West India Expedition: Land of the
Last Lions
Deserts · Wildlife · Heritage · Culture · Coastlines
Royal palaces, vast deserts, ancient civilizations and the only wild Asiatic lions on Earth — a caravan through the soul of West India.
Delhi to the Arabian Sea, in Four Movements
Sixteen milestones across Rajasthan and Gujarat — read each line left to right, as the caravan moves.
The Mughal Gateway
Begin beneath the marble domes of empire.
Rajput Royalty
Forts, lake palaces and dunes of the Thar.
The White Desert
Salt flats that glow silver under the moon — and a city 4,500 years old.
Lions & the Coast
The last Asiatic lions, savanna herds — and sea air to finish.
Four Stamps in Your Expedition Book
Ecosystems found nowhere else — including the only wild Asiatic lions on the planet.
Gir National Park
The last refuge of the Asiatic lion — open-jeep safaris through teak forest kingdoms.
Velavadar
Blackbuck herds and wolves on India's finest savanna grassland.
Little Rann of Kutch
The Indian Wild Ass and spectacular flocks of flamingos and cranes.
Marine National Park
Optional — coral ecosystems and tidal reef walks in the Gulf of Kutch.
Luxury, Paced for Immersion
How You'll Journey
A luxury expedition combining 5-star hotels, boutique desert camps, wildlife lodges and cultural stays — a balanced pace, long scenic drives and immersive experiences across two great states.
Who This Journey Is Made For
- Wildlife enthusiasts chasing the last Asiatic lions
- Photographers — deserts, palaces, salt flats, big cats
- Culture and history explorers
- Premium experiential travellers
- International visitors seeking unique India journeys
30-day West India itinerary: Delhi to Gir and the coast
The expedition crosses Rajasthan and Gujarat in four movements and 16 milestones. It starts in Delhi, moves through Agra and Rajasthan's forts, lake palaces and desert camps, crosses to Gujarat for the White Desert of Kutch and the 4,500-year-old city of Dholavira, and ends with wildlife and coast at Little Rann, Velavadar, Gir and Diu, finishing in Ahmedabad.
Gir National Park: Asiatic lion safaris
Gir is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, and the only wild population on Earth. Safaris are open-jeep drives through teak forest. Lion sightings are never guaranteed, but the park offers some of the best chances anywhere. Tentasy arranges the safaris with naturalist support.
Wildlife of Gujarat: Velavadar, Little Rann and Marine National Park
Velavadar is India's finest savanna grassland, with blackbuck herds and wolves. The Little Rann of Kutch shelters the Indian wild ass and big flocks of flamingos and cranes. Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is an optional add-on for coral ecosystems and tidal reef walks.
Rajasthan's forts, lake palaces and desert camps
The Rajput leg takes in Jaipur, a desert stay at Khimsar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer's golden dunes and Udaipur's lake palaces. For a shorter Rajasthan trip with a tiger safari, see our Rajasthan wildlife tour.
Journey facts: season, difficulty and price
The best season is October to March. Difficulty is moderate, with long scenic drives and a balanced pace. The expedition is 30 days at $30,000 per person, and a 15-day version is available at $20,000. Stays combine 5-star hotels, boutique desert camps, wildlife lodges and cultural stays.
Related Tentasy pages
- Rajasthan wildlife tour: A short Ranthambore and Jaipur trip
- North India Grand Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur start the same way
- Ultimate India Grand Expedition: The 100-day all-India journey
- Indian wildlife tours: All our parks
- Wildlife photography: Photograph lions and the Rann
- Contact us: Plan your West India expedition
West India Expedition FAQ
What is the best time to see lions in Gir?
The expedition's best season is October to March. We confirm the exact park timing for your dates when you enquire.
Is Marine National Park included?
No, it is optional. Ask us to add it to your plan.
Can I do a 15-day version?
Yes. A 15-day version is available at $20,000 per person.
How does the trip end?
The route finishes in Ahmedabad after the Gujarat coast and wildlife leg.
How difficult is it?
Moderate: long scenic drives at a balanced pace across two states.
Plan Your West India Expedition
$30,000
Per person · 30 days. Also available as a 15-day expedition — $20,000. Limited departures for 2026–27.
⧡ Limited luxury slots available for 2026–27