Know Before You Go: India Tours

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

Meet Arpita Dutta, a trailblazing India guide whose deep love for the country’s wildlife and landscapes fuels her journey in a male-dominated safari world.

India’s geography and ecosystems have helped shape a striking diversity of wildlife, including tigers, snow leopards, Asiatic elephants, Himalayan ibex and Asiatic lions. With more than 15 years of experience in natural history and conservation, Expedition Leader Varun Devaraj examines the factors that support this diversity and introduces some lesser-known Indian wildlife along the way. He also discusses why these species matter and how conservation travel can help protect them.

Over years of guiding in India's tiger reserves, Expedition Leader Aditya Panda has come to know specific felines not as fleeting sightings, but as distinct personalities, each with its own territory and temperament. On International Tiger Day, Aditya shares stories of mothers who raised cubs against the odds, young males that battled for new territories and aging lionesses who left a lasting impression on him. Through Aditya’s photographs and firsthand accounts, discover the individual lives behind India's most iconic predators.

In India, elephants are deeply revered in religion and culture as symbols of wisdom and good fortune. Yet living alongside them is becoming increasingly complex. Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran explores the challenges facing both wild and captive elephants as expanding human populations, shrinking habitats, ancient migration routes and conservation priorities collide. Discover how religion, culture and coexistence shape the future of India's iconic giants and gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's most compelling conservation stories.

The difference between a near miss and a wall-worthy wildlife photo often comes down to a single second. Photo Expedition Leader Aditya Panda explains how India's finest guides read animal behavior to anticipate action before it unfolds, using his own images of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and more. Learn to recognize the subtle body-language cues that precede a pounce, a charge or even a yawn; discover how alarm calls from deer and langurs can reveal a predator's presence; and pick up the camera settings and field techniques that help photographers stay ready when the moment arrives.

Over years of guiding in India's tiger reserves, Expedition Leader Aditya Panda has come to know specific felines not as fleeting sightings, but as distinct personalities, each with its own territory and temperament. On International Tiger Day, Aditya shares stories of mothers who raised cubs against the odds, young males that battled for new territories and aging lionesses who left a lasting impression on him. Through Aditya’s photographs and firsthand accounts, discover the individual lives behind India's most iconic predators.

This year marks a new era for our India tiger adventures! Join Expedition Leader Aditya Panda for an inside look at Tadoba National Park—one of Central India’s most exciting wildlife reserves and the new focus of our India Tiger Safari and India Tiger Photo Expedition. Aditya shares early highlights from the season, including memorable encounters with tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, gaur and more. Discover what makes Tadoba such a rewarding place for wildlife viewing, and why it’s becoming a standout location for big cat sightings in India.