Tigers and Kumbh Mela in India with Art Wolfe

This photography tour combines two wonderful aspects of India, one of the world’s most spectacular and significant religious gatherings and the magnificent and powerful tiger! The Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated in a cycle of approximately 12 years. It draws millions of faithful pilgrims and visitors from around the world, making it an enthralling event for photographers.

Following the Kumbh we will travel to Bandhavgarh National Park where a highlight will be the chance to photograph elusive tigers and leopards. The park boasts the highest density of Tigers in the world, and we will have exclusive access to a very special permit that will allow us to spend one of our days at this location entering the park earlier and leaving later than other visitors, as well as unrestricted access to routes and zones – a once in a lifetime opportunity to photograph tigers.

Services Included
Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at hotels in their base category (unless otherwise specified) mentioned or in similar category with meals as indicated (B, L, D stand for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively).
Services of Air-Conditioned Mini Coach (up to 12 paying pax) and Large Coach for over 12 pax for all transfers, drives and sightseeing except for transfers between Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh, Bandhavgarh- Prayagraj-Varanasi, where we will provide Air-Conditioned Toyota Innova Crysta (max 3 paying pax per vehicle) for smoother and faster driving experience on narrow country side road.
Entrance fee to places of visit / monuments.
Services of English-speaking expert guides with walking experiences at Delhi & Varanasi during city sightseeing tour.
06 exclusive jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Parks by 4X4 Open jeep inclusive of entry fee to park, resident naturalist services and local onsite naturalist (maximum 04 pax per jeep).
Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi & Varanasi.
Exclusive bajra boat ride at river Ganges in Varanasi.
Services of accompanying English-speaking escort cum guide from arrival in India till departure.
During the stay at Naga Kutir (luxury camp at Kumbh) below activities are included:
Special Experience at Dhuna with Sadhus at Camp
Experience the meaning of Kumbh with Lakshmi Singh
Personal Interactions with Sadhus from the Juna Akhara
Sandhya (evening) Aarti camp at Camp Dhuna
Morning Yoga with Sadhu
Guided Walks into the Kumbh Mela (2 to 3 hours) from 13-15 Jan’25.
Boat Ride at Kumbh Mela (1 to 2 hours) from 13-15 Jan’25.
Night walk to experience the Evening rituals at the Mela (1 hour) from 13-15 Jan’25.
Time spent in different Akharas with Sadhus at their Dhuna from 13-15 Jan’25.
General tipping to porters, local guides, restaurants & driver except for the accompanying tour leader.
Packaged drinking water during all transfers, drives and sightseeing (available in vehicle).
Assistance at airports/railway station and at the hotels at the time of check in/out in all the major cities.
Mandatory Government service tax.