Join us on a whirlwind immersive journey into Karnataka and Rajasthan’s untamed landscapes, where the vibrant colors and incredible diversity of herpetofauna come to life. India, with its unique blend of ecosystems, is a treasure trove of herpetological wonders, and Karnataka is no exception. We will bounce between dozens of biomes, from tropical, deciduous, and evergreen forests to semi-montane cloud forests as well as the great Thar Desert. This is the longest trip we currently offer, with the greatest variance in both targets and locales. To top it all off, we will be searching for Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, and other unique, imperiled megafauna. In June 2024, two Bengal Tigers were observed on our expedition, and we often encounter nearly every primary target at each locale in India. With that said, there is always something new and unexpected to be encountered within many of the under-surveyed regions which we frequent!

Main targets: Venomous snakes

1. Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)

2. Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii)

3. Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)

4. Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus)

5. King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

6. Malabar Pitviper (Craspedocephalus malabaricus)

7. Bamboo Pitviper (Craspedocephalus gramineus)

8. Humpnosed Pitviper (Hypnale hypnale)

9. Bibron’s Coral Snake (Calliophis bibroni)

10. Striped Coral Snake (Calliophis nigrescens)

11. Sochurek’s Saw-scaled Viper (Echis sochureki)

12. Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja) black morph

13. Sind Krait (Bungarus sindanus)

Safari Primary Targets:

Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris)

Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus)

Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

Gaur (Bos gaurus)

Marsh Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)

Spotted Deer (Axis axis)

Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor)

Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak)

Mouse Deer (Moschiola meminna)

Stripe-necked Mongoose (Herpestes vitticollis)

Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii)

Indian Boar (Sus scrofa cristatus)

Indian Jackal (Canis aureus indicus)

Gray Langur (Semnopithecus sp)

Malabar Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica)

Indian Porcupine (Hystrix indica)

Smooth Coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)

Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata)

Black-naped Hare (Lepus nigricollis)

Jungle Cat (Felis chaus)

Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)

Our expert-led group travel is tailored for those who seek in-depth knowledge and appreciation for the intricate relationships between these species and their environments. Gain insights into the conservation efforts that safeguard these fragile ecosystems and learn how you can contribute to preserving such living heritage, as well as experience the adventure of a lifetime while making the world a better place.

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