India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein − First Departure

India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein − First Departure

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India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein − First Departure

12 Days Starting and ending in Delhi

Visiting: India

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

WIP

Group size:

4 - 10

Physical rating:

Leisurely

Age range:

16-99

From: $11175

NB: Prices correct on 07-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a thrilling tiger safari in India with renowned wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein and his esteemed colleague, naturalist Himanshu Bagde. This newly extended journey now includes four days in the lesser-known Tadoba National Park, plus six days in Bandhavgarh National Park. Both are among the best places in India to see Bengal tigers, but there’s also plenty of other wildlife to spot, including leopards, jungle cats and sloth bears. With Paul’s expertise behind the lens and Himanshu’s infectious enthusiasm and deep connections to the region, you have the perfect blend of technical guidance and local insight to capture once-in-a-lifetime images.

Highlights

  • Explore two of the great tiger reserves in India with camera at the ready

  • Soak up the expert advice of award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein

  • Learn all about the incredible animals you see from naturalist Himanshu Bagde

  • Scour the lesser-known Tadoba National Park for tigers and more

  • Spend six days in Bandhavgarh National Park searching for wildlife

  • Stay in two excellent resorts that are ideally located close to the national parks

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Delhi; Fly Onwards To Jabalpur; Transfer To Bandhavgarh

Meals Included: Dinner

The adventure begins in Delhi, you will meet your local leader at Delhi International Airport, terminal 3 – see the Joining Instructions for more details.



We transfer to the domestic terminal at Delhi Airport to catch the two-hour flight to Jabalpur in the state of Madhya Pradesh. On arrival, we drive (approximately three to four hours) to Bandhavgarh National Park. You have time to relax at the resort before dinner, perhaps with a refreshing post-flight dip in the pool.



Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort

Day 2 - 6 : Five Half-Day Safaris And Two Full-Day Safaris In Core Zones; Free Afternoon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bandhavgarh is one of the smaller national parks and enjoys an impressive setting with a cliff-top fort overlooking grasslands, birch forests and bamboo. It is home to a wide variety of game, including leopards, sloth bears, jungle cats, wild pigs and, of course, tigers. The healthy tiger population of approximately 60-70 means this park has the highest tiger density of any reserve in India. It also hosts up to 150 bird species including many on the migratory trail, such as the steppe eagle.



We spend five days in the national park; two days with full-day game drives, five half-day (morning and evening) game drives in the core zone, with a free afternoon on the last day when the park is closed.



For the half-day safaris, look forward to an early start! Gates open at 5.30am and your tour leader will advise on wake-up times and breakfast arrangements, which will either be a packed breakfast to take into the park or on return from the safari. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided before we drive to the park.



You then relax by the hotel pool or catch up on sleep before heading out again in the late afternoon for another chance to seek tigers as the temperatures cool and they venture out of the shade to watering holes.



Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort

Day 7 : Drive From Bandhavgarh To Tadoba National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a full-day journey to Tadoba National Park , an 11 to 12-hour journey of 375mi (600km). We have an early morning wakeup call, leaving Nature Heritage Resort by 7am. Our long journey is mostly on the plains, through the rural part of central India; in between, we cross the Pench-Kanha Corridor, which helps the wildlife of central India cross national parks without any trouble.



Along the way, we take comfort stops as well as a lunch to break up the journey and stretch our legs. Our aim is to reach our hotel in Tadoba for check-in by 7pm.



Accommodation: Irai Safari Retreat

Day 8 - 11 : Four Half-Day And Two Full-Day Game Drives In Tadoba National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend four days exploring the wildlife-rich Tadoba National Park, where deep valleys, riverbeds and small grassy meadows are home not only to tigers but also leopards, sloth bears, honey badgers, bison, wolves, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs and foxes. The habitat also suits both forest and wetland birds, making it a popular destination for birders and photographers.



The reserve is 667sqmi (1,728sqkm) with a 241sqmi (625sqkm) Core Zone, which is further divided into the North Forest and South Forest. The North Forest is the original Tadoba National Park, declared a Tiger Sanctuary in 1935 and a National Park in 1955, with an area of 45sqmi (116sqkm); the South Forest is the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 197sqmi (509sqkm).



We have two days with morning and afternoon game drives (first day in the Buffer Zone, and the second day in the Core Zone) and two full-day game drives. Game drives start each day at approximately 6am and 3pm; the morning drive will finish at 10am and the evening drive will finish when it gets dark. The days in Tadoba are very special and should give some wonderful sightings.



Accommodation: Irai Safari Retreat

Day 12 : Morning Game Drive; Transfer To Nagpur Airport And Fly To Delhi Airport Where Your Trip Ends

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Rise early for our last safari in Tadoba National Park before breakfast. On return, it’s time to pack up and check out. We can enjoy our final lunch together at the resort before a transfer to Nagpur Airport, where we catch our return flight to Delhi, where the trip ends on arrival at Delhi Domestic Terminal.



There is a transfer to the international terminal, which you are welcome to join – speak to your sales representative to confirm your place.



Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Delhi, we have a selection of options for airport or city hotels – speak to your sales representative for more information.

What's Included

  • 11 breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • 11 nights accommodation

  • All ground transport as per itinerary

  • Return domestic flight from and to Dehli

  • Game drive jeeps exclusive to Exodus

  • Four full-day and 10 half day safaris across two National Parks

  • Services of Paul Goldstein and his esteemed colleague and friend Himanshu Bagde

  • Photography permits for full day game drives

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Visas and vaccinations

  • Single supplements where available

  • Day room at Delhi airport hotel (supplement where available)

Accommodation

We split this photography safari in India across two resorts, both very close to the national parks we visit.  



Bandhavgarh: Nature Heritage Resort (nights 1-6) 







Immerse yourself in the wilds of India at Nature Heritage Resort, which is just moments from Bandhavgarh National Park. We stay in air-conditioned cottages with views from the balcony over the Vindhyachal hills. There are also two multi-cuisine restaurants serving produce from local farms, plus a swimming pool with loungers. At night, our guests often gather around the campfire, swapping stories about the day’s wildlife sightings. 



Tadoba: Irai Safari Retreat (nights 7-11) 







Just minutes from Tadoba National Park, this peaceful retreat is ideally placed for our tiger-watching adventures. We stay in comfortable cottages with a private veranda and shared terrace. During downtime, make use of the swimming pool or, if you’re full of energy, there’s a small gym. Dinner brings a multicuisine buffet with plenty of Indian dishes - the Maharashtrian thali and local chichpalli chicken are highly recommended. On the other side of the retreat is the tribal village of Bhamdeli, which gives a true feel of the rural Indian life mixed with an authentic jungle atmosphere. 

Food

11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners included



Breakfasts at the parks are taken after the morning safaris and afternoon tea is provided on some days. There is a restaurant at the hotels serving a variety of options. There are usually some non-spicy curries, but these are in limited supply. If you are a vegetarian, India is probably one of the best destinations to travel to with a wide range of dishes on offer.



Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large) bottle of beer is approximately 410 rupees (US$5). Mineral water is widely available.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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