On your arrival at Delhi airport, you will be welcomed by our tour executive and then transferred to the hotel.  

This morning we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight to Jabalpur, marking the beginning of our journey into India’s wild heart. On arrival, we’ll be met and travel through the surrounding countryside to Bandhavgarh, one of the country’s most renowned tiger reserves. As we settle into our lodge, there’s a quiet sense of anticipation — tomorrow, the search for tigers begins.

Today is dedicated to our first full day in Bandhavgarh, with both morning and afternoon safaris into the park. These early drives are where the magic begins soft light filtering through the forest, fresh tracks on the ground, and the quiet anticipation of what might unfold. Between drives, we return to the lodge to rest, review images, and prepare for the afternoon session, as we continue our search for tigers and the rich wildlife that calls this park home.

After breakfast, we depart Bandhavgarh and journey deeper into central India toward Kanha National Park. The drive offers a glimpse into rural life and the changing landscape as we move between two of India’s most important wildlife regions. On arrival, we’ll settle into our lodge and take the afternoon to rest and reset, ready for the next phase of the journey and the photographic opportunities that Kanha is known for.

Today we explore Kanha National Park with both morning and afternoon safaris. Known for its open meadows and beautiful light, Kanha offers a different photographic feel to Bandhavgarh wider scenes, softer tones, and the chance to work more deliberately with composition. Alongside the possibility of tiger sightings, we’ll encounter a rich variety of wildlife, making this a rewarding day both creatively and experientially.

After a final morning in Kanha, we begin our drive to Jabalpur, leaving behind the forests and heading toward the next stage of the journey. It’s a more relaxed travel day, giving you time to review images and reflect on the past few days in the field.

In the afternoon, we visit the striking landscapes of Bedaghat, known for its dramatic Marble Rocks and the powerful Dhuandhar Waterfalls. It’s a completely different photographic environment textures, movement, and light interacting across the river and cliffs. Later, we check into our hotel and enjoy a well-earned rest.

This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Jaipur via Delhi, transitioning from India’s wild landscapes into its rich cultural heart. As we arrive in Jaipur, the colours, architecture, and atmosphere shift dramatically, offering a completely different photographic experience. On arrival, we’ll be met and transferred to our hotel, where we can settle in and take some time to unwind ahead of the cultural experiences to come.

Today we explore the historic city of Jaipur, one of India’s most visually rich and culturally vibrant locations. With a guided approach, we’ll move through a series of iconic sites, each offering unique photographic opportunities from the grandeur of Amber Fort to the intricate details of the City Palace, the striking façade of the Palace of the Winds, and the geometric forms of Jantar Mantar.

Beyond the landmarks, it’s the colour, texture, and rhythm of the city that make Jaipur so compelling. This is a day to slow down, observe, and capture the layered character of India beyond the wildlife.

This morning we step into one of India’s most vibrant cultural experiences — the Holi Festival. It’s an explosion of colour, energy, and emotion, offering incredible photographic opportunities as the streets come alive with celebration. This is a rare chance to capture something truly dynamic and deeply human, far removed from the quiet patience of the safaris.

Later, we depart Jaipur and begin our journey to Jodhpur, travelling through the changing landscapes of Rajasthan. On arrival, we’ll check into our hotel and unwind after an unforgettable day, ready to continue the journey into India’s wild and cultural heart.

This morning we explore Jodhpur, beginning with the impressive Mehrangarh Fort one of India’s most striking architectural landmarks. From its elevated vantage points, we’re rewarded with sweeping views over the blue city below, along with rich textures, colour, and detail that make for compelling photographic opportunities. We’ll also visit the nearby Jaswant Thada, where the softer light and intricate marble work offer a quieter, more contemplative contrast.

In the afternoon, we travel onward to Jawai, a region known for its rugged landscapes and unique leopard population. On arrival, we’ll settle into our lodge and take time to relax, with a growing sense of anticipation for what lies ahead this is where the search for leopards begins.

Today is dedicated to exploring the rugged landscapes of Jawai, with both morning and afternoon safaris in search of leopards. This region offers a completely different experience to the national parks open terrain, dramatic rock formations, and a unique relationship between wildlife and local communities.

Leopards here are often seen moving across the granite hills, creating incredible photographic opportunities in beautiful, natural light. It’s a more fluid and intimate style of wildlife photography, where patience and positioning are key, and every sighting feels both raw and rewarding.

Today we leave the wild landscapes of Jawai behind and begin our journey to Ahmedabad. It’s a more relaxed travel day, giving you time to unwind, review your images, and reflect on the unique experiences of the past few days.

As we arrive in Ahmedabad, the atmosphere shifts once again from remote wilderness to one of India’s most culturally rich and historic cities. On arrival, we’ll check into our hotel and enjoy a quiet evening at leisure.

We begin early this morning with a guided heritage walk through the old city of Ahmedabad, a rich and textured environment filled with history, character, and everyday life. As the city wakes, we move through narrow lanes, markets, and historic sites, capturing the interplay of light, architecture, and human moments that define this part of India. It’s an intimate and highly rewarding photographic experience.

After some time to refresh, we continue exploring Ahmedabad’s cultural highlights, visiting a selection of significant landmarks including Sabarmati Ashram, Sidi Saiyad Mosque, and the intricate stepwell at Adalaj. Each location offers a different perspective from quiet, reflective spaces to detailed architectural compositions making this a varied and creatively fulfilling day.

This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Diu, marking the final transition back into India’s wild landscapes. From the coast, we continue on to Sasan Gir, home to the last remaining population of Asiatic lions. On arrival, we’ll transfer to our lodge and settle in, taking time to relax before the next phase of the journey begins. There’s a renewed sense of anticipation here a new environment, new light, and the opportunity to photograph one of the world’s rarest big cats in its natural habitat.

Today we explore Gir National Park with both morning and afternoon safaris in search of the Asiatic lion. This is a rare opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most iconic and endangered big cats in its only remaining natural habitat. Gir offers a different photographic experience more open terrain, beautiful warm light, and the chance to observe lions moving through their environment in a way that feels both raw and authentic. Alongside lions, the park is rich with other wildlife, making this a rewarding and varied day in the field.

Today we begin our return journey, transferring to Diu Airport for our flight to Delhi via Ahmedabad. It’s a quieter day, offering time to reflect on the incredible diversity of experiences from the jungles of central India to the cultural richness of Rajasthan and the rare wildlife of Gir. On arrival in Delhi, we’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in Aerocity, where we can relax and enjoy a final evening together, marking the close of a truly unique and rewarding photographic journey.

Today marks the conclusion of our journey. Depending on your international departure time, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. As the tour comes to an end, you’ll leave with not only a diverse and powerful body of work from big cats in the wild to the colour and culture of India but also a deeper connection to the places and experiences that made this journey so unique.