Wild Walk Tours
Tiger Photography Tour
This tour covers 2 of India's premier Tiger Reserves, covering different terrains and habitats, with ample opportunities for photographing the majestic Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat.
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Ranthambhore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is a major wildlife tourist attraction that has drawn the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers. The park is majorly famous for its tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat. Ranthambore is also counted as a famous heritage site because of the pictorial ruins that dot the wildlife park. Certainly, a visit to Ranthambore National Park is a treat for every wildlife and nature lover.
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh, India. The park’s landscape varies between steep ridges, undulating, forests, and open meadows. Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana. 'Bandhav' in English means brother and ‘Garh’ means fort. Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man-made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.
Bandhavgarh is however famed as the land of tigers. This is one the best places to visit if you want to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park has a large breeding population of leopards and various species of deer. Maharaja of Rewa captured an orphaned white tiger in this region in 1951. He domesticated this male white tiger and named him Mohan. The Maharaja was also able to successfully breed white tigers in Rewa and export the cubs to other countries. As a result, all white tigers in captivity today are Mohan’s descendants. Bandhavgarh has a history of being the abode of white tigers. All the sightings have been recorded only here. Although no white tigers have been reported from the wild in the last 50 years, as many as 8 sightings were recorded in the first half of the 20th century.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Board an early morning flight from New Delhi to Arrive at jaipur Airport. Transfer from Jaipur to Ranthambhore by Taxi. This distance is covered in over 3 hrs. . On reaching Ranthambhoe, check in at the resort, relax and post lunch proceed for the evening safari.
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Day2-3- 4-5-
Ranthambhore Safari
On all days you shall go on safari drives. Two rounds of jungle safaris are offered in the morning and afternoon. You will proceed to reach the entrance gate early so as to have time to complete all paperwork, guide allotment, ID verification, etc done by the Forest Department. During all safari rounds, every visitor is required to carry his/her original identity document like PAN card, Driving license, Passport, Adhaar Card, Employee Card, Student card, etc. Without proper ID detail, you will not be allowed to enter for safari. There are 10 zones in the park and you shall venture into the zones where most tiger viewing is anticipated at the time. Each zone has its own distinct feature ranging from ruins of the ancient fort to lakes and rocky ravines.
Day 6
Ranthambhore - Bandhavgarh
This will be your last day at Ranthambhore. After one jungle safari in the morning safari, we board an overnight train to take us to our next destination.
Day 7- Bandhavgarh
Arrive at the station in the morning and we drive to the resort at Bandhavgarh. This day will be for rest and recouperation.
Day 8 -14
Morning and Noon Safari – For the morning safari, a packed breakfast will be provided. You will proceed to reach the entrance gate 30mins early so as to have time to complete all paper work, guide allotment, ID verification, etc done by the Forest Department. During all safari rounds, every visitor is required to carry his/her original identity document like PAN card, Driving license, Passport, Adhaar Card, Employee Card, Student card etc. Without proper ID detail, you will not be allowed to enter for safari.
Post Morning safari return to the lodge, rest up and post lunch proceed for the noon safari. On return in the evening, freshen up, and you can sit around the bonfire and enjoy the evening snacks or enjoy the wildlife talk or film at the common area. Dinner and overnight.
and most of the road is in good condition. Check-in on arrival Lunch rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 15 -Home
Post the morning safari we drive to Jabalpur airport to take a homeward bound flight to Delhi.
** This itinerary is indicative and the number of days can be modified.
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Weather :
December to March is India’s high season, with beautifully warm temperatures, cold nights, and sunny days. In February India is warm and pleasant, making this a great month to visit. In Trivandrum on the southwestern coast, the weather’s warm but not too hot with an average temperature of 25°C and highs of 30°C in the peak of the afternoon. At night, temperatures cool right down to a low of 19°C, perfect for evenings out. In New Delhi, and the rest of North India , temperature is cooler with an average of 17°C, highs of 23°C and lows of a chilly 10°C.
However do note that the Himalayan region is still experiencing snowfall and this may cause rainfall or a dip in temperature in the plain of North India.
What to pack:
Pls pack warm clothing for early morning and evening outings and for Safaris. It can get quite chilly in the open safari jeeps. Sunblock, hats, caps etc. Neutral shade clothing for safari.
Safari’s can get very dusty, pls carry beanie's, scarves, or a light shawl etc to cover up. For the ladies, whether you need to shield yourself from the midday sun, cover your head or shoulders during a visit to a religious landmark a shawl would be ideal. eye drops, allergy medication if you are susceptible to dust.
Small medical kit of basics, while visiting cities medical supplies are easily available , however you may not find the same at Ranthamhore while on Safari. Also if you are on any prescription medication pls carry adequate supply to last you for your trip.
While on the road, toilet paper is not always available in public restrooms, you may want to keep a roll in your daypack.
Stick to Bottled water only – Aquafina, Kinley, Bisleri
Carry a small backpack or carry-on bag, avoid keeping phones and wallets in the back pocket, while visiting crowded tourist places.
Locals, especially children get excited to see foreigners. Thus, you would have many eyes grazing you wherever you walk in. They mean no harm and are just curious.
Some temples and other specific areas have certain rules which include dress code, feel free to check with your guide.