today you will sail up to Tezpur. Post lunch, visits Tezpur and explore the 6th century Da Parbatia temple ruins with its beautifully carved portal. Later, visit the Cole Park with its medieval stone carvings saved from sites all over the region. Our vessel will be waiting at the town’s waterfront for us to re-board. Spend your evening relaxing on the sundeck.
Kaziranga National Park game drive
Early morning you will start sailing to reach Silghat. On arrival you’ll disembark after breakfast and drive for around an hour to reach Diphlu River Lodge. From here, you’ll take your first exclusive game drive in Kaziranga National Park. Later in afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to take another.
Overnight in Bangalore
Today after a leisurely breakfast you’ll be driven to Guwahati airport for your flight to Banagalore. Some of the city highlights include Cubbon Park, the city’s lungs, which were named after a 19th-century British representative, Lord Cubbon; Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent building that is the seat of the state legislature; and Lal Bagh, the best botanical garden in the country, which is spread over 240 acres, with of thousands of plant species.
Where you could stay
Bangalore
Overview
A short walk from the Kempegowda International Airport, the Taj Bangalore is a luxury hotel as modern as the city itself, with sleek contemporary design and all the comforts you could wish for between flights.
154 rooms are spacious and welcoming with warm colour palettes, hints of traditional fabrics and chic furnishings.
There are three restaurants including a 24-hour dining venue, a contemporary Indian restaurant and Soi & Sake which combines Chinese and Japanese cuisine with a live Tepan grill and sushi bar.
Also at the hotel is a swimming pool, fitness centre and Jiva Spa that features a special menu of anti-jetlag treatments.
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Diverse Nagarhole National Park
After breakfast you will be driven four hours to Nagarhole National Park to your hotel on the banks of the Kabini River. Nagarhole National Park is also known as Kabini due to the river that runs through it. It is also locally known as the ‘Snake River’ due to how it winds through the park. The gently undulating terrain here is covered with thick tropical forests and grassy swamps and there is a rich diversity of plant and animal life.
Where you could stay
Nagarhole National Park
Highlights
- Unique rooms offering all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay
- An infinity pool offering you a perfect oasis of calm
- Traditional Ayurveda Spa to relax and unwind
- A scenic reading lounge overlooking the Kabini backwaters
Overview
Evolve Back Kabini gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the local Kadu Kuruba people while also enjoying a unique and unforgettable wildlife experience. This luxurious resort combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts, all set against breathtaking panoramic views. The warm and inviting rooms and public areas seamlessly blend the colours and textures of the surrounding landscape into every detail.
Although each room has minor design variations, all share the same elegant and comfortable features. The Safari Hut includes separate living and dining areas, an en-suite bedroom, and a private courtyard with a shallow water-jet pool, providing a perfect retreat for privacy. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Kuruba homes, the Pool Huts are ideal for peace and tranquility. The Pool Reserve features spacious living and dining areas, a private courtyard with a heated pool, and a unique Star Bed for stargazing under the clear Kabini night sky.
For those with a passion for gourmet dining, The Honey Comb offers a selection of international and regional cuisine and The Kuruba Grill, the specialty restaurant, focuses on kebabs and grills, serving delicious platters overlooking the river.
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Make it mine
In the wild
Share a cup
Safari drives
Your stay in Nagarhole National Park centres on morning and late afternoon safari drives. Some of the mammals you might spot include tigers, four horned antelopes, sloth bears, civet cats, spotted and barking deer, wild dogs, elephants, jackals, langurs, panthers and giant and flying Malabar squirrels.
Jenu Kuruba cultural visit
You will have the option of a guided visit to a Jenu Kuruba settlement near your accommodation. The Jenu Kuruba people are indigenous to the region and have a unique culture and lifestyle. On this private visit you’ll get to hear their stories over a cup of jaggery kaapi (coffee) seasoned with ginger and pepper.
Planning process was smooth. We took the recommendations provided by Rachel for accommodation and we were surprised at each stop for the uniqueness of the facility, great location and/or history. Our itinerary included activities that connected us to the people and the land more intimately. The guides and driver set up for us was all top notch. A great 12…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
