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11-day Tiger-Tracking in three of India’s well-known National Parks
With expert naturalist and host, Ritish Suri.
Start your journey by arriving in New Delhi International Airport in India’s capital. You are met upon clearing customs. Chauffeured to your 5-star hotel 3-miles from the terminal. Greeted by India’s charismatic wildlife naturalist, Ritish Suri. Hosted among an intimate group of just 8 travelers during this wildlife adventure in India.
What makes this journey special?
- Take a short domestic-flight before driving a few miles to Central India’s Pench National Park that attracts an array of India’s finest wildlife. Attractive accommodations overlook the specie-rich, dry and moist, deciduous forest at the Pench Tree House commemorating some of the best wildlife experiences of India.
- Just 5-hrs by road is India’s famous, Kanha National park. Central India’s largest Tiger Reserve. Described beautifully in Rudyard Kipling’s famous, The Jungle Book. Kanha’s vast grasslands, dry and moist deciduous forests make it abundant, specie-rich with a high density of Bengal Tigers. Ideal for a wildlife adventure.
- Journey to the tiger-dense forests of the historic, Ranthambore National Park. In comparison to most national parks, Ranthambore is less densely forested making sightings easier. Dominating this Tiger Reserve is the historic Ranthambore Fort. Once it was the focal point of a rigorous city. It’s worth a climb for a bird-eye view of this prolific national park.
- End your India adventure in the Pink City. Jaipur is a city steeped deep in culture, legend and luxury. Intricate jewelry, grandeur, style and opulence manifested India’s finest palaces. Jaipur’s rich heritage boasts the largest gem stone cutting and polishing centers in the world. Skilled craftsmen who are capable of creating some of the most spectacular and expensive jewelry available. Jaipur also happens to be one of the greatest centers of stone carvings as well as block printing.
How do I get there?
- Fly to New Delhi (IGI) where you are met by our guest-ambassador, wether you are arriving individually or as a group.
When's the best time?
November through March
What does it cost?
- Double Occupancy: $ 9,000 (per person).
Do I need a Visa?
- An e-Tourist Visa can be purchased online.
- Citizens of all countries (except Bhutan & Nepal) must have a visa for India.
What does it include?
10-nights as per the itinerary.
- Meet & Greet in New Delhi (IGI).
- Domestic Flights within India (return-airfare) as listed in the package.
- 10-nights accommodation in India.
- Most meals.
- Wildlife Safari as listed.
- Guided activities and sightseeing as listed.
- Host fee.
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Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Be met upon clearing customs. Be chauffeured to the Roseate House for a good night’s rest. Meet with your seasoned host Ritish Suri and a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Morning – Fly to Nagpur, Madhya Pradesh via a short flight along with your host Ritish Suri. Be chauffeured on a 3-hr drive to the Pench National park for the first leg of your wildlife adventure.
Afternoon – After settling in. Set-off on an evening safari with your host and guides. Return home to the ideal setting and deluxe amenities of the Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 3: Enjoy morning and evening guided wildlife viewing in 4WD safari jeeps along with your seasoned hosts and guides at the Pench National Park.
Day 4: After a final safari at Pench National Park, journey to Kanha National Park by car. A picnic lunch is served en-route to the privately located Singinawa Jungle Lodge on the outskirts Kanha National Park.
Day 5 & 6: Enjoy morning and evening guided wildlife viewing in 4WD safari jeeps along with your seasoned hosts and guides at the Kanha National Park.
Day 7: After breakfast say goodbye to your hosts and journey to Raipur for your flight back to New Delhi. Arrive and be chauffeured to the Neemrana Hotel that can take close to 3 hours en-route the Ranthambore National Park.
Day 8: Journey with your host Ritish Suri to the Ranthambore National Park after breakfast that takes 6-hrs. Later hike up to the historic Ranthambore fort for a birds eye view of the national park.
Return to the seasoned company of your expert hosts at the edge of Ranthambore National Park.
Day 9: Enjoy morning and evening guided wildlife viewing in 4WD safari jeeps along with your seasoned hosts and guides at the Ranthambore National Park.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve also sits surrounding a chain of lakes. It is because of this permanent water, wildlife flourishes here. Besides it’s prolific wildlife, Ranthambore also has a long history of human inhabitation and battles dating back to the 11th century. Dominating this Tiger Reserve is the historic Ranthambore Fort. Once it was the focal point of a rigorous city. The fort makes an amazing backdrop to this unique tiger reserve.
Day 10: After a morning safari in open-4WD jeeps and breakfast. Depart for Jaipur that can take 3 hours. Arrive at your centrally located B&B 47, Jobhner Bagh before an afternoon sightseeing.
Day 11. A few miles from the city center lies the famous, Amber fort. It is a relic of the late sixteenth century. It is an ornate and breathtaking artistic master piece that sits on the edge of the Maota Lake. Say goodbye to Jaipur and board a short flight back to New Delhi and connect home via an international flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation
- 1-nights in the Pullman (5-Star) (3-miles from the New Delhi (IGI)
- 3-nights at Pench Tree Lodge.
- 3-nights at Singinawa Forest Lodge (full-board plan)
- 1-nights at Neemrana Hotel en-route to Ranthambore National Park.
- 2-nights at Dev Vilas, Ranthambore National Park.
- 1-night at 47 Jobner Bagh, Jaipur
How do I sign up?
- A 50% deposit is required to make a reservation.
- A copy of your passport is required to process your reservation and confirm your reservation upon receiving your deposit.
Domestic Weight Alownace?
Domestic carriers allow about 15 kgs (33 lbs) for check-in baggage. Additional baggage allowance can usually be purchased.
Terms & Conditions
- A 50% deposit is required to make a reservation.
- The final-deposit is due 60-days prior to departure.
- As all deposits and cancelations are non-refundable it is highly recommended you purchase trip insurance.
Daily Schedule
- Wildlife exploration in most of India’s National Parks are permitted in the mornings or in the evenings. Usually nick-named AM or PM safari. They are marked by dawn and dusk. Most safari zones also open anywhere from 3-5 hours. Giving wildlife some space from wildlife tourism during mid-day hours.
- Hence, early morning are usually the order of the day making the most of the wildlife sightings returning to your lodge for breakfast. Spending the rest of the morning with your seasoned hosts and in-house naturalist exploring the outskirts of the national park, engaging the morning’s bird-count or relaxing in your private space.
- Afternoon-evening safaris start at about 3-ish, lining-up to enter the national park is not uncommon outside India’s safari parks as your wildlife team ensures you get to explore the best parts of the park based on your sighting-priorities.
- Unlike most counties India takes it’s National Park laws quite seriously. Given the population of this vast and culturally diverse nation. It has manages to conserve it’s wildlife even outside national parks. All wildlife lodges are hence also situated outside National Parks. Night safaris are neither encouraged nor permitted in most Indian National Parks. In recent times elephant safaris have also been discouraged with strict caps on the number of vehicles that enter a given forest-zone.
Food & Drink
Our select partner lodges have great attention to food, detail to presentation and generosity in portions. While service and food these lodges ranges from buffet with great touches of personified service and attention to detail that is India’s signature style in service an hospitality that is unlike any other. They are also capable of custom tailoring your menu as per your request with at least 3 months prior notice (additional charges may apply).
Mineral water is included in the price of the trip. We encourage our travelers to carry their own water bottles as our pattern lodges and tour-operators provide re-filling stations in the form of large recyclable jars.
Your Host
Be guided by one of the best naturalists in the business. Ritish Suri earns his reputation from years of wildlife explorations, guiding and hosting everyone from professional filming crews, dignitaries, celebrities and even schools students into the wonders of India’s natural world. A knowledgeable and charismatic personality Ritish personally hosts travelers on India’s best tiger trails for a glimpse these iconic carnivores.