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Land of the Tiger

A well structured holiday that delivered all that we had expected and more. Seeing some of rural India together with the 3 different game parks was spectacular with some rare sightings of some of India’s threatened species.

Most Inspirational Moment

There is not one moment that can be singled out as there were so many. Obviously the point of this trip for us was to see Tigers in the wild while there are still some about and to that end the goods were delivered with sightings of 7 tigers including a close encounter with one named 'Vagrant'. Leopard, Wild Dog, Indian Gaur and Jungle Cat were among some of the other species seen together with numerous other mammals and birds. The overnight train journey was also quite an experience and we even managed to get some sleep! The Taj Mahal is incredible as was the fort at Aggra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Sarvjit Singh Sohi better known by our group as 'Singh' was brilliant. His local and wildlife knowledge was invaluable and allowed us to gain much more from this trip. He was very attentive and was always willing to attend to any needs or enquiries that we may have had and sorted out any problems quickly. He encouraged us to learn more about their culture and religions and was always able to answer our questions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure that you take a fleece or at least a warm sweater as at 5.30 in the morning it is quite cold and does not begin to warm up until around 8am. Be prepared for continual early morning calls at 5am or even 4.45. These are necessary to ensure that you get a good start in the park and from our experience certainly paid off. This trip is not suitable for anyone who does not have a taste for spicy food as alternatives are very limited. Do not forget your swimwear.

Land of tiger

It was absolutely brilliant from the start to the finish ,it was the most wonderfull holiday I have ever had full marks to exodus.

Most Inspirational Moment

Well ther was many ,but I suppose the first morning in Pench when we see 5 tigers in the first 2 hours the guide aside in 30 years he had never seen that many so quick. And Bali taking us to. Seik temple and the Taj Mahal .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bali was brilliant to didn't have to do a thing,he had everything organised , everything went like clockwork. He gave us a talk at least 3 times a day and kept us informed with everything about the trip. He has become my friend and mentor ,I can't speak highly anoth of his leadership skills. I know everybody on our trip felt the same .

Advice for Potential Travellers

Well not really but enjoy it ,it is the best holiday I have ever had.

Tigers, tigers and more tigers

A brilliant trip. Plenty of opportunity to see and photograph wildlife including tigers. Pench was the best reserve although all were very good.

Most Inspirational Moment

The absolutely first heart stopping moment that a tigress sauntered across the road in front of our jeep.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was brilliant. Cheerful, calm, sympathetic to individual's needs and with a wealth of experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lots and lots of warm clothing more than you would think necessary ; including wind proof jacket and trousers as well as at least two thick fleeces, thermals, hat, gloves and thick socks. It is very cold on the back of an open jeep at 6 on a frosty morning. Vegetarians need have no worries the food is brilliant.

Land of the Tigers

A trip that I would recommend to anyone that enjoys wildlife unless they have back problems (it is impossible to avoid the pot holes in the Indian roads)

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking directly into a tiger's eyes at close range

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna went above and beyond my expectations; one example, among many, was to queue up from 3:30 am to obtain permits for an additional game drive.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take warmer clothing than you expect to need; I had significantly underestimated the pre-dawn wind chill effect on the back of an open vehicle.

Tiger, Tiger

Visiting 3 of India’s National Parks should enhance your chances of finding this majestic predator. However you should also enjoy the rest of what the parks have to offer as well – amazing wildlife and, at this time of the year, scenery to embrace and enjoy.

Most Inspirational Moment

Undoubtedly it is seeing a tiger. Being a bit of a tiger freak, for me it was being able to spend some quaility time with one - which we achieved on our last morning drive - just magical. Nothing like leaving it to the last moment - but it stays with you for a long time!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Singh was good and got us where we needed to be in good time. Nothing was too much trouble for him - even taking some of us to the Spice Market in Delhi on our last day - on the Metro!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the very cold mornings at this time of the year (Nov) - wrap up in layers, as it is warm during the day! It can be very dusty at times in the Parks too.

Land of the Tigers

This trip was everything the trip notes described and more. It gave exciting wildlife encounters; an introduction to the culture of the country and visits to iconic sites such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Dehli city sights. It was action packed from start to finish and not for those who like a leisurely rise in the morning and lounge around the pool. Days started at 5.00am for the game drives and there were some long and rough journeys, but they only added to the adventure. If cities are not your thing, the time in Agra and Delhi were more than enough and an assault of colour smell and noise on the senses, contrasted with the beauty and peace of the game reserves.

Most Inspirational Moment

Close encounters with the tigers in two of the reserves, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. We did not see any in the third reserve despite other members of the party having multiple viewings. The Taj Mahal at sunset was spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Balvinder ( Bali) Singh was well organised, good humoured, resourceful and patient. He went out of his way to accommodate all the needs of the group and socialised every evening at the pre-dinner bonfire, often giving interesting talks about the culture of his country. Passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife, he accompanied every game drive, taking turns in each jeep. Also a skilled photographer, he made sure each member of the group got a good 'tiger'photo and was generous with advice.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Our trip at the beginning of November was extremely cold in the early morning game drives. The trip notes advised 'chilly' and bring a fleece but you need a lot more than that. Hats gloves and multiple warm layers were needed. Take plenty of hand gel and use it regularly. Avoid unpeeled fruit and veg, ice in drinks and eat well cooked food to avoid stomach upsets. Clean teeth with bottled water only. None of our party had the dreaded Delhi Belly by following these guidelines.

LAND OF THE TIGER

WE HAD A MOST WONDERFULL TRIP AND SAW 7 TIGERS SOME AT DISTANCE AND TWO AT WATERHOLES WE HAVE GREAT PICTURES OF THEM FOR OUR FUTURE REFERENCE AND TO REMIND US OF JUST HOW WONDERFULL THE TIGERS ARE.SADLY WE WERE NOT PLEASED ON ONE OF THESE SIGHTINGS THERE WERE 17 JEEPS ALL TRYING TO PUSH AND SHOVE TO GET BEST PICTURE. THIS HAS TO HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE TIGERS SURELY THERE SHOULD BE BETTER POLICING OF THE JEEPS AS WE WERE TOLD ONLY 5 AT A TIME .CAN UNDERSTAND WANTING TO GET GOOD PICTURES BUT NOT AS TO AFFECT THE TIGERS.

Most Inspirational Moment

TIGERS DRINKING AT WATERHOLES

Thoughts on Group Leader

HE WAS GREAT. IT IS A VERY DIFFICULT JOB HE HAS TO DO BUT HE HANDLED IT VERY WELL .

Advice for Potential Travellers

NOT REALY JUST GO WITH OPEN MIND AND BE LUCKY

Land of tiger

This pass march trip in India with Exodus wa our second trip in 6 months in India to see the tigers. And it was magical, and both time our guides where doing every thing ine their control to give us a experience we will remind for ever

Most Inspirational Moment

To see that female tiger in Bandhavgarh Park in a water pound for almost an hour. And in the three parks Pench, Khana & Bandahvgarh where unique place to visit, but most important for me was the contact with local peoples at the resort, in the parks also in the villages near those parks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was a great guide, i was looking after us all the time to make sure the trip was a unforgettable trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a wildlife trip so be open mind to any oportunity you may encounter. And enjoy the contact with Indian peoples and natures

Land of the Tiger

We loved the entire trip. It took us to three very different National Parks, all of which were fascinating and the scenery was surprisingly different. India is so full of colour and noise that even the long drives between parks were interesting, allowing us a glimpse of rural life in India. The hotels (lodges) were quite varied. Our favourite was the last, at Bandhavsgar. The gardens were beautiful and I managed to photograph what is, apparently, a rare bird, from our balcony. The birds were superb, colourful and noisy. And then, there’s the Tigers!!

Most Inspirational Moment

What can I say.....We had 15 game drives booked, plus one extra. Everyone wants to see tiger, and for us they were very elusive. We kept missing that close sighting by five minutes and began to believe than it might not happen. You keep telling yourself that you KNEW you might not see the tigers....but you want it so much. We had glimpses, teasing and tantalising. Our tour leader, Krishna, was determined that we would find a really good view, and he and our guide, plus our driver, worked hard to deliver. Finally, early one morning, we rounded a corner and heard the words 'Tiger....in the road and coming toward us!!' It could not have been better!! I believe that my heart stood still for several moments, as we drank in the magnificence of the most beautiful animal I have ever seen. The tigress passed within two metres of where I sat and her photograph is now proudly displayed in my office. We were able to watch her for some time, as the driver reversed up the road allowing her to walk towards us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was a brilliant group leader. Admittedly, we were a very small group of four, so I don't think we were difficult, but he worked hard to show us so much of interest. He was very well informed and knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The heat is exhausting and the hours are long. We tried to rest in the middle of the day and made sure to be very well hydrated at all times. 'Delhi belly' is a well known risk, but Krishna was good with the remedy and we were not too incapacitated by it.

Not many tigers

Limited sightings of tigers on our trip, the occasional ear in tall grass but over trip one great encounter early one morning only disturbed by multiple trucks running into each other and guides yelling at each other. One other fair sighting from a distance but we had to leave because of closing time. This is not anyone’s fault, but with vehicles limited to roadways, no elephant safaris just be prepared for few tigers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our morning encounter was fabulous. Taj Mahal was very unique as well.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tried hard but trouble finding tigers. Beyond exodus control but mandatory local guide on each safari was generally a waste of time, money (we had to tip, not sure why), and space in vehicles which can be tight. Most local guides just sat there, said very little, took up room.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lots of other wildlife but can be frustrating not to see tigers. Train trip was pretty bad, people in and out of cabin, lights on and off, constant noise, NO privacy with people opening curtains constantly thru night, and then soldiers came on board with guns, took over any empty spaces, kept opening curtains, slept on floor so u could not move.

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Reply from Exodus

Tiger sightings throughout last season were generally very good so we are sorry to hear that Ross didn’t see as many tigers as we would have hoped or expected. A local guide is obligatory within the National Parks and Exodus is compelled to follow the rules and regulations of the parks we visit, however we regret that Ross found the guides to be disappointing. We are sorry that there was some disturbance on the train on this occasion; this is not normal and most clients find the opportunity to take an overnight train to be an interesting and rewarding experience.

Katherine Tory – Product Manager for India