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6 200€
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May 21, 2025
June 5, 2025
17 Days / 16 Nights
Discover the TADOBA ANDHARI reserve, also known as ‘the land of tigers’ or the jewel of VIDHARBHA, in the footsteps of Bagheera and the mothers with their tigers.
Located in the Chandrapur district, in the state of Maharashtra, 140 km from NAGPUR, this sanctuary, founded in 1955, is the oldest and largest in the region. After 1973, with the tiger conservation project, it became a National Park. Over the past 50 years, villagers and rangers have worked together to ensure that the tiger population has continued to grow.
Today, they can pride themselves on having succeeded in this challenge and boast one of the highest concentrations of this feline, estimated at around 150 specimens, as well as a pair of melanistic leopards or BLACK PANTHERES. And PENCH, which adjoins TADOBA in the neighbouring district of Maharashtra, near the town of Seoni, and which recently welcomed a young 2-year-old melanistic male.
Visiting these 2 parks increases the chances of an encounter. Having the privilege of meeting this rare and fascinating creature, with its bewitching gaze, this fearsome, discreet and solitary hunter, remains exceptional in its natural state, and without any real guarantee. But an excellent knowledge of the fauna, of the area of the national parks where it lives, and of its behavioural habits can make this possible; and only a local Indian guide can offer you these conditions, and thus put all the chances on our side.
Direct Air France flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 10:35 AM, arriving in Delhi at 10:35 PM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer / 3:30 hours in winter.
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Direct Air India flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 7:35 PM, arriving in Delhi at 8:00 AM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer and 3:30 hours in winter.
Welcome at the airport by Marie & Pradeep at terminal 3 after baggage claim and immigration.
Transfer to the hotel Lemon Tree or Red Fox, 10 minutes from the airport in the Aerocity area.
After a hearty breakfast, visit the Red Fort of Delhi.
The Red Fort is iconic of the Indian capital, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century (between 1638 and 1648).
Lunch in a restaurant in the heart of Delhi to discover Indian cuisine.
Return to the hotel for a moment of relaxation at the pool.
After breakfast, head to AGRA to visit the Taj Mahal (250 km / 3 hours by road) in an air-conditioned taxi.
Arrive at the hotel to drop off your luggage and have lunch.
Visit the most beautiful monument of love: the TAJ MAHAL at the foot of the Yamuna river.
A white marble mausoleum inlaid with semi-precious stones, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, “light of the palace,” who died giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648.
The emperor was buried beside his wife in 1666.
You will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs on the way back from the visit. Vehicles cannot approach the monument due to pollution, so you will walk through a souvenir area.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Accommodation will be in 5-star hotels, with a preference for heritage hotels, former Maharaja palaces converted into tourist hotels.
After breakfast, a 5-hour drive to arrive in the pink city.
Check-in at the hotel. Relaxation.
Dinner & overnight.
The day is dedicated to visiting the main monuments of the city:
Amber Fort dominates Jaipur from the top of a hill; it was built by the Meenas, and later developed by Raja Man Singh I. With its walls and a series of gates and paved paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake and was the residence of the Maharajas.
Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, built in the 18th century, is considered one of the marvels of Rajput architecture, made of red and pink sandstone, extending to the royal harem. Its 15-meter façade has 953 jharokhas (windows) that allowed women to observe the street without being seen in return, and it created airflow to cool the palace during the hot weather, aligned with the region’s prevailing winds.
There will be an opportunity for shopping. Jaipur is famous for its precious stones.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
A 6-hour drive through Rajasthan to reach JAWAI.
This river originates from the hills of the village of Goriay in the town of Bali, located on the border of the Pali and Udaipur districts.
An exceptional stop in a wild region, still the kingdom of the leopard, and home to the proud Rabari shepherds, recognized by their red turbans.
Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in air-conditioned cottages or luxury tents. Relaxation with a pool.
Early departure at 6 AM. After a good Masala Chai (tea), you will head out in a 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide and tracker, Pradeep, to search for the leopard, considered the sacred guardian of ancient temples scattered throughout the landscape.
Return around 10/11 AM for breakfast, followed by lunch and a short nap.
Second safari in the afternoon (3:00/3:30 PM).
Leopards are magnificent and agile felines, capable of running up to 58 km/h and making incredible jumps. Excellent climbers, they can carry their prey to the tops of trees for safety.
With an experienced guide who knows the species and their habits, this gives you the opportunity to meet this vulnerable species, yet truly exceptional.
One safari in the morning.
Breakfast / lunch / siesta.
Optional: Visit the Monkey Temple in Jawai or take a nap.
Second safari in the afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Last safari to search for the leopard.
Return to the camp for breakfast / lunch.
Depart in the early afternoon for RANAKPUR (25 km).
Visit the magnificent Ranakpur Jain Mandir complex, which includes 5 temples dating back to the 15th century, built with white marble and honoring Adinath.
Some staggering figures: 48,000 square feet, 1,444 sculpted pillars, 426 columns, 89 domes, and 29 halls… a construction that took more than 50 years to complete… a marvel of stone lace!
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Depart in the morning for a 2-hour drive through the Aravalli mountains and small rural villages.
Lunch at the hotel.
Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, which was established in the 2nd century BC by a Jain descendant of the Maurya emperors, but its current form was developed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. It has stood the test of time, proudly displaying the colors of the warrior Rajputs of Mewar, who contributed to the glory of Rajasthan.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel (heritage).
After breakfast, depart for 86 km (3 hours) to arrive in Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East, one of the most beautiful jewels of Rajasthan, surrounded by the Pichola, Fateh Sagar, and Swaroop Sagar lakes.
The legendary lake city is filled with palaces, all more sumptuous than the last, a perfect illustration of fairy tale India.
Lunch at a heritage hotel.
Visit the City Palace, built in 1559 under the initiative of Maharana Udai Singh. The architecture blends Rajput and Mughal styles.
This marble and granite architectural marvel is one of the largest complexes in Rajasthan.
Take a small boat ride on Lake Pichola, offering stunning views of the Taj Lake Palace, a floating palace built in 1743, which served as the backdrop for the movie Octopussy (James Bond saga, No. 13).
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
The day is fully dedicated to visiting Udaipur after breakfast.
Lunch in the city.
Visit Sajjan Garh or the Monsoon Palace, built in 1884, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire city and its surrounding lakes.
We will also stroll through the streets of Udaipur (upper part of the city) for some last-minute shopping.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Early departure after breakfast for Chittorgarh, located 110 km away (1.5 hours by road).
Lunch en route.
The day is dedicated to visiting the largest fort in India, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The fort was the capital of Mewar in the 16th century, at the height of its glory. It is the birthplace of the proud and courageous Marwari horses that served the Rajput warriors.
The fort spans 280 hectares, with 65 historical structures, including 4 palaces, 19 temples, 20 large water tanks, and 4 memorials. The memorials pay tribute to the Rajput women and children who, during battles, chose to self-immolate rather than fall into enemy hands.
Return in the late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
After a leisurely morning, followed by lunch,
Transfer to Udaipur airport for a domestic flight to Delhi.
After dinner, transfer to the airport for the return international flight. Be at Terminal 3 at 9:00 PM for the Air France flight, departing at 12:35 AM and arriving in Paris at 6:30 AM (+1).
Dinner free.
Upon your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our Indian wildlife guide Pradeep, who speaks fluent English, and Marie, your French tour companion, will welcome you at Terminal 2. At 9:35 AM, we will take a 1 hour and 45-minute flight to Nagpur, the starting point of our adventure.
Once we land, a private vehicle will be ready to transfer us to the Tadoba Jungle Camp, a luxury eco-lodge where we will stay throughout the journey. The drive will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, with a stop along the way for a delicious local lunch.
Upon arrival at the camp, you will settle into your luxury cottages, followed by a delightful dinner. The camp offers full board accommodation with excellent amenities, including a swimming pool, a beautiful tropical garden, and a water feature where our friendly resident geese, Anju and Manju, live.
The Tadoba Jungle Camp is ideally located, just 5 to 15 minutes away from the gates of the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, one of the best wildlife reserves in India for tiger sightings.
Enjoy dining on the panoramic terrace of the restaurant, where you’ll be served delicious meals blending Indian and international cuisine. During your stay, you may be lucky enough to see wild animals roaming near the terrace, including cheetals (Indian deer), along with a variety of exotic birds and colorful butterflies.
Start your day early with a delicious masala chai before we set off at 6 AM for our first safari. As the sun rises over Tadoba Lake, the mist blankets the jungle, and the forest comes alive with sounds of the wildlife awakening. Some animals venture into the sun to warm up, while others return from hunting to find a safe place to rest for the day.
Beauty & Blacky, the two melanistic leopards, along with spotted leopards, and four tigresses with their cubs, dominate this part of the jungle.
Beauty is a 2-year-old melanistic female leopard, known for her elusive nature, while Blacky is a 7-year-old male melanistic leopard with an enigmatic gaze and a coat that reveals spots (rosettes) in the sunlight. Both leopards have grown accustomed to the sounds of jeeps and humans in their shared territory, spanning Moharli, Teliya Lake, Junona, Mudholi, Khutwanda, and Tadoba Lake, alongside other spotted leopards.
This area is also home to tigresses like Sonan with her 6-month-old cubs, Roman with two 14-month-old cubs, and Bubbly and Biliss, each raising three cubs. These tigresses nurture their young, who stay with them until the age of two. Their territories are well-known, and daily protection by rangers ensures safety, offering great opportunities for tiger sightings, observation, and photography.
After spending the morning exploring the red dirt roads of the park, we will return to the lodge by 10:30 AM for breakfast and lunch, followed by a brief rest.
At 2 PM, we head out again, continuing our search for big cats and other wildlife. Tadoba is also rich in dholes (wild dogs that hunt in packs), sloth bears, and jackals.
On the trails, we may come across cheetals (spotted deer), sambars, barking deer, nilgai (blue bulls), and gaurs (Indian bison). The water bodies are frequented by a wide variety of birds, making Tadoba a true birdwatcher’s paradise.
This experience feels like stepping into The Jungle Book with monkeys like macaques and langurs performing their playful antics. They will sound their famous alarm calls at the sight of any predator, giving us hints of a nearby big cat.
We’ll take advantage of the golden light at sunset for more photography, capturing the beautiful sunset over Tadoba Lake, before returning to the lodge around 6:30 PM for tea and a light snack.
At 7 PM, there will be a wildlife documentary screening for those interested. You can also relax in the garden by the firepit, enjoying a cold beer or other drinks (alcohol is permitted in this state but not included). This will be the perfect moment to share stories, photos, and impressions of the day before we enjoy dinner.
After enjoying our morning tea, we will set off at dawn to traverse the pathways of this stunning, untouched ecosystem. The environment is rich with bamboo, teak, ain, bina, haldus, and towering trees known as “ghost trees” due to their striking white bark.
The bamboo and teak dominate the dry deciduous tropical flora of this gem in Vidharbha, where the Andhari River meanders through the forest, providing sustenance for a wide variety of wildlife.
Throughout these days, you will experience the vibrant beauty of this habitat, with opportunities for wildlife sightings, guided by our expert naturalists who will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
Meals will be provided at the lodge, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, where you can relax and share stories of your adventures before resting for the night.
We will depart early in the morning for Pench National Park, located straddling the border of Madhya Pradesh and neighboring Maharashtra, near the town of Seoni. We will travel 250 km to reach the Pench Jungle Camp.
A picnic lunch will be provided along the way, allowing you to enjoy the scenic views.
In the afternoon, we will embark on a safari in this new park, which is part of the Project Tiger initiative led by the Indian government. The park recently welcomed a young black leopard, adding an exciting element to our adventure.
We will return to the lodge by 6 PM for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
After enjoying a warm cup of tea, our jeep will take us to the park gates for a morning safari in search of big cats. In this teak-dominated forest, we will encounter a high concentration of herbivores and other wildlife typical of India.
We will return to the lodge by 10:30 AM for breakfast, followed by some relaxation and lunch.
At 3 PM, we will head back into the park for a second safari of the day. Pench is home to numerous jackals, dholes (Asian wild dogs), leopards, and a recently arrived 2-year-old melanistic leopard (black panther), making it a perfect sanctuary for wildlife enthusiasts.
This schedule will be followed for the entire duration of our five-day stay.
After breakfast, we will depart for the airport in a private transfer to Nagpur. From there, we will take a connecting flight via Delhi, departing at 5:20 PM and arriving in the capital at 7:10 PM.
You will have your last evening free to relax and reflect on your incredible journey. Your international return flight marks the end of this unforgettable adventure.
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