2 Best Sights in Side Trips from Delhi, India

Drive or bike to the Gharial Sanctuary on the Ken River, 28 km (17 miles) away; the park was set up to protect the slender-snouted crocodile and has some lovely waterfalls. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism office has information about renting a jeep, and can provide directions.

Open October through June, Panna National Park is ideal for viewing wildlife such as antelope, deer, and all kinds of monkeys; if you come for one of the twice-daily safaris (departing early morning and midafternoon), you may see one of the 27 elusive tigers in the Panna Tiger Reserve. The best viewing season is January through March.