Focus on Tigers at Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore
Tiger Photography Tour
Focus on Tigers, at Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore Tour for 12 days/11 nights with 20 Safaris is a Tiger Photography Tour. Visit two of the best tiger parks in India, with high tiger density and frequent sightings. Many opportunities to watch and photograph tigers. Stay in a deluxe resort with modern facilities. A Wildlife Photographer leads the Tour. Our ~BEST TIGER TOUR~.
Features & Information
Highlights
Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore Tour
- Accompanied by Wildlife Photographer Talat Khalid.
- Our Best Tiger Photography Tour in the Best Tiger Parks.
- The Focus is on Tigers.
- 20 Jungle safaris in 4×4 open private jeep (Gypsy).
- Only Two photographers per Vehicle.
- Small group of 2 people on average, max 4.
- Accommodation is in Deluxe Resort, close to the Park.
- Best Safari Drivers & Guides.
- Spacious Air conditioned vehicles for traveling to the parks.
- Ideal for Nature lovers & Photographers of any Skill Level.
Itinerary of Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore Tour
The Tour Starts at Jabalpur and Ends in Jaipur.
- Day 1 – Pickup is from Jabalpur airport/hotel in the morning. Drive-by road (approx 3-4 hrs) to Bandhavgarh National Park Resort at noon. After lunch, we will go for our first evening game drive inside the Bandhavgarh national park.
- Day 2,3,4,5 – We will do morning and evening game drives inside Bandhavgarh National Park.
- Day 6 – On the last day at Bandhavgarh, After the morning game drive, We have lunch, and after some rest with packed dinner, we drive to Katni Munwara railway station (approx 2 hrs). We will board the overnight Air-conditioned train from Katni to Sawai Madhopur at around 9:50 p.m.
- Day 7 – The train reaches Sawai Madhopur in morning at 9:00 a.m. we drive to Ranthambore Resort (20 mins). After check-in, we will have breakfast. After lunch, we will go on an evening game drive.
- Day 8,9,10,11 – We will do Morning and Evening Game Drives in Ranthambore Park.
- Day 12 – On the last day, after the morning safari, we will have lunch, and check-out. We drive to Jaipur. The Tour ends at Jaipur Airport/Hotel.
Route
Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh – Katni Munwara – Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore – Jaipur
Alternate Flight Option available at Additional Cost.
If you prefer to Fly, instead of the overnight train from Katni to Sawai Madhopur, Day 6 & 7 will be as follows.
- Day 6 – On the last day at Bandhavgarh, After morning game drive, we drive from Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur airport (approx 3-4 hrs). Take a flight from Jabalpur to Delhi (approx 2-3 hrs flight). Stay Overnight at a Delhi hotel.
- Day 7 – Early morning fly from Delhi to Jaipur (2 hrs). Try to take a flight that reaches before 10 a.m. at Jaipur, drive from Jaipur to Ranthambore (3-4 hrs). After lunch, go on our Evening Game Drive inside Ranthambore park.
Cost of Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore Tour
Cost per person is (Price is given in Indian Rupees)
4,28,000 INR if 2-3 foreign participants.(double occupancy)Single occupancy available at an additional charge.
Cost Includes
- 20 safaris game drives.
- All the Park Fees.
- Stay in Deluxe Resorts for 10 Nights.
- All the meals with morning and evening tea/coffee.
- Pickup/Drop from/to Jabalpur.
- Travel between Parks is in Overnight Air-conditioned Train.
- Bottled Water for Drinking.
- Service of forest guide and driver on safaris.
- The guidance of a Wildlife photographer as Tour Leader.
Cost does not Include
- Travel cost from your home to Jabalpur and back from Jaipur.
- Elephant Ride.
- Tip for the guides and resort staff.
- Cost of Alcoholic drinks, sodas, laundry, telephone, and other expenses of personal nature.
- Forest Fees for Handicams/Video cameras. ( fees for still cameras included).
Accommodation in Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore
- Stay in air-conditioned & elegantly furnished Deluxe Resorts near Park.
- Accommodation in Parks have Modern Amenities like Air-Conditioned rooms, Hot Showers, 24 hrs Power Backup, Bottled Drinking Water etc.
- Fantastic multi-cuisine kitchen, serving a variety of dishes for both vegetarian & non-vegetarian taste.
- The accommodations are close to the park gate and have a natural ambiance.
- Lot of bird life in the resort makes for a pleasant surrounding, especially for birders & photographers.
Let us know if you need more details, including images of the accommodations used.
Optional Professional Service in Ranthambore National Park
- Same Driver & Same Safari Vehicle, For All Safaris In Ranthambore. Cost is approx Rs. 68000/- INR
Note: The above Cost is for the entire safari vehicle with max 6 people in it for 10 Safaris. Forest dept may change the Fee any time without notice.
In Ranthambore National Park, the Vehicle and Driver are randomly allocated before the safari. This means that we have no control over who drives us and which vehicle. There are many good drivers in Ranthambore so we may have good drivers or vehicle, however it is not guaranteed.
To make sure we always have a vehicle & driver of our choice, we have to pay extra fees to the Ranthambore forest dept for each safari. We have not included this fees by default.
A skilled driver makes a good team for wildlife photography. An alert and talented driver would anticipate the behavior of animals and other vehicles and place us in the best spot to photograph the animal. This way we can choose one of the best drivers for all safaris.
Vehicle are locally modified for safari, Some are better than others. We can choose a vehicle that is better customized for photography.
We recommend the optional Pro Service only for Professional Photographers or Videographers. If you do not wish to pay extra don’t worry, There are many good drivers in Ranthambore, even if you are randomly assigned one.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to book the Pro Service is up to you.
Full Day Safari Permit for Photography in Bandhavgarh
Full Day Safari Permit for Photography (not included) is available in Bandhavgarh National Park. This is a special permit for photography in addition to the regular morning and afternoon safari permits.
These permits allow a maximum of 5 jeeps to stay inside the forest from sunrise to sunset and have zone-free access across the entire park.
Full-day safari permits are more expensive than regular safari permits, If feasible, it is recommended to consider booking a few full-day safari permits to maximize opportunities of Tiger Photography.
Full details are in the Article Full Day Safari Permit for Photography
Cost Of Full-Day Permit
The cost of the Full-day photography permit in Bandhavgarh National Park is approx 90000/- INR per day.
(The above fees is for foreigners. Indian may have a slightly less cost. This may be changed by the forest dept anytime).
Let us know if you wish to do Full Day Safaris.
Additional Info
Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore Tour is intended to provide excellent & frequent opportunities to see and photograph the Bengal Tiger.
Although we focus on Tigers, we will also see and photograph other wildlife and birds as opportunities appear.
Expected Wildlife
Bengal Tiger, Spotted deer, Sambar deer, Gaur (wild oxen known as Indian Bison), Jackal, Langur Monkey, Rhesus Macaque Monkey, Magar Crocodile.
Sloth Bear, Leopard, Jungle Cat are elusive and rare however still possible.
These parks have recorded around 200 plus species of birds including Raptors/Birds of Prey, King fishers, Owls etc.
About our Photography Tour
Our Photography Tour is Designed for an outstanding wildlife watching & photography experience.
All our tours operate at an Easy pace that we believe is necessary for good wildlife watching and photography. Thus we give more time at each place, instead of hopping around from place to place. Wildlife in our experience requires time and patience.
Each tour itinerary is simple and needs minimum travel outside the forest. We spend the maximum time possible on safari watching and photographing wildlife.
A tour with us will allow you to explore and know the place and its inhabitants.
Private Guided Tour
All our tours (unless mentioned) are private guided tours with a very tiny group of nature lovers. The average group size is usually 2 or 3 people and not more than 4.
Advantages To Photographers
Beginners or Amateur Photographers can learn a lot in the field from the accompanying wildlife photographer. They can also gain a lot of in-the-field insight and practical tips about wildlife photography and animal behavior.
Professional photographers benefit from the experience of the accompanying photographer about the place and the wildlife. This improves the chances of a great photograph by being in the right place and position.
Best Time For Wildlife
We understand that the Best possible time to watch & photograph wildlife is the early mornings and late evenings when animal activity is at its highest, and the soft golden light creates great images. Hence, we enter the forest as soon as the park gates open in the morning and stay late in the evening before the park gate closes.
Safari Timings vary in each park depending on the seasons and the park officials. The morning safari starts around sunrise or earlier and the afternoon safari ends around sunset.
What To Expect
In the parks, there are two safaris or game drives in each day. One in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Also, we book the best zones/areas of the park to maximize our chances.
This will give plenty of opportunities to watch & photograph a lot of animals in the park.
Who Can Join This Tour?
Any person interested in seeing or photographing wildlife of the park, along with 1 or 2 other like-minded people.
How To Reach?
All our tours are close to an Airport and railway station. Most of them have daily flights/trains from Delhi/Mumbai.
Nearest Airport
Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur Airport.
Ranthambore – Jaipur Airport.
From Delhi/Mumbai, you can take the overnight train or Flight to Jabalpur and Jaipur.
Sawai Madhopur is the closest railway station.
Cost
The Cost for everyone on the tour is the same, whether they are a photographer or not, including their spouse or friend.
The Cost for foreigners is higher than that for Indians.
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