Travel with Rahul

Recommended for Age Group 08-60 years Located at the Indo-Nepal border, the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve spans over 1,230 sq km comprising Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur and Katarniaghat Wildlife sanctuaries. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is a recent entrant to Project Tiger, notified in June 2014. All these forests are located in the extremely fertile Indo-Gangetic plains and support tremendous floral and faunal diversity. These diverse landscapes are home to a healthy number of Tigers, leopards, Sambar, Cheetal, Hog deer, Swamp deer, Sloth bear, Leopard and Asian Elephant. Dudhwa is home to the endangered One-horned Rhino. It's possible to see a healthy number of the endangered Long-snouted crocodiles aka Gharial at Katarniaghat.  read more read less

The Andaman Islands have always been an object of every traveller's fantasy. There is an air of mystique that surrounds these islands. White-sand Beaches, pristine forests, beautiful islands and exciting water sports all make the Andamans a great destination for all seasons and for people of all age groups. There is little that can rival the experience of exploring the Andaman Islands in all their pristine glory. Rare & endemic species of birds can be spotted on these islands. The Andaman waters have an astounding marine diversity. Each island is unique and supports an interesting diversity of life forms. The islands of Ross, Viper and the Cellular Jail are a grim reminder of India's great freedom struggle. The various museums provide fantastic insights that unravel the mystery of these islands. Andamans is also a paradise for Watersports lovers. It boasts some of the best Scuba Diving spots in the world. Snorkelling, Surfing and Parasailing are some of the other popular sports on the islands. read more read less

Located in the Himalayan foothills in western Assam, Manas was originally a game reserve in 1928 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985, and a Biosphere Reserve in 1989 then was declared a National Park in 1990. The park is contiguous with the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal, and in 2003 it was declared part of the Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve which serves as the international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan. Spread over an area of 500 sq. km, the park has extensive grasslands and is famous for its stunning landscapes. The park harbors several endangered species including the Clouded Leopard, Hispid Hare, Pygmy Hog, Bengal Florican, etc. Considered one of the world's rarest primate species, the golden langur was first spotted in Manas in the mid-20th Century. Manas is indeed a dream destination for every nature lover!   read more read less

Enigmatic, magnificent and rare! Many words have been used to describe the Snow Leopard, all of them ring true, but none are perhaps as appropriate as elusive. The spectacular and rugged terrain that the Snow Leopard calls home plays a large role in making this Ghost of the Himalayas so exceptionally hard to find. Fortunately, however, we now have a much greater understanding of their behaviour and ecology, and our chances for locating this magnificent feline have therefore improved over the last few years. Winters in Spiti are the best time to spot rare Himalayan wildlife like - Snow Leopard, Ibex, Blue Sheep, Tibetan Wolf, Red fox, Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Tibetan Snowcock, etc. As the temperatures plummet these animals descend down from an altitude above 5000m to around 4000m in search of food and is the best time to spot them.  So head into the breathtaking mountain ranges of the Great Himalayas in search of the ever-elusive but stunningly beautiful Snow Leopard with Foliage Outdoors! read more read less

Tanzania is the untamed half of east Africa, the raw safari experience that first drew explorers from around the world, home to endless savannah, volcanic mountains, the Great Migration and the towering walls of the Ngorongoro Crater. With the country’s vast, open spaces, Tanzania safaris offer a pure, undiluted wildlife experience. The Serengeti is perhaps best known as the home of the Great Migration. Moving between Kenya and Tanzania, for the bulk of the year the mega-herd finds itself on the Tanzanian side. The wildebeest calve in the lush summer months as the herd loiters in the southern Serengeti. Tanzania is also home to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Once a volcano that towered higher than mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, all that remains today is a perfectly preserved caldera sheltered between the high rock walls that once formed the slopes of the volcano. Undoubtedly the Serengeti and Ngorongoro are the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas and are a perpetual source of inspiration to writers, filmmakers and photographers. read more read less

Recommended for All Ages Thimphu: Bhutan’s capital city is the country’s commercial and religious hub and the official seat of government. Located at an altitude of 2400 meters, it is an interesting fusion of ancient and modern, with historical architecture and ancient traditional elements juxtaposed with contemporary buildings and sensibilities. Attractions here include the Memorial Chorten, the Folk Heritage Museum, the National Library, the Textile Museum, and numerous handicraft shops, among others. Punakha: Home to the ancient Bhutanese capital of Punakha, the Punakha valley is a fertile region blessed with rich harvests of fruit and rice and a climate that is almost tropical in the summer months. Paro: Sitting pretty at an altitude of 2200m/7218ft, Paro is the gateway to beautiful Bhutan. Planes make an incongruous sight, flying low as they prepare for landing in this Himalayan oasis, home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries. There’s plenty to observe in this traditional town on the banks of Pa Chhu (Paro River). A great day excursion is to trek to the famous Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) Hermitage on the face of a sheer 1000-meter-high cliff. It’s advised to do this at the end of your trip, once you’ve acclimatized to your surroundings. read more read less

Recommended for All Ages. The Panna National Park is located in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh in India, covering an area of 1,645 sq. kms. The Ken river, which flows through the park from south to north, is home to the Gharial and Mugger, and other aquatic fauna. It is also one of the least polluted rivers in the country and truly the lifeline of the park. Ken offers some of the most spectacular scenery to its visitors while it meanders for about 55 km., through the national park. The hot and dry climate of the summers along with the Vindhyan soils have led to the growth of teak and a dry deciduous forest has emerged. The grassland areas are home to the tiger, leopard, chital, chinkara, nilgai, sambhar and sloth bear.  The park is home to more than 200 species of birds including the bar-headed goose, Oriental Honey buzzard, eagles, vultures being some of the highlights. Grab this unique opportunity to explore the offbeat shades of Panna with ace Naturalist Rahul Rao!     read more read less

Our Best of Namibia Safari takes you in the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, the coast of the South Atlantic, the breathtakingly beautiful Damaraland,  and the wildlife in Etosha National Park: Desert, mountains, ocean and safari in one iconic trip!  read more read less

Recommended for All Ages​ Ol Pejeta Conservancy Resting at the foot of Mount Kenya, overlooked by its dramatic snow-capped peak, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a beautiful destination for nature enthusiasts & wildlife photographers. The Conservancy is renowned for protecting various species, including the world’s last northern white rhinos. A wide variety of wildlife can be enjoyed, from lion to giraffe and elephant.  A sheltered oasis, the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy is host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard)! The conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is one of only four private game conservancies to have been founded in Kenya. At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the reserve boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee rescue center in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species like the Hunting Dogs. Lake Nakuru National Park  Lake Nakuru is among Kenya's finest national parks. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of acacia forest, the park is gorgeous year-round and is home to both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards and endangered Rothschild's Giraffes. Baboons, Impalas, Colobus monkeys, Hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and pythons are also among the abundance of wildlife here. Up until 2014, Lake Nakuru was renowned for its vast flamingo population (sometimes more than 1.5 million of them at one time), which covered the lake in a blanket of pink plumes. However, rising water levels from heavy flooding have drastically reduced this phenomenon, shrinking their breeding and feeding grounds. Flamingos may not be as abundant as they once were, but a safari at Lake Nakuru still delivers some of the best wildlife viewing in Kenya!   Masai Mara National Reserve The Masai Mara Game Reserve was named for the Masai people who inhabit the area, and for the Mara River, which flows through this great reserve. It shares a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and is essentially a continuation of this park, forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The Masai Mara is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game and is renowned for its annual visit by the two million animals that make up the Great Migration. Covering an impressive 1510km², the Masai Mara is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife and endless plains. Arguably one of the most popular parks of the world, the plains of Masai Mara are host to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet during the months of July-September. Thousands of Wildebeest and other animals annually cross the Mara River in search of the greener pasture in Kenya. The celebrated Black-maned Lions are possibly the stars of the Mara but the graceful Cheetah, Elephant, Hippos, Gazelle, Hyena too are sighted and like all of Kenya, birding is great. Even during the non-migration months the Mara remains one of the most high wildlife density areas in Kenya and offers an unmatched safari experience.      read more read less