TIGER CONSERVATION,

KANHA – 7 Days

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This wildlife program in Kanha is your window to understanding the challenges faced with conservation in the country. Working with experts from The Corbett Foundation (TCF) you will learn the fundamentals of

wildlife and in particular tiger conservation. Learn India's success story of increasing the tiger population that has given the world of wildlife lovers hope. You will also be working on various community projects with children from local schools and on the tribal

museum. A great trip for anyone who loves wildlife and wants to learn more about conservation right in the

heart of Central India, the bastion of the Indian tigers.

TRIP DIFFICULTY: 3.5/5

• Learn first hand what wildlife conservation work entails from experts in the field by taking part in ongoing tiger conservation projects with The Corbett Foundation

• Gain a greater understanding of the ecosystem and biodiversity in the forests of Central India

• Work on wildlife research collecting data through safaris and nature walks and learn about animal behaviour, field techniques for tracking them

• Volunteer in local community projects at the Tribal Museum and at a local school to gain a deeper understanding of local culture as well as animal conflict in the area

• End days with project discussions, presentations but not without laughter and fun stories

• Get rewarded with a program participation certificate from #DoTheDifferent

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS TRIP?

TRIP FEATURES

THEME Wildlife conservation

Tribal Museum project

Nature walks

NATURE

SERVICE

ACTIVITY

CREATIVITY

Kanha Tiger Reserve

Volunteer at the tribal museum &

at a local school

TRAVEL DATES & RATES

₹ 47,500* + GST per

person

PRICE PER PERSON

13 to 19 years

old

SUITABLE FOR AGES

APR

* Prices not inclusive of travel insurance & plane/train tickets to the destination

MAY

18th to 24th

8th to 14th

ITINERARY*

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 1

DAY 4

Morning safari, close projects, discussion with experts about learnings

Nature walk, Local school community work, conflict mitigation

* Breakfast, lunch & dinner included on all full days. Itinerary is tentative and subject to change.

DAY 5

DAY 6

Morning safari, human animal conflict, project work continues

Bird watching, nature walk, visit tribal hamlets, tribal museum project

Orientation and introduction to projects, afternoon safari & field

techniques

Arrive at Raipur & transfer to Kanha, short introductory walk

DAY 7 Transfer to Raipur, Departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED• Cost of flights, Insurance, Visas & passports are not included in the trip

• Excess baggage, Porterage, Laundry, phone calls, Souvenirs and all other personal expenses are not

included

Arrival And departure transfers at the destination at specified timings. Our team will help you with the details for your trip.

Safe secure and fun accommodation at hostels, lodges & camps on shared basis – separate for girls and boys.

All meals breakfasts are continental style with cereal, toast, jam, butter. Picnic style lunches and hot dinners with snacks available on most days.

An experienced internship leader from the #DoTheDifferent team who travels from India and stays with the group at all times.

Meaningful experiences to introduce you to practical exposure in the subject of your own interest.

Certificate for the valuable real experience and knowledge you have gained to boost university applications & your CV.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TALK TO RESHNA go@dothedifferent.com

9886679970080-48543761

What flights should I book?

Flights are not included in your trip. When booking flights, please keep in mind that you need to arrive in Raipur before 12 noon on day one and depart after 6 in the evening . Should the connectivity from your destination not allow this, please arrange to arrive the night before. We can help with the extra night accommodation (at a nominal cost). The Trip Leader from DoTheDifferent will be in Raipur a day before the trip starts.

What is the accommodation like

The stay is at a jungle lodge and the rooms are on multi-share basis. The accommodation is modest but clean with en suite facilities and very safe.

What project will I be working on while on this trip?

The participants will be working with the team from The Corbett Foundation on their current conservation project(s) on wildlife in the Kahna & Central Indian jungles leaning towards tigers. You can expect to learn a little bit about many real techniques for identifying wildlife, animal tracking, managing the man-animal conflict etc.