About this expedition
Floodplain grassland, wetland and woodland give this Assam landscape its character. The Ken cuts through the Vindhyan landscape, opening views from dry forest to riverbank. Panna’s tiger reintroduction is an important chapter in the recovery of this population.
An extended journey across the Andamans, Kolkata, Kaziranga, Manas, Delhi, Sattal, Bharatpur, Panna and Gujarat.
Browse the field photographs ↗Journey highlights
- Wildlife and birding across India
- A 32-night itinerary
- Detailed route in the supplied brochure
The experience
A combination of selected city hotels, forest lodges and regional stays. Sattal uses a homestay; comfort and facilities vary by location. Luxury upgrades can be discussed where available.
- Price basis: Tailored quotation on enquiry
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · 18 Feb · Andaman arrival
Fly from Bengaluru to Port Blair; evening birding. Lunch and dinner.
Day 2 · 19 Feb · Andaman birding
Full-day birding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3 · 20 Feb · Andaman birding
Full-day birding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 · 21 Feb · Andaman birding
Full-day birding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5 · 22 Feb · Andaman birding
Full-day birding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6 · 23 Feb · Kolkata
Flight to Kolkata and leisure. Ground meals are not included today.
Day 7 · 24 Feb · Kolkata
Leisure; optional city sightseeing at additional cost. Breakfast.
Day 8 · 25 Feb · Kaziranga
Fly to Jorhat and transfer to Kaziranga. Dinner.
Day 9 · 26 Feb · Kaziranga
Morning and afternoon safaris plus the scheduled cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10 · 27 Feb · Kaziranga
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11 · 28 Feb · Rest day
Rest in Kaziranga; optional outings are extra. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 12 · 1 Mar · Manas
Road transfer to Manas and rest. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 13 · 2 Mar · Manas
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 14 · 3 Mar · Manas
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 15 · 4 Mar · Delhi
Road to Guwahati, then flight to Delhi. Breakfast.
Day 16 · 5 Mar · Sattal
Fly to Pantnagar and transfer to Sattal; optional birding if time permits. Lunch and dinner.
Day 17 · 6 Mar · Sattal
Two hide/local birding sessions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 18 · 7 Mar · Sattal
Two hide/local birding sessions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 19 · 8 Mar · Sattal
Two hide/local birding sessions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 20 · 9 Mar · Sattal rest day
Rest; optional outings are extra. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 21 · 10 Mar · Bharatpur
Fly from Pantnagar to Delhi and travel by road to Bharatpur. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 22 · 11 Mar · Keoladeo
Full-day birding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 23 · 12 Mar · Keoladeo to Delhi
Morning and afternoon birding, then a late road transfer to Delhi. Breakfast and lunch.
Day 24 · 13 Mar · Panna
Fly to Khajuraho and transfer to Panna. Optional temples are extra and subject to time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 25 · 14 Mar · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 26 · 15 Mar · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 27 · 16 Mar · Panna
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 28 · 17 Mar · Panna full-day safari
Full-day forest safari, subject to permit. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 29 · 18 Mar · Ahmedabad
Fly from Khajuraho via Delhi to Ahmedabad. Breakfast.
Day 30 · 19 Mar · Velavadar to Gir
Road journey with one Velavadar safari, then continue to Gir. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 31 · 20 Mar · Gir
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 32 · 21 Mar · Gir
Morning and afternoon safaris. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 33 · 22 Mar · Somnath and departure
Visit Somnath, transfer to Diu and fly to Mumbai. Breakfast.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 32 nights and only the meals explicitly listed in the daily plan.
- Andaman arrival birding and four full birding days; six Sattal sessions; Keoladeo birding on 11 and 12 March.
- Kaziranga four safaris and cruise; Manas four safaris; Panna six regular safaris and one full-day safari; Velavadar one safari; Gir four safaris.
- Published domestic flight arrangements; ticket-specific baggage and seat allocation confirmed before travel.
Not included
- Road transfer cabs and intercity transfers marked as extras in the costings are charged separately.
- International travel, insurance, excess baggage and additional camera/entry charges.
- Optional sightseeing, shopping trips, extra outings, tips and personal expenses.
- Unlisted meals and Andaman meals taken outside the booked stay.
What to expect from this tour
Kaziranga
Scan for greater one-horned rhinos and wetland birds. Tall grass can hide much of an animal; a single horn or ear can carry a frame.
In your viewfinder. Try a low horizon and include the grass rather than trying to photograph through every stem.
Panna
Scan clearings for chital and sambar, then turn to birds along the water. A tiger may appear briefly between cover and the track; the river and its reflections can carry a sequence even on a quiet drive.
In your viewfinder. Expose for the brightest reflection first, then wait for a bird or deer to break the pattern.
Wildlife moves freely. Your guide follows local access rules and the conditions on the day.
Wildlife to look for
A field checklist for this route. Some subjects are elusive or seasonal; sightings depend on habitat, access and the day.
- Bengal tiger
- Greater one-horned rhinoceros
- Asian elephant
- Wild water buffalo
- Swamp deer
- Hog deer
- Nilgai
- Chinkara
- Four-horned antelope
- Dhole
- Indian vulture
- Indian leopard
- Sloth bear
- Chital
- Sambar
- Indian wild boar
- Northern plains grey langur
- Golden jackal
- Rhesus macaque
- Indian peafowl
Key Essentials
Connectivity
If you want mobile data, compare roaming with a local SIM or compatible eSIM before arrival. Check activation requirements and coverage for the route. Download your itinerary for offline use.
What to pack or hire
Bring a spare battery, memory cards, a dust cover and binoculars. Ask about luggage limits and space for a long lens before renting camera equipment.
What to budget separately
Use this departure’s inclusions and exclusions to check transfers, flights, insurance, tips, camera fees and optional activities. Ask us for a written price before adding an extra.
Booking terms
Payment terms
- We’ll set out the booking amount and remaining balance in your personal quotation.
- Reserve your seat with 25% of the quoted trip price. Rupee deposits are rounded to the nearest ₹1,000; dollar deposits are calculated in USD to the nearest cent.
- The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. For bookings made 60 days or less before departure, the full price is due when you book.
Cancellation policy
- Email info@shuttermonks.com to cancel. The date we receive your written notice determines the cancellation period.
- More than 60 days before departure: we retain half of the booking deposit. The rest of the deposit and any additional balance paid are refundable.
- 60 days or less before departure: the full tour price is non-refundable.
Important journey notes
- A 33-day journey from 18 February to 22 March 2027. Ask for an itemised quotation, particularly for separately charged road transfers.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The sequence of activities may change with permits, weather and local conditions; final arrangements are confirmed before booking.