India & Nepal Save the Tiger Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Brian Weirum

Top MT Sobek guide Brian K. Weirum first led popular treks in the Himalaya in 1983. Since then, he has taken groups to Everest, Mustang, Dolpo, Mount Mera, and Makalu in Nepal, Mount Kailas and Oracle Lake in Tibet, Kanchenjunga in Sikkim, and Bhutan-and regularly leads special departures across the globe. In 1994, Brian created MT Sobek's successful Save the Tiger trip and founded The Fund for The Tiger, a non-profit tax-exempt public charity dedicated to supporting tiger conservation efforts in India and Nepal.

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Welcome to India! Meet an MT Sobek representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in is in the afternoon, so if your flight arrives much before then and you\'d like your room upon arrival, it will be at your expense. After some well-needed rest, begin your exploration of Delhi, whose elaborate temples, mosques, forts, and monuments are the stuff of legends. Come evening, meet the group and MTS guide Brian Weirum at 6:00 pm for a trip orientation. Then enjoy a festive welcome dinner to kick off your adventure in India and Nepal.
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Spend much of today traveling from New Delhi to Tala. Fly to Jabalpur, then transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Along the route, pass bucolic farmland and traditional villages, watching locals go about their daily tasks. End the day at Tiger\'s Den, a comfortable resort made up of private guest cottages in the small town of Tala, which is adjacent to the park.
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Rise early and head out for a guided 4WD safari through dry, deciduous forests, rocky hillsides, and vast open meadows in search of the Royal Bengal tiger. At 9 or 10 am, return to the resort for a leisurely breakfast. Spend the hottest part of the day at the resort, strolling the grounds, swimming in the pool, or relaxing in your cottage. After lunch, head back to the park to track wildlife until sundown, when you return to the resort for the evening.
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Spend another glorious day seeking Bengals in Bandhavgarh. Created in 1968, the park comprises 173 square miles in the vast central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This beautiful preserve is dominated by Bandhavgarh Fort, a massive plateau rising 1,000 feet from the Indian plains and former home of the Maharajah of Rewa. The alleged progenitor of all white tigers, Mohan, came from the forests of Rewa, only a short distance from Bandhavgarh National Park.
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This morning, drive to Jabalpur (3.5 hours) and transfer directly to the airport for your afternoon flight back to Delhi. This evening, dine with Belinda Wright of the Wildlife Protection Society of India, a nonprofit organization dedicated to monitoring illegal wildlife poaching and illegal trade, and learn about the many challenges contributing to the Royal Bengal tigers\' extinction.
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After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, pack your bags and prepare for a scenic midday flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon landing, transfer to the Yak & Yeti, a five-star hotel in the city. This 100-year-old palace is situated centrally and boasts beautiful gardens, fine woodcarvings, and local textiles. Settle into the hotel, enjoy lunch on your own, and then gather this evening for a cocktail party and tiger talk hosted by Brian, who will explain the tiger conservation efforts going on in Bardia National Park.
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This morning, transfer to the airport in Nepalgunj for your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and then have some time to relax before Brian leads a late-afternoon stroll through the vibrant, ancient streets of old Kathmandu. Soak in the energy and atmosphere of monasteries converted to homes, merchants and artisans busy at work, and the bustling life of the city\'s residents.
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After breakfast, visit the holy temple of Pashupatinath, along with one of Kathmandu\'s most famous landmarks, the ancient Buddhist stupa at Boudhnath - the center of Tibetan Buddhist culture in Kathmandu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, and the largest chorten in the world. The afternoon is then yours for lunch and solo exploration. Visit the city\'s many interesting sights, shrines, and markets. Don\'t miss Durbar Square, Thamel, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), the King\'s Palace, or fascinating Asan Tole bazaar. You might choose to hire a driver to take you to the nearby ancient city of Patan. Come together to enjoy a farewell dinner tonight. (MT Sobek can arrange an optional afternoon visit to Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple)
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. If you\'d like to extend your Asian adventure with quick trips to Tibet, India, Bhutan, or Southeast Asia, MT Sobek offers several interesting extensions—call us for details!
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Accommodations

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Elegant lodges and luxury resorts in scenic locales, plus a comfortable modern hotel in Delhi.

Yak & Yeti Hotel-Kathmandu

Luxury Hotel

A five-star oasis in the heart of Kathmandu, the Yak & Yeti is the perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored Nepali tradition. Guests will find refuge among antique fountains, gilded temples, and emerald gardens while enjoying a state-of-the-art gymnasium, spa features, shopping arcades, atrium, tennis courts, and swimming pools.

Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi-New Delhi, India

Comfortable Hotel

The Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi combines a convenient location (near the airport) with the comfort of lavish amenities. Its 261 modern rooms and suites offer spa-inspired bathrooms, LCD televisions, and complimentary high-speed Internet. Enjoy delicious meals at the Great Kabab Factory or grab a drink at Savannah Bar. The hotel also features an on-site spa, fitness studio, and beauty salon.

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge-Bardia National Park, Nepal

Luxury Hotel

Set on the periphery of Bardia National Park, this elegant lodge offers access to Nepal's largest and most well-preserved wilderness area. A peaceful retreat decorated in luxurious furnishings and textiles, Karnali focuses on comfort and privacy while minimizing environmental impact by running mostly on solar power. Meals include fresh, local, organic ingredients, complementing the overall experience of responsible tourism.

Tiger’s Den Resort-Tala, India

Comfortable Hotel

Tiger's Den Resort lies on the fringes of a village in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of the Land of the Tiger - Bandhavgarh National Park. Service standards are exceptionally high, so guests are welcomed and made comfortable in every aspect of their stay. The resort comprises 34 luxury cottages, a restaurant serving elegant Indian and continental cuisine, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Andaz Delhi

Luxury Hotel

Just three minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport lies Delhi's 5-star Andaz Delhi, a luxury lifestyle hotel. Its nearly 401 rooms are decorated with locally inspired chic and modern art pieces. Guests enjoy Andaz Delhi's historically elite hospitality and access their amenities, which includes an on-site dining hall, restaurant and bar; spa; pool; gym; free Wi-Fi; and luxury fleets of cars that help make your stay comfortable.

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