At Masinagudi, apart from encountering elephants and bison in the wild, you also get to see endemics like Malabar Giant Squirrel, Malabar Parakeet, Malabar Lark and Grey-headed Bulbul at the foothills of the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains). The scenic hill-station of Ooty and its evergreen shola forests are excellent for restricted range endemics like Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Laughingthrush and Nilgiri Flycatcher. At Eravikulam, near the tea estates of Munnar, you'll see vast herds of the endemic Nilgiri Tahr. Avid trekkers could have a go at Anai Mudi, the highest peak in South India.

A drive past Idukki Wildlife Reserve finally ends the tour at Periyar Tiger Reserve, home to endangered species like the Lion-tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Langur. A boat-ride on the scenic Periyar lake reveals herds of elephants, wild boar and Indian wild dog. On its waters you can watch the White-bellied Sea Eagle and Lesser Fishing Eagle compete for prey. Walks through the forest edges may reveal the endangered Broad-tailed Grassbird, Malabar Trogon and Malabar Pied Hornbill. Near the tree canopies you can find the unusual Draco (Flying Lizard), Golden Tree (Flying Snake) and Malabar Flying Frog gliding through the air.
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2. Call of the Tigers

Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights

Places covered : Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Bharatpur

Best Season : November till June.

Highlights :  The two central Indian parks of Bandhavgarh and Kanha, along with the well-known Ranthambhore tiger reserve in Rajasthan, offer you the best opportunity to view and photograph tigers. The duration of time spent in each park has been planned so as to maximize your chances of game viewing. Game drives in open jeeps along with elephant-back rides in Kanha and Bandhavgarh help track tigers and other game. You are accompanied by our experienced naturalists and trackers who will share their in-depth knowledge about the area to enrich your holiday.

At Ranthambhore, see the spectacular 1000-year-old fort and the scattered ruins of mosques, temples and palaces. In its lakes, which serve as vital sources of water, you see Sambar and Marsh Crocodiles basking on the banks. We may also come across Sloth Bear, the handsome Caracal, Chinkara and Blackbuck in nearby villages. Bandhavgarh, famous the world over for its high tiger density, also offers other species like Jungle Cat, Muntjac and the only four-horned antelope in the world, the Chausingha. The rocky crags below Bandhavgarh fort may reveal Leopard and birds like Malabar Pied Hornbill and Peregrine Falcon. In the rich meadows of Kanha, you can see the last remaining population of the Hard-ground Barasinga, the Dhole (Indian wild dog) and Gaur (Indian Bison), which prefer the dense Sal forest.

While you are on the lookout for the tiger, you might want to get some birds on your checklist. Notable species include Painted Sandgrouse, Indian Courser, Brown Fish Owl, Bonelli's Eagle, Painted Spurfowl, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Red Jungle Fowl, Painted Francolin and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo. The tour also includes a visit to the Taj Mahal at Agra and two full days of birdwatching at Bharatpur, considered the finest bird sanctuary in the world. The sheer volume and diversity of birds can easily reveal up to 100 different species in a single morning.
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3. Elephant - back Safari 

Duration  : 08 Days / 07 Nights

Places covered : Corbett National Park

Best Season : November till March.

Highlights : A once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is your chance to be with the largest, strongest and one of the most intelligent creatures to walk the planet. The elephant-back safari penetrates deep into lush tropical forest to unveil the area's rich flora and fauna. Your royal bandwagon comes with your own elephant, an experienced mahout, luxury camps and a master chef. From the comfort of your howdah and through leisurely nature walks, discover over 600 species of birds and over 50 species of mammals.

Taking you to normally unreachable areas in a forest with dense undergrowth, the elephant-back safari offers the best opportunities to sight the tiger. Relive the days of the British Raj and uncover Corbett's legacy at the colonial-era Forest Bungalows. In the heart of the park at Dhikala, a 100 sq. km reservoir hemmed by a vast savanna, you continue your exploration in a 4X4. The reservoir holds marsh crocodiles and the endemic fish-eating Gharials while the Ramganga river offers the challenge of angling the mighty Mahseer.

We can also arrange tour extensions to the elephant-training camps in South India. At Dubare, you can take part in the bathing and feeding rituals of the pachyderms in the Cauvery river. This was where the Maharaja of Mysore used to have elephants trained for the famous Mysore Dussehra. At Mudumalai National Park visit Theppakadu, where conservation efforts are so well-managed that more elephants have been born in captivity than anywhere else in the world.
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4. Rainforests of South India 

Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights

Places covered : Coorg, Brahmagiri, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Kodaikanal

Best Season : October till June.

Highlights : This tour takes you to different sections of the Western Ghats, internationally recognized as a hotspot for biodiversity. At an organic farm in Coorg, do guided nature walks, spot the Southern Birdwing (India's largest butterfly), the Atlas Moth and exquisite birds like Fairy Bluebird and Malabar Whistling Thrush. You can learn how plants are grown organically under the shade of rainforest trees and see various species of orchids in a fragile eco-system.

You then cross over to Kerala and trek through the forests of Wayanad to the birdwatching paradise of Pakshipathalam. A drive through Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary takes you to Kuruvadweep, a 950-acre uninhabited island teeming with rich tropical flora and fauna.

Visit the magical Silent Valley National Park, which represents all the peninsular mammals including Tiger, Elephant and the highly endangered Lion-tailed Macaque. Visit the last remaining tract of Shola rainforests in Kodaikanal, where you can spot endemics like Kodai White-bellied Shortwing and the Nilgiri Pipit. Excursions include a trek to Beri Jam and Shembaganur Museum, a repository of the local natural history and 300 species of orchids. As an extension, you could stay at the tree-house at Vythiri, situated at a height of 80 ft. above the jungle floor, which offers excellent birding.
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5. Oriental Mystique 

Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights

Places covered : Kaziranga, Namdapha, Nameri

Best Season : November till May

Highlights : A chance to discover the less-explored North Eastern Himalayas, this tour takes you through forests of Oak, Dwarf Bamboo, Magnolia and moss-covered Birch. Follow the Rhododendron Trail in Arunachal and see rare orchids and butterflies in Sikkim, a region that lies in the shadow of India's highest mountain Kanchenjunga. In Namdapha, the presence of four big cats in the same park - Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard and Snow Leopard - speaks a lot about its diversity. Cross the Noa Dihing river by country boat and penetrate deep inside tropical wet evergreen forests at our Hornbill Glade campsite.

Apart from rare endemics like Red Panda, Hoolock Gibbon, Hoary-bellied Flying Squirrel and Wild Buffalo, you can spot 665 bird species including rarities like Rufous-necked Hornbill, Oriental Bay Owl, Blue-naped Pitta and Red-headed Trogon. At Kaziranga, home to India's Big 5, you can see an equally fascinating birdlife including Black-breasted Parrotbill, Pompadour Green Pigeon and Little Spiderhunter. Once atop a sure-footed elephant, you are most likely to sight the legendary armour-plated rhinos. While enjoying a spectacular sunset on the vast Brahmaputra river, you can watch the frolicking of River Dolphins. At Nameri National Park spot avian rarities like White-winged Duck, Wreathed Hornbill, Ruddy Kingfisher and Ibisbill.

Some of the other attractions of this tour include a visit to the Buddhist monasteries of Sikkim, the tribes of Arunachal and the ancient Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, a center for Tantrik Hinduism. You'll also be visiting the Greater Adjutant Breeding Site, its only known breeding ground in the world.
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6. Endemic India 

Duration : Tailor made

Places covered : Western Ghats, North-East, Thar Desert

Best Season : October till May.

Highlights : This tour offers a choice of three broad geographical zones that constitute India's vast endemic gene pool - the arid/semi-arid Desert Wildlife in the West, the Western Ghats in the South and the rich Eastern Himalayan, Indo-Burmese, Sino-Tibetan genetic overlap in the North-East. A combination of at least two sectors would give you a fair idea of endemics in India. As a marvel of natural history, this tour reveals a diverse assemblage of plants, butterflies, mammals, birds and reptiles found nowhere else on earth.

In Western India, the Thar Desert Wildlife supports Chinkara, Blackbuck and Indian Bustard, the Rann of Kutch has the Asiatic Wild Ass while Gir is the last refuge of the Asiatic Lion. The Western Ghats has endemic species like Rustyspotted Cat, Malabar Giant Squirrel (the largest in the world), Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed Macaque and exotic birds like Malabar Whistling Thrush, Waynad Laughing Thrush and Malabar Pied Hornbill.

The North-East is still revealing its biological treasures, where three large mammals have been discovered in recent years, including the Javan Rhino, Malayan Sun-bear and Leaf Deer. You can see the One-horned Rhino and Gangetic Dolphin at Kaziranga, Brow-antlered Deer in Manipur and other endemics like Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur, Hispid Hare, Assamese Macaque, Bengal Florican, several hornbills and the world's highest diversity of freshwater turtle species.
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7. Desert Ship Cruise

Duration : 16 Days / 15 Nights

Places covered : Desert National Park, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer

Best Season : November till March

Highlights : The Camel Safari through the vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan unveils its celebrated forts, old havelis and the colourful mix of royal heritage and desert nomadic cultures. Surrounded by magical sand dunes, this vast desert wilderness is home to some of the most endangered species in India including the handsome spiral-horned Blackbuck, elegant Chinkara gazelles, Striped Hyena and the rare Indian Wolf.

Bird watching on camel back is very rewarding as birds allow camels to get at close quarters, giving you unprecedented access. You can spot endemics like Indian & Houbara Bustards and witness the spectacle of flocks of Demoiselle Cranes being fed by the villagers of Khichan. At Gajner, mornings and evenings are excellent to sight the Imperial Sandgrouse

Relish royal hospitality at the Old Palace of the Maharaja of Bikaner, the best heritage hotels and fully-serviced desert camps. In the evenings, sit by the campfire, listen to the haunting Rajasthani folk music and sample a desert feast under the stars. You can also witness traditional art forms and interact with the Bishnoi tribes, who revere the blackbuck and regard all life forms sacred. Excursions include the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok, where mice are worshipped as reincarnated ancestors.
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8. Coastal Kerala 

Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights

Places covered : Kasargod, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom, Trivandrum

Best Season : September till march.

Highlights : The Malabar Coast, sought after by early traders for its spices and riches, was where the explorer Vasco da Gama landed, where Christianity in India took root and where the assimilation of Dutch, Portuguese, Hebrew, Arab and British influences into Kerala culture took place. This tour takes you down this forgotten stretch of North Kerala and as you go further down the coastline, you discover Kerala's ancient forts, churches, temples, spectacular beaches and backwaters.

This coastal road trip starts with Kasargod's virgin beaches, the unexplored backwaters and Kerala's largest fort at Bekal, an exhilarating 4-km ride at India's only drive-in beach and a quick peek at Parassinakadavu Reptile Farm. While you visit Thattekad & Kumarakom Bird Sanctuaries and Pathiramanal Island, cruise on Vembanad (India's largest freshwater lake) and take a backwater boat trip from Alleppey to Quilon.

En route you will stop at Guruvayur to see temple elephants used for spectacular religious ceremonies. You can also see the Mannarsala Snake Temple, the epicenter of snake worship in India and the 500-year-old Cheriapally church at Kottayam, one of the oldest in India. The tour's cultural attractions include a look at Kathakali & Theyyam dance-forms, Kalari Payattu (traditional martial art) and a luxurious Kerala Ayurveda Rejuvenation Program.
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9. Classical India Bird Tour 

Duration : 09 Days / 08 Nights

Places covered : Corbett, Nainital, Bharatpur

Best Season : November till May.

Highlights : With over 650 species around Corbett alone, this tour offers a good cross-section of Indian birds. At Corbett, India's oldest national park, you can see the rich overlap of bird species of the Himalayas and the plains. The best birding is from high banks, machans and forest observation towers. The rich Ramganga Valley has a staggering fifty birds of prey including the greatly endangered White-tailed & Pallas's Fish Eagle. While you explore most of the park in open jeeps and elephant-back rides, hikes around the vast buffer forests yield the Brown Dipper, Wall-creeper, Ibisbill, several varieties of forktails and hornbills, the endangered Tawny Fish Owl and the Collared Falconet, one of the smallest birds of prey in the world.

At the pleasant hill-station of Nainital, apart from birding in the coniferous, temperate forests you may visit Gurney House where Jim Corbett was born. On your hike, you see birds like Himalayan Woodpecker in oak forests, Firethroated-Serin and Altai Accentor on grassy slopes and other species like Mountain Scops Owl, Himalayan Griffon, the majestic Lammergier, Northern Goshawk, Mrs. Gould's Sunbird and Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler. On a clear day, you could even catch a glimpse of the Nanda Devi peak (25,800 ft).

Bharatpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has one of the largest congregations of migratory and resident bird species in the world. It is an unrivaled breeding site for storks, herons, cormorants and is the wintering ground for several migrant ducks. Geese, Crakes, Snipes, Shanks, Sandpipers and Plovers also exist in sheer volumes. You can extend your itinerary with excursions to adjoining wetlands, reservoirs and a cruise on the Chambal to see the densest population of the Indian Skimmer anywhere in Asia.
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10. The Corbett Experience 
Durationo  : 04 nights / 05 days by road + 01 night in Delhi - 03 nights in Corbett

Places covered : Corbett National Park

Best Season : October till June.

Highlights :  The highlight of this tour is a two night's stay inside India's first national park; CORBETT NATIONAL PARK. Corbett not only has the glory of being India's oldest and most reputed national park, it is also the place where Project Tiger was first launched. An interesting aspect of Corbett is that it offers one of those rare opportunities where you can actually stay inside the heart of the park; a true experience any wildlife enthusiast craves for.

You can explore this park by open jeeps and elephants, the other good way to watch wildlife without disturbing its denizens are from watchtowers, built next to the forest rest houses inside the park. Some other activities at Corbett include treks on the periphery of the Tiger Reserve that retraces the footprints of Jim Corbett where he followed the 'Maneater of Mohan' (a man eating tiger). If you are an angler, you certainly shouldn't miss the Mahseer fishing experience in the Ramganga river.
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11. Coorg Eco Tour 

Duration : This wildlife tour has tailor make tour option. 

Places covered : Mojo Rainforest Retreat.

Best Season : October till June.

Highlights :  Home to the Habanero (the world's second hottest chili), the Southern Birdwing (India's largest butterfly), the Atlas Moth (with the world's largest wingspan), over 100 species of birds and the best blues collection in the country, Mojo is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Perched at 1100m at the top of the rain-slope, the organic farm is spread over 25 acres of undulating terrain.

The retreat was set up in 1999 by Dr Anurag (Doc) and Sujata Goel to nurture Coorg's fragile ecosystem and to promote their environmental NGO, WAPRED Research Foundation. At Mojo, coffee, cardamom, pepper and vanilla are grown organically under the shade of rainforest trees. Solar panels are used to generate electricity. Locally grown organic produce is used for the delectable farm-fresh cuisine. Even the accommodation has been designed to give you an intimate brush with nature. While the Yin-Yang Plantation Cottage is deep inside the rainforest, the Brook-side Deluxe Cottage is set against a thicket of bamboo, banana, orange and pineapple.

Whether it's the hand-pollination of vanilla or learning about the lifecycle of coffee, Mojo offers a first-hand learning experience about life at a farm. Activities include a detailed excursion of the plantation, a nature walk to Galibeedu Ridge, trip to the Dubare Elephant Training Camp and a drive to the Cauvery for swimming or mahseer fishing. Though every season unfolds some hidden facet of Mojo, the best time to visit is from beginning October to end of May. This region gets some of the highest rainfall in the world so avoid the months July-August, unless you are doing a thesis on leeches.
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