Photograph India's Iconic Tigers & Spectacular Birdlife
Tiger and Bird Photographic Safari Tour
11 Nights / 12 Days
Covers Sultanpur, Okhla, Jim Corbett, Chambal (Dholpur) & Bharatpur
6 exclusive tiger safaris + 2 Chambal boat safaris + 8 birding sessions
Bengal Tigers, Elephants, Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Gharials, Painted Storks & 400+ bird species
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Destinations & Photographic Landscapes
Sultanpur National Park & Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Your tiger and bird photographic safari begins with two rewarding wetland birding sessions around Delhi. Sultanpur National Park and Okhla Bird Sanctuary provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching in India, allowing photographers to capture resident and migratory species before entering the forests of Jim Corbett. Open wetlands, reed beds and woodland edges create ideal conditions for flight photography, environmental compositions and close portraits.
Expect species such as Marsh Harrier, Indian Spotted Eagle, Osprey, Painted Stork, Grey-headed Swamphen, Northern Pintail, Bar-headed Goose, Yellow-bellied Prinia and Striated Babbler. Together, these two sanctuaries record over 400 bird species, making them an excellent introduction to one of the finest bird photography tours India has to offer.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most iconic destinations for Bengal tiger photography and forms the heart of this tiger and bird photographic safari. Staying inside a Forest Rest House allows photographers to immerse themselves in the wilderness from sunrise to sunset while reducing travel time to safari gates. This unique experience offers peaceful surroundings, early access to wildlife activity and more time in the field.
Across six exclusive jeep safaris, you’ll photograph tigers, Asian elephants, otters, crocodiles, deer, hornbills, owls, kingfishers and numerous raptors. The park’s rivers, grasslands and sal forests provide constantly changing backdrops, making Corbett one of the finest destinations for tiger reserve photography, jungle photography tours and DSLR wildlife photography tours led by experienced wildlife photography guides.
Chambal River, Dholpur
The Chambal River offers a completely different perspective from traditional forest safaris and is one of the finest river-based locations for a wildlife photography safari. Photographing from a private boat places you at eye level with wildlife, creating clean compositions and uninterrupted backgrounds that are difficult to achieve elsewhere.
Indian Skimmers, Bar-headed Geese, Ruddy Shelducks, Sarus Cranes, Egyptian Vultures, Laggar Falcons and Pallas’s Fish Eagles are regularly encountered, while gharials, mugger crocodiles, Bengal Monitor Lizards and freshwater turtles provide exceptional reptile photography. This river expedition perfectly complements the forest safaris, making it an unforgettable tiger and bird watching tour.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park is recognised as one of Asia’s greatest bird photography destinations and is an essential stop on this India wildlife photography tour. Exploring the park by cycle rickshaw allows photographers to move quietly between habitats, spend more time with individual subjects and position themselves perfectly for changing light conditions.
Winter transforms Bharatpur into a paradise for migratory birds in India, with thousands of waterbirds arriving from Central Asia and beyond. Painted Storks, Spoonbills, Sarus Cranes, cormorants, night herons, ducks and numerous rare bird species India is known for can all be photographed at remarkably close range. The park’s compact layout allows repeated visits to productive locations, making it one of the country’s premier bird photography holidays.
Photography Highlights
- Photograph Bengal Tigers in beautiful sal forests and open grasslands during exclusive jeep safaris.
- Photograph Gharials and freshwater turtles against clean riverbank backgrounds during your boat safaris.
- Experience one of the finest birdwatching in India locations with Painted Stork nesting colonies at Keoladeo.
- Capture Sarus Cranes, the world’s tallest flying birds, in beautiful wetland environments.
- Explore diverse habitats ranging from wetlands and rivers to grasslands and dense forests, providing endless opportunities for professional wildlife photography.
- Experience luxury tiger and bird photographic safari tours with comfortable & high end accommodations including lodges, resorts, homestays, farmstays and boutique stays along with seamless inter-park transfers in private vehicles.
- Embark on the best tiger and bird photographic safari in India with 6 jeep safaris, 2 boat safaris & 8 birding sessions
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Detailed Itinerary
- DAY 1: Arrival In New Delhi
- DAY 2: Sultanpur & Okhla
- DAY 3: New Delhi To Corbett
- DAY 4-5: In Corbett
- DAY 6: Corbett To Pangot
- DAY 7: Pangot To Nainital
- DAY 8: Nainital To Agra
- DAY 9: Agra To Dholpur
- DAY 10: Dholpur To Bharatpur Gir
- DAY 11: In Bharatpur
- DAY 12: Bharatpur To New Delhi
DAY 1: Arrival In New Delhi
Flight : Arrive in New Delhi
- Arrive at New Delhi Airport and meet our representative in the arrivals area.
- Get assistance with your luggage and a comfortable, private transfer to your hotel in the city.
Check-in: Hotel
- At the hotel, receive help with check-in and a brief orientation about your upcoming Elephant & Rhino Photography Tour, including all travel related documents, permits and emergency contact numbers.
- Relax at your hotel or step out on your own to explore a café or local market, depending on your arrival time.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi
DAY 2: New Delhi – Sultanpur & Okhla Birding
Birding Session No. 1: Morning Birding in Sultanpur National Park
- Post early breakfast, drive to Sultanpur National Park, an outstanding birder hub on the fringe of New Delhi in Haryana, encompassing semi-arid areas and wetlands.
- Key species: Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Red-crested and Common Pochards, Greater Flamingo, Grey-headed Swamphen, Red-naped Ibis, White-tailed Lapwing, Bar-headed Goose, Painted and Black-necked Storks, Sarus Crane, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Black-winged Stilt, Pied Avocet, Common Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Purple Heron
- Woodland species: Spotted Owlet, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Purple Sunbird, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Bluethroat, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Eurasian Hoopoe and Red Avadavat.
- Raptors: Marsh Harrier, Indian Spotted Eagle and Osprey.
- Mammals: Nilgai, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat and Indian Fox.
Birding Session No. 2: Afternoon Birding in Okhla Bird Sanctuary
- Post lunch, drive to Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
- Target species: Yellow-bellied Prinia, Striated Babbler, and a diverse range of resident and migratory wetland birds.
- Birdlife: Okhla Bird Sanctuary supports more than 330 recorded bird species, making it one of the richest birding destinations in the Delhi-NCR region. During winter, thousands of migratory waterbirds arrive from Central Asia and beyond, creating exceptional birdwatching opportunities across its wetlands, reedbeds, and grasslands.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in New Delhi
DAY 3 : New Delhi To Corbett National Park
Transfer: Drive to Corbett National Park
- After early breakfast, depart for Corbett National Park (275 km / 5 hrs).
- At the park entrance, switch to the wildlife safari vehicle with luggage. Be ready with camera equipment because the way to your Forest Rest House will take you through the forest, giving you chances of spotting a few wildlife.
- Check in to the Forest Rest House on arrival.
Safari No. 1: Afternoon Tiger Safari in Jim Corbett National Park
- Post lunch, proceed for an afternoon Corbett tiger safari.
- A stay at a Forest Rest House (FRH) is unlike staying at a conventional wildlife resort. Situated within protected forests, these simple yet comfortable accommodations place you right in the heart of nature, offering a rare opportunity to experience the jungle long after the safari ends. Alcohol and smoking is not permitted.
- Return at sunset.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Forest Rest House
DAY 4-5: In Corbett National Park
Safari No. 2 & 4 : Morning Tiger Safari in Jim Corbett Naontional Park on days 4 and 5 respectively
- Head out for a morning tiger safari at sunrise.
- Jim Corbett National Park was the chosen venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity is attributed to the variety of habitats. Both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna are found here due to the reserve's location in the foothills of the central Himalayas.
Midday Break at Forest Rest House (On Both days)
- Return late morning to FRH.
- Breakfast followed by time to relax or walk around the FRH campus.
Safari No. 3 & 5: Afternoon Tiger Safari in Jim Corbett National Park on days 4 and 5 respectively
- After lunch head out for an afternoon jeep safari.
- Changing light creates excellent photographic conditions along the riverbank and open grasslands. Return at sunset.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Forest Rest House (On Both days)
DAY 6: Jim Corbett National Park To Pangot
Safari No. 6: Morning Tiger Safari in Jim Corbett National Park
- Final Morning jeep safari.
- After breakfast, check out from the Forest Rest House. Do not pack camera equipment as wildlife is frequently encountered on way to exit.
Transfer: Drive to Pangot (160 km / approx. 4 hrs)
- Drive towards Pangot, a quiet village and renowned birding area in the Kumaon Himalayan foothills near Nainital.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Birding Session No. 3: Evening Birding in Pangot
Head for an evening birdwatching in Pangot. The area is famous for exceptional diversity of Himalayan bird species including barbets, warblers, raptors and many more.
Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge in Pangot
DAY 7 : Pangot To Nainital
Birding Session No. 4: Morning Birding in Pangot & Sat Tal
- After breakfast, head out for birding at Sat Tal and areas close to Nainital.
- The unique avian fauna of Nainital district includes Red-billed Blue Magpie, kingfishers, Blue-throated and Brown-headed Barbets, Lineated Barbet, Golden-throated Barbet, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Plum-headed Parakeet, Slaty-headed Parakeet, Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush, titmice, babblers, Jungle Owlet, fish eagles and Pied Woodpecker.
Transfer: Drive to Nainital (60 km / 1–2 hrs)
- Check out from your lodge at Pangot.
- Drive to Nainital and check in to the lodge on arrival.
Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge in Nainital
DAY 8: Nainital To Agra
Birding Session No. 5: Morning Birding in Nainital
- Morning birdwatching in and around Nainital.
- The hill station and its surrounding forests offer excellent opportunities to observe a wide variety of Himalayan and foothill species.
Transfer: Drive to Agra (345 km / 9 hrs)
- Post morning birding, drive to Agra.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Agra
DAY 9: Agra To Dholpur
Taj Mahal Visit in Morning (Sunrise)
Proceed at sunrise to visit the Taj Mahal, built in the mid-17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652 after 17 years of construction by 20,000 labourers and craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy.
Transfer: Drive to Dholpur (55 km / 1–1.5 hrs)
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Dholpur on the banks of the River Chambal.
- On arrival, check in to the lodge.
Boat Safari No. 1: Afternoon Boat Safari in Chambal River
Afternoon boat safari on the National Chambal Sanctuary . This is a 400 km protected stretch of the river. A 2–3 hour boat ride drifting past gharials basking on sandbanks, marsh crocodiles and turtles, with a wealth of birds: Indian Skimmer, Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Egyptian Vulture, Sarus Crane, Pallas's Fish Eagle and Laggar Falcon.
Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge in Dholpur
DAY 10: Dholpur To Bharatpur
Boat Safari No. 2: Morning Boat Safari in Chambal River
- After breakfast, head out for another boat ride on the Chambal river.
- Key species: Indian Skimmer, Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Egyptian Vulture, Black-winged Stilt, Black-bellied Tern, Sarus Crane, Great Thick-knee, Indian Courser, Pallas's Fish Eagle and Laggar Falcon. The sanctuary also supports nine species of turtles and Bengal Monitor Lizard on the riverbanks.
Transfer: Drive to Bharatpur (105 km / 2–3 hrs)
- Checkout from your stay in Dholpur & drive to Bharatpur.
- On arrival, check in to the lodge in Bharatpur
Birding Session No. 6: Evening Birding in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park)
After lunch, proceed for evening birdwatching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes and 7 species of turtles. One of the richest bird areas in the world.
Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge in Bharatpur
DAY 11: In Bharatpur – Keoladeo National Park
Birding Session No. 7 & 8 : Morning & Afternoon Birding in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
- Full day of morning and afternoon birding sessions at Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
- The sanctuary covers 29 sq km of marshes, lightly wooded and scrub forest and is a major wintering site and breeding ground for resident and migratory birds.
- Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and grey herons are present throughout with a rich diversity of herbivores and reptiles.
Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge in Bharatpur
DAY 12: Bharatpur To New Delhi + Fly Home
Birding Session No. 9: Morning Birding in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Final morning birding excursion at the bird sanctuary before departing.
Transfer: Drive to New Delhi (210 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to New Delhi (210 km / 4 hrs) international airport.
Flight – Depart New Delhi
Board your flight home or to any onward destination. This concludes your Tiger & Bird Photographic Safari Tour covering Sultanpur, Okhla, Jim Corbett, Pangot, Nainital, Agra, Dholpur (Chambal) and Bharatpur across 11 extraordinary nights.
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My 10-day safari covering 4 national parks was very well planned and organised by Jungle Revives. I was worried we might not see any tigers, but we had multiple sightings — especially in Jim Corbett and Kanha. The naturalists were experienced, all stays comfortable and the entire trip went smoothly. Special thanks to Shishir for always being available with prompt responses to every query throughout the trip.
After nearly a year of planning, I finally experienced the safari I had been dreaming about — and it was absolutely worth the wait. Mr. Shishir and his team made the entire journey feel effortless. Across Jim Corbett and Bandhavgarh, our group of five spotted 8 tigers along with incredible wildlife and birds. The guides were knowledgeable, respectful toward wildlife and passionate about conservation. Nothing felt rushed — it felt raw, real and deeply connected to nature.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The Tour Plan Includes:
- Hotel accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis
- Forest Rest House accommodation in Jim Corbett National Park with all meals included
- Lodge/Resort accommodation in Dholpur (Chambal) with all meals
- Lodge/Resort accommodation in Bharatpur with all meals
- 06 exclusive private jeep photographic safaris in Jim Corbett
- 02 private boat safaris on the Chambal river
- 08 birding sessions in Pangot, Nainital & Keoladeo, Bharatpur
- All park entry permits, guide charges and boat hire fees throughout
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles throughout
- Meet and assist services at airports and hotels
- All currently applicable government taxes and fees
- Dedicated tour manager support throughout the journey
The Tour Plan Excludes:
- International and domestic airfare
- Personal expenses including tips, beverages, laundry, phone calls and souvenirs
- Camera and video fees inside national parks
- Travel insurance or medical coverage
- Optional activities outside the planned itinerary
- Any meals or services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
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At Jungle Revives, your itinerary is planned & designed by our safari planning experts to accommodate all your requirements. We offer full flexibility & customization options so that you get to enjoy each wildlife experience exactly the way you want.
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Our carefully selected naturalists do more than just lead your personalised wildlife safaris. They share fascinating stories, wildlife secrets, and expert insights that transform each safari into an unforgettable experience.
Seamless Journey, Zero Hassles
From the moment you arrive until your farewell, we handle all logistics so you can fully relax. Enjoy your expert- planned safari without stress. Every transfer, stay, and activity is planned for a smooth, carefree journey.
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With decades of on-ground expertise and real-time insights, we take you to the most active safari areas, positioning us among trusted India safari operators for wildlife travellers.
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We select accommodations that bring you close to the wilderness without compromising on comfort. Each stay is chosen for its natural surroundings, ensuring you can relax and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the jungle.
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Our wildlife safari tours in India are designed with nature first. Following ethical practices and supporting conservation initiatives, we ensure your safari helps protect wildlife and preserves their natural habitats.
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