Into the Wild
This month sees the start of the annual Tiger census in Ranthambhor. Already fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in the reserve in north India.
Into the Wild
This month sees the start of the annual Tiger census in Ranthambhor. Already fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in the reserve in north India. (BBC News 6th May) The sightings are a rare piece of good news in the fight to halt the steep decline in tiger numbers in India. Forestry officials in Ranthambhor National Park in Rajasthan say the cubs are from several mothers and have been seen regularly in recent months.
Lying at the confluence of the Arvalli and Vindhyas Ranges, Ranthambhor National Park in eastern Rajasthan is a glorious mix of lush valleys and rolling hills, plateaus and turquoise lakes, where tiger and leopard hunt the forests and marsh crocodiles bask besides the banks of the rivers. Once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur, the park is blessed with more than 300 species of birds, as well as large numbers of deer and some 80 sloth bears.
Now that the breeding season is over, it is a perfect time to visit the Tigers in the wild. Reserve parks all over India will be welcoming new cubs into the tiger reserves.
This beautiful national park can be incorporated into a tailor made holiday or visited as a 2 night extension on our India in Luxury tour.
Alternatively, our India Wildlife tour visits two of the richest game lands India, Bandhavgarh and Kanha, where the majestic tiger reigns supreme. This is the jungle that so inspired Rudyard Kipling, a rich tableau of Mother Nature at her finest. Once the private domain of the Maharajah of Rewa, Bandhavgarh presents us with one of the finest game viewing areas in the country, with tiger, leopard, sloth bears and a vast array of birdlife on offer.
The inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ stories, Kanha National Park is a breathtaking wilderness of forested valleys and expansive plateaus that present us with one of the most spectacular sanctuaries in Asia. One of India’s Project Tiger reserves this superb park covers nearly 2,000 sq km and is probably one of the best places in the country to spot its most famous predator, as well as the rare swamp deer, leopard, sloth bear and a dazzling array of birdlife.
A full programme of game viewing has been arranged at both parks during our stay.
We are currently offering a fantastic £125 off per person on selected dates for you to take full advantage of the new cub sightings.
For more information please call our India experts on 08456 345 114
INDIA
The Bales Way
Whilst most people naturally equate India with the magnificent tiger, there is more to this spectacular landscape than the captivating majesty of Shere Khan. With a breathtaking array of habitats, India presents the visitor with a natural wonderland of almost matchless proportions.
The best time to visit is usually between November and April, when the climate is most pleasant for morning and afternoon game drives and elephant back safaris, but you should bear in mind that the animals here are generally more elusive than their African counterparts, so patience is a virtue.
Please also be aware that lodges can sometimes be a little more rustic and guides do not generally have the same degree of training as those in Africa.
15 days
From £2660
Save £125 on selected departures
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