India is a country of contrasts and exotic cultures that coalesce to form one of the richest, most fascinating destinations on Earth. Join Wild Latitudes on this 16-day adventure, where you’ll experience the modern iteration of this ancient land. India… the home of Gandhi… the land of Kipling, yet make no mistake, wild India still exists… a land where Tigers still wander the jungles and Leopards prowl through vine-covered temples, hunting their prey by moonlight…

Our tour begins in the vibrant city of Delhi, where we’ll bird urban greenspaces, visit its famous markets, and have our first taste of authentic Indian Cuisine at one of the city’s finest restaurants.

Next, we’ll board a first-class train bound for the foothills of the Himalayas, and travel up into the hills of Kumaon to bird the avian-rich forests surrounding Nainital. Here, birds like the Yellow-billed Blue-Magpie, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Black-headed Jay and Himalayan Woodpecker all await, plus so many more! Our next stop is Corbett National Park, home to a plethora of birds and wildlife and a primary haunt of the magnificent Bengal Tiger. Here too live Asiatic Elephants, Barking Deer, the rare Indian Leopard, and birds like the Blue-throated Barbet, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Hornbill.

Next we travel by air to Guwahati and then overland to our next lodge located near Kaziranga National Park, in the State of Assam. Home to the world’s largest population of the Great One-horned Rhinoceros, Kaziranga NP is one of India’s national crown jewels. While here, early one morning, we’ll travel into the park on Elephants to see these magnificent Rhinos up close… truly a once in a lifetime experience. As we further explore Kaziranga, we’ll no doubt see Hog Deer & Swamp Deer, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Boar, and Asiatic Elephant. Kaziranga is also an Important Bird Area, and is home to birds like the Black-necked Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Oriental Pied & Wreathed Hornbills and rare Pallas's Fish Eagle just to name a few.

After four nights in Kaziranga, we return to Delhi, then after a night to refresh, head south to Agra, where we’ll visit the most majestic monument to love in the world: the Taj Mahal. From here we head to Bharatpur, to bird one of the most significant wetlands in all of Asia, Keoladeo National Park. Its wetlands serve vast numbers of birds, including jacanas, kingfishers, a myriad of ducks and even the Sarus Crane. A visit to these world-class wetlands is a delightful way to end the birding portion of our tour. Finally, we head back to Delhi for our last night together, with one last free day to explore the markets, temples and/or museums of this amazing city.

We hope you’ll join us, as this trip is sure to be as exotic as it is unforgettable!

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, meet your guides at the airport, and transfer to the hotel to rest after the long journey.

Day 2: Delhi Birding & Markets

Bird a local urban greenspace, then explore Delhi’s lively street markets by rickshaw before enjoying Indian cuisine in the evening.

Day 3: Train to Corbett National Park

Travel by first-class train toward Ramnagar, then transfer to Corbett National Park and bird the grounds before dinner.

Day 4: Corbett National Park Safari

Explore Corbett on an open-air safari, searching for Bengal Tiger, elephants, deer, and a rich variety of birds including hornbills and barbets.

Day 5: Corbett Boundary Birding

Bird productive habitats around Corbett’s boundary areas, with a chance for special species such as Ibisbill.

Day 6: To Nainital in the Himalayan Foothills

Drive to Nainital, with a cultural stop tied to Jim Corbett’s history, then bird around the lodge on arrival.

Day 7: Pangoot Forest Birding

Bird the forests near Pangoot in search of Himalayan specialties such as pheasants, shrike-babblers, sunbirds, and woodpeckers.

Day 8: Return to Delhi

A travel day back to Delhi, arriving in time to relax and enjoy a comfortable evening at the hotel.

Day 9: Fly to Guwahati & Transfer to Kaziranga

Fly to Guwahati and continue overland to your lodge near Kaziranga National Park, with birding around the property before dinner.

Day 10: Kaziranga National Park Safari

Explore Kaziranga by open-air vehicles and elephant ride for close views of the Great One-horned Rhinoceros and other iconic Indian wildlife.

Day 11: Kaziranga Birding & Wildlife

Visit new areas of Kaziranga to search for storks, pelicans, and other wetland birds, along with more mammals.

Day 12: Return to Delhi

Travel back to Guwahati and fly to Delhi, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner.

Day 13: Free Day in Delhi

Enjoy a flexible day in Delhi with optional outings such as birding, museums, and market visits.

Day 14: Agra, Taj Mahal & Keoladeo

Take the train to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, then continue to Keoladeo National Park for evening birding if time allows.

Day 15: Keoladeo Wetlands & Return to Delhi

Bird the famous Keoladeo wetlands by rickshaw, then drive back to Delhi for the final night of the tour.

Day 16: Final Day in Delhi & Departure

Spend your last day in Delhi at leisure, then gather for a farewell dinner before evening transfers to the airport for flights home.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Double-occupancy lodging
• Ground and water transportation
• Breakfasts and lunches
• Excursions and park fees
• Guiding services

YOUR GUIDES

A true lover of the natural world, Steve Robertson has been a student of nature his entire life. First, as a little boy, who caught every creature he could for the mini zoo he kept in the garage, then later as an adult, leading scientific research expeditions into some of the most remote regions of the world, searching for rare species in such places as Tasmania, Madagascar and the upper Amazon Basin. With degrees in Wildlife Biology, advanced biology & education, Steve has worked in the field of Environmental Education for over 30 years. From 1998 to 2017, he served as the Education Director for the Audubon Society of Portland, creating a number of innovative programs including International Ecotours, a program that has won hundreds of accolades from around the country. During his time with Audubon, Steve personally designed and led Ecotours to over 20 countries, spanning six continents.

Chris Payne grew up in rural Pennsylvania with two naturalists for parents, so he has been immersed in the natural world his entire life. Once he discovered the world of birds, he was hooked. After graduating with a degree in biology, he pieced together bird-related field work for several years before returning to school to work on an M.S. in biology. Leading nature tours is the best of both worlds for Chris: getting to work in nature surrounded by birds, but more importantly, getting to share that passion with others.