Wildlife Holidays in India

Unique, still mysterious and forever fascinating, the natural history and wealth of the Indian Sub-continent offers to naturalists and tourists an alternative to Africa. But there is a fundamental difference between the wild life experience of the Indian Jungle and that found in Africa. The tropical jungles are dense and most creatures have mastered the art of camouflage, are difficult to spot unless you know what to look for. The chances of viewing a tiger in Ranthambore or tracking leopards on the back of an elephant in Bandavgarh are much better. Kanha offers the full glory of India's wild life.

Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destination Covered : DELHI - RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR - AGRA - KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH - KANHA - DELHI

DAY 1: DELHI
Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon tour the sights of Luyten's New delhi including the Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament House and India Gate.

DAY 2: RANTHAMBORE
A morning train takes you to Sawai Madhopur to transfer to Ranthambore by road. As the park is relatively small it may be possible to see a wide variety of animal and birds including leopards, tigers and jungle cats.

DAY 3: RANTHAMBORE
Early morning and evening game drives by jeep/canter to search for the tigers, in the foodsteps of the Maharajahs of Jaipur. The afternoon allows plenty of time to explore the enormous fort which dominates the park.

DAY 4: JAIPUR
After the morning game drive depart by road for the wonders of the capital city of Rajasthan. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to wander through the streets of this fascinating place.

DAY 5: JAIPUR
The tour of Amber begins with an elephant ride to the gates of the fort and a full tour including the beautiful Diwan-E-Am and the Mirror Palace including the immense Arms and Armoury Museum and concludes at the famous Hawa Mahal - The Palace of the Winds.

DAY 6: AGRA
This morning drive to the world renowned Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary where a local guide will conduct a tour of this fascinating reserve in the afternoon and on to Fatehpur sikri Akbar's great capital of his Mughal Empire, and now virtually a totally preserved replica of a Mughal city. From there on to Agra, the city of the Taj.

DAY 7: AGRA
Today is spent amongst some of the magnificent of India's sight - the Taj Mahal, the greatest monuments built for love in the world. Then proceeding on to the Red Fort Agra's dominating feature. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.


DAY 8: KHAJURAHO
After a short train ride to Jhansi proceed to Khajuraho by road. Afternoon tour of the spectacular temples leaves an unforgettable memory and poses a few questions.

DAY 9: BANDHAVGARH
This morning drive through the beautiful countryside of Madhya Pradesh to the huge game park at Bandavgarh. During the late afternoon it may be possible to see an extensive variety of animals including tiger, leopard, sloth, bear, gaur and sambar.

DAY 10: BANDHAVGARH
A full day spent on either a jeep or an elephant in search of the tigers and leopards of this national park.

DAY 11: KANHA
Today drive to Kanha National park, featured so vividly in Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. The multitude of varieties that exist here allow one to see most of India's wildlife in its natural habitat.

DAY 12-13: KANHA
Two days in this wonderful park. Mostly viewed by jeep or elephant. The park includes a very rare type of deer (Barasingha) large herds of chital, blackbuck, Gaur and hyenas and is also an important reserve for leopard.

DAY 14: DELHI
This afternoon drive to Raipur and from there fly back to Delhi.

DAY 15: DELHI
This morning spent on a tour of Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque (the largest in India) and the bazaar at Chandni Chowk. PM free. Later transfer to international airport for onward flight.

Wildlife National Parks and Sanctuaries in India

Ranthambore Wildlife
Approximately 130 kms. from Jaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is the best place to view a tiger. Luxurious accommodation outside the sanctuary has come up and is perhaps the most popular wild life reserve. Can be combined with a visit to Agra and Jaipur.



Kanha National Park
This 160 square kilometer of beautiful undulating forest is interspersed with grassy patches in the central highlands. It is the finest place for seeing Indian swamp deer, chital and various carnivores including tiger. It can be reached from Jabalpur, Nagpur and Khajuraho. Ask for a detailed itinerary.



Corbett National Park
About 200 square kilometers reserve on the foothills of the Himalayas. Around 260 kms. from Delhi. A three day itinerary can be planned.



Kaziranga Wildlife
Famous for one horned Rhino. Accessible from Kolkotta via Guwahati in the eastern part of India.



Gir Forests
About 800 square kilometers area of stunted forest and grassy scrub. The last stronghold of the Indian lion. December to May are the best months. A four day itinerary from Ahmedabad can be suggested.



Ghana Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur
It is a sanctuary for the countless water birds that come here to breed open-bill storks egrets, white Ibis spoon bills and a whole lot of others. This is en route from Agra to Jaipur and can be combined with the Golden Triangle Tour. One night stay is recommended. Ask us for a detailed itinerary.



Ranganthittoo Bird Sanctuary
Situated near Mysore, many birds come here to breed. A good itinerary including Bangalore and Mysore can be planned.



Periyar Wildlife, Kerala
Situated in the Spice Country of Kerala, this sanctuary is around a lake and is famous for wild elephants. Accessible from Madurai in the East and Kochi in the West, it can be combined with a Temple Tour or a Backwater Tour.