Delhi, Surajpur/Nazafgarh, Chambal, Bharatpur
Photographing Cranes Tour
Overview
Cranes are indeed majestic birds, considered to be holy by many cultures around the world. Their beauty and grace are unmatched by any other bird in the world. This tour takes you on a special journey to spend time with the most graceful of these: the Sarus Crane.
Your adventure begins as you touch down in New Delhi. You will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to Noida. You have the evening free for sightseeing or shopping, or just to rest. You may ask us for tours (optional) covering various monument sites, museums, bird watching habitats, tourist markets, food joints, theatre, performance venues, etc.
Post breakfast, drive to Surajpur (43 km / 1.5 hr. with normal traffic) to look for Bristled Grassbird. Return to hotel in the evening.
After an early breakfast, we will proceed to the Chambal River at Dhaulpur for a boat safari, which will last about 2-3 hours. One of the cleanest rivers in India, the Chambal River is the best place to see the Gharial (or Fish-eating Crocodile), and also many wetland birds like Indian Skimmer, Black-bellied and River Terns, and more.
After breakfast, we will check out and travel to Bharatpur. After arriving in Bharatpur, we will spend the afternoon birdwatching inside the Keoladeo National Park. One of the smallest national parks in the country at just 29 sq. km, Keoladeo National Park has a variety of habitats and is the winter home of over 350 species of birds, including Great White Pelican, Ruddy Shelduck, Eurasian Spoonbill, White-breasted Waterhen, Oriental Darter, Knob-billed Duck, Brown Hawk-Owl, Rufous Treepie, and many more.
We have a full day of birdwatching in Bharatpur today. Apart from a myriad of wetland and forest birds, Bharatpur also has an excellent variety of mammal species, such as Nilgai, Sambar and Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, and Golden Jackal.
Another full day of birdwatching in Bharatpur, looking for targets, or just enjoying the company of the feathered beauties.
After an early morning birding session, we will proceed to Delhi to connect flight back home.
Highlights
- A large list of bird species
- Great birding in scrubland, wetlands, Riverine and Himalayan Eco-system
- A large variety of mammals
- Himalayan views
- Farm fresh Indian meals
- Quaint lodges and camps
- Easy birding
- Sightseeing is possible
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, architecture and lifestyle of North India
Included
- Accommodations on twin sharing basis Meals as per the itinerary
- Birding at Surajpur Birding at Chambal
- Birding in Bharatpur on Cycle Rickshaws Transport in a private vehicle for all long and short journeys
- Guide at each destination Government tax
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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
