§1What this business is

The operator owns two safari jeeps, employs drivers and trained guides, and sells jeep safaris, bird-watching tours, camping, nature walks, photography tours and custom packages around Uttarakhand's national parks and sanctuaries. Bookings come directly or through travel agents; the operator arranges park permits, pick-up and guiding within park timings and rules.

Capacity: Sales of ₹12.65 L a year from jeep safaris, bird watching, camping, nature walks, photography tours, adventure activities and custom packages.

§2Is it right for you?

Who it is for

Someone living near a national park who knows local wildlife and can manage drivers and guides.

Who it is not for

Someone far from a park or without contacts in the forest and tourism offices.

Advantages

  • Corbett and Rajaji draw steady domestic and foreign visitors
  • Small team and a clear asset (jeeps)
  • Can add camping, bird watching and photography packages
  • Local guides with park knowledge are a strong selling point

Drawbacks

  • Parks close or restrict access in the monsoon
  • Park entry and vehicle quotas are controlled by the Forest Department
  • Many competing jeep operators near popular gates
  • Thin profit in the profile's own figures

Skills you need

  • Wildlife and bird identification
  • Off-road driving and vehicle upkeep
  • Park permit and booking procedures
  • Online marketing and travel agent tie-ups

Why difficulty 3/5: Simple setup, but park permits, seasonality and competition decide earnings.

§3Market

Who buys

  • Domestic and foreign wildlife tourists
  • Nature photographers and bird watchers
  • Researchers and students
  • Eco-tourism travellers

How it sells

  • Direct bookings and travel agents
  • Online travel platforms and social media
  • Tie-ups with resorts and eco-lodges near parks

Good to know

  • The profile names Jim Corbett, Rajaji and Binsar as key destinations.
  • It flags weak online presence of small operators and monsoon closures as marketing issues.

§4Raw material & machinery

ItemQtyCost
Safari jeeps2₹16.00 lakh
Binoculars2₹0.40 lakh
Telescopes2₹0.30 lakh
Camera—₹0.40 lakh
Computer with software1₹0.25 lakh
Walkie-talkies and GPS devices1₹0.05 lakh
Office set-up1₹0.10 lakh
Solar lighting and biodegradable supplies5₹0.05 lakh

From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Wildlife Safari Tours

  • Consumable supplies'raw materials' of ₹0.30 lakh a year in the profitability table
  • First-aid kits and safety equipmentlisted among material requirements

From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Wildlife Safari Tours

§5Licences & registration

  1. Uttarakhand Tourism Policy compliance and District Tourism Development Officer consent
  2. Forest Department vehicle and guide registration for the park
  3. Commercial vehicle registration and permits
  4. GST
  5. Trade licence
  6. UEPPCB consent where required

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§6Schemes & subsidies

The ₹12.51 L bank loan fits a MUDRA Tarun loan or a CGTMSE-backed loan; Stand-Up India for women and SC/ST promoters.

§7Money

How the investment is worked out: Building (rented) ₹0.08 L + vehicles and equipment ₹17.35 L (2 jeeps ₹16.00 L, binoculars ₹0.40 L, telescopes ₹0.30 L, camera ₹0.40 L, computer ₹0.25 L) + furniture and equipment ₹0.25 L + misc. assets ₹0.02 L + preliminary ₹0.13 L + working capital ₹3.03 L = ₹20.85 L. Finance: promoter ₹8.34 L, bank ₹12.51 L.

Working capital: Working capital ₹3.03 L within the project cost.

Year not printed on the profile — check current jeep prices.

How to prepare a loan file

§8Export potential

Export council / board: Ministry of Tourism

  • This is a tourism service; foreign guests count as tourism earnings, not goods exports.

§9Risks — where people fail

  • Changes in park rules or vehicle permits
  • Monsoon closure
  • Vehicle accidents or breakdowns
  • Overcrowding spoiling sightings and reviews

§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan

A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.

  1. Days 1–30: Visit a working wildlife safari tours unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
  2. Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Uttarakhand Tourism Policy compliance and District Tourism Development Officer consent, Forest Department vehicle and guide registration for the park), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
  3. Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.

§11Who to connect with

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Sources

  1. Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Wildlife Safari Tours

Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.