Bird Paradise Tour in India

Over 1300 species of birds may be seen in India. One can have a field day for birding with over 375 species found in the 30 sq. km. . Keoladeo National Park situated within 60 Kms. from the Taj Mahal. Both of them are listed in the World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO. Keoladeo- the garden of Gods is unique for the number of bird species and their overall number . This water bird Santury at Bharatpurt is comprised of wetland , woodland and grass land. And is a heaven of waterfowl , herons , cranes and birds of prey apart from some mammals, such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Black Buck Pythan 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.
Of the 8650 species of birds in the world, India is home to as many as 1200 (roughly 14%), out of which 141 are endemic to this region. What is even more astonishing is that ornithologists have classified birdlife into 27 Orders and 155 Families and India boasts of 20 Orders and 77 Families.

Richard Mac Donald - Canadian Bird Guide : Richard Mac Donald, Canadian bird guide has been organizing and leading bird tours for the last 10 years to Hungary, Eastern England, New Zealand and Australia as well as leading day tours of the Victoria, ¼, Canada region for over 14 years. He is an active naturalist and outdoorsman and as a retired Engineer he has the time to study the various species of birds in the regions that he tours.

He has recently done extensive research in India and after visiting the country has come out with the ideal TOUR which he is going to lead in February 2008.
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India Bird Watching Tour - 1

Best time to visit : October to April.
Duration: 5 Nights/6 Days.
(Delhi - Sultanpur - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Delhi)

Day 1: Arive Delhi
Early morning arrive Delhi. On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Qutub Minar Jantar Mantar etc.
Day 2: Delhi / Sultanpur / Delhi:Drive to Sultanpur Jheel 50 Kms away rich in waterfowls and common cranes.

Day 3: Delhi / Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Bharatpur:
Drive to Agra , visit the Taj Mahal and later drive through the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri to Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary at Bharatpur .

Day 4: Bharatpur:
Bird watching walks , boat ride through the marshes (water level permitting ).

Day 5: Bharatpur:
Bird watching in the Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary.

Day 6: Bharatpur / Delhi:
Morning visit the park and later drive to Delhi.


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India Bird Watching Tour - 2

Best time to visit : November to April.
Duration: 11 Nights/ 12 Days.
(Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur - Delhi)

Day1: Arrive Delhi:
Reach Delhi. Our local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. .

Day 2: Delhi:
Full day sight seeing tour of tour of old and new Delhi . Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi / Corbett:
Morning drive to Corbett National Park.

Day 4: Corbett:
Morning and evening excursion to Corbett National Park.

Day 5: Corbett:
Morning and evening excursion to Corbett National Park.

Day 6: Corbett / Agra / Bharatpur:
Morning drive to Bharatpur visiting Agra.

Day 7: Agra / Bharatpur:
Morning visit Agra and drive to Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Afternoon Birding.

Day 8: Bharatpur:
Morning and evening walk in the Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.

Day 9: Bharatpur / Sawaimadhopur:
Morning walk in Bharatpur bird sanctuary . Later drive to Sawaimadhopur.

Day 10: Sawaimadhopur:
Morning and evening excursion to the Ranthambore National Park.

Day 11: Sawaimadhopur:
Morning and evening excursion to the Ranthambore National Park.

Day 12: Sawaimadhopur/Jaipur:
Morning drive to Jaipur. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. . Later transfer to onward destination.


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