Sultanpur, Jaipur, Jhalana Leopard Park, Bharatpur, Chambal, Agra
Taj Mahal, Birds And The Leopards of Rajasthan
Overview
There is no beating around the bush with this tour. As its name suggests, it gives you the opportunity to experience three iconic experiences in North India: birdwatching, safaris for leopard tracks, and the Taj Mahal. Perfectly designed to give you a well-rounded and fulfilling experience in less than a fortnight, this tour highlights some of the best destinations and experiences that North India has to offer.
Meals: on own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Your adventure begins as you touch down in New Delhi. You will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to the hotel. 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 market, food joints, theatre, performance venue etc.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
After an early breakfast, we will check out and drive to Sultanpur National Park for a couple of hours of birding. A fantastic wetland habitat, Sultanpur is home to many migratory waterfowl and scrub forest birds. When combined with the nearby grassland patches, it is a very promising birding destination. In the afternoon, we will leave for Jaipur, where we will arrive in the evening.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Umaid Mahal
Today, we have morning and evening safaris in Jhalana. Not only is Jhalana home to a dense population of leopards and deer, but is also an ideal birding destination, with species like Jacobin Cuckoo, Indian Pitta, Jungle Nightjar, and more calling it home.
In between the safaris, you will have plenty of free time to explore some of Jaipur’s monuments, which speak to the royal heritage of the city. Visitor attractions include palaces like the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and City Palace, the Amer, Nahargarh, and Jaigarh Forts, Jantar Mantar, as well as various temples.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Umaid Mahal
Today, we have have our final safari in Jhalana to look for targets. We will return to our hotel at 0930hrs, and spend the rest of the day exploring the cultural side of Jaipur. In addition to the monuments, do check out some of the local handicrafts. The roads along the palaces are a great place to pick up some souvenirs of your visit.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kadamb Kunj
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.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Kadamb Kunj
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.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kadamb Kunj
Another full day of birdwatching in Bharatpur, looking for targets, or just enjoying the company of the feathered beauties.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Four Point Sheraton
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. Later, we will proceed to Agra, where we will have an afternoon guided tour of the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). The evening can be spent visiting the local markets and exploring the narrow streets of the city.
Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to the massive Red Fort, which has been the seat of Mughal rulers for several years. Shikandra, the red sandstone mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, is also a popular monument.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
After a sumptuous breakfast, we will check out from our hotel and proceed back to Delhi. We can then go straight to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, where we can spend a half day birdwatching. You will be transferred to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your connecting flight.
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
- Option of visiting the Iconic Taj Mahal
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, architecture and lifestyle of North India
Included
- Accommodations on twin sharing basis Meals: as per the itinerary
- 02 Safaris in Jhalana 02 Full Days of birding in Bharatpur on Cycle Rickshaws
- Entrance fee in Okhla Bird Sanctuary Taj Mahal visit with the Guide
- Taj Mahal Entry Fee Transport in a private vehicle for all long and short journeys
- Guide at each destination Government tax
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
