Kopal Thakur

Kopal is a safari specialist with over a decade of guiding experience navigating the forests of Central India and the high-altitude landscapes of the Himalayas.

Kopal has extensive experience guiding guests through some of India’s most challenging and rewarding wilderness regions, providing her with a wide knowledge and expertise in the country’s wildlife. Away from the field, she works closely with indigenous and forest-edge communities, training local youth as wildlife guides and naturalists — ensuring that conservation and authentic knowledge remain deeply connected to peoples' livelihoods. She is a grounded presence in the wild and believes that the finest expeditions are built not just on sightings, but on respect for wildlife, landscapes, and the people who call them home.

Kopal leads 2 group tours

Travelling from the Chambal River and the famed wetlands of Bharatpur, both bird hotspots, to the legendary Taj Mahal, and the central Indian national parks of Satpura and Tadoba, we search for exciting mammals and birds, including sloth bear, leopard, Asian wild dog, jungle cat and tiger. Find out more about Birds & Tigers in Central India

Destination: India
Price (inc. flights): 17 days from £5,495
Trip type:
Group Tour
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Our relaxed two-centre group tour focuses on India’s most iconic mammal – the magnificent Bengal tiger. We spend time in two national parks, offering the excellent chances of sighting tigers: Pench, increasingly reliable destination for tiger, and then the beautiful Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. Find out more about Ultimate Tiger Safari

Destination: India
Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £4,895
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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