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Arrive in Ramnagar on 21 May 2027, one night before the tour starts on 22 May. Travelling from Delhi on the same morning is not recommended. The additional Ramnagar night can be arranged at extra cost. Group entry towards Dhikala is planned for approximately 11:00 AM on Day 1; confirm meeting details with the team.

Wait for official Dhikala permit confirmation before booking flights. Confirmation is expected approximately 40 days before departure for Indian participants and 55 days before departure for international participants. If booking earlier, choose Flexi or fully refundable fares. Safari Crafters does not cover losses from non-refundable flights booked before confirmation.

Delhi is the recommended airport in the tour plan. Pantnagar and Bareilly are alternatives, subject to suitable connections. Onward transport to Ramnagar can be arranged at additional cost. Flights, train tickets and airport transfers are excluded; confirm your route and timing with the team.

The tour includes three nights at Dhikala Forest Rest House in twin-sharing accommodation. The facilities are relatively basic. Single occupancy is not available on this group tour. Bring your own toiletries and bath towel.

Six safaris are included: one on the first afternoon, morning and afternoon safaris on Days 2 and 3, and a final morning safari on Day 4. The expedition has a maximum of seven participants and four photographers per vehicle, with one pilot and one naturalist in each vehicle.

Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on applicable days, together with tea, coffee, snacks and filtered drinking water. Mineral water and the additional Ramnagar overnight stay are not included.

Yes. Team Safari Crafters provides field guidance on behaviour, light, composition, camera settings and visual storytelling. Image reviews are planned on all three evenings, subject to operational timings. There is no additional mentoring fee.

There is no WiFi at Dhikala, and mobile coverage is extremely unreliable, with occasional reception only at specific spots. Charging depends on the facilities available. Bring spare batteries and sufficient memory cards, and do not rely on connectivity during the tour.

Bring lightweight breathable clothing, full-sleeve shirts, comfortable trousers and closed shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a light buff, a water bottle, personal medication and government-issued ID. Carry toiletries, a bath towel, camera dust protection and an empty bean bag. Arrange bean-bag filling before entering the forest.

A briefing is planned on 21 May if participants arrive the night before. Otherwise it takes place on Day 1 before or while entering Dhikala. It covers the schedule, safari protocols, photography approach, wildlife ethics, safety and equipment preparation.

The next departure is 22 – 25 May 2027. See the departure list for other available dates.

Suitable for beginners, experienced photographers and accompanying wildlife enthusiasts. Share your experience and goals with the team so they can confirm whether this tour is suitable for you.

A 24–70mm lens is useful for landscapes and habitat, 70–200mm for environmental portraits, and 400–600mm for distant wildlife. You do not need every focal length. Bring an empty bean bag, dust cover, spare batteries, memory cards, a cleaning kit and chargers.

Wildlife moves freely. Sightings depend on animal behaviour, weather and conditions in the field and cannot be guaranteed.

Use the tour enquiry form with your preferred dates and group size. Request a confirmed quote, inclusions and booking conditions before making payment.