Veterinary Study Tour to India

Travel to the Aravalli hills, dusty savannahs, and dense forests of India’s biodiverse northern states. The region is home to the world’s largest population of tigers, the one-horned rhinoceros, the magnificent Asian elephant, and a fabulous array of bird species.

This study tour provides unique insight into India’s veterinary practice, diverse wildlife and conservation efforts. It includes safaris, expert talks and visits to veterinary practices across three of India’s most impressive national parks: Ranthambore, Keoladeo, and Jim Corbett. We’ve also partnered with Wildlife SOS to visit to their Elephant Conservation & Care Centre and Bear Rescue Facility and to learn from their team about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

A full cultural itinerary also offers time to explore India’s equally rich urban jungles. From the princely heritage of Jaipur, known as the Pink City for the rosy hue of its labyrinthine streets, to sunrise over the Taj Mahal, visit palaces, forts, bazaars, and explore the vast metropolis of Delhi.

There is the option to extend your stay and visit Kaziranga National Park, a floodplain in Assam that sports the world's largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses.

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Price (sharing a room)

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Price (room to yourself)

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At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Professional

Profession

Veterinary Studies

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

Jaipur

Tuesday

February

Arrive in Jaipur and check in. At leisure before welcome dinner.

Jaipur

Wednesday

February

Tour Jaipur’s historic landmarks, including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Meet the team behind the Jhalana Leopard Reserve and learn how the park was developed to protect a large leopard population.

Jaipur

Thursday

February

Safari at Jhalana Leopard Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife, including the elusive leopard, and Galtaji Monkey Temple. Visit the elephant sanctuary at Dera Amer for an unforgettable, ethical encounter with the elephants. Enjoy a memorable dinner in a tranquil setting, with elephants roaming nearby.

Jaipur / Ranthambore National Park

Friday

February

Drive to Ranthambore National Park, once a royal hunting ground for the royals of Jaipur. It is now a haven for wildlife and home to a large population of Bengal tigers. Afternoon safari.

Ranthambore National Park

Saturday

February

Safari through the park’s grassy meadows and rocky terrain to glimpse tigers, hyenas, jackals, panthers, deer and a variety of birds.

Ranthambore National Park

Sunday

February

Park safari. After lunch visit a tribal village to gain insight into local traditions and way of life.

Ranthambore National Park / Agra

Monday

March

Drive to Keoladeo National Park, navigate the wetlands, woodlands and scrub which protect the park’s rich variety of migratory and resident birds. Drive to Agra.

Agra

Tuesday

March

Rise early to visit Taj Mahal, watch sunrise light the perfectly symmetrical white marble mausoleum and return to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to the Elephant Hospital and Care Centre, run by Wildlife SOS. Take a guided tour with the veterinary team to explore elephant treatment technologies, the conservation and care centre and the elephant memorial site.

Agra

Wednesday

March

Visit the Agra Bear Rescue Facility and tour the hospital with a veterinarian from Wildlife SOS. Hear from the Director of Sustainability and Special Projects of Wildlife SOS, who also leads its anti-poaching efforts. Take a wildlife observation boat ride on the Yamuna River, followed by a jeep safari through the 165-acre facility to observe bear habitats and enrichment feeding.

Agra / Mansurpur

Thursday

March

Drive to Mansurpur and check in to hotel. At leisure or optional walking tour in Anupshahr to visit temples, ghats and observe pooja offerings and boating along the Ganga.

Mansurpur / Jim Corbett National Park

Friday

March

Travel to Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as India’s first national park through the efforts of British hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett. Visit the Dhangarhi Interpretation Centre, an information centre that advocates for responsible tourism.

Jim Corbett National Park

Saturday

March

All day jungle safari through the park’s varied terrain and spectacular array of wildlife. Spot Asian elephants, sambar deer, Bengal tiger and over 600 species of bird, including the colourful Indian roller bird.

Jim Corbett National Park

Sunday

March

Optional safari before visiting the park’s state-of-the-art veterinary unit. Take a guided nature trail into the forest to the scenic Corbett Waterfall. Optional horse riding.

Jim Corbett National Park / Delhi

Monday

March

Drive to Delhi, a sprawling metropolis, where Mughal and colonial history rub shoulders alongside a vibrant contemporary culture. Arrive and at leisure to explore the city before a farewell dinner.

Delhi

Tuesday

March

Depart the hotel after breakfast or take the extension.