Wildlife conservation holiday in India

Description of Wildlife conservation holiday in India

This two week volunteering holiday in India allows you to witness the country's wildlife first-hand as well as experiencing life working within some of central India's best-loved wildlife sanctuaries and on local community projects supported by Tiger Watch.

From the sloths of the Agra Bear Sanctuary to the elephants of the Mathura Elephant Rescue Centre, you'll be placed in the privileged position of being able to help conservation efforts where they're needed most.

Starting in downtown Delhi you'll be immersed in the urban chaos of India's capital before journeying to Agra from where the Mughal architecture of the Taj Mahal takes centre stage. After experiencing one of the world's most iconic and romantic settings you'll be invited into a much more natural realm, just 15kms outside of Agra. The Agra Bear Sanctuary is the largest rehabilitation centre of its kind and is supported by International Animal Rescue and Wildlife SOS so as to offer a safe and secure environment for bears who've suffered greatly at the hands of man.

During your two days at the sanctuary you'll help by feeding the bears and working on construction projects to help provide further environmental enrichment. Following on from this immersive voluntary conservation experience you'll be invited to help walk elephants on their hunt for food through the forests and fields of the Mathura Elephant Rescue Centre, also close to Agra. There are no chains for the elephants here and walking with them is an absolute pleasure and your kind words and praise will not fall on deaf ears.

Two more of India's wildlife sanctuaries lie in wait as you bid Agra farewell and head to firstly, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and secondly, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve. Both of these protected wildlife environments have been created to help preserve India's indigenous animals in the most natural way possible. Chatting to local children about the importance of wildlife conservation is just as important and meaningful as seeing animals in their natural habitat. An absolute privilege, and one that you, nor they, will ever forget.

The final leg of this wildlife conservation holiday is the Pink City of Jaipur where more Mughal style comes to the fore before you finally make the return journey to Delhi as you prepare to head for home.

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