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This is possibly one of the most action-packed birdwatching tours you will see. Not only does this tour take you to some of the best birding sites of North India, but you also have the opportunity to visit two of North India’s best-known tiger reserves - Ranthambhore and Corbett National Park. Spanning 18 days, this tour takes you through a variety of landscapes, boosting your bird list, with expert help.
- A large list of bird species of the Himalayan region
- Himalayan views
- Farm fresh Indian meals
- Quaint lodges and camps
- Easy birding
- A large variety of other mammals
- Great birding in scrubland, wetlands, and Riverine Eco-system
- Option of visiting the iconic Taj Mahal
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, architecture and lifestyle of North India
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive Delhi
Meals: On own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Arrive Delhi in the evening / late evening. You will be met and transferred to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Delhi to Ranthambore National Park (Sultanpur visit)
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner in Jaipur
Accommodation: Umaid Bhawan / Umaid Haveli
Leave for Sultanpur at 0530 hrs (an hour drive) for 3-4 hours of productive birding. Return to the hotel at 1100 hrs. Check out and drive to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur in the evening, check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 3
Ranthambore National Park (AM & PM SAFARIS)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ranthambore Heritage Haveli
Enjoy morning safari at Jhalana. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, checkout and drive to Ranthambore.
Overnight stay.
Day 4
Ranthambore National Park to Bharatpur (AM Safari)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli
Morning and afternoon safaris in the national park for tiger tracking, wildlife viewing, and birdwatching.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Indian Peafowl, Rufous Treepie, Crested Bunting, White-browed Fantail, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl
Day 5
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch in Ranthambhore, Dinner in Bharatpur
Accommodation: Hotel Kadamb Kunj
Enjoy a final morning safari in Ranthambore National Park. After lunch, drive to Bharatpur stopping en route for birding. Arrive in Bharatpur in the early evening. Birding outside the fields if time permits. Overnight stay.
Key species: Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Indian Courser, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Great Grey Shrike, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Blue Rock Thrush, Baya Weaver
Day 6
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Bharatpur
Accommodation: Hotel Kadamb Kunj
Birding in Keoladeo National Park on foot and cycle rickshaws with a birding guide.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Sarus Crane, Dusky Eagle-Owl, Knob-billed Duck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cotton Pygmy Goose, Great White Pelican, Bar-headed Goose
Day 7
Bharatpur to National Chambal Sanctuary via Agra
Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch from Bharatpur and Dinner in Chambal
Accommodation: Chambal Safari Lodge
Enjoy a morning birding session outside the park. Check out at 1030 hrs and drive to Agra (60 km / 1.5 hr.) Arrive in Agra at noon. Enjoy a guided tour of Taj Mahal. Continue to drive to Chambal at 1500 hrs. Arrive in Chambal at 1700 hrs. Spend the evening birding around the lodge.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Indian Courser, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Spotted Owlet, Long-tailed Shrike, Great Grey Shrike, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Day 8
National Chambal Sanctuary to Noida
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch in Chambal
Accommodation: Raddisson Blu Kaushambi
Go for a morning boat cruise on the Chambal River with a guide to see Indian Skimmer, Black-bellied Tern, flocks of migratory Waterfowl, Gharial and Marsh (Mugger) Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphin, Turtles etc. Return to the lodge. Lunch will be served at 1200 hrs. Drive to Noida at 1400 hrs. Arrive in Noida in the late evening.
Overnight stay
Day 9
Noida to Corbett National Park
Meals: Breakfast in Noida, Late Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
In the morning, drive from Noida to Corbett National Park (220 km / 7 hr.). Arrive at resort for late lunch. Afternoon birding at Kosi river.
Overnight stay
Key species: Ibisbill Great Hornbill, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Collared Falconet, Jungle Owlet, Red-breasted Parakeet, Stork-billed & Crested Kingfisher, Himalayan Rubythroat
Day 10
Corbett National Park (AM & PM SAFARIS)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris for birding and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Indian Muntjac, Sambar, Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Lineated Barbet, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Black Francolin, Kalij Pheasant
Day 11
Corbett National Park (AM SAFARI)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning jeep safari in tha national park. Afternoon birding at Kumeria. Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Ibisbill, Striated Heron, River Lapwing, Crested Kingfisher, Spotted Owlet, Pied Myna, Purple-rumped Sunbird
Day 12
Corbett National Park to Nainital (Pangot)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch in Resort and Dinner in Pangot
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Morning bird walk at Kumeria. Return for lunch. One can look for Black Bulbul, Brown Fish Owl, Little and Spotted Forktail, Yellow-bellied and White-browed Fantail, White crested Laughingthrush, Black-winged Cuckooshrike, Striated Heron, Wallcreeper, Red-breasted Parakeet, Long-tailed Minivet, Brown Dipper, Ashy-crowned Sparrow Lark etc. Afternoon drive to Corbett Falls stopping en route at Dabka causeway to look for Ashy Crowned Sparrow-Lark. After birding at Corbett Falls continue to Pangot. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon leisurely birding in and around the lodge. One can see Crested Woodpeckers such as Greater Yellownape, Scaly-breasted, Speckled Piculet etc., large flocks of Slaty-headed Parakeets, numerous Spotted and Oriental Turtle Doves, Grey Bush Chat, Russet Sparrow. Large-billed Crow, Grey Treepie, Black-headed Jay, Maroon Oriole, Large Cuckooshrike, Black-throated and Yellow-browed and Smaller numbers of Himalayan Black-lored Tit and Green-backed Tit. White-tailed Nuthatches, and Bar-tailed Treecreeper.
Overnight stay.
Day 13
Nainital (Pangot)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Full day birding at Cheena Peak, Kilbury and Timla Pani.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Kalij Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Hill Partridge, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Striated Laughingthrush, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Slaty-headed Parakeet
Day 14
Nainital (Pangot)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Another full day birding at Cheena Peak, Kilbury and Timla Pani. Overnight stay.
Key species: Rufous-throated Partridge, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Black-throated Bushtit, Black-throated Sunbird, Green-backed Tit, Grey-hooded Warbler, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Small Niltava
Day 15
Nainital (Pangot) to Sat Tal
Meals: Breakfast in Pangot, Packed Lunch from Pangot, Dinner in Sat Tal
Accommodation: Lavanya Resort
Spend the morning birding in Pangot. Check out at 0900 hrs and drive to Sat Tal (39 km / 2 hr.), stopping en route at various birding locations. Arrive in Sat Tal and go straight up to the Studio area for birding. In the evening, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
The entire drive is through the forested area of Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury. One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as Bearded Vulture, Himalayan Vulture, Blue-winged Minla, Spotted and Slaty-backed Forktail, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Kalij Pheasant, variety of Thrushes etc. More than 200 species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas. The numerous Perennial and seasonal Creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including the Leopard, Yellow-throated Marten, Himalayan Palm Civet, Ghoral, Barking Deer, Sambar, Red Fox etc.
Day 16
Sat Tal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lavanya Resort
Full day birding in Sat Tal. Overnight stay
Key species: Slaty-backed Forktail, Blue-winged Minla, Ashy Bulbul, Mountain Bulbul, Common Green Magpie, Kalij Pheasant
Day 17
Sat Tal to Delhi
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch in Sat Tal
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Half day birding in Sat Tal with your guide. The habitat offers species such as White-crested Laughingthrush, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Red-billed Leothrix, Siberian Rubythroat, Rock Bunting etc. This scattered and deliberately undeveloped area is one of the most pleasant destinations. Look for Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Greater Yellownape, Speckled Piculet, Golden Bush Robin etc. Drive back to Delhi (371 km / 8 hr.). Arrive in Delhi in the evening.
Overnight stay
Day 18
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight
- Accommodation on twin / single sharing basis
Meals as per the itinerary - Visit to Sultanpur National Park with park entrance fee
Rail fare in air-conditioned trains - Jungle visits: in Ranthambhore National Park with park entrance fee
Birding in Bharatpur on foot and cycle rickshaw (02 persons per rickshaw basis) - Bharatpur Park entrance fee (once a day only)
Birding cruise on Chambal river in National Chambal Sanctuary - Guided tour of Taj Mahal
Jungle visits: in Corbett National Park with park entrance fee - Birding in Nainital / Pangot per the itinerary
All airport, railway station & surface transfers by a private air-conditioned car / coach - Dedicated Birding guide for full tour
02 bottles water per person per day (from your car / coach only)
Personal shopping and food order on choice.
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