All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
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£4645
Touring to the wilderness landscapes of India’s conservation reserves, this series of safaris takes you to sites for spectacular birdwatching and close encounters with endangered species. In the varied terrains of Rajasthan, we focus on four enclaves, the first being Keoladeo National Park. UNESCO listed as a ‘Bird Paradise’, its 360 species of resident and migratory birds include the Imperial eagle and rare Siberian crane. The untamed acres of Chambal Sanctuary encompass the river home of Ganges dolphins and Gharial crocodiles. Former hunting grounds of Jaipur maharajas are now Ranthambore National Park, actively protecting the Bengal Tiger; while less-visited Jawai is leopard heaven, marking a mystical bond between man and docile big cat, whose lives have intertwined for decades without a single incident of a leopard harming a human. In Gujarat, Bajana’s Little Rann of Kutch is a feeding ground for thousands of migratory birds, but is best known as the last refuge for herds of the gentle Wild Ass. Named for its elegant, endangered antelope, Blackbuck National Park also hosts huge numbers of wildfowl and waders; and Sasan Gir is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are seen in their natural habitat.
Three evening wildlife talks by naturalists focussed on tigers, leopards and Asiatic lions. Enjoy a bush theme dinner at Blackbuck Lodge & a memorable sundowner on the top of an old fort at Shahpura Bagh.
This is a full itinerary with some visits on foot with uneven surfaces and inclines.
Gujurat is a dry state, alcohol cannot be served in public areas.
Travel duration mentioned in the itinerary are approximate and can differ due to traffic condition, comfort stops, visits or lunch breaks. Travelling by road through India is the best way to see villages life and explore less known areas, bringing you closer to this fascinating country.
Home to 140 species of birds, Blackbuck is a fairly flat, semi-arid swathe of grasslands, scrub and salt plains, forming the perfect terrain for wildlife that is fleet of foot. In the past, maharajas used hunting cheetahs for the surprisingly speedy blackbucks, but now the reserve is a sanctuary for them, and for the swift-running Lesser Florican bustard, and endangered Indian grey wolf. Explore the park on an optional afternoon game drive.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 13 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 12 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
The Tale of the Tiger
With majestic monuments, beautiful gardens, wildlife reserves, and ‘ghost town’ ruins, this is a vibrant and Combining the enthralling cities of the Golden Triangle with Ranthambore’s tigers, this tour takes you from historic Old Delhi to Agra’s Red Fort and Taj Mahal, and Jaipur’s pink palaces, and includes the birdlife of Keoladeo National Park
Grand Tour of Northern India
Shaped by the Moghuls, Maharajas and British East India Company; sprinkled with sacred sites of the Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist religions; and covering hill stations, holy rivers, and the haunts of tigers, northern India is a remarkably rich touring ground
