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India this December?
      #34727 - 16/07/05 09:06 PM

Seeing my wife was intending to go to China on a package tour, as I was going to be off to the Territory for Buffalo in August, I may have convinced her a trip to India in December or early January is a much better idea. And for a similar cost for both of us!

So we are currently looking at options on what to do in India and making plans.

Looking for suggestions from our forums members who are experienced in that great sub-continent.

I hope this will be a first scouting trip.

More details soon.



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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #34779 - 18/07/05 12:58 AM

My wife has done a lot of research and put together a possible list of places to visit. I will detail some of this here later and see what our Indian members might say.

What I am really keen for is which Parks or places would be the best to visit for a wildlife safari / photography / filming etc?

For tiger as a principal "target". But also leopard, gaur, wild elephant, Indian rhino?, AND of course SAMBAR, chital, hog deer, barking deer etc etc

Comments very welcome.

It will only be a shortish trip but maybe a first and then ...

Thanks.


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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #34788 - 18/07/05 07:09 AM

In reply to:

What I am really keen for is which Parks or places would be the best to visit for a wildlife safari / photography / filming etc?

For tiger as a principal "target". But also leopard, gaur, wild elephant, Indian rhino?, AND of course SAMBAR, chital, hog deer, barking deer etc etc



If this was a 100 years ago you would ask for hunting safaris instead....

But of course there was no internet at tnat time

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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #34806 - 18/07/05 03:39 PM

NitroX,

There are several sanctuaries that you could visit - which parts of India do you plan on visiting? In the North and Central India you could check out Dudhwa, Ranthambhore, Corbett National Park etc whereas in the South there are Mudumalai, Bandipur etc. Lynx would be a good person to talk to about this and I shall send him and Rustam e-mails. As one of India's finest wildlife photographers, Lynx would know the best options - perhaps, you could meet him in Rajasthan when you travel and also visit his former hunting grounds and palace.

A good link for the wildlife parks in India, albeit a brief one. I'll get as much informationa s I can over the next couple of days - Ebenezer Stephen, a leading journalist and gun nut from the South is in touch with me on something that we are working on and I shall ask him to weigh in with his opinions as well.

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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #34807 - 18/07/05 03:55 PM

Hello John.

The majority of the animals you want to see, barring the Indian rhino, can be found in South India. The rhino can be seen in the Kaziranga national park (Google should bring something up).

I would have heartily recommended Lynx's place but with the tigers being wiped out of Sariska and Ranthambore proving to be a disappointment in recent times, your time would be better served in South India. However, if you find yourself in the Delhi area, Lynx's place would still be worth the trip.

Since it would be your first trip to South India, I would recommend you book with www.junglelodges.com/index.asp and make it a point of staying at the Kabini River Lodge. This was the hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore. Please note that tiger and leopard sightings are a lottery. A three or four day visit should be sufficient. There are observation towers near salt licks where one can sit up at night for infra red photography, etc., however, special permission needs to be taken for this.

Since you are in this region, how about a spot of Mahseer fishing? I have applied for membership of WASI (Wildlife Association of South India) and hope to get it soon. WASI has a large enough stretch of water for Mahseer and I would be happy to have you as my guest - provided I haven't gone up north to Lynx's place.

One place you are almost guaranteed tiger sightings is Kanha Naional Park in Central India. From what Lynx tells me, some of the blighters have got so used to tourists, they almost pose for photographs.

Study the website given above and we will take it from there.

Regards.

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Re: India this December? [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #34812 - 18/07/05 05:44 PM

Hi Mehul.

Long time no see. Trust you have settled in by now?

Just so there are no disappointments to anyone going to Lynx's place, the main palace was taken over by the government and it's a bloody mess.

It is their Summer House that they are in the process of turning into a heritage resort and it should be ready later this year.

If your going to be here in the winters, I wouldn't mind making the trek up north, work permitting. Failing which, I have started fishing and we could spend a few days on the Cauvery.

All the best.

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Re: India this December? [Re: RHB]
      #34813 - 18/07/05 09:59 PM

Mehul and Rustam

Thanks for the replies.

So far we have been looking at the North West mostly. Of course doing the usual tourist sites. I hope it will be the first of several trips. Normally when we travel we don't aim to jump all around the place but spend time in one or two main regions. Less time "on the road" that way.

But depending on the ease and cost of travel, a 'jump' to another area for a second part of a trip might be possible.

I will see if I can add some of the ideas later tonight or tommorrow. At the moment it is only a rough plan and concept and can be changed of course. It is such a huge benefit to have knowledgable persons who can contribute information.


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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #34814 - 18/07/05 10:49 PM

Nitro X.

If you want to do the usual tourist thing, I would recommend the North West (Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh for the Taj but more so Fatehpur Sikri). There's history all over India but the weather is better in this region during the winter months. Unfortunately, it's the peak tourist time for India, so be sure to book your accomodations as early as possible.

It would help if you could tell us the number of days you intend spending here.

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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #35112 - 26/07/05 10:29 PM

Just spoke to Lynx.

He has been doing a lot of travelling, mostly in rural India, so internet connections are a bit hit and miss. He should be home sometime in August and will reply then.

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Re: India this December? [Re: RHB]
      #36582 - 28/08/05 12:35 PM

Nitro X,

Had sent you pm & email, did you receive them

Lynx

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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #36596 - 28/08/05 09:38 PM

Nitrox,should you decide to go to India why don't you stop for a few days in Karachi,Pakistan.It will be the hunting season and i'll arrange a few good hunts for you.Also you will not have any accommodation problems as you can be my guest for as long as you want.We could also take a trip to the northern areas and show you the worlds highest mountains.Think about it.

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Re: India this December? [Re: iqbal]
      #42085 - 21/11/05 11:39 PM

Iqbal

Just saw your post. Unfortunately not this trip as it is mostly a holiday for my wife. I have done a lot of hunting this year.

Your sincere offer is very much appreciated and I thank you very much. I hope to visit you one day in the future, no doubt, as I hope to visit the region again not too long in the future.



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Re: India this December? [Re: Lynx]
      #42086 - 21/11/05 11:48 PM

In reply to:

Had sent you pm & email, did you receive them

Lynx




I am sorry, I was away in August and only saw these posts tonight. I checked and I never received a PM. I will have to check my email on another PC.

Will send an email/PM in any case. We will be visiting your area of the country this tourist trip and it would be nice to meet up.





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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #42089 - 22/11/05 12:09 AM

The tourist thingy is mainly a tour with own vehicle, driver and guide.

Any suggestions along the way would be very much appreciated. There may be some flexibility along the way, ie trade-offs.

It would be nice to meet a member or two as well if they are in the region(s) and/or available.

I have deliberately left off the actual dates of travel under discussion on the public board. To make plans for any meeting it should be one on one arrangements.

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Day-01: Arrive Delhi and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day-02: In Delhi Full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, The tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutub Minar and The Bahai Temple. Overnight in Delhi.

Day-03: Fly Delhi-Udaipur Transferred to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day-04: In Udaipur Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon ki bari. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day-05: Udaipur - Jodhpur Depart for Jodhpur by road (275 kms/06 hrs) . On your arrival in Jodhpur, check-into hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day-06: Sight-seeing tour of Jodhpur visiting The Mehrangarh Fort, The Jaswant Thada, The Sardar market. Overnight in Jodhpur. Add to sightseeing Fort Chanwa, Bishnoi villages, bazaar.

Day-07: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer Depart for Jaisalmer by road (290 kms/06 hrs). Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day-08: Sight-seeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples and Havelis. Sunset visit to Sam sand dunes including camel ride. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day-09: Depart for Bikaner by road (330 kms/07 hrs) .Overnight in Bikaner.

Day-10: Bikaner - Sight-seeing tour of Bikaner city -- visiting The Junagarh fort, Lallgarh Palace Ganga golden jubilee museum and camel breeding farm. Later depart for Mandawa by road (190 kms/3.5 hrs) . Overnight in Mandawa.

Day-11: Mandawa - Jaipur Short sight-seeing tour of the Mandawa Castle and the nearby havelies of the Shekhawati region. Later, depart for Jaipur by road (170 kms/03 hrs). Overnight in Jaipur.

Day-12: A full day sight-seeing tour of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds, The Jantar Mantar, The City Palace and the Amber Fort. Your tour includes a ride up the Fort on an Elephant's back. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day-13: Depart for Agra by road (250 kms/05 hrs) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight in Agra. Add to sightseeing sunset view of Taj Mahal

Day-14: Morning city tour of Agra. Train to Jabalpur.

Day-15: Arrive Jabalpur and drive to Kanha National Park. Overnight in Kanha

Day-16: Morning and evening game safaris in Kanha Park.

Day-17: Morning and evening game safaris in Kanha Park.

Day-18: Drive Kanha to Bandhavgarh. Evening game ride into park.

Day-19: Morning and evening game ride in the park.

Day-20: Drive Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho, then to Delhi.

Day-21: Catch flight from Delhi.



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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #43070 - 05/12/05 04:53 AM

John,

Wonder where you are staying in Bandhavgarh National park. www.churhatkothi.com is a `exceptional jungle camp at Bandhavgarh National Park. The camp lies within 24 acres of beautiful forest, a short distance from the park entrance, and is the brainchild of renowned naturalist KK Singh and his son, Dhruv.

You have PM.

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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #43761 - 12/12/05 07:04 AM

John,

It looks like you have a fun trip planned, and I hope you'll share some pictures from India when you return.

Have Fun!

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Re: India this December? [Re: EricD]
      #43797 - 12/12/05 02:45 PM

It does promise to be an exciting and fun trip. Lots of work to do in the next few days!



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Re: India this December? [Re: Lynx]
      #43798 - 12/12/05 02:46 PM

Lynx

I will reply by PM.



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Re: India this December? [Re: NitroX]
      #43816 - 12/12/05 10:04 PM

Looks like you have some busy days there John, sounds really fun.

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