Planet India - Wildlife

The Indian subcontinent offers the opportunity to view rare Asiatic as well as migratory birds and animal species in their natural habitats. Programs offered by us in this category-could be used as a tour dedicated to wildlife of the Indian subcontinent. Alternatively, these can be taken up as part of a special interest tour even in combination with other general itineraries. India has numerous animal and bird species. At Planet Holidays, We feel that the best possible introduction to Indian wildlife is a region-wise approach. India has several national parks, sanctuaries and game reserves. Game viewing in India is done by traveling on foot, in open vehicles or on elephant back. For most of our programs we offer you the services of professional wildlife experts and naturalists. The eastern parts of India are famous for the single-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris). The western part of India is better known for its Asiatic Lion (Panthera Leo), leopards (Felis Pardus ) and flamingoes (genus Phoenicopterus). The Indian lions are probably the only lions found outside the African continent! The northern and central Parts of India are more popular for the legendary tigers of Kumaon, immortalized by Rudyard Kipling, Asiatic as well as rare species of migratory birds, the ibex (capra ibex), black panther (panther pardus), snow leopard (panther uncia) and the blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur). Southern India attracts wildlife enthusiasts mainly for its Asiatic elephants (elephas maximus). Our services include visits to all National Parks, Sanctuaries, Game Reseves and other wildlife destinations in India, Nepal and Bhutan. In central and northern India, we recommend visits to Ranthambhore, Rajaji National Park Chilla, Dudhwa, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna and the bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur. A visit to Bardia and the Royal Chitwan National Park Nepal can also be included in the itinerary. In southern India, one must include visits to destinations such as the Periyar, Bandhipur, Madhumallai and Kabini in the Wildlife tour itinerary. In eastern parts of India we recommend you visit wildlife destinations such as Manas, Khaziranga, Jaildapara and Simlipal, wzzhile in western India , a visit to Sasangir is must on every wildlife itinerary.

Planet India - Adventure

Planet Holidays brings you exciting adventure tous options ranging from EASY through STRENUOUS. During all adventure-based programs undertaken by us, you or your clients' safety and security remain our prime consideration. From the more gentle and easy nature excursions, fishing, jeep safaris through more relatively strenuous activities such as wilderness expeditions, cycle or motorcycle safaris, bungee jumping, river rafting, trekking and mountaineering, we have the expertise and infrastructure to operate all kinds of adventure activities. Moreover, with our flexible approach to itinerary-making we can guide you to create your own adventure tour programs. If desired, you can combine certain adventure programs . If desired, you can combine certain adventure programs offered by us with other general itineraries. Our Great Himalayan Expeditions Camp at Rishikesh (situated by the River Ganges ) offers easy to high grade white-water rafting facilities, under the supervision of our expert guides. Our Dune Safari Camp (permanent deluze Swiss cottage tents) located on the Sam Desert near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, offers excellent scope for desert camel safaris. Trekking on the Mansarovar Yatra Trail (trekking combined with 4x4 jeep safari), trekking to the base camp of the unconquered Kangshung Face of Mt. Everest, pilgrimage expedition (4x4 jeep safari and trekking ) to the holy Mt. Kailash and to other destination in Tibet, nature walks and hikes to the Valley of Flowers are some of the programmes we recommended to serious adventure enthusiasts.