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Ornithologists all across the globe know how tough it is to look for some rare species of birds. They know that one must be very patient in order to enjoy this sort of visual treat. You can now opt to take an interesting 12 day Himachal bird watching tour to satisfy your eagerness to see the world’s rarest and the most colorful birds. The Himalayan bird watching tour takes you through several locations in India including the Jim Corbett National Park. The places enlist Delhi, Narkanda, Sangla, Sarahan, Tirthan, Banjar Valley and Bhunter.
Places Covered :
Delhi - Narkanda - Sangla - Sarahan - Tirthan & Banjar Valley - Bhunter airport - Delhi
Duration : 11 Night(s) and 12 Day(s)
Day 1: Arrive - Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel. rest of the day leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 2 : Delhi
In the morning after a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Narkanda
in the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to railway station to catch the train to Chandigarh, Upon arrival at Chandigarh meet with our representative and then drive to Narkanda, stopping enroute for birding. Overnight at the hotel at Narkanda.
Day 4: Narkanda - Sangla
In the morning after breafkast drive to Sangla through the breathtaking gorges of the Greater Himalayas. Enjoy a evening bird walk at Sangla. Overnight in tents.
Day 5 :Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla
In the morning after breakfast, drive leisurely towards Chitkul stopping for birding enroute. Chitkul is the last inhabited village surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. Return to Sangla in the evening. Overnight in tents.
Day 6 : Sangla
Take bird walks around Sangla and fort Kamru. Overnight in tents.
Day 7 : Sangla - Sarahan
Drive to Sarahan, A beautiful village surrounded by apple orchards and dominated by Srikhand Mahadev peak, which resembles a Shivlinga and is famous for Bhimakali temple. Spend the Rest of the day bird watching and pay a visit to the Phesant Breeding Centre. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Sarahan - Tirthan Valley
Departure to Goshaini via Jalori pass & Shoja. Shoja, a small village at an altitude of over 8,000 feet. The access to Shoja winds through thick forests, alpine trees, which provide an untouched habitat. Arrival over here at the lunch hour; later on take a walk on the forest logging road into pristine Pheasant countryside. The Pheasants attractions seen here include Monal, Kaleej and Koklas. Continue back towards Goshaini. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 9 : Tirthan Valley
Morning bird walk towards the Great Himalayan National Park and afternoon downstream walk along river Tirthan. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 10 : Tirthan & Banjar Valley
Pay a day visit to Bahu and Jibhi for bird watching. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 11 : Tirthan Valley - Bhunter airport - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast drive to Bhunter From Tirthan to catch a flight to Delhi in the morning. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel
Day 12 : Delhi - Departure
In the morning after breakast check out from the hotel,and drive to IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destination. |
