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22 Days
Rajasthan, Kutch & Central India

WESTERN: DESERT SPECIALS & TIGERS

Embark on an extraordinary 22-day wildlife expedition through India’s most iconic landscapes, from the royal heritage of Rajasthan and the golden dunes of the Thar Desert to the vast salt plains of Kutch and the legendary tiger forests of Central India. Encounter elusive Leopards and majestic Bengal Tigers, search for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, and discover an exceptional diversity of birds and wildlife. Blending world-class safaris, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural experiences, this carefully curated journey offers an unforgettable exploration of India’s remarkable natural heritage.

Trip Highlights

Gujarat wildlife

India's Most Diverse Wildlife Regions

Journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra's diverse wildlife and natural landscapes.

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Jhalana Leopard Safari


Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris in one of India's best urban leopard habitats.

Bera Leopard Country

Bera Leopard Country

earch for wild leopards roaming freely among dramatic granite hills and traditional Rabari villages.

Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary

Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary

Observe large herds of Blackbuck along with wintering harriers, eagles, cranes, falcons, and numerous grassland birds.

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Desert National Park

Search for Great Indian Bustard and iconic desert birds
across the Thar Desert.

Western Indian forest specialties

Mount Abu

Search for the rare Green Avadavat and several unique Western Indian forest bird specialties.

WESTERN: DESERT SPECIALS & TIGERS

Embark on a 22-day wildlife and birding expedition across India, exploring Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra's diverse landscapes—from the Thar Desert and the Rann of Kutch to premier leopard and tiger reserves. Enjoy thrilling safaris, exceptional birdwatching, and remarkable encounters with iconic species including the Great Indian Bustard, Green Avadavat, Indian Wild Ass, Leopard, and Bengal Tiger, while discovering India's rich natural heritage with expert naturalists.

Day 1 Arrival in New Delhi.
On arrival in India’s bustling capital city of New Delhi, we will transfer to our accommodations within the city limits. With remaining daylight, we should encounter our first Black Kites, flocks of screaming Rose-ringed Parakeets, Spotted and Eurasian Collared Doves, Pied, Bank and Common Mynas, Eastern Jungle and House Crows, Red-vented Bulbuls and Eurasian Tree Sparrows. Today is set aside as an arrival day, and we will all gather at dinner for an orientation talk introducing you to the awaiting splendours of this wonderful tour.
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Day 2 New Delhi to Jaipur
Today we will travel to Jaipur en-route visiting the Amber Fort. Amber Fort: 7 miles from Jaipur, lies Amber with an old palace overlooking the lake at the entrance to a rocky mountain grove. Built in the 17th century, the palace is a distinguished specimen of Rajput architecture. The Jai Mandir (Hall of Victory) is so delicately ornamented with fine inlay work that it glows. The fort of Jaigarh, crowning the summit of a peak is of amazing beauty and grandeur.
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Day 3 Jhalana Leopard Safari
Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Jhalana Leopard Reserve, one of India's premier destinations for observing wild leopards. Nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range, this remarkable urban wilderness offers excellent opportunities to spot leopards alongside striped hyenas, desert foxes, blue bulls, and a variety of resident and migratory birds. With its rugged landscapes, rocky hills, and thriving wildlife, Jhalana promises an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Jaipur.
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Day 4 Jaipur to Tal Chappar
This morning we head west into the vast grasslands and deserts of the state of Rajasthan. The majority of the day will be dedicated to travel with birding stops en route. We can expect to find our first Indian Peafowls, Indian Rollers and perhaps Red-naped Ibis. We will arrive in the Tal Chappar area for some initial explorations of the grasslands and thorn scrub forest.
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Day 5 Tal Chappar
Spend a full day exploring the remarkable grasslands of Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary, one of India's finest birding destinations. The sanctuary is home to large herds of Blackbuck along with Desert Fox, Indian Grey Mongoose, and Indian Hare. During the day, search for an impressive variety of grassland birds and raptors, including Pallid and Montagu's Harriers, Steppe Eagle, Laggar Falcon, Demoiselle Crane, and Common Crane. Birding through the surrounding thorn forests offers opportunities to spot specialties such as the Indian Spotted Creeper, Rock Bush Quail, Rufous-fronted Prinia, White-capped Bunting, Indian Roller, Indian Eagle Owl, and many other regional species.
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Day 6 Tal Chappar to Bera Leopard Safari
Drive to Bera (Jawai), one of India's most celebrated leopard destinations, where dramatic granite hills, ancient temples, and traditional Rabari villages create a unique wildlife landscape. Home to a thriving population of wild leopards that coexist peacefully with local communities, Bera offers one of the world's most remarkable leopard-viewing experiences. After checking into your lodge, head out on an evening jeep safari in search of leopards, while also looking for wildlife such as Chinkara, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Indian Wolf, Jackal, Sloth Bear, and a variety of desert birds.
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Day 7 Bera Leopard Safari
You will have all full day to explore the region by foot and jeep safaris.
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Day 8 Bera to Khichan
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Day 9 Khichan to Jaisalmer
Today we will travel to Jaisalmer with en-route birding. We will arrive at our accommodation in Jaisalmer in the evening.
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Days 10 & 11 Desert National Park
Spend two full days exploring the spectacular Desert National Park and the vast Thar Desert, one of India's premier birding destinations. The highlight is the search for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, one of the world's rarest birds, along with the elusive White-browed Bush Chat. The region is also renowned for its impressive diversity of raptors, including Pallid Harrier, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Laggar Falcon, and three critically endangered vulture species. The desert grasslands and scrub support an exceptional variety of larks, sandgrouse, coursers, wheatears, and other desert specialists, while mammals such as Indian Gazelle (Chinkara), Nilgai, and Indian Desert Gerbil may also be encountered.
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Day 12 Jaisalmer to Mt Abu
After a final morning of birding around Jaisalmer, journey to the cool, forested hills of Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. Rising to over 1,700 metres above sea level, this scenic landscape offers a refreshing contrast to the Thar Desert. On arrival, explore the surrounding forests in search of the rare Green Avadavat, one of India's most sought-after finches, along with regional specialties including Red Spurfowl, White-bellied Drongo, Indian Black-lored Tit, Indian Scimitar Babbler, and Crested Bunting.
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Day 13 Mt Abu to Zainabad
We will have another morning’s birding around Mt Abu before driving back into the lowlands. Whilst primarily a travel day, we will make various stops en route, keeping our eyes open for Sarus Crane, Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis amongst others. We will end our day in Zainabad, our base from which to explore the Little Rann of Kutch.
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Day 14 Little Rann of Kutch
Explore the vast salt flats and wetlands of Little Rann of Kutch, one of India's finest wildlife and birding destinations. Search for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Demoiselle Cranes, Macqueen's Bustard, Greater Hoopoe-Lark, raptors, and a remarkable diversity of migratory waterbirds. The region also offers chances to spot Nilgai, Chinkara, Desert Fox, Striped Hyena, and other desert wildlife.
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Day 15 Little Rann of Kutch to Bhuj
Today we have the morning to explore the Little Rann once again for any of the numerous specials that we may have missed the previous day or still require better views of. After lunch, we will then depart on the long drive to Bhuj, where we will arrive in the early evening.
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Day 16 & 17 Bhuj and Great Rann of Kutch surroundings
Explore the spectacular Great Rann of Kutch, visiting renowned birding hotspots including Chari Dhand, Banni Grasslands, Fulay, and Mata No Madh. Search for regional specialties such as the elusive Grey Hypocolius, White-naped Tit, Marshall's Iora, and the endangered Sociable Lapwing. Seasonal wetlands attract large numbers of waterbirds, raptors, cranes, and shorebirds, while a visit to the Gulf of Kutch offers opportunities to spot the distinctive Crab-Plover and a variety of coastal bird species.
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Day 18 Fly Bhuj–Nagpur via Mumbai and drive forTadoba National Park
Fly from Bhuj to Nagpur via Mumbai before continuing by road to Tadoba National Park, one of India's premier tiger reserves. Part of the renowned Project Tiger initiative, Tadoba is home to Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Dholes (Indian Wild Dogs), Wild Boar, and an impressive diversity of birdlife. Settle into your lodge and prepare for exciting wildlife safaris in the days ahead.
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Day 19 & 20 Tadoba National Park
Morning and afternoon safaris in core andbuffer zones with local naturalist and jeep.
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Day 21 Tadoba National Park – Nagpur – Mumbai
After breakfast drive to Nagpur airport for flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to hotel.
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Day 22 Mumbai – Departure
In time transfer to the airport for onward flight to home.
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Robin is an experienced naturalist and wildlife photography guide with over 10 years of professional field experience leading birding, wildlife, and photography tours across India and neighboring countries. Born and raised near the world-renowned Keoladeo National Park, Robin developed a deep passion for birds and wildlife from an early age, inspired by the extraordinary biodiversity of the region.

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