India is a world unto itself. Exquisite architectural wonders, an exotic multi-layered culture, and a panoply of wildlife and landscapes amaze—even astonish—first-time visitors. VENT has operated tours to India for decades. All of our trips are special, but perhaps none are as captivating or comprehensive as our tours of India by train. Combining the immemorial richness of Indian history and culture with superb birding and wildlife—all while riding aboard a luxury train—presents a travel opportunity like no other. Traveling aboard the beautiful Maharajas’ Express, we’ll visit some of India’s most revered locations: Mumbai; the princely cities of Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaipur; the national parks of Ranthambore and Bharatpur where exquisite birding and a chance to see the mighty Tiger await; the storied Taj Mahal; and many other sights. To learn more about this remarkable trip, please join Victor Emanuel and Barry Lyon on August 25 for the next VENT webinar: India: Birds & Culture on the Maharajas’ Express. Through interpretation and a collection of images, Victor and Barry will impart the thrill of a fascinating trip across India by train. Joining Victor and Barry as a special guest is India native Raj Singh, longtime operator of our India tours and an accomplished ornithologist.
“When I went to India twenty years ago, I fell in love with the incredible nature, culture, scenery, and the people. I have made four wonderful train trips in India. The trip on the Maharajas’ Express is one of the best trips of my life. I urge you to watch this webinar to learn more about this amazing journey.” – Victor Emanuel
Victor Emanuel started birding in Texas 73 years ago at the age of eight. His travels have taken him to all the continents, with his areas of concentration being Texas, Arizona, Mexico, Panama, and Peru. He is the founder and compiler for 50 years...
Barry Lyon’s passion for the outdoors and birding has its roots in his childhood in southern California. During his teenage years, he attended several VENT/ABA youth birding camps, which ultimately led to his future involvement with Victor Emanuel...
Raj Singh, born in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is a distinguished ornithologist, fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, and inveterate world traveler. His first passion in life is wildlife conservation, and his knowledge of natural history is...
VENT offers an exciting array of tours and destinations. Webinars will feature an array of other tours and will grow to encompass a wealth of birding and natural history related topics, all from an educational, instructional, or informational standpoint.