Wildlife
Take that holiday you've been meaning to and travel to the wild, unknown corners of India. From the Pin Valley in the north, where the cold climes of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh harbour the snow leopard and the Siberian ibex, to the Pampadum Shola National Park in Kerala, where evergreen forests teem with elephants, buffaloes and gaurs, these are national reserves few know about and fewer have seen. So pack in your binoculars and step out.
Asola Wildlife Sanctuary
Day Trip
A delightful break from the cosmopolitan way of life, the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary spread around the Tughlakabad Fort, on the outskirts of New Delhi, has natural trails that show you the native wildlife of the Capital. The greenery here is brimming with the promise of animal sightings. Nilgai, antelopes, small Indian civet, flying fox, rufus tailed hare and monitor lizards are all found here. Also perfect for leisurely bird watching, the place is said to be home to over 200 species of birds.
Package Inclusions
- Travel in AC car from Delhi to Asola and back
- Lunch
8,00
Gorumara National Park
2 Nights | 3 Days
A world away from cities, a cacophony of sounds welcomes you to the Gorumara National Park, as birds chirrup, leaves rustle and insects make a racket. In the sylvan foothills of Himalayas, the park, located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, is a safe haven for the Indian bison, the Malaysian giant squirrel, hornbills, leopards and of course the one-horned rhino. While you're here, don't miss the Jatraprosad watchtower, from where you can catch incredible views of the grasslands and glimpses of the animals that came to quench their thirst at the river nearby.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Bagdogra to Gorumara National Park and back
- Accommodation for 2 days at the park
- Daily breakfast
2,900
Pin Valley National Park
4 Nights | 5 Days
Distant and difficult to access, Pin Valley has a beauty that lies in its seclusion and mystery. Travel to this wind-swept part of Himachal with its rugged mountains and tiny villages of whitewashed houses. Declared a national park in 1987, the valley is home to the endangered snow leopard, ibex, red fox, bharal and golden eagle. Walk the trails of the park and then see the gloriously painted murals on the walls of the Kungri Monastery, the second oldest gompa in Spiti.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Delhi to Pin Valley and back
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Manali
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Sagnam/Guling
9,200
Denwa River Escape
2 Nights | 3 Days
Surrounded by the deep forests of the Satpura National Park, this quiet spot beside the bank of river Denwa is a haven for the city-tired. As the park lies beyond the river, a boat will take you across the water to a waiting jeep. On the ride into the jungle you will get the chance to spot tigers, leopards, antelopes, bisons, chital and later the chance to enjoy a tranquil evening under the stars.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Bhopal to Satpura National Park
- Accommodation for 1 night in the park
- 1 Jungle safari
- All meals
7,500
Birding in Pangot
2 Nights | 3
Days
A tiny village in the higher reaches of the Himalayas, Pangot is the place to go to if solitude and nature is what you seek. 15 kilometres away from Nainital, this hamlet is surrounded by thick forests of oaks, pines and rhododendrons that teem with such birds as Himalayan Griffons, Rufous-bellied Woodpeckers, Blue-winged Minlas, Lammergeiers and Slaty-backed Forktails. So come if you want to glimpse these beautiful feathered creatures but also even if you want to do nothing at all.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Delhi to Pangot
- Accommodation for 2 nights at Pangot
- All Meals
8,300
Pampadum Shola National Park
2 Nights | 3 Days
Shaped by high altitude, the higher reaches of Western Ghats are covered by a patchwork of thickets of evergreen shola forests and rolling grasslands. Trek the trails of the Pampadum Shola National Park to see this distinctive landscape and spot its many residents including sambhars, gaurs, Malabar Giant Squirrels, Blue-capped Rock Thrushes, Black-and-orange Flycatchers for a true feel of the wild.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Cochin to Pampadum Shola
- Accommodation for 2 nights near the park
- Nature treks lead by a guide
- All meals
8,700
Manas National Park
2 Nights | 3 Days
Located on the Assam-Bhutan border, the grasslands and woods of Manas National Park harbor and protect such endangered animals as elephants, Asiatic Water Buffaloes, tigers and One-horned Rhinos, which have only recently been reintroduced. An opportunity to stay within the forest, observe the animals and birds at close quarters and relax in the quietude, this trip to the wilds of North East India is bound to be with you for long.
Package Inclusions
- Travel by car from Guwahati to Manas National Park and back
- 2 Jungle Safaris
- Accommodation for 2 nights at the park
- Daily breakfast
4,900