Tiger Leopard and Lions Photography

Feel the exhilaration as you step foot in big cat territory. While India has become increasingly synonymous with Tigers over the years, it is a land that is blessed with two remarkable big cats, namely the Leopard and the Asiatic Lion. As you journey across the states of Rajashthan and Gujrat, you get the opportunity to traverse an array of habitats that these fantastic beasts call their home, Ranthamabore being an abode for Tigers, Bera providing a suitable rocky outback for Leopards and Gir exhibiting pockets of grasslands and open scrub forest for the world’s only thriving Asiatic Lion population. Enthralling and exciting, this tour is sure to make your heart race with sheer thrill of being in the presence of kings.

  • With a healthy Tiger population, Ranthambore offers the best chance to witness the big cat at close quarters.
  • Bera is by far one of the best places to track and spot leopards in India.
  • Gir plays host to the last remaining population if Asiatic Lions, making it the only place in the country to see them.
  • Experience a plethora of bird diversity, with over 350 species of birds across the destinations.
  • Immerse yourself in unique hospitality, in the company of skillful naturalist to guide you during your excursions.

Day 1 : Arrive New Delhi (By flight)

On arrival at the New Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative who

will transfer you to your hotel and assist you with the check in procedure. He will

also handover and explain all travel related documents.

Day 2 : New Delhi - Agra (by road, 220 kms/4 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Agra (220 kms/4 hrs) On arrival check into hotel. Later proceed to visit the red sandstone AGRA FORT which stands like a crescent on the banks of Yamuna River, enclosed by forbidding 20-meter high walls, with a 12- meter moat between them. Three successive Mughal emperors - Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jehan - helped create this massive structure which contains Indo Islamic architecture. [The Taj is closed on Friday].

Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 3 : Agra – Ranthambore (265 kms/5 hrs drive)

At sunrise, visit the famous white marble mausoleum, The Taj Mahal, which was built in the middle of the 17th century by the Moghul emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

After breakfast, at 1000 hrs, drive to Ranthambore (265 kms/5 hrs). On arrival, check into lodge. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon jeep safari to the National Park in an open vehicle. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Indian state of Rajasthan comprises distinct forested areas with a varied conservation history which are separated geographically, with narrow corridors linking them to the core forest area. These are mainly, the Ranthambore National Park, Keladevi Sanctuary and Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary, that for the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 4 - 5 : Ranthambore

Morning & afternoon jeep safari to the park. All meals at the lodge and overnight stay at Ranthambore.

Ranthambore is also rich in bird diversity with over 300 species that can be seen here. In fact, for a keen bird watcher, Ranthambore and the surrounding area is a birding paradise. Some interesting resident species of birds are the Great Cormorant, Painted Spurfowl, Sarus Crane, Bronzed Winged Jacana, Sandpipers, Kingfishers, Nightjars, Painted Sandgrouse, the Indian Eagle Owl and many more winter migrants which arrive from their nesting ground north of the Himalayas.

Day 6 :Ranthambore - Jaipur (by road, 180 kms/3 hrs drive)

Morning jeep safari to the national park. Later drive to Jaipur 180 kms/3 hrs. drive. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day is free of leisure activity.

Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan is color washed pink - the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues, is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 7 : Jaipur

This morning, drive 11 km to the outskirts of the city stop at Jal Mahal to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal.

Later, visit the Observatory, the Palace of Winds and the City Palace and Museum. The museum has an interesting textile section, which contains dresses and costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur. Later drive back to New Delhi (260 km/ 5 hrs). On arrival, check in to hotel Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

Day 8 :Jaisalmer

On this Morning, after breakfast, drive to Bera (390 kms /7 hrs) through country side. On arrival, check into Castel Bera or camp Bera, Rajasthan is located adjacent to the Jawai Dam. It is well-known for its magnificent sightings of Leopards. The experience is unique as it’s not a forest; instead you will sight leopards near around this sandy village.

Bera is home to a number of mammals and birds, it attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over to spot the elusive Leopard, the mighty Bluebull, the Mugger Crocodile, the ever so mischievous Hyena, the graceful Pelican, the Greylag Goose, Robin Accentor, Demoiselle Crane, and the Bar-headed Goose, to name a few. Indulge in a Late evening safari as you navigate trails which share space with leopards. Dinner and overnight safari in Hotel.

Day 9 - 10 : Bera

After breakfast, experience the golden mornings of Rajasthan with spectacular wildlife sightings. Morning & Afternoon Safari also one can see the village life in Rajasthan. All Meals at the lodge.

Not only Leopards! Bera is a well-known habitat for Crocodiles. These 15 feet giants are notorious to bask close to mudflats, as if they’re asleep. They could be as active as in hunting process even if they are doing nothing. They won’t move, hence sometime create a camouflage with the marshy banks of the reservoir. They sun bath for entire day and whenever hungry they simply dive in the lake full of fishes, which makes sightings a bit challenging when they are in action, however they will always be visible on a sunny day, glistening on shore.

Day 11 : Bera - Ahmedabad (by road, 280 kms/5-6 hrs drive)

Morning jeep safari to Bera and later drive to Ahmedabad 280 kms, 5-6 hrs. drive. On arrival check into lodge. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 12 : Ahmedabad – Sasan Gir (by road, 350 kms/6-7 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Sasan Gir National park (350 kms,6-7 hrs). On arrival, check into the lodge. Post lunch, depart for an afternoon jeep safari in the national park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 13 - 14 : In Sasan Gir

Morning and Afternoon jeep safari to the National Park. All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Gir is the only home in India for the Asiatic Lion, with a population of over 600. The Gir National Park lies in the Gujarat peninsula in South-Western India. The terrain is rugged with low hills and the vegetation is mixed deciduous, with stands of Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak trees, interspersed with large patches of grasslands. The trees on the hills are sparse and stunted. Within the sanctuary there are numerous human settlements of cattle herders called Maldharis with an estimated 20,000 head of livestock (which, incidentally, forms a significant part of the Lion’s diet). There are also places of Hindu worship and pilgrimage and Sulphur springs at Tulsi Shyam and Kankai Mata. The edges of the park have a good population of Indian Gazelle, which are protected by the religious sentiments of the local people. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 15 : Sasan Gir – Rajkot – New Delhi (by road, 180 kms/3 hrs drive + Flight)

Morning jeep safari in the national park. After lunch, drive to Rajkot airport (180 kms/3 hrs) to Rajkot to board flight to New Delhi at 1930 hrs. Arrive in New Delhi at 2110 hrs. Meet our representative at airport and transfer hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

Day 16 : New Delhi Fly back home

Morning free for leisure activities. Later, transfer to the International airport to board a flight back home or to an onward destination.

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Important Notes

  • Bandhavgarh, Pench & Kanha National Parks are closed for afternoon safaris on Wednesdays.
  • Tiger Journey reserves the right to change the hotels, lodges to similar category in case of no availability.
  • Tiger Journey reserves the right to reroute the itinerary in case of non-availability of Flight/ Train tickets or other reasons of similar nature.
  • Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed onto you.
  • There are limited safari vehicles allowed to enter in the national parks and are most difficult to book at a short notice. Please book your tour much in advance.
  • The published price is not applicable during the Christmas and the New Year period.
  • Check-in and check-out time at all hotels is 12 noon unless otherwise specified.