Big Cats Of India

Big Cats of India is a 13-day escorted tour exploring Delhi, Udaipur, Jawai, Deogarh, Ranthambore NP, Jaipur, Mumbai, Diu. The program is designed to introduce the destination through a practical mix of guided sightseeing, local experiences and well-planned travel between each stop.

Tour highlights include Leopards of Jawai, where you can enjoy four shared-jeep wildlife drives through Jawai’s dramatic granite hills in search of leopards and other wildlife; Tigers of Ranthambore, where you can explore Ranthambore National Park on four shared-jeep game drives, with opportunities to encounter the Royal Bengal tiger; Asiatic Lions of Gir, where you can experience two shared-jeep game drives in Gir National Park, the world’s last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion; Dehli, where you can discover the contrasts of India’s capital with a guided city tour and traditional rickshaw ride. The day-by-day itinerary moves from Arrive Delhi through Deogarh - Ranthambore through Gir National Park - Diu - Depart Mumbai, giving the journey a clear sense of progression while allowing time to appreciate the character of each place.

Published inclusions cover 12 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast; Key meals as indicated; Transportation services using air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing services as per the itinerary.; Domestic flights from Delhi to Udaipur, Jaipur to Mumbai, Mumbai to Diu and Diu to Mumbai, subject to confirmation. Selected departure dates are published separately, making it easy to compare the available travel periods with your preferred plans.

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

12 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast

Meals

Key meals as indicated

Transportation

Transportation services using air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing services as per the itinerary.

Flights

Domestic flights from Delhi to Udaipur, Jaipur to Mumbai, Mumbai to Diu and Diu to Mumbai, subject to confirmation

Activities

Wildlife experiences and Sightseeing as specified

Professional Guides

English-speaking local guide for the Delhi city tour

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Tour Highlights

Leopards of Jawai

Enjoy four shared-jeep wildlife drives through Jawai’s dramatic granite hills in search of leopards and other wildlife.

Tigers of Ranthambore

Explore Ranthambore National Park on four shared-jeep game drives, with opportunities to encounter the Royal Bengal tiger.

Asiatic Lions of Gir

Experience two shared-jeep game drives in Gir National Park, the world’s last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.

Dehli

Discover the contrasts of India’s capital with a guided city tour and traditional rickshaw ride.

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2026: Weekly - Saturday arrivals

2027: Weekly - Saturday arrivals

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Tour Itinerary

You will arrive today at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVAL TERMINAL building after which you are accorded with Mouli Ritual and transferred to your hotel.

Morning proceed for the tour of Old & New Delhi. Your full day’s tour of Delhi will begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Later, visit Chandni Chowk, Asia's largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars, and people (most of the shops remains closed on Sundays). Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 17th century. You will also visit the Raj Ghat, a simple yet tranquil memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Proceed towards New Delhi, which reflects the colonial imprints left behind by the years of British Imperialism. Visit the 16th century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding Indo-Persian edifice and a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour to Imperial Delhi will also include a drive past the India Gate, the 42 m high War Memorial Arch – Delhi’s Arc de Triomphe, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings, and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.

Morning is at leisure. Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport to board flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur airport, you will be met and driven to the ancient hills of Jawai (approx. 3 hour drive) where locals and leopards have co-existed in harmony for centuries. No one here has been taken by a leopard for over 150 years. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Head out on a morning and an evening safari in search of big cat that live in such jarring proximity to humans.

Enjoy morning and evening game safaris to spot the leopards.

Today you will be driven to Deogarh (approx. 3 hour drive). Enjoy a laid back country lifestyle in the charming village of Deogarh, also known as Devgarh. It has an old fort and a magnificent palace with murals illustrating the fine local school of miniature painting. The pleasant Raghosagar Lake has an island with a romantic ruined temple and tombs and attracts numerous migratory birds. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Today you will be driven to Ranthambore National Park (approx. 6-7 hour drive). Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is named after the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the park. The park used to be the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur but later in 1972 the sanctuary came under the Project Tiger scheme. Ranthambore National Park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The park has a variety of other mammals and birds including Langurs, spotted (Chital) and Sambar Deer, Nilgai (the largest of India's antelopes), barking Deer. Extensive bird life includes spur flown, Jungle Forwl, Partridge, Quails, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers, Flycatchers etc. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Enjoy morning and afternoon Game Drives in search of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Today you will be driven to Jaipur airport (approx. 4 hour drive) to board flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai you will be transferred to hotel for check in

Take the morning flight to Diu, the closest airport to Gir National park, the only home to Asiatic Lion that once prowled from the Middle East to India, but now survives only in Gir. Upon arrival at Diu airport, you will be met and driven to Gir National Park (approx. 3 hour drive). Check into the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure.

Enjoy morning and afternoon Game Drives in search of the Asiatic Lion. Another amazing story of the peaceful co-existence of humans and the big cats with minimal conflict is in Gir.

Drive to Diu airport for flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, connect with your onwards flight back home.

Big Cats of India

Big Cats of India

Destinations on the tour

Delhi>Udaipur>Jawai>Deogarh>Ranthambore NP>Jaipur>Mumbai>Diu>Gir NP