The Big Cats Of India
Summary
For wildlife enthusiasts, who have been to Rajasthan before and want to return, here’s your chance to spot the 3 big cats of India – Tigers, Leopards and Lions - at one go and immerse yourself in Rajasthan’s rural heartland. The 3 wilderness destinations that you will be visiting in this itinerary offer a great variety not only in flora and fauna but also topography. While Ranthambore is a lovely park with its low undulating hills interspersed with relatively small meadows and water bodies, Gir has a succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and valleys. Jawai, on the other hand, is a vast sprawling wilderness of ancient craggy hills, scrub, grasslands and winding sandy riverbeds.
Duration |
14 Days
Price
From £4,690.00 per person based on two people sharingBest time to go
September to October is the perfect time to go on this tour.
Tour Highlights
- Spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger in the Ranthambore National Park
- A dawn tour of Mumbai to see highlights of the city and hear amazing stories
- Track the Asiatic Lion only found in the Gir National Forest
- Visit the historical Gateway of India & the street markets of Colaba
- Spot Leopards in the ancient hills of Jawai
- Visit the 10th century Ranthambore Fort
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight flight to Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel for overnight stay. The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight: The Lalit
Day 3: Ranthambore National Park
Travel by train to Sawai Madhopur, and transfer by private vehicle to Ranthambore National Park for three-night stay.
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Day 4: Ranthambore National Park
Join morning and afternoon Jungle Safaris in search of the Royal Bengal Tiger. There is also the opportunity to spot leopard, caracal, fishing cat and jungle cat. With low ground cover, the safari here offers good viewing opportunities.
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Day 5: Ranthambore National Park
Enjoy further Jungle Safaris or perhaps visit the 10th century hilltop Ranthambore Fort, a World Heritage Site with ancient temples, mosques and pavilions which lies within the Park.
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Day 6: Barli
Transfer by private vehicle to the Barli Fort for overnight stay.
Take a tour of the fort, spend time exploring the village, enjoy a bullock cart safari to visit the markets, and finish the day with a royal candlelight dinner.
Overnight: Fort Barli
Day 7: Jawai
Transfer by private vehicle to Jawai for three-night stay.
Head out on an afternoon Jeep Safari in search of the leopards which have co-existed in harmony with the local population for centuries.
Overnight: Bera Safari Lodge
Day 8: Jawai
Combine a trip to the 15th century Kumbhalgarh Fort, which has the second largest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China and the intricately carved temples at Ranakpur with another Jeep Safari.
Overnight: Bera Safari Lodge
Day 9: Jawai
Relax in the morning before heading off on another Jeep Safari.
Overnight: Bera Safari Lodge
Day 10: Mumbai
Travel to Udaipur airport and fly to Mumbai.
Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel for overnight stay.
Enjoy an evening stroll around the Gateway of India and Colaba area before dinner.
Overnight: Trident Nariman Point
Day 11: Gir National Park
Join a fascinating dawn tour of Mumbai before travelling to Mumbai airport and flying to Diu.
Transfer by private vehicle to the Gir National Park, the only home of the Asiatic Lion that once prowled from the Middle East to India, for a three-night stay.
Overnight: Taj Gir Serai
Day 12: Gir National Park
Join morning and afternoon Jungle Safaris in search of the Asiatic Lion. This is another amazing story about the peaceful co-existence of humans and big cats with minimal conflict.
Overnight: Taj Gir Serai
Day 13: Gir National Park
One final day to head out on morning and afternoon Jungle Safaris to try and spot the mighty Asiatic Lion.
Overnight: Taj Gir Serai
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Diu airport for onward flight via Mumbai to the UK
From £4,690.00 per person based on two people sharing*
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Inclusions
All flights, transfers, accommodation, meals and activities as specified.
Exclusions
Transfers, meals and activities not specified, visas, insurance, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
*Costs are based on travel in low season