Duration
North India Wildlife Tour
From $850 pp
Bookable From
September 1st - March 15th
Trip Style
Privately Guided
Country
India
Physical Rating
Easy
Overview
This 9-day tour of North India revolves around responsible wildlife experiences with a dash of luxury, city, and cultural village tours mixed in.
Visit Delhi, Agra (home to the Taj Mahal), Sawai Madhopur, and Ghanerao over the course of your stay. Witness incredible wildlife as well as significant cultural sites. Experience stays in luxury wildlife lodges and charming homestays that are working directly with local communities in wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and community development projects. For example, the wildlife lodge in Sawai Madhopur and the homestay in Ghanerao are working with tribal women and camel herders on several projects including creating alternative incomes via selling camel milk, selling wool products, and supporting a local school.
Highlights
- Visit a rescue and rehabilitation center for distressed wildlife, in particular, Indian bears and elephants
- Stay in a luxury wildlife lodge for a guided safari in Ranthambore National Park, famous for Indian tigers
- Spend a couple of days with camel herders witnessing their nomadic life and conservation efforts
- Hear lesser-known, unique facts about the famous Taj Mahal from one of our storytelling guides
- Free time to explore Delhi, including the President’s Palace, the India Gate, and the crafts market
- Guided tour of Delhi through the spice markets, jewel markets, cloth markets, and more
- Cultural tours, and visits to tombs, temples, forts, and monuments
- Optional visits for extra time at cultural monuments, visiting with local artisans, seeing their crafts (requires adding a day or two to your tour)
- Optional tour extension for a full day leopard safari
The combination of wildlife, conservation projects, and cultural experiences makes this tour equally great for families, couples, and solo travelers.
India has so much to offer! If you have a few more days to spare, we highly recommend that you add Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur to this tour. This can give you the opportunity to embrace a “slow travel” mindset and provide the time for an additional safari or to visit more wonderful cultural sites.
Seasonal Notes
We offer this tour during the best season for it – anytime between September 1st and April 15th each year. Guests choose their desired start date.
Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi [India] (Arrival day)
Day 2 Delhi: City Tour
Day 3 Delhi to Agra
Day 4 Wildlife Rescue Experience
Day 5 Wildlife Safari
Days 6-7 Ghanerao: Camel Herder Experience
Day 8 Cultural Tours (Optional 1-day Extension: Leopard Safari)
Day 9 Rail Transfer (departure day)
Route Map

Inclusions & Exclusions
All accommodation in twin-share rooms at the homestays and lodges mentioned
Breakfasts every day, one lunch, and two dinners as mentioned
Airport transfers
Private transportation in a sedan or SUV
Applicable government taxes
Fees for all storytellers & activities
Entry fee for all wildlife experiences
If guests want high-end accommodations different from what is included in the Detailed Itinerary, we can suggest places for an additional fee.
Lunches (except during the safari)
Flights to/from Delhi
Entry fees to any monuments wherever applicable. Not included in the trip price to give travelers flexibility. Generally, the fee for monuments is Rs. 500 (~$7 USD) per person. Taj Mahal is Rs. 1,300 ($17.50 USD) per person. It goes directly to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Travel Insurance
Visa
Tips & gratuities
Any changes in the itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control or an act of God
Pricing
Prices exclude flights to/from the destination.
Prices are for double room occupancy unless indicated otherwise.
Group pricing varies between 2 and 10 travelers; contact us with your group size for a quote.
Please contact us for solo traveler pricing.
Prices are for twin-share rooms (except for solo travelers).
Prices are the same regardless of when you travel.
Deposit per person
$750 pp
Group of 2 Travelers - price per person
$1,090 pp
Group of 10 Travelers - price per person
$850 pp
Sustainability
We cap the number of travelers we host per year to 500 to combat the risk of over-tourism. We stay free of touts (persistent salespeople). Our trips support 8 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#1, 5, 8, 10, 12-15). We promote tourism dispersal by spending only limited time at bigger cities and main monuments, with the majority of the tour in less-trafficked areas.
- Environmental Initiatives
Our many environmental actions include strict care of nature, using energy-saving electrical appliances in our homestays, and efforts to manage waste responsibly. We minimize plastic on this tour and provide safe and healthy alternatives to plastic plates, packaged items, and bottles. We leave behind zero waste. We locally source raw materials for meals.
All accommodations are personally reviewed by our team. Our homestays and accommodations focus on local & organic food (vegetarian options available!), recycling waste properly, and striving for using energy-saving lights and appliances as well as solar thermal panels. - Sociocultural Initiatives
We pride ourselves on propagating and reviving local folk tales through storytelling. We support local artisans by involving them in tourism. This tour focuses on ethical animal and wildlife tourism. We do not indulge in animal slavery, cruelty, or luring through bait during the wildlife experiences. We visit rescue centers and speak with those caring for the animals..
Health & Safety
Be sure you have traveler's insurance.
FAQs
What is the best season to do the wildlife tour of north India?
We suggest that you take this tour anytime between September and early March. While the afternoon may be hot, the rest of the day is pleasant, and the nights have a nip in the air.
I am a solo traveler. Can I use public transport?
Yes, we can setup tickets for all public transport available. However, you may have to follow the departure times defined by the service provider, in which case all the activities mentioned above may not be possible in the given time.
Can I choose hotels throughout the tour?
This tour provides lodging at homestays and lodges, including one luxury wildlife lodge. We audit and work with a specific set of accommodations that are inclined towards sustainability. However, if you have any special requests for accommodation, we can cover that (the cost may vary). Just let us know when you send the inquiry.
What kind of a car do you provide?
We provide either a sedan or an SUV depending on the number of people. All the cars are air-conditioned as the weather and local terrain demand it.
Is this a fully escorted wildlife tour?
This tour is a mix of guided and un-guided experiences. The walking tours and village experiences are with our storytellers whereas monument visits are self-tours. All monuments usually give an audio guide with the ticket which is a great way to know about the place. Your private car will be available 24/7. On special request, we can do this as a fully escorted tour (at additional cost).
Is this wildlife tour safe for solo travelers and female travelers?
Yes, all accommodations, drivers, and storytellers we have are well trained and personally known to us. This tour of Rajasthan is safe for solo travelers and female travelers.