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LAND OF THE TIGER

A truly excellent trip, from start to finish. For any wildlife fanatic seeing tiger in the wild is a must – awe-inspiring and majestic.

Most Inspirational Moment

The anticipation when the guides know when a tiger is close.Seeing tigers in the undergrowth but then mounting up on elephants to get closer to see a family of 5 around a kill. The elephant got within a couple of metres, moved a branch and spooked the adult male, its growl at such close quarters got the heart pounding!Taj Mahal at sunrise - didn't think many buildings could compare with Europe's gothic cathedrals, but this does (and beats them).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was excellent, any problems were sorted quickly with minimal fuss, he was very knowledgeable (better than some of the guides) and very enthusiastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Tigers are not easy to spot in the wild and we had 6 days when none of the group saw a single one and Bandhavgarh was easily the best place for us with several tiger sightings. Departing in late March seems a good time to see tigers as it is near the end of the dry season but the temperature was touching 40 degrees most days so pretty oppressive! Also, whilst the sleeper train isn't exactly 5* travel, it is nowhere near as bad as it could have been.If you don't like Indian food - be prepared to go hungry - if you do the food is great!

LAND OF THE TIGER

Went looking for Tiger and found 18.   A fantastic trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing my first wild Tiger on the first game drive.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kristna is one of the best leader I have had.   Very organised, sensible and calm and extremly knowledgable on all things to do with wildlife.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This a hardcore wildlife watching with many hours spent in jeeps on hot rough tracks, many early starts and disapointing days.  2 Tigers in  Pench NP,  none in Kanha NP and 16 in Bandhavgarh NP.   7 days into the trip 50% of people on the trip had not seen a tiger but quickly caught up.  I was able to do 17 games drives and 3 "Tiger Shows" and would advise anyone not to miss a single chance to see the wildlife.I would suggest that a supply of disposable builders Dust Masks is obtained before leaving home. 

LAND OF THE TIGER

Awesome.  Saw loads of animals, 8 tigers, 2 close up.  Taj Mahal was awesome and so was Dehli, not what I expected.  Brilliant tour guide who knew his stuff and was excellent at spotting the animals.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it, can't say I could pick one thing out.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent.  He was very knowledgeable and if he wasn't there we wouldn't have seen as many animals.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy it.  Long days but make the most of it.  Book the optional trips as it is a trip of a lifetime.

LAND OF THE TIGER

Had a bit of a slow start in terms of tiger sightings but eventually saw 13 tigers. Enjoyed each hotel and the food and service was great. Well organised and led by a lovely leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing our first tiger was amazing- we had waited so long as we didn't spot a tiger until our third park. Also watching a group of five tigers interacting together was incredible. We saw tigers at a kill, drinking and bathing, crossing the road in front of us, and had the opportuniy to get really close on the back of an elephant on two tiger shows.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was friendly, organised and knowledgable. He coped with the unexpected very well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be patient! Enjoy all of the scenery, experiences, and wildlife while you continue to search for tigers.

LAND OF THE TIGER

Truly magical experience! Fabulous leader, Krishna. Accom. generally very good. Train journey was just passable, thankful it was only one night!! Seeing tigers – what can you say? Amazing!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing first tiger. Encountering one face to face at 20yds with nothing between you and the animal for several minutes was truly a one off experience I am now pleased to have had! Meeting like minded people who are passionate about animals is great.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krisha Bhardwai is exceptional!! I cannot speak of him highly enough! In his words - It's my job! Yes, it might be but he is prepared to go the extra mile and more, he certainly did for me. Very pleasant, knowledgeable, sociable. Good to be around!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take VERY lightweight, loose fitting clothing! Camera cover as drives can be extremely dusty!

LAND OF THE TIGER

Tremendous. Abundant wildlife with highlight of Tigers, Taj Mahal and lots of memories

Most Inspirational Moment

First Tiger sighting, silhouetted through grass, was thrilling, thereafter sightings just got better and better, with close encounters from the back of an elephant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was wonderful. He was passionate about the survival of the Tiger and had a great sense of humour. When he heard a sound in the jungle, he would surprise you by saying it was a chicken laying an egg! He ensured our trip ran smoothly and always told us what to expect over for the day ahead. All except the weather which the didn't need to worry about.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Tolerate Twitchers, its amazing how much more you can appreciate in a 4 hour safari when there are no tigers to be seen.Girls, take a Shewee, I will next time!Be prepared for an early rise. Make the most of sightseeing, time can be a bit limited. And don't expect time to chill!Safaris are very dusty so dress accordingly and take a buff/scarf as well as a hat, mornings can be very cold but once the sun gets up it gets hot very quicklyDon't expect Sleepers trains to have compartments where you will change into your PJs and brush your teeth! Enjoy the company and try not to look at your watch too often, 12-14 hours can go remarkably quickly if you accept your lot! Just hope you don't need to use the loo too often, and try not to clock everything you see out of the windows.

LAND OF THE TIGER

Everything was perfect. Being on your own you are always a bit apprehensive at the start but the leader and the nature of the trip soon allayed these fears.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many but I will identify three; first seeing such a variety of wildlife including the tigers, second the Exodus sponsored school at Bandhavgarh and third the Taj Mahal.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Probably the best leader I have experienced in my many years of travelling. He was always there when you wanted him without being "in your face", he was always cheerful, well organised and most importantly he was knowledgeable - the best.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are thinking of visiting India don't think any further book the Land of the Tiger with Exodus.

LAND OF THE TIGER

A very cohesive group with an exceptional leader. The quest for the tiger was disappointing as we only had a very brief glimpse after 17 game drives! However there was other ,less glamorous wildlife, and the group was good fun.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Taj Mahal in Agra was truly awe inspiring ! The overnight train journey was also very memorable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Balinder (Bali) Singh was exceptional-very sensitive,sensible with a great love and knowledge of his country with a wicked sense of humour !

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a "full on" trip-not for wimpish lie-ins-India is an amazing place full of paradox but unmissable. Expect to be tired but happy when you return home !

LAND OF THE TIGER

I had wanted to visit India for 60 years and I was not disappointed. A fabulous country. Everything I had hoped for….and more. It probably hasn’t changed since I first thought of going! My daughter arranged the trip as a surprise because my husband had never wanted to go. We had an excellent mixed group of people. From 23years old to 68years old. Male and female. A great experience to share with like minded people. The trip is by no means leisurely, Very long days in bumpy jeeps over rough terrain. But I loved every minute!

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to choose......loved travelling through rural India......tigers were amazing........Taj Mahal extraordinary....people delightful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Harish Kumar was an excellent leader. He tried very hard to accomodate everyones wishes and mostly succeded. Apart from the odd misunderstanding, usually due to language difficulty, we could not have asked for more. He was good company and steered us through the travelling with ease. Getting us all on the train with luggage was quite a task which he managed brilliantly!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for extreme cold at this time of year. The suggested scarf, fleece and gloves were no where near enough to cope with the icy temperature in open safari jeeps at 5.30 in the morning! Thermal layers and warm coats/hats essential. Although we were provided with hot water bottles and blankets which helped. The food becomes very monotonous and is ,of course, very spicy! Meal times are quite eratic. Take biscuits/snacks and indegestion pills. Eat as little as posible for the first few days until you are used to the food. Use hand sanitiser constantly.Sheewee..(for ladies) available from camping shops invaluable when clean loos not available. Take travel disinfectant. Even the hotel loos are not always as clean as you might like.Be prepared to spend up to 12 hours a day in vehicles!

LAND OF THE TIGER

A great holiday for a variety of experiences in India – from seeing tigers, historic sites to visiting the local school.  India is a vast county with beautiful scenery but also be prepared to see great poverty.  Dehli illustrates the extremes between wealth and poverty

Most Inspirational Moment

The best moments of the holiday were when our guide decided to go it alone and we came across a tiger asleep on the road - it woke up, looked at us, yawned and wandered off, and of course, seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise (before the crowds arrived)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nothing was too much trouble for Krishna our goup leader.  He loved his country and shared his knowledge and enthusiam with us.  He worked very hard to get the group to where we were meant to be at on time - not an easy task!

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice for potential travellers:* It is very dusty in the reserves so take a scarf / hat for your head, a scarf for your nose and mouth and a cover to use to protect your camera* Nibbles (cereal bars) there can be very long gaps between meals at times* Warm clothes - it was freezing at 5.30 in the morning waiting to go into the reserves* Take a torch - power cuts....