Overview
Like many wildlife sanctuaries in northern India, Tal Chhapar was once a royal hunting ground, this particular one being of the Maharaja of Bikaner, Tal Chhapar has a large population of Blackbuck and Chinkara and a very impressive list of birds. These include Indian Eagle-Owl, Montagu’s and Pallid Harriers, White-eyed Buzzard, Laggar Falcon, large flocks of the declining Yellow-eyed Pigeon, Indian Spotted Creeper, Rufous-tailed, and Great Grey Shrikes, huge mixed flocks of Greater Short-toed and Bimaculated Larks, and Water and Buff-bellied Pipits.
Please Note, the Acronyms in Bird Species
R stands for Resident Birds
S stands for Summer
W stands for Winter
Highlights
- Bird Watching
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
Video
Location
Stories

Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.

Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.

Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.

Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown