World-famous Bharatpur bird sanctuary hosting thousands of migratory avian species every winter.
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Spiti Valley
Snow Leopard Expedition in Spiti Valley
Into the High-Altitude Wilderness of the Himalayas for ultimate wildlife tracking tours.
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Rajasthan, India
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, in southeastern
Rajasthan, is one of India’s most celebrated wildlife
destinations and is particularly known for its Bengal tigers. The landscape is remarkable for its
combination of dry deciduous forests, open grasslands, lakes, rocky hills and the historic
Ranthambore Fort..
The forests around Ranthambore were historically
associated with the hunting grounds of the
former rulers of Jaipur. Over time, growing awareness of the importance of protecting the area’s
wildlife led to stronger legal protection. In 1955, the area was notified as the Sawai Madhopur
Wildlife Sanctuary, covering approximately 413.33 sq. km. The sanctuary became part of India’s
Project Tiger programme in 1973.
Ranthambore National Park was formally
constituted in 1980, covering approximately 282.03 sq. km.
The wider protected landscape subsequently developed into what is now known as Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve. Today, the tiger reserve covers approximately 1,530.23 sq. km., according to the
Rajasthan Forest Department. The national park itself covers approximately 282.03 sq. km.
Ranthambore’s dry forests, rocky ridges, lakes
and open meadows create a distinctive habitat for
wildlife. Bengal tigers are the principal attraction, while leopards, sloth bears, sambar, chital,
nilgai,
wild boar, marsh crocodiles and many bird species are also found here.The historic fort and ancient
ruins scattered through the landscape add a cultural dimension to a wildlife safari that is
difficult to
find elsewhere in India.
Uttarakhand
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Corbett Tiger Reserve lies in the Himalayan
foothills of Uttarakhand and is one of India’s most
historically important protected areas. It is famous for its forests, grasslands, rivers and
abundant
wildlife, particularly Bengal tigers and Asian elephants.
The protected-area history of Corbett began in
the nineteenth century. Forest protection measures
were introduced during British rule, and in 1879 parts of the area were constituted as Reserved
Forest. In 1936, the area was established as Hailey National Park, making it India’s first national
park.
It was later renamed Ramganga National Park and, in 1956, became Corbett National Park in honour
of Jim Corbett, the famous hunter-turned-naturalist and conservationist.
Corbett played another historic role in 1973,
when it became one of the principal landscapes
associated with the launch of Project Tiger, India’s national tiger conservation programme. Corbett
National Park.
The modern Corbett Tiger Reserve covers
approximately 1,288.31 sq. km., including about 821.99
sq. km. of core area and 466.32 sq. km. of buffer area, according to the National Tiger Conservation
Authority. The reserve includes Sal forests, riverine forests, grasslands, hills and the Ramganga
river
system. It supports Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, sambar, chital, barking deer, wild
boar,
gharial and an exceptional variety of birds.
For birdwatchers, Corbett is particularly
rewarding, while its combination of forests, rivers and
Himalayan foothill scenery makes it one of India’s most distinctive wildlife destinations.
Madhya Pradesh
Panna Tiger Reserve
Panna Tiger Reserve lies in the Vindhyan
landscape of Madhya Pradesh, along the Ken River. Its
rugged terrain, deep gorges, plateaus, waterfalls and dry deciduous forests give it a character very
different from many other Central Indian tiger reserves.
Before modern conservation began, parts of the
region were associated with the hunting grounds of
the former rulers of Panna, Chhatarpur and Bijawar. In 1975, the Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary was
created from forest areas of the Panna region. In 1981, Panna National Park was established over a
large part of this landscape. Panna became a Project Tiger Reserve in 1994, becoming India’s 22nd
tiger reserve. The present tiger reserve covers approximately 1,598.10 sq. km., comprising about
576.13 sq. km. of core area and 1,021.97 sq. km. of buffer area. Madhya Pradesh Forest
Department.
Panna is particularly important in India’s
conservation history because of its remarkable tiger
recovery story. After a serious decline in its tiger population, a carefully managed reintroduction
programme helped restore tigers to the landscape. Today, Panna represents an important example
of how habitat protection, scientific monitoring, relocation and conservation management can help
rebuild a threatened wildlife population.
Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, chital,
sambar, nilgai, wild dogs, crocodiles and numerous bird
species occur in the reserve. The Ken River and the spectacular rocky landscape add considerably to
the experience of exploring Panna.
Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is situated in the
eastern Satpura landscape of Madhya Pradesh. It is
renowned for its Bengal tigers, dramatic hills and the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort.
Bandhavgarh has a history that extends far beyond
modern wildlife conservation. The ancient fort
dominates the landscape and is associated with several legends and historical traditions. The name
is traditionally interpreted as “Bandhav” meaning brother and “garh” meaning fort. Local tradition
associates the fort with Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana.
From a conservation perspective, the Bandhavgarh
landscape was progressively brought under
stronger protection during the twentieth century. The national park became part of the wider tiger-
conservation landscape, which later developed into the present Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.The
modern reserve covers approximately 1,536.94 sq. km., including 716.90 sq. km. of core area and
820.03 sq. km. of buffer area. (Forest Department Madhya Pradesh)
Bandhavgarh is particularly famous for Bengal
tigers. The reserve also supports leopards, sloth bears,
wild dogs, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar and numerous bird species. The combination of forested
valleys, rocky hills, grasslands and the historic fort creates one of Central India’s most dramatic
wildlife landscapes.
Madhya Pradesh
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve is one of the great
wilderness landscapes of Central India. Located in Madhya
Pradesh, it is known for extensive sal forests, bamboo forests, open meadows and rich wildlife.The
conservation history of Kanha dates back more than seven decades. Parts of the Banjar Valley and
Halon Valley were declared wildlife sanctuaries in 1933 and 1935 respectively.
In 1955, the Banjar Valley sanctuary was upgraded
to a national park. Following the launch of Project
Tiger in 1973, the protected landscape was progressively enlarged. The present Kanha National Park
covers approximately 940 sq. km., while the wider Kanha Tiger Reserve now covers approximately
2,051.79 sq. km., including about 917.43 sq. km. of core area and 1,134.36 sq. km. of buffer area.
Kanha is especially important for the
conservation of the hard-ground barasingha, or swamp deer.
Conservation programmes and habitat management helped this distinctive deer recover from a
serious population decline. The reserve also has a history of relocating villages from protected
areas,
helping reduce pressure on wildlife habitats. Kanha is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears,
wild dogs, gaur, sambar, chital, barasingha and many species of birds. Its broad meadows
surrounded by forests are particularly attractive for wildlife photography.
MP & Maharashtra
Pench Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve lies in the Satpura landscape
on the border of Madhya Pradesh and
Maharashtra. The Pench River forms an important part of the ecosystem. The region has a
particularly strong literary connection because the landscape is traditionally associated with the
setting that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
The forests of Pench have been known for their
wildlife and natural richness for centuries. Historical
descriptions of the region occur in sources including the Ain-i-Akbari and later natural-history
writings. In Madhya Pradesh, Pench was declared a sanctuary in 1977, and approximately 292.86 sq.
km. was notified as a national park in 1983. In 1992, the area became a Project Tiger Reserve. It
was
subsequently expanded and organised into core and buffer zones. The present Madhya Pradesh
Pench Tiger Reserve covers approximately 1,179.63 sq. km., including 411.33 sq. km. of core area
and 768.30 sq. km. of buffer area.
The Maharashtra portion has its own
protected-area history. Pench National Park was notified in
1975 and became a tiger reserve in 1999, making it the 25th tiger reserve of India. The Maharashtra
reserve covers approximately 742 sq. km.
Pench supports Bengal tigers, leopards, wild
dogs, sloth bears, gaur, sambar, chital, wild boar and a
rich variety of birds. Its location between major Central Indian wildlife landscapes also gives
Pench
importance as part of regional wildlife corridors.
Maharashtra
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is
one of India’s most important tiger landscapes and
a favourite destination for wildlife photographers. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is
one of India’s most important tiger landscapes and a favourite destination for wildlife
photographers.
Tadoba’s conservation history goes back to the
nineteenth century. In 1879, the area was declared a
Reserved Forest, initially primarily for forest and timber management. By 1905, restrictions had
been
introduced on tiger shooting, although hunting under special permits continued for some time. In
1935, approximately 45 sq. km. around Tadoba Lake was declared a sanctuary. Tadoba National Park
was established in 1955. Later, in 1986, the adjoining Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was created.
Tadoba and Andhari were subsequently brought together as the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in
1995. The area was later expanded through the notification of critical tiger habitat and buffer
areas.
The name Tadoba is traditionally associated with
Taru, a local tribal hero or village chief. According
to local tradition, Taru died during a confrontation with a tiger, and the local community came to
revere him as a forest deity. A shrine dedicated to Tadoba is located near Tadoba Lake, and the
cultural connection between local communities and the forest remains an important part of the
reserve’s identity. The critical tiger habitat of Tadoba-Andhari is approximately 625 sq. km., while
the wider tiger reserve including its buffer landscape is substantially larger. The Wildlife
Institute of
India records the critical tiger habitat at about 625 sq. km. and the notified buffer at
approximately
1,503 sq. km. Tadoba is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, sambar,
chital
and many other species.
Assam
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is one of
India’s most extraordinary wildlife landscapes. Its
floodplains, wetlands, tall elephant grass and forests lie between the Brahmaputra River and the
Karbi Anglong Hills. The park is internationally recognised for its greater one-horned rhinoceros
and
is also an important habitat for elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, tigers and many bird
species. The modern conservation history of Kaziranga began in the early twentieth century. A
proposed reserve forest covering approximately 232 sq. km. was created on 1 June 1905.
The area subsequently passed through several
stages of protection, including Reserve Forest status
and Game Sanctuary status. Hunting was eventually prohibited, and Kaziranga became a Wildlife
Sanctuary after Indian independence. In 1974, Kaziranga was declared a National Park. It was
recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The original national park notification covered
approximately 430 sq. km., while subsequent
additions have considerably expanded the protected landscape. Current Assam government data
records the park and its additions as extending to approximately 893.69 sq. km. Kaziranga was also
designated a tiger reserve in 2006.
The greater one-horned rhinoceros is the symbol
of Kaziranga, but the park protects an
extraordinary range of wildlife. Asian elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, hog deer, sambar,
wild boar, tigers, leopards and numerous bird species inhabit the reserve. Its annual flood cycle is
a
natural force that continually shapes the grasslands, wetlands and wildlife habitats.
Gujarat
Gir National Park
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in
Gujarat is internationally recognised as the last major
natural stronghold of the Asiatic lion. Its dry deciduous forests, open scrub, grasslands, rocky
terrain
and seasonal rivers create a landscape very different from India’s Central Indian tiger reserves.
The
Asiatic lion once occupied a vast geographical range extending across parts of Asia. Hunting and
habitat loss caused a dramatic decline in the species.
By the early twentieth century, the lion
population in the region had fallen to a dangerously low
level. The rulers of the former Junagadh state played an important early role in protecting the
remaining lions. After independence, systematic wildlife conservation gradually developed. On 18
September 1965, Gir was declared a wildlife sanctuary to protect its declining lion population.
The core area was subsequently designated as a
national park in 1975. The broader protected
landscape is commonly described as covering approximately 1,412 sq. km., including the national
park and sanctuary. Gir is one of the world’s most important examples of large-carnivore
conservation. Protection of habitat, control of hunting, improved management and cooperation with
local communities have helped the Asiatic lion recover from its historic decline. Apart from Asiatic
lions, Gir supports leopards, striped hyenas, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, crocodiles,
jackals,
jungle cats and numerous bird species.
Madhya Pradesh
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is one of
Central India’s most scenic and least
conventional wildlife destinations. Its rugged hills, deep valleys, forests, grasslands and
waterways
create an exceptionally varied landscape. In 1865, the Bori Reserve was created, making it one of
India’s oldest scientifically managed reserve forests. Bori Wildlife Sanctuary was later
established,
while Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1977.Satpura National Park was notified in 1981.
In 1999, the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve was
declared. In 2 000, Satpura Tiger Reserve was
officially notified under Project Tiger.The reserve was subsequently strengthened through the
notification of its Critical Tiger Habitat in 2007 and buffer zone in 2010. The present Satpura
Tiger
Reserve covers approximately 2,133.30 sq. km., including:
The core area incorporates Satpura National Park,
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Wildlife
Sanctuary. Satpura supports Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur, sambar, chital, wild dogs
and
many bird species. What makes Satpura particularly distinctive is its emphasis on experiencing
nature in different ways. Depending on regulations and the area being visited, travellers may have
opportunities for jeep safaris, walking experiences and boat-based wildlife exploration.For visitors
looking for a quieter and more immersive wilderness experience, Satpura offers a fascinating
alternative to the better-known tiger destinations.
Rajasthan
Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)
Keoladeo National Park, popularly known as
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is one of India’s most
renowned wetlands and a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. Located in
Rajasthan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a remarkable variety of resident and
migratory birds.
The park’s wetlands, grasslands, woodlands and
shallow lakes provide an ideal habitat for hundreds
of bird species. During the winter months, the sanctuary becomes particularly rewarding, with
migratory birds arriving from Central Asia, Europe and other parts of the world. Visitors can
explore
Keoladeo National Park by cycle rickshaw, bicycle or on foot, accompanied by experienced local
naturalists. Along with birds, the park supports species such as nilgai, sambar, golden jackal, wild
boar, Indian mongoose and several species of reptiles.
For bird lovers, photographers and nature
enthusiasts, Bharatpur offers an unforgettable
opportunity to experience India’s rich wetland wildlife in a peaceful and beautiful setting.
Rajasthan
Snow Leopard Expedition in Spiti Valley)
Spiti Valley, in Himachal Pradesh, India, is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Trans-Himalayan region and one of the most remarkable places in India to search for the elusive Snow Leopard.
Situated at elevations generally above 3,000 metres, Spiti is a dramatic high-altitude cold desert characterised by rugged mountains, deep valleys, barren slopes, snow-covered peaks and remote Himalayan villages. The region offers an extraordinary setting for wildlife photography and an authentic wilderness experience.
The Kibber–Chicham Snow Leopard Landscape
Our expedition focuses on the Kibber–Chicham region and surrounding high-altitude valleys, an important Snow Leopard landscape in Spiti. The Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary covers approximately 1,400 km², providing extensive habitat for Snow Leopards and other high-altitude species.
The village of Kibber lies at approximately 4,200 metres above sea level, while several surrounding villages and mountain areas rise even higher. During winter, the harsh conditions bring wildlife down from the higher mountains in search of prey, creating exceptional opportunities for patient wildlife observation and photography.
Wildlife of Spiti
The Snow Leopard is the undisputed highlight of the expedition, but Spiti supports a remarkable range of high-altitude wildlife. Depending on conditions and season, encounters may include:
Snow Leopard
Himalayan Ibex
Blue Sheep (Bharal)
Tibetan Wolf
Red Fox
Himalayan Marmot
Snow Hare
Golden Eagle and other Himalayan birds
The presence of abundant prey such as Himalayan Ibex and Blue Sheep makes the high mountains of Spiti important habitat for the Snow Leopard
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Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
MP & Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Assam
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Spiti Valley