Once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park is now one of India’s largest protected sanctuaries for tigers where populations are rebounding after years of decline. Over the course of the trip, we will assist one of India’s leading conservation organizations in the effort to protect Bengal tigers, and empower the villages surrounding Ranthambore National Park. Over ten days, we’ll lend a hand to Ranthambore’s mission to protect the park’s tigers, helping lay camera traps to record tiger movement outside of the park. We’ll also work with members of the local Mogya tribe, who have been displaced by the creation of the park.

Begin in New Delhi visiting the city’s main sites including the towering Red Fort, the bustling markets of Old Delhi, Parliament, and some of the oldest mosques in South Asia. Along the way, sample some of the cuisine that India is famous for. Continue on to Ranthambore National Park via train for four days of safari and hands-on volunteering with Tiger Watch, a leading organization working to protect Ranthambore’s tiger population. You may even spot other wildlife in the sanctuary including leopards, hyena, crocodiles, deer and hyena.

Following our time in Ranthambore, continue on to the pearl of the desert, Jaipur. Known as the “Pink City” for the color of its ornate buildings, uncover the extravagant palaces and forts that dot the picturesque hills around the city. We’ll also take time to explore Jaipur’s famous art and spice markets. Continue back to New Delhi for you flight home or onwards to the Taj Mahal with our post-trip extension to Agra.