On our arrival in Guwahati, we take a quick breakfast before driving the glorious 4 hours' route to Kaziranga, along rice fields and the magnificent expanse of the Brahmaputra. Over a hot cup of evening tea in the cold and damp Kaziranga buffer, we introduce and orient you with this world heritage site. Dinner and sleep.
Kaziranga
15 Nov to 18 Nov 2020
5 safaris in Kaziranga | Optional visit to the Hoolock Gibbon Sanctuary.
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Overview
A dark grey coloured primordial beast dots the vast landscape lavishly spread in front of us. The great swamps which the Brahmaputra leaves behind in the wake of its annual spate now teem with an incredible density of animals, small, large and gigantic! For us, this is a place which the giants of the flood-plains romance, for this unique landscape houses the Big 3 - Elephant, Indian Rhino and the wild Water Buffalo! A few days in this most epochal of habitats is sure to leave you mesmerized.
What to expect?
Kaziranga's perennial swamps are an intense affair. Being a thriving ecosystem in themselves, most of Kaziranga's many animals live and die in these dark and wet marshes. While you shall experience first-hand India's largest concentration of the Rhino and learn about their ways and demeanor, the gentle giants 'elephants' would make their presence felt in the vast landscape. The fierce-looking but generally docile Wild Water Buffalos abound the marshes in Kaziranga and seeing them wallow in the mud is an absorbing adventure.
This 4-day north-eastern sojourn in the endearing and intimate Kaziranga habitat is the perfect solution to all your stresses and worries for this faraway land nestled in the wake of the Brahmaputra should take you back in the age, where the world was kinder and the people were warmer.
While we enjoy this grand artistry of nature in form of this glittering jewel of the north-east and while the giant of the flood plains enthralls us with their size and antics, the elusive Tiger would never be off our minds. A fresh paw mark impression, a hog deer alarm, a few alert swamp deer and we would be up on the tiger's trail..who knows?!
The fascinating bird life in Kaziranga includes the Pallas's Fish Eagle, Lesser Fish Eagle, Osprey, Bengal Florican, Scarlet Minivet, Great Hornbill, Blue Throated Barbet and hundreds of others!
The pleasant company of the Hog Deer and the Swamp Deer that abound the great grasslands around the swamps should make the proverbial 'Paradise' come true!
Day 1
Reach Guwahati and proceed toward Kaziranga.
Day 1
Reach Guwahati and proceed toward Kaziranga.
Days 2 & 3
Explore Kaziranga in the form of morning and evening safaris.
Days 2 & 3
Explore Kaziranga in the form of morning and evening safaris.
The wildlife in Kaziranga is varied, grand and mostly endemic. We shall be exploring the iconic Kohora zone, famed for Rhinos, the enigmatic Agaratoli zone huge elephant herds and a myriad of birds, resident and migratory and the beautiful Bagori zone for its lush greens and the occasional Tiger! With the best safari drivers and our famed wildlife expert/s on safari, these four safaris would be your definite wildlife experience!
Day 4
Drive to Guwahati after the morning safari.
Day 4
Drive to Guwahati after the morning safari.
After our last foray into the gigantic floodplains in search of the mega fauna here, we come back for our farewell brunch following which we are escorted back to Guwahati. Tour concludes.
Highlights
- The best place in the world to see and photograph the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros (and there are 2600 of them here!).
- Kaziranga has one of the world's densest tiger populations and one tiny stroke of fortune can give us a glimpse of the elusive swamp tiger.
- This is one of the top 3 places in the country for bird watching.
- Spend 3 nights at a luxury forest lodge located strategically from all the 3 forest entry gates.
- Safari in all 3 of Kaziranga's famous tourism zones - Bagori, Kohora and Agoratoli.
- Go on an optional visit to the enigmatic Hoolock Gibbon Sanctuary.
- Spend some great moments on watch towers inside the national park (they typically overlook the local beels or lakes and offer great opportunities for bird watching).
- Partake in our on-campus sessions regarding wildlife and nature and understand ecology, animal behaviour and various aspects of conservation.
- Great learning about photography from our on-tour mentors.
Costs
Cost per child (5-10 years) sharing room with 2 adults: INR 17,900/- per child
Cost per child (below 5 years) who wants a separate seat in the gypsy: INR 4,900/- per child
Please note:
Above costs are for Indian nationals. There would be a 10% hike for non Indian nationals (due to differential pricing from the Forest Department).
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 3 nights at luxury-category hotels in well-appointed double/triple sharing rooms.
- All meals on the tour (daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and morning/evening tea service) starting from lunch on Day 1 and concluding with lunch on Day 4.
- All road transfers ex Guwahati by an AC Innova.
- Drivers allowance.
- Parking and toll.
- Five safaris in Kaziranga in shared jeeps with all forest entries, permits, guide and driver charges. These safaris would be in premium zones which shall be selected based on current sighting trends and the very useful updates of our local guides and drivers.
- Services of a Beyond Wild tour mentor cum wildlife expert on the tour.
- Lots of sessions and presentations on wildlife, nature and ecology.
Exclusions
- Any airfare / railfare.
- Personal expenses like Medical bills, laundry, telephone, any beverages, insurance tips, etc.
- Expenses that are incurred due to reasons beyond the control of organizers such as route change, airline change, flight cancellation, landslides, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in the 'Inclusions' section.
Travel to and fro Guwahati:
While the travel up to Guwahati on Day 1 and travel back from Guwahati on Day 4 is extra, we can assist you to book the flights or book it for you.
Please contact our head office at info@beyondwild.in for further details regarding the arrangements and we shall be more than happy to help you.
Booking Procedure
Booking amount: 50% of the tour cost.
Balance can be paid upto a month before departure.
Cancellation - Refund (On Tour Cost)
- If cancellation is communicated 10 days (or less) before departure OR No Show - No Refund.
- If cancellation is communicated 20 to 11 days before departure - 20% of tour cost refunded.
- If cancellation is communicated 30 to 21 days before departure - 40% of tour cost refunded.
- If cancellation is communicated 30 to 59 days before departure - 60% of tour cost refunded.
- If cancellation is communicated 60 days (or more) before departure - 80% of tour cost refunded.
- If cancellation is communicated 120 days (or more) before departure - Full Refund.
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