Desert landscape in Rajasthan

THE IMPERIAL JATAYU · RAJASTHAN WILDLIFE JOURNEYS

BEYOND
JORBEER

From the golden sands of the Thar to the rugged Aravallis, our field knowledge follows the wild—one landscape, season and story at a time.

Explore the journeys

A LANDSCAPE-LED WAY TO TRAVEL

Nine distinct wild places. One thoughtful way of guiding.

Every destination has its own pace, habitat and best light. Explore the journeys below, then let us shape the route around the season and the wildlife you hope to meet.

Open desert landscape at Desert National Park
JAISALMER REGION

THE THAR, UNFOLDED

DNP (Desert National Park)

Wide-open dune country around Jaisalmer, where patient field movement reveals the desert’s quieter specialists—from grassland birds and raptors to foxes and seasonal migrants.

LANDSCAPE
Dunes & scrub
FIELD FOCUS
Desert specialists
THE RHYTHM
Soft-light drives
Plan this journey

GRASSLAND HORIZONS

Blackbuck Sanctuary,
Tal Chhapar

A clean, open grassland where blackbuck movement, winter harriers and immense skies reward an unhurried safari. It is a beautiful first wildlife experience and a compelling place for serious birders.

LANDSCAPE
Open grassland
FIELD FOCUS
Blackbuck & raptors
THE RHYTHM
Wide horizons
Ask about Tal Chhapar
Open grassland at Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary
CHURU DISTRICT
Birdlife at Kheechan
PHALODI REGION

A CONSERVATION STORY IN FLIGHT

Kheechan

Known for its remarkable Demoiselle crane gatherings and community-led conservation, Kheechan is a place to slow down. We time visits for respectful viewing, good light and a deeper understanding of the local story.

LANDSCAPE
Village-edge wetlands
FIELD FOCUS
Demoiselle cranes
THE RHYTHM
Respectful viewing
Plan a Kheechan visit

THE QUIET SIDE OF THE DESERT

Sonkhaliya

Sonkhaliya’s scrub and grassland habitat calls for a slower kind of exploration. The reward is close attention to steppe species, raptors and the perfectly adapted life that often blends into the landscape.

LANDSCAPE
Scrub & grassland
FIELD FOCUS
Steppe fauna
THE RHYTHM
Slow exploration
Ask about Sonkhaliya
Open scrubland in Sonkhaliya
RAJASTHAN DESERT BELT
Salt-wetland landscape at Sambhar Lake
SALT LAKE COUNTRY

WHERE WATER MEETS THE SKY

Sambhar

India’s largest inland salt lake brings together enormous skies, reflective flats and seasonal birdlife. It is especially rewarding at sunrise, when flamingos and shorebirds meet long-lens landscapes.

LANDSCAPE
Salt wetland
FIELD FOCUS
Flamingos & shorebirds
THE RHYTHM
Sunrise sessions
Plan a Sambhar day

THE ARAVALLI CHANGE OF SCENE

Mount Abu

A complete ecological contrast to the desert: highland forests, rocky valleys and cooler air. Routes here are shaped around birdlife, quiet observation points and the changing textures of the Aravallis.

LANDSCAPE
Highland forest
FIELD FOCUS
Birdlife & valleys
THE RHYTHM
Quiet observation
Explore Mount Abu
Forested hills of Mount Abu
ARAVALLI HIGHLANDS
Dry forest terrain at Jhalana Leopard Safari
JAIPUR

WILDER THAN IT LOOKS

Jhalana Leopard Safari

On Jaipur’s edge lies a remarkably wild dry forest. We guide with calm observation, thoughtful timing and responsible safari etiquette—so every sighting is approached with respect for the animal and its space.

LANDSCAPE
Urban-edge forest
FIELD FOCUS
Leopards & birds
THE RHYTHM
Patient tracking
Ask about Jhalana

GRANITE, LEOPARDS & LIVING LANDSCAPES

Jawai

Jawai’s dramatic granite outcrops and pastoral landscape make every drive feel distinct. The experience is about far more than a sighting: patient field craft, local context and a close reading of the hills.

LANDSCAPE
Granite hills
FIELD FOCUS
Leopard country
THE RHYTHM
Patient field craft
Plan a Jawai journey
Granite landscape in Jawai
PALI DISTRICT
Forest landscape in Ranthambore National Park
SAWAI MADHOPUR

THE ICONIC TIGER LANDSCAPE

Ranthambore
National Park

Forts, lakes and dry deciduous forest give Ranthambore its unforgettable character. We help you arrive prepared—with realistic expectations, thoughtful zone planning and ethical wildlife viewing at the centre.

LANDSCAPE
Forest & lakes
FIELD FOCUS
Tigers & forest life
THE RHYTHM
Season-led planning
Plan for Ranthambore

THE MAP KEEPS GROWING

Always exploring.
More discovering.

Every season opens a new route and a new story. If your destination is not listed here, we can build a custom wildlife journey around the habitat, season and encounters that matter to you.

Guest Reviews

Words from the Wild

Experiences shared by Guests who have explored the wild with us.

★★★★★

A morning to remember

“The sunrise, the birds, and Gautam’s stories made the desert feel completely alive. It was peaceful, personal, and beautifully planned.”

AS

Ananya Sharma

Delhi

★★★★★

Thoughtful and ethical

“This was much more than a safari. Every moment felt respectful of the wildlife, and we learned so much about the Thar.”

RM

Rohan Mehta

Jaipur

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