Book this great value fully inclusive package from Rs. 25000 total price for two people sharing
Leopards are famous for their ability to go undetected so a wildlife encounter with one of these graceful big cats is a rare and exciting moment. Known for having secretive habitats they are agile climbers and one might be watching you, hidden in the trees, without you even knowing its there.
It takes more than luck to spot one of these elusive creatures, you will need a skilled guide who knows where to find one.
We are confident that you stand a good chance of seeing one on our two night Leopard spotting safari package.
This fantastic value package includes:
- Two nights at the Castle Bera homestay in Pali, Rajasthan
- Fully inclusive of all meals and snacks
- 3 wildlife safaris on 4WD accompanied by host
- 1 visit to tribal village to observe local customs
- 1 picnic to Sawai Bandh dam
- 1 Traditional Rajasthani massage per person
- Complimentary transfers to and from Sawai Bandh railway station (1 hour /100 Km drive)
- Unlimited usage of internet
- Free Laundry
The cost is just Rs. 25000 for two people sharing and can be fully customised to suit your personal needs and tastes. Please note that prices are subject to currency fluctuations. Prices are valid until March 2012.
Castle Bera is a beautiful heritage Haveli. The cream white walls of the castle standing taller than the village houses around, give a beautiful panoramic view of the village and rocky hills around. Waking up in the morning to the chorus of birds, in the carved wooden bed of a royal Haveli room takes you back to relive the charm of age old Indian royalty.
During your morning and evening safaris it isn’t just leopards you will be spotting. Bluebull, Crocodile, Hyena, Pelican, Greylag Goose, Robin Accentor, Demoiselle Crane, Barheaded Goose and Indian Partridge can all be found in their natural habitat making this trip a wildlife photographer’s dream.
For more information or to book this package, contact our travel experts who will be happy to assist you. You can also leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
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July 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
We have been contacted by a couple of people concerned about animal welfare and the type of safaris this package includes. We are promoting Bera in Pali Rajasthan as one of those few places that boasts of untouched countryside. The homeowner Thakur Baljeet Singh is a 65 year old man who has lived and grown in Bera and is a naturalist and is an important person in the anti poaching team in Bera. With his efforts today, today Bera has no poachers. Baljeet Singh has observed the leopards and saved many of these animals from poachers and has even educated villagers to not harm the animals who come into the village many a times to attach livestock.
The safaris happen in the morning at around 6 am and in the evening at around 6 pm for 2 hours each only when guests are around. Mr. Baljeet Singh personally drives the jeeps and has the trackers who are also local villagers, born and brought up in Bera. These trackers have lived seeing these animals all their life. With the combined effort of Baljeet Singh and these trackers, the guests have a great chance of sighting in the great cat in their natural habitats. We offer all our guests today the pleasure of a wonderful experience of the home as well as the great outdoors. It is as you say a matter of luck to spot these animals, and the probabilities at Bera are high. If the guests do not spot a leopard, the risk is on the homeowner to incur the loss and offer a cashback to the guests. One has not caged any animal to ensure sighting.
The safaris are conducted in prescribed timings and with permissions from forest officials (although this is not a reserve or a sanctuary) and the sightings are done from a distance using binoculars. There is no illegal activity such as capturing the animal or baiting it. We do not allow guest to get out of the jeeps, or make noise or disturb the animal. The Jeeps are kept at a safe distance, and driven carefully through the jungle trails. All safety is taken to keep the sanctity of this great place. This is exactly the reason why Bera can boast of healthy sightings. The leopards haven’t been harmed and don’t feel threatened. They roam freely in their territories while the humans keep out of it.
We apologise for the use of one picture that we had not spotted was of a caged leopard and have removed that image from the post. It was a Creative Commons picture of an Indian leopard but not one taken by ourselves or associated with this trip. Thank you for bringing this to our notice. If you have any questions about this package and the animal welfare of the leopards please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Regards,
Sadhvika Agrawal
Asst. Manager – Marketing – Mahindra Homestays
July 24th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
i am interested in this leopord spotting wildlife tour. kindly let me know are there any fixed dates or we can book any suitable dates. also is monsoon right time to visit. is their any prefered season in which chances of sightings are more.
kindly confirm and and revert back.
mandar salaye
July 27th, 2010 at 11:06 am
can u please tell me wats d period you are arranging it(date) and any contact number..
Regards
Saurabh Choughule
July 28th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Hi I saw your ad in Facebook. I am a higher sec. teacher in one of the private schools in Thimphu, Bhutan. I am also a Director of short films. I make films on Nature and wildlife, so this writeup interests me…. Can I come here in Bera as a tourist and shoot a short film on how Mr Baljeet has all these years saved these leopards frm extinction?? Do let me know so that I can make my arrangements ready.
July 29th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
where does the tour begin…where do interested parties meet up on the first day?
July 29th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Thank you for all the comments.
The package does not only include stay, but also all meals, pick up and drops, safaris and other activities for 2 people for 2 nights and 3 days.
Individual guests are taken in individual safaris so you can choose your dates and don’t have to worry about meeting up with a tour.
You can contact the reservations team for more information:
Local call from UK 02031408422
Local call from within India 1800 425 2737
August 1st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I am highly interested to see and spend some memorable time. Cos when I sleep and got up I used to see animals. So pls suggests to me at what time I can meet these beautiful cats.
August 1st, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Hi !
Please advise next dates in Auggust and if sightings are possible in this month …..plus info on stay arrangements please and all other info to make travel plans
Thanks
Gurpreet
August 10th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Hi,
Please let me know what is the time to go there….and alos the above given cost incude to and fro from Delhi to rajstahn or only within rajasthan.
Kindly confirm accordingly need to get the bookings done.
August 11th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
@ Shubhra, thanks for the comment, somebody from our reservations team will be in touch with you soon.
August 14th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
hi, i would like to book a trip for my family. there would be 4 of us i.e myself, my wife and our 2 kids aged 9 and 2. kindly mail me all the details.
August 16th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Hi Paramveer, somebody from our reservations team will be in touch with all the details for you.
August 20th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Im a wildlife photographer ie its just my hobbie. I have taken snaps of nearly all Indian animals but till now i have never snapped a leopard in the wild… I have had some sightings but was never able to get a good snap..I would love to come over to your place and take up your offer….in November most probable…You have not mentioned any prey animal of leopards in your add…except nilgais..which I think are not the ideal prey animal for leopards…Nanda kishore…
August 29th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Hi ! I would like to know whether the tour is possible in Dec’10 or Jan’11 ? Also what would the travel options be if I have to travel from Shimla or Chandigarh ?
October 24th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I remember this place & have visited it many years ago – it was also then called Castle Bera. The sightings of wildlife are unbelievable and not restricted to just leopards. The knowledge of Thakur Baljeet Singh is such that he seemed to read the animals’ mind and knew exactly what they were going to do and which route they would take. All in all a visit to this place is a MUST and I look forward to a revisit. I did not think Th. Baljeet Singh was that old and think you’ve added at least 10 – 15 yrs. to his age.