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India - Northern: Birds & Big Game (Relaxed)

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India - Northern: Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) 2026

05 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 (14 days)

USD3,295 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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Tour Price (Per person): USD3,295 (GBP2,519 * EUR2,899 * AUD4,757)

Single Supplement: USD1,230 (GBP940 * EUR1,082 * AUD1,776)

This tour pairs with: Sri Lanka - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2026

India - Northern: Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) 2027

05 Dec 2027 - 18 Dec 2027 (14 days)

USD6,295 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,295 (GBP4,812 * EUR5,539 * AUD9,088)

Single Supplement: USD1,310 (GBP1,001 * EUR1,153 * AUD1,891)

This tour pairs with: Sri Lanka - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2027

India - Northern: Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) 2028

05 Dec 2028 - 18 Dec 2028 (14 days)

USD6,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,500 (GBP4,969 * EUR5,719 * AUD9,384)

This tour pairs with: Sri Lanka - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

India - Northern: Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) 2029

04 Dec 2029 - 17 Dec 2029 (14 days)

USD6,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,900 (GBP5,275 * EUR6,071 * AUD9,961)

This tour pairs with: Sri Lanka - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Home to over a billion people in arguably the world’s richest cultural landscape, India is a country with no equal. This great nation boasts a staggering geographical diversity ranging from deserts and forests to tropical, palm-lined shores and snow-capped peaks. India is, of course, also famous for its rich avifauna and iconic mammalian megafauna, foremost of which is the regal Bengal Tiger. Our tour visits the core mammal, birding and cultural sites including the fabled Ranthambhore National Park, the exquisite wetlands of Keoladeo and incomparable Taj Mahal. Join us in this unforgettable celebration of India’s incredible birds, iconic mammals, dramatic scenery, and kaleidoscope of cultures!

Top Birds

Sarus Crane; Black-necked Stork; Bar-headed Goose; Red Avadavat; Painted Sandgrouse; Painted Spurfowl; Black Bittern; Indian Skimmer; Bluethroat; Indian Peafowl; Indian Courser; Indian Skimmer; Alexandrine & Plum-headed Parakeets; Pheasant-tailed Jacana.

Top Mammals

Bengal Tiger; Leopard; Sambar; Nilgai; Chital; Hog Deer; Ganges River Dolphin (rare); Sloth Bear (rare); Jungle Cat.

Habitats Covered

wetlands, teak woodlands, rivers, sal (oak & rhododendron) forests, dry acacia woodlands

Expected Climate

cool to mild on the central plateau, cold in the early morning.

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper Tour Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Undemanding. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels. India is an assault on the senses first time around, requiring a little tolerance to begin with.

Accommodation

Comfortable to very comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Undemanding. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions. Mostly savanna & woodland birding.

Other Attractions

Taj Mahal; Chambal River; Fatehpur Sikri; Agra Fort

Photographic Opportunities

Good to excellent. From vehicle and in lodge gardens.

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
MW, India - Northern: Birds & Tigers (Small Group) 2026

Our India-Northern birds and Tigers was a great tour. Our guide, Glen, was, as usual, superb. He worked very hard at getting us not only the “usual” birds but worked with our local guide Robin to find some incredibly rare and hard to find birds, two of which were lifers for Glen. The food was great during the tour, and the logistics well-planned and executed.

David Hoddinott
LB - India 2019

To David Hoddinott with many thanks. In my book, you are still the best guide I’ve ever birded with. Please give my regards to the office team. I am very proud to be part of the Rockjumper Family.

Quinton Paul Josop
GM, India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats (Small Group) 2026

I had a wonderful time on this tour. The group had great chemistry, the accommodations and food were excellent and we visited many beautiful places. This and much more made for a very pleasurable experience. I hadn't been with Paul before on a tour; I'll certainly be checking on his tours now. Put simply, he was excellent. In addition to his obvious birding skills, he handled all phases very efficiently, and he made sure everyone could/would see as many birds (and mammals, etc) as they could, and his outgoing, pleasant personality all added up to a very rewarding and memorable experience. The guides and many other people of India really added to our trip. They were very friendly and helpful. That added a lot to our trip. Lastly, but not least, THANK YOU to all the Rockjumper staff. They helped me with all my questions and requests. They always do this. (Side note; this was my 11th nd 12th tours with Rockjumper) Again , THANKS to all at Rockjumper.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
CV, India - Western: Desert Specials 2026

Dusan was a great guide. His prep everyday for the best locations specifically to visit for the specialty birds was outstanding and mostly successful. The local crew were also outstanding. Bablu is a great source of all information and a very pleasant travelling companion. The driver and his assistant came up with an outstanding plan to retrieve my forgotten phone. The long drives were taxing but I understand as the distance between areas we visited were extensive. The food was way better than I had expected. All the hotels were great.

Robert Williams
PR, India 2023

As usual another fantastic journey masterfully organized and enabling us to discover places and birds in the best possible way. Supreme guide, all matters perfect, except the lack of heating in the bus. Chilly India, believe it or not !

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