Tigers & the Taj Mahal!
INDIA WILDLIFE SAFARI
January 24-February 7, 2009

Dear Travelers and Friends:

We invite you to join us as we explore the wildlife and wild places of India on our popular India Wildlife Safari, January 24–February 7, 2009. This trip is a magnificent introduction to the national parks, sanctuaries, and exquisite cultural antiquities of India, from tigers to the Taj Mahal, including three premiere national parks.

Leading this safari will be an excellent Indian naturalist and birder. He will be joined by local guides, park wardens, and other guests to give different perspectives and insights into the Indian subcontinent.

We will begin our India Safari in Delhi, and will then go by train to Ranthambore National Park, famous for its tiger populations, diverse species of deer, large crocodiles, and many waterfowl and birds. At Bandhavgarh National Park, we will explore, in part, on the backs of elephants! This is a fabulous experience, moving through the forest and grasslands on your elephant under the command of a trusted guide. The park is a haven for tigers, Chital (spotted deer), barking deer, blue bull antelope, langurs, and more than 200 species of water and forest birds.

At Keoladeo Ghana, the Bharatpur Sanctuary is the best place to see birds in India. Herons, egrets, and ibis line the waterways. Vultures, hawks, falcons, and many flycatchers perch in isolated trees. On forest walks, we will look for colorful butterflies, flowers, and iridescent pheasants.

We will also visit the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur, two of the world’s most famous works by man. Both are intriguing and we will have time to savor the beauty, artistry, and cultural significance of each site.

All of this, and more, awaits you in India! We invite you to join us as we explore this magical land of intrigue.

Sincerely,
Margaret M. Betchart
President,
Betchart Expeditions

$3,795 + air.

2008 Brochure for reference (Requires an Adobe pdf reader to view)