Tour Price (Per person): USD6,650 (GBP5,057 * EUR5,814 * AUD9,483)
Single Supplement: USD1,290 (GBP981 * EUR1,128 * AUD1,840)
Flight costs: USD590 (GBP449 * EUR516 * AUD841)
This tour pairs with: India - Kaziranga Extension 2027
Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*
Embark on a journey that combines thrilling wildlife experiences and iconic cultural landmarks. Explore the renowned Tadoba Andhari and Ranthambore Tiger Reserves for exceptional tiger sightings, discover the birdlife at Bharatpur's Keoladeo Ghana National Park, and marvel at the architectural splendor of the Taj Mahal in Agra. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion, making it an unforgettable experience for wildlife enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Sarus Crane, Plum-headed Parakeet, Indian Peafowl, and a large variety of birds of prey.
Tiger, Leopard, Dhole (Asian Wild Dog), Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Indian Palm Civet, Sambar, Chital, Golden Jackal.
Deciduous forests, wetlands, riverine grasslands, and urban historical sites.
Mild and pleasant in March, ideal for wildlife viewing and cultural exploration.
8 and 1 Rockjumper Leader
Moderate, with a mix of morning and afternoon safaris, and cultural site visits.
Comfortable lodges and hotels offering close proximity to key attractions and reserves.
Excellent photographic opportunities for a huge variety of mammals, birds and other wildlife.
Capture majestic tigers in their natural habitat, the rich birdlife of Bharatpur, and the iconic beauty of the Taj Mahal.
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.
This was a great trip. A terrific itinerary and we saw lots of birds and we saw tigers at Ranthambhore and Corbett. Glen and [the local leader] were excellent guides—great spotting skills, and they made sure everyone saw the bird. The logistics worked very well because Glen and [the local leader] were a great team.
David Hoddinott is simply outstanding: Calm, focused, truly excellent knowledge of the birds, their calls and habits. He has a wonderful sense of humour, too.
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.
The Andaman Islands were a first for RockJumper and a first for David Hoddinott. It was an incredible experience and also exciting to share the first of all new endemics with David .
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