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Wildlife and Wilderness in India

India offers some of the world's most extraordinary wildlife experiences. From snow-capped mountains to lush grasslands, the country shelters species found nowhere else on earth—Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, one-horned rhinos, and snow leopards among them.

Parks like Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh and Kaziranga deliver sightings that feel impossibly close, with landscapes ranging from dense jungle to open floodplains. This is wildlife viewing that stands entirely on its own merits—raw, authentic, and utterly distinct from anywhere else on the planet.

Snow Leopard

The ghost of the mountains awaits in Ladakh's remote valleys, offering profound encounters for families seeking extraordinary moments together. These elusive cats, with their thick grey coats and silent movements, stir breathless anticipation that bonds every family member. Hemis National Park offers some of the world's best opportunities for sightings, honouring both the patient observer and the thrill-seeking adventurer in your travel group.

Bengal Tiger

India is home to 75% of the world's wild tigers, thriving across diverse landscapes from Ranthambhore's dry forests to Kanha's misty jungles. Renowned parks like Bandhavgarh and Tadoba provide exceptional opportunities, with experienced guides who understand family dynamics. Each tiger encounter becomes a moment that sparks curiosity whilst nurturing compassionate hearts committed to conservation.

One Horned Rhino

Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos, providing and ideal setting for families to witness conservation success firsthand. With over 2,600 individuals thriving among the tall grasses, these armoured giants inspire both patient observers and eager young wildlife enthusiasts, offering hope and wonder to every family member.

Himalayan Black Bear

The moon bear, with its distinctive cream chest patch, embodies the wild spirit of India's highlands in Great Himalayan National Park and Jim Corbett. Watching these gentle giants forage creates profound connections with nature's rhythms, offering something special for every family member—from naturalists appreciating their ecological significance to young adventurers captivated by their impressive presence.

Asiatic Leopard

India's most elusive predator stirs breathless anticipation across legendary parks like Jim Corbett, Ranthambhore and Jawai. These nocturnal cats bring families together in shared excitement, whether you're the quiet observer finding peace in patient watching or the adventurous spirit chasing the thrill of tracking India's most secretive big cat.

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Wildlife of Central India

Early morning safaris among jungle-clad temples, your senses on high alert, tuned to signs of a predator’s prowling...

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Unique places to visit

Ranthambore National Park

Jawai

Bandhavgarh National Park

Pench National Park

Satpura National Park

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Why travel with Red Dot?

Ultra Personalised

We create trips that are designed just for you - your exact interests, your unique tastes, your perfect adventure. Everything is built from scratch, which means we can push boundaries and create something truly special.

Support at every turn

With offices in Sri Lanka, India and the UK, we're always here to help, in your time zone. You'll never feel like you're travelling alone.

Unlike other tour operators, the majority of our team are based in South Asia and this means you get better value for money and crucially more of that money goes in to the local economy.

Drivers and Guides

Our drivers and guides don't just get you from place to place - they make your entire journey. It's our carefully selected relationships that set us apart. Just check our reviews and you'll see what we mean!

Curated Stays

We're passionate about beautiful, unique places that tell a story. Our recommendations come from years of experience and honest feedback, and we'll always encourage you to choose the small, characterful hotels over the big chains - trust us, you'll thank us later.

Value

Exceptional doesn't have to mean expensive. We take value seriously because we want you to feel confident that every pound is well spent and every experience is worth it.

SUJAN Jawai Leopard Camp

Jawai, India

Khem Villas

Ranthambore National Park, India

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What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

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We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

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A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

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