The Grand India Wildlife Adventure

Search for Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, sloth bears and other endangered animals in three of India’s premier national parks.

As India’s safari season winds down with the arrival of the monsoons, it’s the perfect time to look back on another incredible year of wildlife encounters. Join Expedition Leader Aditya Panda as he shares highlights from the 2024–25 season, including unforgettable moments from the Grand India Wildlife Adventure and India Tiger Quest. With stunning photos, videos and field stories, Aditya brings to life dramatic tiger sightings and experiences with rhinos, elephants, leopards and more. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s in store for next season!!

As spring arrives in India, warming temperatures transform the landscape. Deer enter their annual rut, drawing the attention of both potential mates and hungry tigers. The mahua tree bursts into bloom, its fragrant flowers attracting wildlife, like sloth bears. And shrinking water sources concentrate wildlife activity, prompting exceptional animal sightings for safari-goers. Join Expedition Leader Aditya Panda as he shares what to expect on a spring safari in India, from vibrant birdlife to dramatic predator-prey encounters.

The barasingha—or swamp deer—is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Living exclusively in India and Nepal, these large, regal deer rely almost entirely on marsh grasses for sustenance, which poses a dire challenge as their habitats have shrunk due to human encroachment, climate change and other factors. Expedition Leader Yaju Upadhyaya introduces us to the barasingha, including its biology, behavior and the role it plays in its ecosystem. He also shares how conservation efforts brought this cervid back from the brink of extinction, and what’s being done to protect it today.