Delhi, Gir National Park, Little Rann of Kutch, Tadoba National Park, Pench National Park & Kanha National Park
Big Cats and Endangered Mammals of West and Central India in 2 Weeks
Overview
India is the only country in the world that can claim both Lion and Tiger among its native fauna. While many tours take you to see tigers, this wildlife tour of Gujarat & central India is unique in its focus on three big cats - Asiatic Lions in the Gir National Park, Tigers in the tiger reserves of central India, and Leopards in all these destinations. The Little Rann of Kutch, home to the endangered Asiatic Wild Ass, is another main highlight destination of this trip.
Key Species:
Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic Lion, Jungle Cat, Desert Cat, Wild Ass, Desert Fox, jackals, Rusty-spotted cats, Indian desert jird, Indian Long-Eared Hedgehog, Dhole (Wild Dog), Sloth Bear, Gaur, Swamp Deer, Macqueen Bustard, Painted Sandgrouse, Red-Tailed Wheatear, Bimaculated Lark, Greater Hoopoe Lark, Merlin, Red-Necked Falcon, Red-headed vulture, Indian Vulture, Cinereous vulture, Montagu's harrier, Pallid Harrier, Crested Hawk Eagle, Greater Racket Tailed Drongo, Tickell's blue flycatcher, White-rumped Shama
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Arrive in Delhi in the evening. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
If time permits, you can visit Sultanpur National Park or Okhla Bird Sanctuary for some birdwatching.
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi, Lunch, and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Tea/coffee and a basic breakfast will be served in your room at 0245 hrs (as the restaurant opens at 0700 hrs). Transfer to Delhi airport at 0310 hrs for your connecting flight to Rajkot at 0515 hrs (airport check-in time will be at 0315 hrs and the hotel to the airport is a 10-minute drive). Arrive Rajkot at 0700 hrs. Come out of the airport around 0730 hrs. You will be met and transferred to Gir National
Park (3.5 to 4 hours). Arrive at Gir just before noon. Lunch will be served at 1300 hrs. Evening bird walks outside the national park.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Indian White-eye, Common Woodshrike, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning and evening safaris in Gir National Park. These safaris are the ideal way to explore the forests that the Asiatic Lion calls home. In addition to Asiatic Lion, the park is also home to a large leopard population, as well as various other mammals. Gir also boasts a substantial bird list.
Key species: Asiatic Lion, Nilgai, Marsh Crocodile, Oriental Darter, Western Osprey, Woolly-necked Stork, Mottled Wood Owl, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl, Crested Honey Buzzard
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Two more safaris in Gir National Park. Multiple safaris will not only give you better chances of great sightings, but also help you explore the forest further.
Key species: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Indian Stone-curlew, Red-naped Ibis, Eastern Cattle Egret, Common Woodshrike, White-browed Fantail
Meals: Breakfast in Gir, Lunch and Dinner in LRK
Accommodation: Rann Riders or Similar
In the morning, drive to the Little Rann of Kutch. Arrive at Rann Riders resort for lunch. Explore the Rann with an afternoon jeep safari.
Overnight stay
Key species: Asiatic Wild Ass, Nilgai, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Common Crane, Common Babbler, Asian Desert Warbler
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Kutch
Accommodation: Rann Riders or Similar
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the Wild Ass Sanctuary. Bordering the desert, which floods every monsoon, are small, elevated, green islands called “bets”. These are great places to look out for shrikes, flycatchers, and more.
Key species: Asiatic Wild Ass, Isabelline Shrike, Indian Roller, Black-winged Kite, Greater Spotted Eagle, Pallid and Montagu’s Harriers, Desert Wheatear
Overnight stay
Meals: Early Breakfast in Rann Riders and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Breakfast will be served at 0415 hrs. Transfer to Ahmedabad airport at 0445 hrs for your connecting flight to Mumbai at 0935 hrs (airport check-in time will be at 0735 hrs and LRK to Ahmedabad airport is 2.5 hours’ drive). Arrive at Mumbai airport at 1100 hrs and check in for another flight to Nagpur from the same terminal at 1555 hrs (check-in time be at 1355 hrs and you will have 3 hours at Mumbai airport). Arrive at Nagpur airport at 1730 hrs and transfer to Tadoba (3 hours’ drive). Arrive in Tadoba around 2100 hrs.
Dinner and overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Tadoba for tiger and leopard tracking.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Indian Wild Dog, Crested Honey Buzzard, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Grey Francolin, Grey Junglefowl, Jungle Nightjar, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Tadoba for tiger leopard tracking. Multiple safaris will not only give you better chances of great sightings but also help you explore the forest further.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Brown Fish Owl, Mottled Wood Owl, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher
Meals: Breakfast in Tadoba, Lunch, and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
We’ll leave for Pench National Park after an early breakfast. Arrive at Pench for lunch. Afternoon safari in the national park. Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Sambar, White-eyed Buzzard, Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, Black-hooded Oriole
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Pench for big cat tracking. Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Northern Plains Langur, Crested Serpent Eagle, White-rumped Vulture, Lesser Whistling Duck
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast in Pench, Lunch, and Dinner in Kanha
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Resort
After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park. Arrive in Kanha for lunch. Afternoon jeep safari to the National Park for big cat tracking and wildlife viewing. Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, White-rumped Shama, Orange-headed Thrush, Sirkeer Makoha, Red Junglefowl, Indian Roller
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha. Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Hard-ground Barasingha, Gaur, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Vulture, Egyptian Vulture
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast in Kanha
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
After breakfast, transfer to Nagpur airport for an early afternoon flight back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi in the early evening.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your connecting flight back home. Tour Ends.
Highlights
- One of the most popular Mammal Photography Tours
- Good success rate with Tiger, Lion, and Leopard
- Farm fresh Indian meals
- A large variety of other mammals
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, Architecture, and Lifestyle of Central and West India
- Quaint Lodges and Camps
- Local Indian Cuisine
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis Meals as per itinerary
- Safaris in Gir National Park with park entrance fee Safaris in little Rann of Kutch with park entrance fee
- All safaris in Tadoba National Park with park entrance fee All safaris in Pench National Park with park entrance fee
- All safaris in Kanha National Park with park entrance fee Park wildlife guide for all safaris in all 5 National Parks
- All surface transfers by private air-conditioned car All currently applicable taxes
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
