India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein

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Join this extended 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 Tadoba National Park, plus six in Bandhavgarh National Park. Critically there are four full day safaris included across both parks. Both are among the best plac...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

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 popular Tadoba National Park for tigers and more
    • Spend six days in Bandhavgarh National Park searching and photographing striped predators
    • Stay in two excellent resorts that are ideally located close to the national parks

What's this trip about?

    Join this extended 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 Tadoba National Park, plus six in Bandhavgarh National Park. Critically there are four full day safaris included across both parks. Both are among the best places in India to see Bengal tigers, but there’s also plenty of other wildlife to spot: leopards, jungle cats and sloth bears and many species of antelope plus many bird species. With Paul’s expertise behind the lens and tiger pedigree and Himanshu’s infectious enthusiasm and deep connections to the region, you have the perfect blend of guidance and local insight to capture precious images.  Please click here for the reverse itinerary Be prepared for an intense and comprehensive photographic safari with tiger expert and conservationist Paul Goldstein

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Attractions

  • Delhi

Activities

  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 10

Trip includes

    • 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
    • Three full-day and 12 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

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Delhi; fly onwards to Jabalpur; transfer to Bandhavgarh

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 M...

Day 2 - 6 Seven half-day safaris and one full-day safaris in core zones; free afternoon

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, tige...

Day 7 Drive from Bandhavgarh to Tadoba National Park

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,...

Day 8 - 11 Five half-day and two full-day game drives in Tadoba National Park

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 su...

Day 12 Morning game drive; transfer to Nagpur airport and fly to Delhi airport where your trip ends

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 e...

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Price From $10,350
Price per day$863
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • 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. The Indian cuisine is excellent and bountiful with a long established chef, plus a swimming pool with loungers. At night, guests gather around the campfire with Paul and Himanshu. 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 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. 
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
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.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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