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N/01:06 days The Birds of Bharatpur
Delhi > Agra > Bharatpur > Delhi
 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi. Met at airport and driven to your guesthouse/hotel for the night.

 

Day 02: Delhi –Agra- - Bharatpur

Drive to Agra ( 4.30 hrs).

Sightseeing Taj Mahal and Mughal monuments of Agra.

Late afternoon drive to Bharatpur ( 1.30 hrs) via Fetehpur Sikri

Overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 03-04-05: Bharatpur
Full three days birding at the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Overnights at hotel.

 

Day 06: Bharatpur-Delhi

Morning birding at Bund Baretha. Afternoon drive to Del;ho. Check in at your hotel / guest house / transfer to airport. TOUR ENDS

N/02: 07 days Pheasants of The Himalayas
Delhi > Kulu-Tirthan Valley > GHNP > Kulu > Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi around midnight. Transfer to hotel / guest house for overnight. 

Day 02: Delhi – Kulu – Tirthan Valley, 1540 meters
Transfer to airport and fly to Kulu. Drive to Tirthan Valley. Check in at Tirthan Lodge or Forest Rest House at Sai Roopa. Afternoon birding in surrounding areas. Overnight at Lodge.

Alternative. Drive to Tirthan Valley in 14 hrs. Overnight at Lodge / Forest Rest House.

Day 03: Birding trek Sai Roopa, 1540 m - Rolla, 2040 m - 15 Kms
Birding trek along Thirthan River bed. It is a pleasant walk with a gradual gradient all the way through coniferous and broad leaved forests 5-6 hrs. Overnight in camp. 

Day 04: Birding trek Rolla, 2040 m - Shilt, 2900 m - 04 Kms
A short but very steep birding trek along a difficult and challenging route. We are likely to take about 04 hrs to reach Shilt, through coniferous and broad leaved forests with occasional meadows. We will bird at hot spots for Monal, Koklass and Western Trogopan, and Khalej. With luck we may spot the Cheer pheasant. Shilt is a grassy meadow surrounded by trees. Continue birding in the evening. Overnight, in camp. 

Day 05: Birding trek Shilt, 2900 - Chowder, 2800 -  Rolla, 2040 - 10 kms
We climb 100 meters to reach a ridge. Continue birding along the same ridge  to Chowder for 02 hours through mixed forest. At Chowder we will bird at Monal and Western Trogopan, specific sites. In the afternoon trek back to Rolla in 02 hours for overnight in camp. 

Day 06: Birding trek Rolla - Sai Ropa ( 15 Kms). Drive to Kullu ( 36 Kms)
Birding trek back to the road head at Sai Roopa in 04 hrs. Transfer to jeeps and drive to Kullu. Overnight, at the luxury Apple Valley Resort. 

Day 07: Kulu -Delhi
Fly to Delhi or Drive back to Delhi by car in 14 hrs. Transfer to airport or hotel . TOUR ENDS.

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N/03: 10 Days Birding The Golden Triangle

Delhi > Agra>Bharatpur > Ranthambore > Jaipur > Delhi

 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi. Met at airport and driven to your guesthouse/hotel for the night.

 

Day 02: Delhi – Agra – Bharatpur

Drive to Agra ( 4.30 hrs).

Sightseeing Taj Mahal and Mughal monuments of Agra.

Late afternoon drive to Bharatpur ( 1.30 hrs) via Fetehpur Sikri

Overnight at your hotel.

Day 03-04-05: Bharatpur
Full three days birding at the Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Bund Baretha. Overnights at hotel.  

Day 06:Bharatpur- Ranthambhor National Park
Drive to Ranthambhor National Park in the morning (6 hr.). Afternoon visit in the park in open jeeps/trucks for tiger tracking. Overnight stay at a wildlife resort. 

Day 07: Ranthambore National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive in jeeps / open trucks for tiger tracking. Remaining time free for birding outside the park with guide. Overnight at wild life Resort

Day 08: Ranthambhore National Park- Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur. Check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel

Day 09: Jaipur – Delhi
Morning, Birding trip around Jaipur. Afternoon visit Amber Fort. Thereafer drive to Delhi. (04 hrs). Overnight at hotel


Day 10: Departure

Transfer to airport for departure flight. TOUR ENDS

 

N/04: 12 Days Birding The Golden Triangle Plus.

Delhi > Agra > Bharatpur > Ranthambore > Sambhar Salt Lake> Jaipur > Delhi

 

 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi. Met at airport and transfered to your guesthouse/hotel for the night.

 

Day 02: Delhi –Agra- - Bharatpur

Drive to Agra ( 4.30 hrs).

Sightseeing Taj Mahal and Mughal monuments of Agra.

Late afternoon drive to Bharatpur ( 1.30 hrs) via Fetehpur Sikri

Overnight at your hotel.

Day 03-04: Bharatpur
Full three days birding at the Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Bund Baretha. Overnights at hotel.

Day 05:Bharatpur- Ranthambhor National Park
Drive to Ranthambhor National Park in the morning (6 hr.). Afternoon visit in the park in open jeeps/trucks for tiger tracking. Overnight stay at a wildlife resort.

Day 06: Ranthambore National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive in jeeps / open trucks for tiger tracking. Remaining time free for birding outside the park with guide. Overnight at wild life Resort

 

Day 07: Ranthambore-Roopangarh

Birding drive to Roopangarh. Overnight at Heritage Palace Resort

 

Day 10: Roopangarh – Sambhar Salt Lake – Jaipur

Full day birding trip to Sambhar Salt lake. Includes Phulera Lake, Nariana and  Bichun. Drive to Jaipur for overnight at your hotel

 

Day 11: Jaipur – Delhi

Morning sightseeing trip Jaipur and Amber Fort. Afternoon drive to Delhi (4.30 hrs)

 

Day 12: Departure

Transfer to airport for departure flight. TOUR ENDS

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N/05: 15 days The Birds of Gujarat

Mumbai > Jamnagar> Khijadita Bird Sanctuary> Sasan Gir NP > Valvedar Wild Life Sanctuary > Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary> Kutch> Mumbai or other destination

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai late evening. Transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 02: Mumbai- Jamnagar
In the morning fly to Jamnagar. Transfer to city and check in Hotel President
Afternoon birding at Rosy Bet and Lake near Bhujia Tower within the city. Overnight Hotel President. 

Day 03: Jamnagar
Full day birding at Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. Overnight Hotel President
 

Day 04: JamnagarSasan Gir
Drive to Sasan Gir 302 Kms in 05 hrs.
Check in at Taj Gir Lodge
Afternoon: Jeep Safari in Sasan Gir National Park

Day 05: Sasan Gir
Morning and afternoon safari in National Park ( 03 hrs each)
Remaining time birding around the Park
Overnight Gir Lodge

Day 06: Sasan Gir-Bhavnagar
Morning: Drive Sasan Gir to Bhavnagar 237 Kms in 4.30 hrs. Check in at Nilambagh Palace hotel. In the afternoon wet-land birding along New Port road, and at Victoria park in mixed woodland and scrub. Overnight at Nilambagh Palace hotel.  

Day 07: Bhavnagar- ValvedarBhavnagar
After breakfast drive 60 Kms to Velavadar Wild Life Sanctuary to observe grass-land species of birds, including raptors, and impressive concentration of Blackbuck Antelopes. Return to Bhavnagar for overnight at your fabulous heritage palace hotel.

Day 08: Valvedar - Zainabad
Drive to Zainabad. 200 Kms in  04 hrs to reach this unique arid region of Gujarat. Passing through the fringe of the Little Rann of Kutch, we will stop at some water holes to check birds.
Upon arrival check in at Camp Zainabad, where we will be staying in  traditional thatch-roofed huts called "Kooba". These are comfortably furnished with all essential amenities
Evening: Excursions to a typical Saurashtra village, handloom weaving and dyeing units and the village potter. Overnight at camp Zainabad.

Day 09: Zainabad (Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary) 
We have a day- long wild life and birding safari into the Rann, using jeeps. Birds on the ground, aquatic species ,Wild Ass, other mammals and reptiles will be observed.
Overnight at Camp Zainabad.

Day 10: Zainabad (Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary) A second day for morning and afternoon safaris, looking for specific species which we may have missed earliar. Overnight at Camp Zainabad

Day 11: Zainabad - Bhuj
Drive to Bhuj
in 05 hrs. Check in at hotel Prince for lunch. Afternoon drive to Chari Dhund and Fulay for Hypocolius roost, and birding in Great Rann of Kutch.. Return to Bhuj late evening for dinner and overnight at Hotel Prince.

Day 12: Bhuj- Naliya Done – Tera
Early morning dive to Naliya Done
grasslands for Great Indian Bustard, and raptors. .

Return to Tera for overnight at KERC guest house.

Day 13: Tera – Jakhu– Tera
Drive to Jakhu salt pans, and mud flats for full days birding. Over night at Tera KERC guest house.

Day 14: Tera - Lala- Kumeri / Soneri Hills- Bhuj
Birding at all the hot spots in South Western Kutch and revisiting Naliya done grasslands, (if necessary). Late evening drive to
Nakhatrana for overnight at Casurina Grove.

Day 15: NakhatranaBhuj Airport – Mumbai
Drive to Bhuj airport in 02 hrs. Fly out to Mumbai in the afternoon. Upon arrival Mumbai. Transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 16: Departure
Transfer to Mumbai airport for your departure flight. TOUR ENDS.

N/05A: 09 days Kutch and Little Rann
Mumbai > Bhuj > Kutch > Little Rann > Ahmedabad > Delhi or Mumbai or Rajasthan

This tour is based on assumption of arrival at Mumbai. It is also feasible to arrive from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan ( Desert NP), after a full days drive on a good highway.

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai, late night. Transfer to hotel for overnight. (If flight arrives after midnight, you can fly the same day to Bhuj, thus reducing the tour to 08 days)

 

Day 02: Mumbai- Bhuj and birding at Chari Dhund and Fulay

Mid day: Transfer to airport and fly to Bhuj, the capital of Kutch (01 hr- 15 mins). Met by your birding guide and driven to Chari Dhund and Fulay for Hypocolius roost, and birding in Great Rann of Kutch.. Return to Bhuj late evening for dinner and overnight at Hotel

 

Day 03: Bhuj- Naliya Done – Tera

Early morning dive to Naliya Done grasslands for Great Indian Bustard, and raptors. .

Return to Tera for overnight at KERC guest house

 

Day 04: TeraJakhau salt pans – Tera

Jakhau is a port mainly used for fishing and salt manufacturing purpose having large mudflats and mangrove patches. We will be birding at these sites.

 

Day 05: Tera - Lala- Kumeri / Soneri Hills- Nakhatrana

Birding at all the hot spots in South Western Kutch and revisiting Naliya done grasslands,(if necessary). Late evening drive to Nakhatrana for overnight at Casurina Grove.

 

Day 06: Nakhatrana – birding at Chhari dhund, Fulay and Banni Grass lands and drive to Zainabad

Morning birding at Chari Dhund, Fulay and Banni grasslands

Afternoon transfer to Zainabad. Overnight camp Zainabad

 

Day 07: Zainabad

Birding Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight at Camp Zainabad

 

Day 08: Zainabad
Birding Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight at camp Zainabad

 

Day 09: Zainabad- Ahmedabad- Jaipur
Early morning drive to Nal Sarover bird sanctuary in 2.30 hrs. Birding and lunch at the sanctuary. After lunch drive for 2.00  hrs to reach Ahmedabad rail station / airport by 1630 hrs. From Ahmedabad you can travel by air / train to Rajasthan,  Delhi or Mumbai

Please contact us for tailoring your itinerary to link with birding tour in Rajasthan and North India.

 

 

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