An Educational Adventure to Support Tiger Conservation Efforts

Save the Tiger!

As featured in the November 11, 2007 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle!

Come face-to-face with Asia's vanishing tigers and learn what you can do to save this beautiful, endangered animal. On this exclusive tour, led by Brian Weirum, you'll see what's at stake as you travel into some of India and Nepal's best wildlife parks - the heart of tiger habitat - by elephant, Land Rover, and on foot. You'll search for tigers, learn about the current threat to their survival, and explore what steps can be taken to save this magnificent creature from extinction.

During the last fifteen years of operation the trip has generated more than $200,000 (which includes additional contribution from participants over the course of years) to support anti-poaching and tiger conservation efforts in India and Nepal. Mountain Travel Sobek matches your donation with a contribution of $300 for every participant on the trip to The Fund For The Tiger, a California-based, non-profit public charity dedicated to preventing the tiger from disappearing from the forests and jungles of Asia.

The Fund For The Tiger is a non-profit public charity based in California that actively works to support tiger conservation efforts in India and Nepal. Mountain Travel Sobek has been donating profits from this trip to the Fund since its inception in 1995. Contributions are tax deductible for income tax purposes.

Activities

Moderate road travel, game viewing by elephant & vehicle

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Help save the magnificent and endangered Bengal tiger
• Learn about tigers and see these remarkably beautiful animals in all their wild glory
• Travel and meet with experts in tiger protection

2010 Prices
$6,895 (10-12 members)
$7,295 (6-9 members)
$1,025 internal airfare
$2,200 single supplement

Duration: 15 days Start Location: Dehli End Location: Kathmandu Best time to go: March

Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Meet in Delhi, India.

• Day 2 : To Bandhavgarh National Park

  Fly to Khajuraho and then drive to Bandhavgarh National Park.

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  Days 3 - 5 : Bandhavgarh National Park

  Scout for tiger via Jeeps and by elephant back in vast open meadows and deciduous forests of sal and bamboo.

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  Day 6 : Khajuraho

  Early morning game drive and return to Khajuraho after breakfast.

• Day 7 : Delhi

  Morning tour of the famous Chandela Dynasty temples in Khajuraho. Afternoon flight back to Delhi.

• Day 8 : Kathmandu

  Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal.

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  Day 9 : Chitwan National Park

  Fly to Megauly at Royal Chitwan National Park, home to a healthy and stable tiger population. While at Chitwan, the group will be accompanied by Dr. Charles McDougal, Nepal's eminent tiger expert.

• Days 10 - 12 : Chitwan National Park

  Elephant safaris, game drives, nature walks, and sitting in blinds to look for tiger and other wildlife. Overnights at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge and Tented Camp.

• Day 13 : Kathmandu

  Return to Megauly and fly to Kathmandu.

• Day 14 : Kathmandu

  Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

• Day 15 : Fly home

  Fly home

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  Tiger Tops Tented Camp

  Chitwan

  Set above a broad, grassy plain in the Surung Valley, this camp features 12 comfortable, safari-style tents with twin or double bed options and attached private bathrooms with hot-water showers. Meals are served in a thatched central dining area with a nearby raised viewing platform—a great place to enjoy a cold drink while watching the wildlife roam below.

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  Tiger Den Resort

  Situated on the fringes of a local village “Tala” the Tiger Den Resort offers you a location advantage, which no other resort does - You can walk some distance to view a day in the life of an Indian village, where the pace of life is still measured by the rhythm of the seasons. The humble dwellings, the mud clustered houses, the elders smoking hookahs sitting on a cot, are some of the common scenes which signify that the time stands still in certain areas of the world even today.

• Hotel Chandela

  A haven of peace and tranquility, Hotel Chandela offers easy access to the world famous Khajuraho temples, Panna National Park Tiger Reserve, and more. Tucked snugly amidst 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this hotel offers an array of modern comforts.

• Oberoi

  Located in New Delhi, India’s capital city, The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located close to the city center near business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks Delhi’s prestigious Golf Club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the Capital’s most graceful and elegant hotel.

Properties shown are representative of the accommodations we use on this trip, may not be inclusive of all accommodations we use, and are subject to change.

Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. Our trips feature gifted leaders for whom leading trips is a true vocation. Besides showing you wonders you’d never find on your own, they make sure everything runs smoothly and safely without a hitch. They are knowledgeable about all aspects of your trip, and take great pleasure in sharing their insights with you. More than just guides, they positively elevate your experience by being teachers, companions, and the best of friends. You’ll be in good hands with them every step of the way.

• Brian K. Weirum

  Brian has been traveling to Asia since 1965 and leading treks in the Himalayas since 1980. He developed the highly successful Ultimate Everest Trek for Mountain Travel Sobek, and although he still considers the Everest area his specialty, he continues to lead special departures to other exotic Himalayan destinations, including Mustang, Dolpo, Mount Mera, Bhutan, and Mount Kailas, as well as Mongolia. Brian's true passion, however, is working to save the tiger from disappearing from the forests and jungles of Asia. Brian is also involved in special projects that include fund raising trips to help the endangered tiger (he created this very successful Save the Tiger! trip for Mountain Travel Sobek), and also founded The Fund For The Tiger, a non-profit tax-exempt public charity dedicated to saving the tigers.

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