November is often recognised as the most comfortable month to
visit India with temperatures generally in the 20°C to 25°C
range. The monsoon rains have passed and many National Parks
open their gates again on the first of the month. This year’s
monsoons continue to be heavy, contrasting with light rains
that resulted in a relative drought in northern India in 2001
and 2002 – very good news for those in search of migratory
bird species. We offer a trio of expertly escorted post-monsoon
tours focussing on different aspects of Indian wildlife, departing
from London in November 2003. All tour prices include scheduled
flights, accommodation in hotels and lodges, road and rail transfers
on the ground, most meals and expert wildlife guiding.
The
National Parks of Southern India: Departing
London 1st November - £2,895 p/p
A 19-day
wildlife holiday to the Nilgiri and Cardamon Hills, and the
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Nagarhole, Anaimalai
and Periyar. Wildlife highlights include wild Elephant, Sloth
Bear, Leopard and numerous endemic bird species. An optional
7-night extension to the Andaman Islands approximately 1000
miles off the Indian mainland - £995 p/p.
Bandhavgarh
Tiger Reserve: departing London 14th November
- £1,150 (12 departures in 2004)
A 9-day
tour in search of Tigers and other mammals that inhabit India’s
Bandhavgarh Reserve situated amid the airy Vindhya hills of
Madhya Pradesh. The reserve has established a reputation as
one of the best places in India to observe Tigers with a population
that is estimated to be around 40 animals. Like many Tiger reserves
in India, the area was formerly the hunting preserve of a Maharaja
and contains much evidence of its royal associations, the most
spectacular being the ruins of a huge hilltop fort which dominates
the centre of the reserve.
India
– Birds & Mammals: departing
London 14th November - £1,150 (4 departures in 2004)
A 9-day
wildlife holiday in search of birds and mammals at Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. More correctly
known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
is without question one of the finest birdwatching locations
in the world. This is one of the best times of the year to visit
Bharatpur and with this year’s good rains an outstanding
range of waterbirds should be on view together with raptors
and some mammals too! Ranthambore is encircled by a series of
high escarpments, the forests, lakes and dry scrub that make
up the park are dotted with old forts and temples, creating
a wonderful atmosphere for both bird and mammal viewing. However,
Ranthambore is perhaps most famous for being one of the original
‘Project Tiger’ reserves and it still affords one
of the best opportunities anywhere in India of seeing a Tiger.
Prices
are subject to confirmation. Please contact Rajan
Jolly for further information.
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Naturetrek
is again sponsoring the British Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water
15-17 August, we hope to meet as many of you as possible and put
names to faces! All our Operations Managers will be there plus
some of our leaders, so come along to Marquee 2, stand 15 and
plan your next holiday!
16-day
bird and mammal watching holiday to the wetlands and forests of
Madagascar. We are delighted that TV personality and Bird Fair
regular Bill Oddie has agreed to accompany the tour and plan to
have the holiday itinerary and cost finalised for the start of
the Bird Fair on the 15th August. The tour will include a visit
to the Mahavavy Delta, close to the coastal town of Mahajanga,
one of the wetlands sponsored by the 2003 Bird Fair and 10% of
the holiday cost will be donated to BirdLife International's Madagascar
Wetlands Project.
