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INDIA
Land of the Tiger
A Wildlife Photo Safari with Lewis Kemper
April 2 - 13, 2019
INDIA
Photographer’s India – Land of the Tiger
A Wildlife Photo Safari with Lewis Kemper
A Photo Cultural Journey with Lewis Kemper
India’s jewels are the parks, palaces, temples, bazaars and, of course, the wild animals which define her
exotic past. On this photographic safari we spend a week in the renowned Bandavgarh National Park,
one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India that houses the Royal Bengal Tiger. The parks of central India
were the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Books, and all of the animals described in the books
are to be found here. Bandavgarh, a relatively smaller park with stunning landscape, has the highest
concentration of wild tigers per square mile. We have ample time to thoroughly explore and photograph
wildlife in exclusive 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Before reaching the tiger park, we delve into ancient India visiting religious Benares (also known as
Varanasi). Built on the banks of the holy river Ganga (Ganges), Varanasi is the “oldest” living city of the
world and could well be thought of as the “Soul of India” - a fitting start to our photography journey. We
will also visit the millennium old intricately carved temples at Khajuraho before reaching the wildlife park.
Although their emphasis is on photography, our photocultural tours are suitable for any adventurous
traveler looking for a vacation that is out of the ordinary.
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Y O U R J O U R N E Y
Varanasi is a holy city, its life dedicated to Siva. Like Jerusalem,
Rome, and Athens, Varanasi is one of the world’s ancient
DEPARTURE DATE(S): APRIL 2 - 13, 2019
living cities. Nineteenth-century missionary M.A. Sherring was
overwhelmed by the antiquity of Benares (Varanasi) when he
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“Twenty five centuries ago, at least, it was famous. When Babylon
Travelers with a passion for photography who want to
view India through the lens of their camera and capture was struggling with Nineveh for supremacy, when Tyre was
unforgettable images. planting her colonies, when Athens was growing in strength,
before Rome had become known, or Greece had contended
HIGHLIGHTS: with Persia, or Cyrus had added luster to the Persian monarchy,
or Nebuchadnezzar had captured Jerusalem, and the inhabitants
The holy city of Varanasi of Judea had been carried into captivity, she had already risen to
greatness, if not to glory.”
Millinium old temples at Khajuraho
Mark Twain in his “Following the Equator” observed: “Benares is
7 days of game drives and excursions in Bandavgari older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend,
National Park, home to many endangered species, and looks twice as old as all of them put together!”
including tiger.
Varanasi is the center of Hindu culture; like Jerusalem it is seen as
a holy land and has survived the centuries because of its sanctified
place in Indian religious life. To die in Kashi (Varanasi) insures
ACCOMMODATIONS: release, or moksa, from the endless karmic cycle of rebirth and
suffering. Varanasi is India in microcosm, both the beautiful and
2 nights at Gateway by Taj the repellant.
(Varanasi)
This afternoon we begin our exploration of Varanasi by visiting the
1 night at Radisson Jass ghats for which the city is so justly famous. At sunset we will have
(Khajuraho) the wonderful experience of a sunset boat ride on the Ganga
River, during which we will witness the evening arthi.
7 nights at Pugdundee King’s Lodge
(Bandavgarh) (Gateway by Taj Hotel; B, WD)
2 nights at Pullman Airport hotel
(arrival/departure Delhi) Day 3, April 4
EXPLORE VARANASI
We will rise early this morning to take our sunrise boat ride on
the Ganga past the ghats. Here, pilgrims gather on the steps that
Day 1, April 2 lead down to the river to bathe in the waters of the sacred river as
WELCOME TO DELHI the city begins to come alive in the magical misty light of dawn.
You will walk through the streets and visit some of Varanasi’s many
You will be arriving at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport temples before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
late at night. Proceed through Immigration and Customs to the
Arrivals area, where you will be met by a Nomadic Expeditions In the afternoon, we take a short drive to Sarnath. It was here at
representative and transferred to the airport hotel, a convenient the Deer Park of Sarnath that Sakyamuni Buddha, having achieved
5 min away. Expect to reach your hotel room approximately 2-3 enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, delivered his first message of the
hours after landing. middle path to final nirvana. Also of interest are excavated pillars
from the time of the Maurya Dynasty (323-185 B.C) and stupas
(Airport Hotel Pullman)
from as late as the 12th century. These were unearthed during the
Day 2, April 3 British archaeological explorations in 1836 and are housed in the
FLY TO VARANASI museum on site.
(Gateway by Taj Hotel; B)
After an early breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport for
our flight to Varanasi.
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Day 4, April 5 Day 5, April 6
FLY TO KHAJURAHO TO BANDAVGARI NATIONAL PARK
After our sunrise foray to the Khajuraho temples, we start our
We have the morning for one final photo shoot along the banks of
5-6 hour drive to Bandavgarh National Park. The drive passing
the Ganga. Mid-morning we transfer to the airport for our flight
through small farming villages, teak forests offers many photo ops
to Khajuraho.
that we will take advantage off. Arrive at our lodge before dinner.
Khajuraho, now a quiet little town, was once the religious capital
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in one of India’s last
of the Chandela kings. The Chandelas were devout tantric Hindus
remaining areas of substantial forest, in what was originally part of
and were prolific patrons of religious architecture. They built
the princely state of Rewa, home of the rare white tiger. Contrary
numerous, elaborate temples to serve as emblems of their piety
to popular belief, white tigers are neither a subspecies of tiger,
and strength. Khajuraho is also famous for its beautiful Hindu
nor are they albinos - they are actually white-colored Bengal
temples, considered to be some of the finest examples of Nagara
tigers (currently there are no white tigers in the wild). Though
style architecture. The temples are well known for their lavish use
small, the park abounds in many of India’s endangered animals—
of erotic carvings, which shocked Victorian Britishers described
spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, nilgai, blackbuck, four-horned
as “a little warmer than necessary,” but to the ancient devotee
antelope, gaur (Indian bison and largest of the world’s oxen),
they symbolized the joy of life and the joy of spiritual liberation
sloth bear, leopard and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Bandavgarh was
through Tantric ritual. We spend the afternoon photographing
designated a “Tiger Reserve” and comes under the protection of
the temple, returning to our hotel after sunset.
Project Tiger — the single largest conservation project mounted
(Radisson Jass; B) by the Government of India.
(Pugdundee King’s Lodge; B, L, D)
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Days 6 - 11, April 7 - 12 Day 12, April 13
BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK FLY TO DELHI | DEPART INDIA
We have six days to explore Bandhavgarh, with sunrise and We head out early morning for our last excursion in the Tiger
sunset game excursions in this fantastic wildlife park. Daytime Park. We will be back at our hotel for an early lunch, last minute
sightings of tiger are more likely at Bandhavgarh than at any other packing before driving to Nagpur for our flight to Delhi.
preserve in India. The Park remains closed to visitors between On arrival in Delhi transfer back to the Airport Pullman Hotel for
mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and accordingly, your will have a few hours of rest. We will have a “Farewell Dinner,” our last as
sunrise and sunset excursions in private 4-wheel drive vehicles, a group, before heading back to the airport for your return flight
accompanied by attentive and knowledgeable naturalists, who (most are after midnight). All participants will be transferred to
will expertly introduce you to the area’s rich and varied wildlife.
the airport based on their flight departure time (you will have
We will have twelve exclusive safaris covering all regions of access to your hotel room until your departure).
the National Park. On Wednesday afternoon, when the park is
closed, we will head out to visit and photograph nearby villages. Departing Delhi, you arrive in the U.S. early the following
morning.
PLEASE NOTE: All National Wildlife Parks in India, shut down for
(Airport Pullman Hotel; B, FD)
visitors in the middle of the day and every Wednesday afternoon.
We take sunrise excursions, departing our lodge pre-dawn that
last 4-5 hours. Afternoon excursions starting between 2-3 pm,
last about three hours, with all visitors required to leave the park
boundaries by sunset. All park excursions will be in exclusive,
open-air, 4-wheel drive vehicle, with a maximum of 4 participants
per vehicle. All vehicles will be accompanied by a park-certified
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
naturalist.
(Pugdundee King’s Lodge; B, L, D)
Nomadic Expeditions reserves the right to change the above itinerary if necessary.
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ABOUT YOUR TRIP LEADER
LEWIS KEMPER
Lewis Kemper is widely recognized as a photographer, writer, and
instructor, lecturing throughout the United States. He currently
is a Contributing Editor to Outdoor Photographer. He was the
photographer for, “Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest”, published
by Graphic Arts Center Publishing. Kemper’s monograph,
“Capturing the Light” won the People’s Choice Awards in Fine Art
in the 2009 Photography.Book.Now competition. His publication
“Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide” was voted in
the top 20 field guides. Lewis’ DVD, “My Stretch of the River: A
Photographer’s Journal”, features a years worth of photography
and journal entries on the American River in Sacramento, CA. His
latest publications are photo guide apps, “Yosemite National Park
SNAPPGuide” and “Yellowstone National Park SNAPPGuide”.
An excellent photographer, Lewis is also a skilled teacher, and will
assist you in every way, enabling you to bring home wonderful
memories, suitable for framing.
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LAND PRICE
WHY TRAVEL WITH
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(if you require single accommodation on tour) Nomadic Expeditions was founded in 1992. Nothing can compete with
Internal India Airfare: $390 per person the experience we have attained over 25 years of designing luxury
adventure travel to Asia. While each trip we design is slightly different
Economy Class than its predecessor, our breadth of knowledge, network of contacts,
Delhi–Varanasi–Khajuraho; Jabalpur – Delhi and experience in the field is unrivaled.
Our People
LAND PRICE INCLUDES: We hire the best in the business to create and execute memorable
journeys for our clients. From our Expedition Specialists in the United
• All accommodations in hotels/room category, as listed in the States, Ulaanbaatar, Lhasa, and Thimpu who turn wish lists into reality
above itinerary, based on double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes
and service charges to our English-speaking, professionally trained guides who share
their extensive knowledge of the culture and natural history of our
• All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles destinations, our staff is what makes Nomadic Expeditions successful.
• All arrival/departure airport/hotel transfers
Passion for Travel
• Bottled drinking water during meals and also during the day as
needed by clients While our journeys open your eyes to a whole new world of experiences,
we understand that choosing to book a trip with us requires time spent
• All Park entrance fees, conservation fees at Bandhavgarh National away from friends, family, and work. Your time is precious and we take
Parks that to heart. It’s why we design journeys that go beyond a checklist of
attractions. When you travel with us, we want you to remember drinking
• Private sunrise and sunset game drives at Bandhavgarh National tea with a nomadic family or digging for fossils with a renowned
Parks in open-air, 4-wheel drive vehicles, accompanied by Park
Naturalist paleontologist. We imbue our trips with encounters, whether it’s with a
local resident, a high-ranking government official, or a renowned wildlife
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in National Parks conservationist, so you take home more than a set of photographs to
frame on your nightstand.
• All entry fees at all temples, museums and monuments on
sightseeing excursions
Our Philosophy
• Services of photography expert Mr. Lewis Kemper from Delhi to
Delhi (Day 2 – Day 13) Nomadic Expeditions was founded on the principle of treading lightly
long before sustainable travel was a buzz phrase. Every expedition
• All Govt. Service Taxes as applicable is undertaken with the greatest respect for the lands we explore and
the local people we meet. Those who travel with us do so with the
assurance that the preservation and protection of the ecosystems and
cultures we visit is of the utmost importance to us, both as individuals
LAND PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: and as a company. Respect for the places we travel to is at the heart
• International airfare and en route stopovers to and from Asia of everything we do, but over our 25 years we have realized additional
opportunities where we can lend a hand. We have gone beyond
• Certain Lunches and Dinners as listed in the above itinerary simply treading lightly and have wholeheartedly partnered with local
communities and regions. Read more about our sustainable practices
• Gratuities to local staff and Trip Leader and philanthropic efforts here.
• Items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, laundry,
phone calls, etc.
• Still camera and video fees
• Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance.
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Nomadic
Expeditions’ control
Photographs © Lewis Kemper. All Rights Reserved.
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