Tiger, Bird & Cultural
Photographic Tour
Spot tigers in Pench and Tadoba, rhinos in Kaziranga, and explore iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal and forts, and Delhi’s Red Fort.
18/19
Nights / Days
03
Tiger Reserves
20
Jeep Safaris
+Birding Session
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Tiger, Bird and Cultural Photographic Tour
Six departures run across contrasting seasons, from late monsoon through peak winter - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
21 Nov - 09 Dec 2026
Early Winter
12 Dec - 30 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
02 Jan - 20 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
22 Jan - 09 Feb 2027
Peak Winter
12 Feb - 02 Mar 2027
Late Winter
05 Mar - 23 Mar 2027
Season Finale
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
This trip is the perfect blend of India’s wild side and its royal past, ideal for anyone who loves both nature and culture. You’ll head deep into the forests of Pench and Tadoba in search of tigers, and explore the grassy floodplains of Kaziranga where rhinos roam free. Along the way, you’ll enjoy jeep safaris, stay in laid-back jungle lodges, and be guided by naturalists who really know their stuff. And it’s not just about wildlife you’ll also get to watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, wander through Jaipur’s colorful streets, and spot hundreds of birds in the peaceful wetlands of Bharatpur. It’s wild, it’s cultural, and honestly, it’s a trip you won’t forget.
- Explore the rich wildlife of Pench, Tadoba, and Kaziranga, three of India’s top parks for unforgettable big cat encounters.
- Spot everything from tigers and leopards to rhinos, wild buffaloes, sloth bears, and vibrant birdlife on thrilling safaris.
- Stay at comfortable wildlife lodges with warm hospitality and expert naturalists who bring the jungle to life.
- Capture stunning shots of wild animals, misty grasslands, and forest trails - perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.
- Dive into culture with visits to the iconic Taj Mahal, colorful Jaipur, and the birding haven of Bharatpur.
Birds, culture and big cats
Heritage and birding worked into the front half, then extended safari time across three of India's most rewarding reserves.
01
Bharatpur
Rajasthan
Wetlands and woodland at the edge of the Thar, a birding ground that draws serious naturalists year after year - herons, storks, and raptors working the marsh in the same afternoon.
2 Days · 1 Stop
02
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort's red sandstone by afternoon, the Taj Mahal at first light - the single most travelled sightline in the country, still worth the early start. Fatehpur Sikri on the way out of town.
2 Days · 1 City
03
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Amer Fort climbing its ridge above the city, Hawa Mahal catching the morning sun, City Palace and the old bazaars filling the rest. Rajasthan's pink city, given proper time.
2 Days · 1 City
04
Kaziranga
Assam
Grassy floodplain along the Brahmaputra - the last stronghold of the one-horned rhino in numbers found nowhere else, with wild buffalo and swamp deer moving through the same tall grass.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
05
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - quieter than the bigger reserves, and no less wild for it.
7 Safaris · 4 Days
06
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, and the trip's closing chapter.
8 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Bharatpur, Agra, and Jaipur, then a flight to Kaziranga, before a second flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing back in Delhi.
01
Bharatpur
Days 2 – 3
02
Agra
Days 3 - 4
03
Jaipur
Days 5 - 6
04
Kaziranga
Days 7 - 9
05
Pench
Days 10 - 13
06
Tadoba
Days 14 - 18
Delhi
Days 01
Day 1
Arrive in New Delhi. Airport pickup and overnight stay.
Bharatpur
Days 02 - 03
Day 2
Drive to Bharatpur. Afternoon birding session.
Agra
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Morning birding, then drive to Agra. Visit Agra Fort and sunset Taj view.
Day 4
Sunrise at Taj Mahal. Visit Fatehpur Sikri, then drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur
Days 05 - 06
Day 5
Full-day Jaipur sightseeing including Amer Fort and local markets.
Day 6
Explore Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Drive to Delhi and fly to Guwahati.
Kaziranga
Days 07 - 09
Day 7
Drive to Kaziranga. Afternoon jeep safari.
Day 8
Morning and evening safaris in Kaziranga.
Day 9
Morning safari, then fly to Nagpur via Kolkata.
Pench
Days 10 - 13
Day 10
Drive to Pench. Afternoon safari.
Day 11
Morning and evening safaris in Pench.
Day 12
Another Morning and evening safaris in Pench.
Day 13
Two Safaris in different zone in Pench.
Tadoba
Days 14 - 18
Day 14
Drive to Tadoba. Afternoon jeep safari.
Day 15
Morning and evening safaris in Tadoba.
Day 16
Another Morning and evening safaris in Tadoba.
Day 17
Two Safaris in different zone in Tadoba.
Day 18
Last morning safari, then fly back to New Delhi.
Departure
Days 19
Day 19
Airport drop or optional Delhi city tour if time permits.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Kaziranga, Pench, Tadoba, Agra, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and New Delhi with all meals and safaris included.
- Entrance fees, safari jeep, and naturalist guide in Kaziranga, Pench, and Tadoba.
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris in Kaziranga National Park.
- 7 exclusive jeep safaris in Pench National Park.
- 8 exclusive jeep safaris in Tadoba National Park.
- Birding excursion in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary with expert birding guide.
- Guided tours of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jaipur Forts, and Red Fort in Delhi.
- Air-conditioned vehicles for all land transfers with experienced drivers.
- Airport and hotel assistance before and after the trip.
- Water bottles provided during land transfers and safaris.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
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Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Tiger, Bird and Cultural Photographic Tour?
18 nights / 19 days, covering Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra, Jaipur, Kaziranga, Pench, and Tadoba.
Which parks and cities does the tour cover?
Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra, and Jaipur for the culture and birding leg; Kaziranga in Assam for rhinos; then Pench and Tadoba in Central India for tigers.
Is this tour designed for photographers?
Yes - it's built around extended safari blocks in each reserve and a Bharatpur birding excursion, giving more time per location than a standard sightseeing-paced tour.
How do I get from Kaziranga to the Central India parks?
By flight, routed via Kolkata to Nagpur, then by road to Pench.