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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)

USD5,995 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,995 (GBP4,549 * EUR5,234 * AUD8,570)

Single Supplement: USD1,230 (GBP933 * EUR1,074 * AUD1,758)

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 (GBP4,777 * EUR5,496 * AUD8,999)

Single Supplement: USD1,310 (GBP994 * EUR1,144 * AUD1,873)

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 (GBP4,933 * EUR5,675 * AUD9,292)

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 (GBP5,236 * EUR6,024 * AUD9,864)

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

Dušan Brinkhuizen
MW, India - Western: Desert Specials 2026

Feedback for India – Western Deserts 2026 Overall, this was quite a trip. I had gone on the India – Northern Birds & Tigers just prior to this trip, so the number of new birds for us was low. However, we got most of the birds we were hoping for, a testament to Dušan and the highly-skilled local guides. We were well taken care of during the trip and all the accommodations were first class. The group were all serious birders, and we all got along together well and were able to contribute to the very respectful tally of the birds. The travel was a lot more than I anticipated. Several days were essentially all driving, with a brief stop or two to stretch and check for birds. I strongly recommend adding a day at Mt. Abu. We had only a few hours of birding there, sandwiched between very long drives. Adding a day there will be a great relief from spending so much time in the bus and allow us to catch up a bit on our sleep. I did a survey among our group and all greed that adding a day would be a great relief and would not keep any of us from choosing the trip. The birds were nearby, which helped a lot as we didn’t have a long drive to get to the birds. One location in particular, Desert National Park, was almost two hours. A closer accommodation needs to be scouted out. Dušan did a great job, and his enthusiasm kept us going when sleep depravation was hitting us. The guy never wanted to quit. We got all three mega birds, the Hypocolius, the Indian Spotted Creeper, and the Forest Owlet, quite well. All three were a great experience, especially the Hypocolius, as most of the group were family listers. We even had one of our group finish off the families during the trip! Thanks for offering and recommending this trip.

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.

Stephan Lorenz
LC & PD, Northern India 2017

We had a wonderful trip with Rich Lindie and Stephan Lorenz, and we would certainly be happy to travel with either of them again. They were both excellent with the birds, had a great sense of humour, and were helpful and patient when individuals required extra assistance. In addition to the birding, we enjoyed a long list of mammals sighted in the various national parks. The accommodations and meals were also very good.

Glen Valentine
DH - India 2024

We had a great tour. It was smaller even than usual, as two of the participants departed after two days due to illness. Glen, was as always his uber-keen birder, cheerful self. His magic pulled out quite a few surprising sightings.

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

An excellent tour! Paul Josop lived up to our expectations for a Rockjumper guide - excellent knowledge of the birds; conscientious about getting everyone on the birds; on top of all the arrangements for meals, lodging and transportation; worked well with the local guide; and shared his excitement and good humor throughout the trip. The WhatsApp group that he set up was brilliant. He shared photos with us, as did other participants, and it was an easy way for us all to keep in touch. We would love to travel with Paul again.

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