£1245 pp

Located on the far eastern side of India, Kaziranga is situated on the floodplain of the mighty Brahmaputra River.
The landscape is a hugefloodplain many kilometres wide, and tracks have been built to allow visitors
to navigate between the various lagoons and areas of woodland. Tall grasses and even taller stands of
bamboo cover the ground. The park is home to one of the last two remaining strongholds of the Indian
one‐horned rhinoceros. Wild Asian elephants are also present and the area is a good habitat for tigers,
although they are difficult to see in the long grasses. The whole area is generally rich in birdlife and is a haven
for many other animals.

DAY 1 • DEPART FROM UK Depart from the UK on your overnight flight to Kolkata.
DAY 2 • ARRIVE KOLKATA • Morning arrival in Kolkata, where you will stay at the Hindustan international for 1 night on abed and breakfast basis. In the afternoon you will have a sightseeing tour of the city.
DAY 3 • TO KAZIRANGA. Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guwahati. You then have a 5 hour transfer to Kaziranga, where you will stay at Wild Grass Resort for 5 nights on a full board basis. The lodge has an outdoor area where
dancing and other entertainments are provided and gardens that are attractive to the local birdlife.
DAY 4 to 7 • GAME DRIVES • ELEPHANT RIDE The park has three entrances, all located within reach of your resort. You will have morning and afternoon game drives with your driver and naturalist exploring these routes. You will have
access to several tall watchtowers that allow viewing of the animals over some distance. The park was set up to provide a refuge for the onehorned rhinoceros, though the tiger has had considerable benefit from the blanket protection put in place. The chances of seeing
the rhinoceros are much higher then the tiger, but you never know: we managed brief glimpses of two tigers during our reconnaissance visit! There are also wild elephant in some parts of the park. To increase your chances of rhinoceros sightings, you will take an elephant ride during one of the
morning drives, boarding the elephants from purpose built towers. The annual flood levels are marked on the side of the towers, and once on the elephant you will be able to see flood marks well above your heads on the side of the towers. The volume of water to achieve that is simply mind‐blowing!
DAY 8 • TO KOLKATA Early breakfast and transfer to Guwahati for your flight to Kolkata, where you will stay at the Hindustan international for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis. The afternoon is free for you to relax.
DAY 9 • DEPART TO UK Transfer to airport for return flight to UK.

NOTES:

This tour is run on an individual basis, and can start any day between 1st November and 15th April.

The flights listed in the itinerary are easily available from online agents. We will be happy to advise you about booking.
This tour can link with our other itineraries to create a tailor made itinerary for you.
It is possible to join the tour from any country of origin, so long as you arrive in Kolkata during day two of the itinerary.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Accommodation and food as described (hotels of a similar standard may be used if required);
programme of events as described; all entry fees to monuments; services of English speaking guide in Kolkata; game drives based on two persons per jeep; one elephant ride;
services of English speaking naturalist as required; all entry fees to national parks; all transfers in air‐conditioned vehicles; portage at airports; all local taxes.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

Flights; visas; camera fees; personal items such as drinks; laundry; phone calls; insurance; tips.

Single supplement £250