Overview
Experience the incredible wildlife and birdlife of India with our Tiger Safari and Birding Tour in India, specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers. This immersive journey combines thrilling tiger safaris with some of India’s finest birdwatching destinations.
Highlights
- Exciting Tiger Safaris in Jim Corbett National Park
- Wildlife exploration in Bandhavgarh National Park
- Birdwatching at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
- Opportunity to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger
- Explore India's rich variety of resident and migratory birds
- Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra
Itinerary
Arrive at New Delhi Airport, where our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel.
After check-in, relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may spend the evening at leisure or explore the nearby area.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight Stay: Delhi
After breakfast, drive from Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park, one of India's most famous wildlife destinations.
On arrival, check in to your wildlife resort and relax. Later, depending on the safari schedule and permit availability, you may enjoy an afternoon or evening nature experience around the Corbett landscape.
Corbett is known for its rich wildlife diversity and excellent birdwatching opportunities, with numerous forest and riverine habitats supporting a wide variety of bird species.
Overnight Stay: Jim Corbett
Wake up early for your first exciting morning jungle safari in Jim Corbett National Park.
Travel through forests, grasslands, riverbeds, and wildlife corridors while looking for tigers, elephants, deer, leopards, and other wildlife. Birdwatchers can also keep an eye out for kingfishers, hornbills, eagles, woodpeckers, parakeets, and other forest species.
Return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy another wildlife safari or birdwatching excursion, depending on the day's schedule and permit availability.
Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari: Morning & Evening
Overnight Stay: Jim Corbett
Begin the day with another early morning wildlife experience in Corbett.
This safari provides another opportunity to explore different forest landscapes and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Your naturalist will also help identify birds and explain the forest ecosystem.
After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time at the resort.
Later, proceed for an afternoon birdwatching or nature excursion around suitable forest and riverine areas.
Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Overnight Stay: Jim Corbett
After breakfast, check out from the resort and begin your journey towards Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal.
On arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel and relax.
Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Agra's local markets or enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight Stay: Agra
Start the morning with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of India's most iconic monuments.
After exploring the monument, return for breakfast and check out from the hotel.
Later, drive to Bharatpur, located approximately 56 km from Agra. On arrival, check in to your hotel and proceed for an introductory birdwatching excursion at Keoladeo National Park.
Keoladeo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an internationally important bird habitat, supporting hundreds of bird species and attracting migratory birds during the winter season.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight Stay: Bharatpur
Wake up early and head into Keoladeo National Park for a dedicated birdwatching experience.
Explore the park's wetlands, woodland, grasslands, and water channels while searching for resident and migratory birds. Depending on the season, you may encounter waterfowl, storks, herons, kingfishers, raptors, waders, and many other species.
The park can be explored through designated trails and with suitable local birding assistance.
After lunch and some rest, continue with an afternoon birdwatching session in the park.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight Stay: Bharatpur
Enjoy an early morning birdwatching session at Keoladeo National Park.
The peaceful morning hours are ideal for observing active birds and photographing the park's diverse wildlife.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Delhi.
On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay: Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight from Delhi to Jabalpur.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue by road to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Bandhavgarh is one of India's renowned tiger landscapes and is an excellent destination for wildlife enthusiasts hoping to observe the Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat.
On arrival, check in to your wildlife resort and relax.
Overnight Stay: Bandhavgarh
Wake up early for your first morning tiger safari in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Explore the forest with an experienced naturalist and forest guide while looking for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, deer, langurs, and a variety of birds.
Return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, proceed for another exciting safari. The changing light and cooler evening conditions can provide excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
Return to the resort for dinner.
Safari: Morning & Evening
Overnight Stay: Bandhavgarh
Start your day with another early morning safari in Bandhavgarh.
Spend time exploring the forest's different habitats while tracking signs of wildlife and observing the rich birdlife of the region.
After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at the resort.
Later, depending on permit availability, proceed for an afternoon or evening safari.
Enjoy your final evening surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of Bandhavgarh.
Overnight Stay: Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Jabalpur.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay: Delhi
After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for shopping or local sightseeing.
Later, transfer to New Delhi Airport for your onward journey.
Your Tiger Safari and Birding Tour in India ends with wonderful memories of India's tigers, birds, forests, wetlands, and heritage.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels and wildlife resorts
- Daily breakfast during the tour
- Meals as specified in the selected package
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport and railway station transfers as mentioned
- Domestic flight tickets as specified in the itinerary
- Jungle safari permits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Safari vehicle and authorized naturalist/guide
- Birdwatching excursions at Keoladeo National Park
Excludes
- International airfare
- Any domestic airfare not specifically mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages, and tips
- Camera/video charges where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Additional safari permits or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional sightseeing not included in the itinerary
- Expenses caused by flight delays, weather conditions, road closures, or other unforeseen circumstances
Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary is planned for 13 days and 12 nights, combining tiger safaris, birdwatching, and cultural sightseeing.
The tour covers Delhi, Jim Corbett National Park, Agra, Bharatpur, Keoladeo National Park, Jabalpur, and Bandhavgarh National Park.
Yes. The itinerary is designed for both wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers, with dedicated birding experiences in Corbett and Bharatpur.