Early morning we set out on a 3 hr game drive into Panna Tiger Reserve, which has witnessed the most successful tiger reintroduction program and now boasts a small but growing tiger population. In addition to this, Panna has excellent numbers of leopards, wild dogs, wolf, striped hyena, sloth bears, crocodiles and the full range of herbivores – spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, nilgai antelope, four-horned antelope, chinkara gazelle and a host of fascinating smaller mammals. The birdlife is spectacular as well.

Breakfast at Sarai, then private transfer to Orchha, which will take 4 hour driving time. On arrival check into the hotel, followed by lunch. In the afternoon you will be taken on a heritage walk during which you visit the historical monuments, markets and temples in the medieval town of Orchha. The beauty of Orchha, with its tall chhatris that line the banks of the Betwa river, the Orchha Fort and the various old temples and markets, makes it an ideal destination. Drive back to the hotel at dusk; you will be taken to Raja Ram Temple to witness the aarti (a fire ritual) ceremony performed by the locals. Dinner at the hotel.