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Birding Tour India
Duration: 20 Nights - 21 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawaimadhopur
- Jaipur - Ahmedabad - Zainabad - Ahemadabad - Bangalore - Mysore - Ranganathittu
- Mysore - Ranganathitoo - Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi
Over 1200 species of birds may be seen in India. Any where you are you are
bound to see over a hundred species. One can have a field day for birding
with over 375 species found in the 30 sq. km. Keoladeo National Park situated
with in 60 kms. from the Taj Mahal. Both of them are listed in the World
heritage site. Keoladeo is unique for the number of bird species and their
overall number. It is comprised of wetland, woodland and grass land.and
is heaven for waterfowl, herons, cranes and birds of prey apart from the
mammals, such as Samber, Chital, Nilgai, Black Buck, Python can also be
seen very easily. The star attraction is the Siberian Crane which comes
in winter from November to March. A visit is a must for serious birders
and it can be conveniently explored on foot. Over trails intersection the
wetlands, or by boat, bicycle or rickshaw.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Birding Tour India"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by our representative
to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel start for the full-day tour of Old and
New Delhi.
Vist Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu
Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught
place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid,
one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation
sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni
Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 : Delhi - Corbett
Morning drive to Corbett National Park. On the way stop at Ramnagar
and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel/Camp. Later proceed for an afternoon
to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until
in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government.
Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches
of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed
as Jim Corbett National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared
as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of
World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated on the lower Himalayan
belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 4 : Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle.
(Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 5 : Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle.
(Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 6 : Corbett - Agra
Morning drive to the "Romantic City of Taj Mahal- Agra".
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which
offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic
wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7 : Agra - Bharatpur
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bharatpur. On arrival, check-in
at the hotel. Relax for a while. Later in the late afternoon proceed on
Rickshaw for viewing the birds.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of
Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan
was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as
a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana
National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for
the birds around the world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan,
houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent
ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White
Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However,
the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran,
India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8 : Bharatpur
Full day birding inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Keoladeo National Park/wildlife Sanctuary: It is famous as bird's paradise,
with over 380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common,
Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park
is also an excellent place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle
Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar.
In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was given the status of National
Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby ancient Hindu temple,
devoted to Lord Shiva.
The best time to visit the Park is either early morning or in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9 : Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur
Morning free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Later drive Sawai Madhopur. On arrival at Sawai Madhopur check in at hotel
for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 : Sawai Madhopur
Full day free to visit Ranthambhore National Park. Morning & evening
game viewing inside the Ranthambore National Park.
anthambhore National Park: Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and
Vindhya hill range, the park is spread over an area of approximately 410
sq km. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957. Later, in 1981, it
was given the status of a National Park. The Sanctuary remains open every
year from October to Mid June. The main attraction of Ranthambore Tiger
Reserve is the king of the jungle, Tiger. Tiger can be stopped roaming
in the jungle even during the daytime.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 : Sawai Madhopur
Full day free to visit Ranthambhore National Park. Morning & evening
game viewing inside the Ranthambore National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur
Morning drive to the Pink City-Jaipur. Check into your hotel upon
arrival and then proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur city.
Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's
City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Jaipur - Ahmedabad
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber/Amer Fort. In the afternoon
transfer to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. You will be
met at the airport and transferred to your hotel by our representative.
Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 : Ahmedabad - Zainabad
Morning drive to Zainabad. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In
the afternoon proceed for an excursion to Rann of Kutch.
Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: situated in the Thar Desert was established
in January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last population of Indian wild
ass (khar). The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub of the higher ground
area for its feed. Also found in this park are chinkara gazelle, nilgai
antelope, wolf, blackbuck antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert
cat, and caracal. Dryland birds like the sandgrouse, houbara bustard,
desert wheatear, steppe eagle, montagu harrier, etc can be seen in winter.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15 : Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 : Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17 : Zainabad - Ahmedabad
On the day 17 of your tour drive back to Ahmedabad. Reach and check
into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18 : Ahmedabad - Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Ahmedabad airport to board
flight for Banglore. On arrival, you will be met by our representative
and directly transferred to Mysore. Arrive check into your hotel upon
arrival. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19 : Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore
Full day excursion to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary: It is located on the banks of the Cauvery
river and is spread over a group of six islets. The islets were formed
when a dam was constructed across the Cauvery River in the 1700s. It covers
an area of only 0.67 km² -- the isolated islets and the abundance
of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganthittu a favorite destination
for the avian species. Due to the visionary efforts of noted ornithologist
Dr. Salim Ali, Ranganthittu became a designated bird sanctuary in 1940.
During his survey of the birds of Mysore, Dr. Ali advocated for the establishment
of such a sanctuary and eventually impressed upon the Woodeyar kings of
Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20 : Mysore - Ranganathitu - Mysore
Morning excursion to Ranganthittu bird Sanctuary.
Return back to the hotel in Mysore for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21 : Mysore - Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed to visit the sightseeing of Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools,
terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see
the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings.
Later, in the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for your onward
destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Birding Tour
India" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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