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Wildlife � India

Hemis

Rajaji

Dudhwa

Corbett

Sariska

Bharatpur

Ranthambore

Jawai Dam

Sasan Gir

Panna

Bandhavgarh

PenchSatpura

Tadoba

Nagarhole

Bandipur

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Periyar

Manas Kaziranga

Sundarbans

KanhaKisli

Desert

Chitwan National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Yala National Park

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Sawai Madhopur District of Southern Eastern Rajasthan

Nearest airport Jaipur � 4 hours' drive approxNearest Railway station � Sawai Madhopur Railway station � 30 minutes driving time approx.

392 km²

Location

Distance and driving time

Area Covered

Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, Common or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle cats, Caracals, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Common Palm Civets or Toddy cat, Coomon Yellow Bats, Desert Cats, Fivestriped Palm Squirels, Indian False Vampires, Indian Flying Foxes, Indian Foxes, Indian Gerbilles, Indian Mole Rats, Indian Porcupines, Longeared Hedgehogs, Ratels, Small Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Civets and Common mongoose.

Animals

1st October to 31st March

1st July to 30th September

Best time to visit

Closing time

Safaris available by shared canter (16 or 20 seater open bus)by shared / exclusive Jeep (seating capacity of 5 persons)

Safari timings 1 Oct to 31 Oct � 6:30 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:00 pm1 Nov to 31 Jan � 7:00 to 10:30 am / 2:00 to 5:30 pm1 Feb to 31 Mar � 6:30 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:00 pm1 Apr to 15 May � 6:00 to 9:30 am / 3:00 to 6:30 pm1 Apr to 30 Jun � 6:00 to 9:30 am / 3:30 to 7:00 pm

Booked - 90 days in advance Passport details required to book game rides

1-5 Core Zones6-10 Bu�er Zones

Aman-i-Khas � approx 5 kms (25 minutes) The Oberoi Vanyavilas � approx. 4 kms (20 minutes) Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur � approx. 8 kms (20-25 minutes) Khem Villas (Non AC) - approx. 6 kms (30 minutes) Nahargarh Ranthambore � approx. 5 kms (20 minutes rive) The Tigress � approx. 6 kms (25 minutes) Dev Villas - approx. 6 kms (25 minutes) Tiger Den Resort - approx. 5 kms (20 minutes) Ranthambore Regency - approx. 9 kms (30 minutes)

Safari information

Booking information & necessary requirements

Zones

Hotels available

Note : All safari timings mentioned are approximate and may differ as per season and the particular national park.

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Located in Alwar District of Rajasthan

Nearest City Jaipur � 110 Kms / 2.5 hours' drive approx Nearest airport Delhi � 200 Kms / 2.5 hours' drive approxNearest Railway station � Alwar Junction � 1 hour driving time approx.

866 km²

Location


Area Covered

Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Civets Hyena, Jackal, Tiger, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkeys, Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Woodpecker, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned Owl.

Animals

1st October to 30th April

1st July to 30th September

Best time to visit

Closing time

Safaris available by shared canter (20 seater open bus)by exclusive Jeep (seating capacity of 5 persons)

1 Oct to 31 Mar - 6:30 to 10:30 am / 2:00 to 6:00 pm1 Apr to 30 Jun - 6:00 to 10:00 am / 2:30 to 6:30 pm

Booked - 90 days in advance Passport details required to book game rides

1 & 3 Core Zones2 Bu�er Zones

Aman Bagh - approx. 45 kms (40-45 minutes) Vanaashraya � approx. 5 kms Dadhikar Fort � approx. 50 kms (1 hour) Sariska Palace � approx. 5-7 minutes' drive Alwar Bagh

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available

SARISKA NATIONAL PARK


CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Nainital District of U�rakhand

Connected by road/trains from DelhiDriving time from Delhi to Corbe� � approx. 260 kms. Distance from Ramnagar railway station to Corbe� � 2 hours approx.

Nearest airport is Pantnagar-2 hours' driving time approx. (Flight operates onTue/Wed/Fri/Sat)

520 km²

Location


Area Covered

Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic elephant, Black Bear, Hog Deer, Walking Deer, Sambar, Sloth Beer, Yellow-throated marten, O�ers, great pied hornbill, white-Backed Vulture, Hodgson's bushchat, orange breasted green pigeon, Pallas �sh eagle, golden oriole, tawny �sh owl, Indian Pi�a, Scarlet Minivet, Ghariyal, mugger Crocodiles, the king Cobra.

Animals / birds

15th November to 15th June

Although National Park is open through the year, it is advisable not to travel between 15 June to 01 October as during the monsoon season the �ood of the River breaks down the road and cut their links.

Best time to visit

Closing time

Safaris available by shared canter (16-18 seater open bus in Dhikala Zone only)by exclusive Jeep (in Bijrani, Durgadevi and Jhirna zones)

Approximate safari timings (depend upon the respective zone � 30 minutes up or down)Summer (1 Apr to 15/30 Jun) � 5:30 to 8:30 am / 1:30 to 4:30 pmWinter (15 Oct/15 Nov to 31 Mar � 6:00 to 9:00 am / 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Booked � 60 days in advance Passport details required to book game rides

Dhikala Zone - 15 Nov to 15 Jun (Most popular Zone)Bijrani Zone - 15 Oct to 30 JunDurgadevi Zone - 15 Oct to 30 JunJhirna Zone - Throughout the year (not recommended in Monsoon)

The Gateway Resort Corbe� (New property) Aahana The Corbe� Wilderness In�nity Corbe� Wilderness Corbe� river View Retreat Jims Jungle Retreat The Corbe� Hideaway The Hideaway River Lodge

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK (Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)

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Located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Connected by surface from Delhi, Alwar, Mathura, Agra and Jaipur Delhi � Bharatpur : 4 hours' drive approx.Alwar � Bharatpur : 3 hour drive approx.Mathura� Bharatpur : 1 hour drive approx.Agra � Bharatpur : 1.5 hours' drive approx.Jaipur � Bharatpur : 4 hours' drive approx.

Bharatpur Railway station is generally used for avoiding long journey between Agra to Sawai Madhopur and many trains (Delhi-Mumbai and Agra-Jaipur route) stop at Bharatpur.

28.73 km²

Location


Area Covered

The park is home to animals and about 400 species of birds. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.

Animals / birds

October to March

Park is open round the year from sunrise to sunset

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and Exclusive half day/full day safari is conducted on the Cycle Rickshaws. It is also possible to take Cycling and walking tours within the sanctuary.

TimingsOctober to March - 6.30 to 5.00 pm April to September - 6.00 to 6.00 pm

No prior documentation required and rickshaws are available on the spot.

Not Applicable

Laxmi Vilas Palace, Laxmi Niwas Palace, The Bagh, Udai Vilas Palace, Chander Mahal Haveli, Surya Mahal, Kadam Kunj(All above hotels are within 3-4 km distance from the park)

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK

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Dudhwa National Park is located in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of U�ar Pradesh, adjacent to Indo-Nepal border.

Connected by surface from Lucknow (5 hour drive approx.) Lucknow is connected with Delhi by regular �ights and trains.

490.3 km²

Location


Area Covered

Dudhwa National Park is a home for 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles, 350 species of birds and 90 species of �sh. The main a�raction of Dudhwa is swamp deer as half of the world's swamp deer live here. Apart from Swamp Deer, four more types of deer are found here: hog deer, spo�ed deer, barking deer and Sambar.

Animals / birds

December to February

15th June to 14th November

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and Exclusive both safaris can be organised here.

TimingsWinter : 7.00 to 11.00 am / 3.00 to 6.00 pmSummer : 6.00 to 10.00 am / 5.00 to 7.30 pm

Passport copy required for booking safaris and can be booked on same day as well but to avoid non-availability of seats in Jeep, it is always be�er to book in advance to avoid last minute regrets.

Bu�er zone of 190 km2 and only 02 Routes (route 1 and 2).

The best hotel is 'Tree of life'

Distance from park 25 kms/35 minutes

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


HEMIS NATIONAL PARK

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Hemis National Park is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Park is situated 40 km. southeast of Leh and Leh is connected by �ights from Delhi, Srinagar & Chandigarh.

600 km²

Location


Area Covered

Hemis National Park is home to varieties of rare mammals and species. Bharal, snow leopard and Eurasian brown bear are the major a�raction. Other animals and birds include Tibetan argali, Ladakh urial, Pallas' cat, wolf, ibex, Himalayan snowcock, Himalayan gri�on, golden eagle, red-�anked bluetail, red-mantled spo�ed forktail, chukar partridge, white and crown throated dipper, lammergeier, and streaked rose�nch.

Animals / birds

May to September

April

Best time to visit

Closing time

By walking/trekking only. No speci�c timings.

For a day visit clients can drive from Leh to Chilling (2 hours' drive) and then walk 6 hours to Rumbak village from where Hemis National Park starts and then explore the park for 2-3 hours as per clients wish. On their return they have to follow the same route: Walk/trek from Rumbak Village to Chilling � drive to Leh. Although it is possible but not advisable as it is very long expedition in a day, rather 2 nights trek is advisable to explore the park with an overnight/2 nights stay at Rumbak Village (with basic accommodation/tents).

All necessary permits will be obtained when clients enter Leh and no speci�c permission required.

No core or bu�er zones and can be explored from various angles to see the wildlife.

Stok Palace, Grand Dragon, Saboo Resort, Spic n Span Hotel

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


DESERT NATIONAL PARK, SUDASIRI

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Near Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan

Approx. 65kms from Jaisalmer.Jaisalmer is connected by surface from Jaisalmer and Bikaner.

3162 km² (of which 1900 km² is in Jaisalmer district and remaining 1262 km² is in Barmer district)

Location


Area Covered

Desert National Park, Jaisalmer is famous for wild animals such as black bucks, chinkaras, hares, wolves, desert cats, desert foxes. Birdlife here is vivid and spectacular. Birds such as the sand grouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are usually seen. The great Indian Bustard can be seen in considerably good numbers in this park. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. There are a large number of reptiles also found in the desert park.

Animals / birds

October to March

Open throughout the year but not recommended during monsoon period.Open from sunrise to sunset and ideal to visit in sunrise for bird watching.

Best time to visit

Closing time

Half day and full day visit possible by Camel cart.

Passport copies required 30 days in advance.

No core or bu�er zones

Hotels in Jaisalmer are approximately 65 Kms from the National Park or Swiss Tented Accommodation at Sam Sand Dunes which is approximately 20 Kms from the park.

Jaisalmer Hotels: - The Serai, The Suryagarh, Fort Rajwada

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK

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U�rakhand State

Connected by surface from Haridwar and Dehradun.Nearest railway station: Haridwar (40 kms)Nearest airport: Dehradun (56 kms)

820 km²

Location


Area Covered

More than 50 species of mammals including the highly endangered Asian Elephant and Tiger found in the Park. Besides tiger, leopard, Himalayan Black bear, sloth bear, Civet, Marten, Jackal, Hyena etc, Goral (Mountain Goat), three species of deer - Sambhar, Spo�ed Deer (Cheetal) and Barking Deer (Kakar), Wild Boar, Neel Gai, Langoor, Black Napped Hare, Jungle cat etc are also found.

Animals / birds

15th November to 15th June

Closed during rainy season for �ve months (June to November)

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared or Exclusive Jeep Safaris available

Morning: 6.00 to 9.00 amEvening : 3.00 to 6.00 pm

Passport copies required for booking safari � 30 days in advance.

Chilla Range (Main)Ranipur RangeMotichoor Range Haridwar Range

All hotels in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


JAWAI DAM

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Located in Rajasthan

Connected by surface from Udaipur and Jodhpur (approx. 3 hour drive)

Not applicable

Location


Area Covered

The Leopard is the biggest predator of this region. Nilgai antelopes, crocodiles, Langur monkeys, wild boar and more than 100 bird species (including �amingos at the Jawai Dam) are also there.

Animals / birds

Mid November to End April

May to September

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safari available.Timings: Morning: 6:30 to 9:30 am Evening: 3:30 to 6:30 pm


Not applicable

Castle Bera Jawai Leopard Camp

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh

Connected by surface from Kanha, Panna, Jabalpur and Khajuraho.

Nearest railway station: Umaria (35 kms)Nearest airport: Jabalpur (approx 4 hours' drive) Khajuraho (approx 5 hours' drive)

446 km²

Location


Area Covered

The main a�raction is Tigers and the other wild a�ractions include Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar and sometimes a Fox or Jackal.

Animals / birds

October to March (Park is closed on every Wednesday for a�ernoon safaris)

1st July to 15th October

Best time to visit

Closing time

Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday a�ernoon. Timings 15 Oct to 15 Feb - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:00-5:30 pm 16 Feb to 31 Mar - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:00- 6:30 pm 01 Apr to 30 June - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm


Tala ZoneMagadhi ZoneKhitauli Zone

Mahua Kothi (Luxury Taj Lodge) Samode Safari Lodge Kings Lodge Bandhav Vilas Tiger Trails Resort In�nity Bandhavgarh Wilderness

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


KANHA NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Madhya Pradesh State

Nearest airport is Jabalpur which is about 4 hours' drive from the park.

940 km²

Location


Area Covered

Tiger and Barasingha being the most famous, Kanha is home to 22 known species of mammals including leopard, Jungle cat, Jackal, Wolf, Hyena, Porcupine, Spo�ed deer, Sambhar deer, Blue bull, Gaur, Barking deer, Chinkara, Black buck, etc.

Kanha is famous for colorful birds including Paradise �ycatcher, Pita, Hornbill, Oriole, owlets, Brown �sh owl, Green bee-eater, Peacock, Quail, pigeons, Doves, drongo, parakeets, vultures, Herons, Night jar and many other species and 117 species of bu�er�ies, many insects, reptiles and other ingredients of bio-diversity which makes it one of the hotspot to enjoy the Gods creations.

Animals / birds



Best time to visit

Closing time

Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday a�ernoon. Timings 15 Oct to 15 Feb - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:00-5:30 pm 16 Feb to 31 Mar - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:00- 6:30 pm 01 Apr to 30 June - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm


KanhaKisli, Sarai Mukki

Banjar Tola (Luxury Taj Lodge), Kanha Jungle Lodge, Tuli Tiger Resort In�nity Kanha Wilderness

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


PANNA NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Panna and Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh State

Nearest airport is Khajuraho which is about an hour drive from the park.

542.7 km²

Location


Area Covered

Panna is an ideal home to the king of the jungles - the royal tigers (Panthera tigris) along with leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus), wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), caracal (Felus caracal) and other smaller cats, and to variety of �ora and fauna including vultures, cheetals, chinkaras, sambhar and sloth bears.

Park is do�ed with sambar, the largest of Indian deers, chital and chowsingha. Nilgai and chinkara can also be seen in most open areas in the grasslands, especially on the periphery. The number of bird species found in Panna is 200 that include the migratory counts.

Animals / birds



Best time to visit

Closing time

Exclusive Jeep Safaris available Timings Winter - 07:00-10:30 am / 2:30-6:00 pm Summer - 06:00- 09:30 am / 3:30 - 7:00 pm


Madla Hinauta

Pashan Garh (Luxury Taj Lodge) All nearby hotels in Khajuraho to include :

Taj Chandela, Radisson Jass Hotel, The Lalit Temple View Clarks Hotel

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


PENCH NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Seoni District of Madhya Pradesh State

Nearest airport is Nagpur which is about 4 hour drive from the park.

758 km²

Location


Area Covered

Pench National Park is famous for its Tigers and it is also the jungle abode of 39 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, 3 species of amphibians and over 170 varieties of birds. Major species of fauna include leopards, cheetal, sambar, nilgai, jackals, wild dogs, gaur, sloth bears, langoors, small Indian civets and palm civets. There are also more than 210 species of birds, including a host of migratory species. The most common birds are peafowl, crow pheasant, crimson breasted barbet, red vented bulbul, red jungle fowl, racket tailed drongo, magpie robin and whistling teal.

Animals / birds



Best time to visit

Closing time

Exclusive Jeep Safaris available and various jungle activities are available on Wednesday a�ernoon. Timings Winter - 07:30-10:30 am / 3:00-5:30 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm


Turia GateKarmajhuri Gate Jamtara Gate

Mahua Vann Baghvan Tuli Tiger Corridor Pench Jungle Camp Kipling's Court

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


TADOBA NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra State

Nearest airport is Nagpur which is about 4 hour drive from the park.

625.4 km²

Location


Area Covered

Apart from the Bengal tiger, Tadoba Tiger Reserve is home to other mammals, including Indian leopards, sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, spo�ed deer, barking deer, chital, chausingha and honey badger. Tadoba lake has marsh crocodile. Reptiles here included are the endangered Indian python and the common Indian monitor. Terrapins, Indian star tortoise, Indian cobra and Russel's viper also live in Tadoba.

195 species of birds have been recorded on the lake, including three endangered species. 74 species of bu�er�ies have been recorded including the pansies, monarch, Mormons and swordtails. The signature spider, giant wood spider and red wood spiders are o�en seen during the monsoon and soon a�er.

Animals / birds

October to March


Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safaris available Timings Winter - 07:30-10:00 am / 3:00-5:30 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm


TadobaKolsa Mohurli

Svasara Jungle Lodge Tigers Heaven Resort Tiger Trail Resort

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


SATPURA NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh State

Nearest airport is Bhopal which is about 4 hour drive from the park.

524 km²

Location


Area Covered

Leopard, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, �ying squirrel, mouse deer, Indian giant squirrel, etc. A variety of birds and found here.

Animals / birds

October to March

June to September

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and Exclusive Jeep Safaris available. Apart from Jeep safari, various jungle activities are also available such as jungle walk, Canoe ride, Elephant safari and night safaris are also available. Approximate Timings Winter - 07:30-10:00 am / 2:30-6:00 pm Summer - 06:30- 09:30 am / 4:00 - 6:30 pm


Only one designated Core Zone.

Forsyth Lodge Reni Pani Jungle Lodge

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Periyar (Thekkady), Kerala State

Periyar is connected by surface from Kochi, Munnar and Madurai (around 4-5 hours drive from each city)

925 km²

Location


Area Covered

Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog. Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen.

The birdlife comprises of Darters, Cormorants, King�shers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes. The reptilian population boasts Of Monitor Lizards that can be spo�ed basking in the sun, on the rocks along the lakeshore. Visitors o�en see a Python and sometimes even a King Cobra.

Animals / birds

October to March

Open all year round (not recommended during monsoon)

Best time to visit

Closing time

Following activities are available here: -Spice Plantation visit Jungle Nature Walk (starts early morning)Boat ride Bamboo ra�ingBorder Hiking Periyar Tiger TrailJungle camps and Bullock card discoveries

Passport copies required for booking activities.

Not applicable

Spice Village Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club Shalimar Spice Garden Elephant Court Cardamom County

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


KUMARAKOM BIRD SANCTURY

19

Located in Ko�ayam District of Kerala State

Kumarakom Periyar is connected by surface from Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar and PeriyarKochi � 2 hour drive approxAlleppey � 1.5 hour drive approxMunnar � 4-5 hour drive approxPeriyar � 5 hour drive approx

Spread in 14 acres

Location


Area Covered

The main a�ractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, �ycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.

Animals / birds

October to March (November to February is the best time to see migratory birds)

Open all year round

Best time to visit

Closing time

Bird watching is ideal in the morning

Open all days : 6 am to 5 pm

Not applicable

Not applicable

Kumarakom Lake Resort Coconut Lagoon Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom The Zuri Aveda Kumarakom Abad Whispering Palms Eastend Lakesong Resort Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Bandipur, Karnataka

Connected by road from Mysore, Bangalore and Ooty80 kms from Mysore,220 kms from Bangalore 70 Kms from Ooty

874.2 km²

Location


Area Covered

Bandipur has a sizable number of Tigers. Other natural inhabitants of this forest are gaur (a type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild dogs, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther, malabar squirrel, porcupines and the black-knapped hare. Birds like jungle fowl and green pigeon are also found here.

Animals / birds

Summers are the best time for wildlife sightings. March to May being the dry season, the animals come out of hiding and can be spo�ed by the watering holes. But for bird-watchers, the winter months are a be�er bet � from November to January.

Open year round

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared canter safari: Morning : 06:30 am to 09:30 am A�ernoon: 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

Can be pre-booked with the hotels the clients are staying in. Safari bookings are centrally handled by Jungle lodges and Resorts and passport copies are required well in advance for safaris.

Bu�er Zone

Wind�ower The Serai Bandipur Bandipur Safari lodge Jungle Lodge Dhole Den Jungle Retreat Safari Land Wildwood

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


21

Located in Kabini

Connected by road from Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore 90 kms from Mysore,240 kms from Bangalore 87 Kms from Coorg

642.4 km²

Location


Area Covered

Elephants, Wild dogs, Gaur and TigersAnimals / birds

Between September and May

Open year round

Best time to visit

Closing time

Morning Shared canter Safari : 05:30 am - 09:30 am Evening Shared canter Safari : 03:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Morning Shared Boat Safari : 06:30 am - 09:15 am Evening Shared Boat Safari : 09:30 pm - 06:15 pm

Can be pre-booked with the hotels the clients are staying in. Safari bookings are centrally handled by Jungle lodges and Resorts and passport copies are required well in advance for safaris.

Bu�er Zone

Orange County Waterwoods The Serai KAAV Red Earth Kabini River Lodge The Peepal Tree Kabini Bison

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available

NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK (Rajiv Gandhi National Park)


KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Assam

The nearest city is Jorhat from Kaziranga National Park which is at a distance of 90 kms.

430 km²

Location


Area Covered

Animals: Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian One-horned Rhinoceros.

Birds: Swamp Francolin (swamp partridge) Francolinus Gularis, Blue-Breasted Quail Coturnix Chinensis, Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica

Animals / birds

15th November to 30th April

1st May to 15th November

Best time to visit

Closing time

Elephant Ride 05:00 am (45mniutes of Ride): 06:00 am

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Passport copies required for booking safaris.

Only Core area

Lora-The Retreat, Hotel Borgos - both near to central range of the park.Diphlu River Lodge (Luxury) - near to western range of the park.

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


MANAS NATIONAL PARK

23

Located in Assam

The nearest airport is 176 kms from Guwahati.

950 km²

Location


Area Covered

Animals: Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant and Golden Langur.

Birds: Greater Adjutant, Black-tailed Crake, Red-headed Trogo, Swamp Francolin.

Animals / birds

15th November to 30th April

1st May to 15th November

Best time to visit

Closing time

Jeep Safaris are permi�ed from sunrise to sunset.

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Passport copies required for booking safaris.

Only Core area

Musa � The Jungle Retreat and Bansbari Lodge

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


SUNDERBANS NATIONAL PARK

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Located in West Bengal.

The nearest airport is in Kolkata. Approximately 2 hours driving time from Kolkata.

1330 km²

Location


Area Covered

The largest home of the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris).

Harbors of a good number of Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina), Common o�er (Lutra lutra), Water Monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), Gangetic Dolphin (Platinista gangetica), Snub�n dolphin (Orcella brevirostris), River Terrapin (Batagur baska), marine turtles like Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eritmochelys imbricata). 6 species of Shark and Ray. Other mammals to include Wild boars, Spo�ed deer, Porcupines and Rhesus macaque. Reptiles are, the King cobra, the common cobra, Banded krait, Russells Viper comprise the community of venomous reptiles, while the Python, Chequered Kil-Back, Dhaman, Green Whip Snake and many other species.

Animals / birds

September to May

June to August

Best time to visit

Closing time

Jeep Safaris are permi�ed from sunrise to sunset.

Jeep Safari: 07:30-11:00am 02:15- 04:30pm

Passport copies are required for booking boat ride in advance.

Core Zone area

Sunderbans Tiger Camp

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


GIR NATIONAL PARK

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Located in Sasan Gir, Gujarat State.

The nearest airport is Diu and Rajkot. Diu � Sasan Gir: Approximately 2 hour driveRajkot� Sasan Gir: Approximately 4 hour drive

1412 km²

Location


Area Covered

Animals: Gir National Park is inhabited by 523 Lions and more than 300 Leopards. Apart from these two animals the park is a home to two di�erent species of Deer. The Sambar is counted largest Indian Deer. The Gir forest is also known for the Chowsingha � the world's only four horned antelope. The Jackal, striped Hyena and India Fox are some of the smaller carnivores found in Gir Forest.

Birds: The exotic �ora of Gir National Park gives shelter to more than 200 species of birds and moreover the sanctuary has been declared an important bird area by the Indian Bird Conservation Network.

Reptiles: Gir is blessed with more than 40 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Animals / birds

16 October to 15 June

15 June to 15 October

Best time to visit

Closing time

Jeep Safaris are permi�ed inside the park.

Jeep Safari: 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Passport copies are required for booking safaris 90 days in advance.

Core & Bu�er Zone area

The Gateway Gir Forest ResortThe Fern Gir Forest Resort

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK (SRI LANKA)

26

Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka..

Nearest airport BIA Airport Katunayake � 5 ½ hours' drive approx.

Nearest Railway station � Nanu � Oay Railway station � 1 hour and 15 minutes driving time approx.

3,160 hectares (12.2 sq mi)

Location


Area Covered

Four, Sri Lanka blue magpie, dull-blue �ycatcher, Sri Lanka white-eye, and Sri Lanka wood pigeon, occur only in Horton plains, while other endemic species include Sri Lanka spurfowl, Sri Lanka junglefowl, yellow-fronted barbet, orange-billed babbler, Sri Lanka bush warbler, and Sri Lanka whistling-thrush.

Animals / birds

Anytime throughout the year.

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Best time to visit

Closing time

Transport - A van will be provided for transport only to the spot. The excursion will be on Foot.

Excursion timings - Early morning Trek

Tickets cannot be taken ahead clients have to stay in line and buy on the day itself.

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Boutiques Langdale by Amaya, Nuwara Eliya � approx 35 kms (1 hr and 10 mins) Jetwing Warwick Gardens, Ambewela� approx. 18 kms (40 minutes) Tea Trail's Bungalows, Ha�on � approx. 85 kms (2 ½ hours)

4.5 / 4 star hotels Heritance Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya- approx. 42 kms (1 ½ hours) The Blackpool Hotel, Nuwara Eliya � approx. 26 kms (50 minutes) Jetwing St. Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya � approx. 32 kms (1 hour) Hill Club Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour) Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour) The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour) Avian Breeze, Nuwara Eliya - approx. 30 kms (1 hour)

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


YALA NATIONAL PARK (SRI LANKA)

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Located in Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka.

Nearest airport BIA Airport Katunayake � 5 ½ hours' drive approx.

97,880.7 hectares (377.919 sq mi)

Location


Area Covered

Leopards, Birds, Sri Lankan elephant, Sri Lankan sloth bear, Sri Lankan leopard, wild water bu�alo, Toque macaque, golden palm civet, red slender loris, Fishing Cats, Sri Lankan krait, Boulenger's keelback, Sri Lankan �ying snake, painted-lip lizard, Wiegmann's agama, Bahir's fan-throated lizard, sea turtles (leatherback turtle, olive ridley, loggerhead sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, and green turtle), mugger crocodile, saltwater crocodile, The Indian cobra and Russell's viper and a variety of bu�er�y species is found here. The common bluebo�le, common lime bu�er�y, crimson rose, common Jezebel, and common Mormon are the common species.

Animals / birds

01st June � 31st August

1st September to 15th October (Though the closure is mainly e�ecting the main 2 blocks �Block 1 & 2� all the other blocks will function without any interruptions)

Best time to visit

Closing time

Shared and exclusive Jeep safaris available. Timings Morning Drive � 6:00 to 10:30 am Evening Drive � 2:30 to 6:00 pm

Tickets cannot be taken ahead clients have to stay in line and buy on the day itself.

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5 Star & Boutiques Nikara Villa, Yala � approx 16 kms (25 minutes) Chena Huts, Yala� approx. 6 kms (20 minutes) Shangri La Resort � approx. 60 kms (1 hour and 10 mins)

4.5 / 4 star hotels Cinnamon Wild, Yala- approx. 5 kms (15 minutes) Jetwing Yala � approx. 6 kms (15 minutes) Thaulle Resort, Kirinda � approx. 20 kms (30 minutes) The Safari, Tissamaharama - approx. 25 kms (40 minutes)

Safari information


Zones

Hotels available


CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (NEPAL)

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Located in the Nepal

Nearest airport: Bharatpur airport (32 kms/ 1 & half hr drive approx).

Connected by surface from Kathmandu � 5/6 hour drive approx.

932 km²

Location


Area Covered

Chitwan National Park is home to at least 43 species of mammals. The "King of the Jungle" is the Bengal Tiger and Leopards are most prevalent on the peripheries of the park.

673 species (latest update) of birds are recorded in the Chitwan National Park.

Animals / birds

October to February

As all the Lodges are located outside the Park (Bu�er Zone). The lodges will open through-out year (Except Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge) .However, Services of Jeep Drive and Canoeing during Monsoon season (July to September) will be not be provided.

Best time to visit

Closing time

Elephant Safari (Approx 2 hrs) � Shared basis Jeep Safari (Approx 3-4 hrs) � Shared basisCanoeing (Approx 45 mins) � Shared basis

Do not require Passport Copies in advance to book the Safaris.

Chitwan is located in Narayani Zone. Four gates of the park :- Meghauli Jagatpur Nawalparashi Sauraha

Hotels available near Meghauli (Deluxe Category) Barahi Jungle Lodge Taj Meghauli SaraiHotels available near Jagatpur (Superior Resorts) Kasara Resort � Deluxe (Entry Level) Jungle Villa Resort Tiger Land Safari Resort Narayani Safari ResortHotels available near Nawalparashi Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge (Superior) Machan Country Villa (Standard)Hotels Available near Sauraha (Standard) Green Park Resort Land Mark Forest Resort Green Mansion Resort Safari Adventure Lodge

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Zones

Hotels available


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