Tiger watching tours in India
| country: | India |
| location: | Ranthambore |
| departures: | 2010: 22 Feb, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov 2011: 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr |
| price: | From £1049 - £1149 (7 days) including flights from the UK, from £569 - £573 excluding flights. Single room option from £195 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Tiger Tracking in Ranthambore:
The “Golden Temple Mail” train whisks us through the countryside to our base on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park; one of the finest tiger reserves in India, it has long been under the protection of the Project Tiger scheme. Known as one of the best places in the world to photograph tigers, sightings here are reported almost daily - to maximise our chance we include 4 visits to the National Park. Tigers aside, the park contains the last remnants of Central India's native forest which provides a habitat for sambar deer, leopard, crocodile, sloth bear and over 300 species of birds. We also include a visit to the abandoned but still awesome Ranthambore Fort, located within the park high above Jogi Mahal.
Exploring Delhi:
Returning to Delhi we explore both parts of the city. In New Delhi we find tree-lined boulevards, spacious parks and fountains, then head into Old Delhi to discover the chaotic huddle of streets on foot and by cycle rickshaw. Here we experience Jami Masjid, India's most beautiful mosque and the bustling Chandni Chowk.
Highlights:
The “Golden Temple Mail” train whisks us through the countryside to our base on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park; one of the finest tiger reserves in India, it has long been under the protection of the Project Tiger scheme. Known as one of the best places in the world to photograph tigers, sightings here are reported almost daily - to maximise our chance we include 4 visits to the National Park. Tigers aside, the park contains the last remnants of Central India's native forest which provides a habitat for sambar deer, leopard, crocodile, sloth bear and over 300 species of birds. We also include a visit to the abandoned but still awesome Ranthambore Fort, located within the park high above Jogi Mahal.
Exploring Delhi:
Returning to Delhi we explore both parts of the city. In New Delhi we find tree-lined boulevards, spacious parks and fountains, then head into Old Delhi to discover the chaotic huddle of streets on foot and by cycle rickshaw. Here we experience Jami Masjid, India's most beautiful mosque and the bustling Chandni Chowk.
Highlights:
- Observe the magnificent Bengal Tiger in the wild
- Explore the variety of Ranthambore's wildlife habitats
- Discover the contrasting faces of Old & New Delhi
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly London/Delhi. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Delhi; free PM. |
| Day 3: | Train Sawai Madhopur, entry point for Ranthambore National Park; PM game drive. |
| Day 4: | AM game drive; PM visit Ranthambore fort and game drive. |
| Day 5: | AM free to relax; PM game drive. |
| Day 6: | Train Delhi; PM tour of New and Old Delhi. |
| Day 7: | Fly London. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment:
The experience of seeing a tiger (or tigers!) in the wild is one of the most incredible wildlife experiences there can be… yet the tiger is critically endangered and time is running out to save it. As an operator who takes people to see tigers, we have a responsibility to work towards their conservation. Given that there are estimated to be less than 1,400 tigers left in the wild in India, we do not think it is sufficient to just give money. For this reason we joined Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT). This travel industry body works together with suppliers in India's wildlife reserves to ensure the environmental and business practice of all proactively supports conservation and motivates the local community to protect the tiger. TOFT directs a significant proportion of its funding to Global Tiger Patrol to support specific conservation and anti-poaching measures. We joined TOFT specifically because this is a proactive campaign. Since joining we have also enlisted our supplier in India and have been working with the hotels and lodges we use to ensure they too are working to preserve the environment and support local people to protect the tiger. Whilst on game drives we ensure we abide by park regulations to minimise disruption to the wildlife we have come to see. Our commitment to responsible tourism is not limited to our overseas operation and we have measures to ensure our UK office operates according to our responsible tourism policy. Carbon offsets for all flights booked with us are included in the tour cost. Community: Our tour leaders are our eyes and ears on the ground ensuring our policies are followed. They are all local as it is our policy to maximise employment opportunities for local people. By training them ourselves we also ensure they have the confidence to do a good job. As well as the above, we support a variety of charities and projects worldwide which support vulnerable communities and habitats including Friends of Conservation, Hope Worldwide and Send A Cow. We are also actively engaged with UK travel industry bodies which promote best practice in responsible tourism, such as Tourism Concern, The Travel Foundation and AITO. |
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