Tour overview
The western corner of Rajasthan in Northern India features an extraordinary undulating landscape dominated by rocky outcrops and boulders. This arid region's numerous caves serve as the dwellings for one of India's big cats, the Leopard. Known as the Leopard’s lair, the Jawai Leopard Conservation Area boasts one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world. Jawai is one of India’s best-kept secrets, and an Indian safari is incomplete without experiencing it. Prepare to be amazed in Jawai, where leopards not only rule the land but will capture your heart as well.
Ranthambore National Park, once the private hunting grounds of the former Maharaja of Jaipur, hosted large hunting parties for royals, British generals, and officers. In the 1960s, Queen Elizabeth II visited Ranthambore for a winter shoot. The park is named after the 1000-year-old fort complex perched atop a hill adjoining the park, with several smaller monuments, temples, mosques, and village walls dotting its landscape. The park's main attraction is its tigers, making a Ranthambore safari a top bucket list item for many around the world. The landscape includes dry deciduous forests, hills, and grasslands. Ranthambore’s famous lakes offer incredible tiger encounters during safaris and have been featured in several BBC and National Geographic documentaries.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jan 30, 2026: Today is set aside for arrivals into India. Guests will be received and transferred to a hotel near the Airport.
Day 2: Jan 31, 2026: The tour departs at Delhi. Today, fly out from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dabok’s Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur. On arrival after the 55 minute flight, drive through the winding Aravali Hills and arrive in about 3 hours in Jawai, India’s Leopard Hills. After check-in, have a good Rajasthani lunch before heading out into the hills to look for Leopards. (Overnight at Leopard Paradise with lunch and dinner).
Day 3-5 – Feb 1-3, 2026: Over the next 3 days, we will explore the Leopard Hills on morning and evening safaris each day. We will leave prior to sunrise and return to the lodge for breakfast. Our next outing will be post lunch and we will stay out until dark (Overnight at Leopard Paradise with lunch and dinner).
Day 6 – Feb 4, 2026: After a final morning safari in the hills, the group will take a group photo and later proceed to Ranthambore after breakfast. The drive across Rajasthan will take approximately 7 hours. (Overnight at Ranthambore Regency with breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Day 7-11 – Feb 5-9, 2026: During our 5 days in Ranthambore, we will explore different parts of the beautiful park on morning and evening safaris. If we do full day safari we will leave the lodge with packed breakfast and stay out the whole day. Lunch will be sent to us in the park, so we don’t waste time going back to the hotel. If we opt for regular safaris, we will return to the hotel for breakfast and leave back again after lunch. (Overnight at Ranthambore Regency with breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Day 12 – Feb 10, 2026: After 5 exhilarating days in this incredible park, we will spend our last morning in Ranthambore. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Agra and rest for the day. Overnight at ITC Mughal Agra.
Day 13 – Feb 11, 2026: Today, you will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise and later proceed to the Agra fort before returning to the hotel for breakfast. After checkout, we will drive 4 hours to the International Airport in Delhi. (breakfast only)
Leopards of Jawai: Masters of the hills
Jawai is a place where the rugged terrain meet lush grasslands, creating a landscape as dramatic as the wildlife it shelters. Known as the "Land of the Leopards," this region is home to one of the densest leopard populations in the world. Here, these elusive predators dominate the landscape. Guided by local experts, we’ll track these magnificent cats, learning about their behaviors and capturing them in moments of raw beauty.
Tigers of Ranthambore: Royals of the jungle
In the heart of Ranthambore National Park, ancient ruins and dense forests intertwine, creating the perfect backdrop for India’s most celebrated predator: the tiger. This former royal hunting ground now serves as one of the best places in the world to photograph these majestic big cats in the wild. Our safaris take you into the core zones of Ranthambore, where tiger sightings are at their highest. Beyond tigers, the park is a haven for other wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards, and over 300 bird species.
Disclaimer: Due to changing permit systems in Ranthambore, every year has new rules and regulations. If for 2026, the system changes to be unfavourable, we will provide an alternate tiger reserve of equal appeal. This won’t affect your travel dates or pricing and every effort will be made to ensure the information is conveyed to the guests on a timely basis.