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Places Covered : Delhi > Agra > Chambal > Bharatpur > Ranthambhore > Delhi > Pangot > Corbett > Delhi > Sultanpur > Delhi Duration : 15 Night(s) and 16 Day(s) Day 1: Delhi-Agra-National Chambal Sanctuary
In the morning transfer to Railway station to catch the train for Agra, Upon arrival at Agra with our representative & Drive to National Chambal Sanctuary. Morning & afternoon boat cruise on river Chambal to see the Indian Skimmer, black-bellied tern, bar-headed goose and other waterfowl. The area is also known for Gangetic dolphin, 5 species of turtles, marsh and fish-eating crocodiles etc. Overnight stay in Chambal Safari Lodge.
Day 2: NationalChambal Sanctuary- Agra -Bharatpur
In the early morning visit Taj Mahal in the sunset later drive to Bharatpur , on the way we can visit the Fatherpur Sikri . Arrive at Bharatpur by noon. Rest of the day birding with a guide in the wetlands of Keoladeo National Park. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3 & 4 : Bharatpur (Keoladeo National Park)
Morning boating (optional) in the wetlands to see the heronries and rest of the day birding with a guide. Overnight hotel.
Day 5 : Bharatpur-Ranthambore National Park
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to railway station to catch the train for Sawai Madhopur Pur. Upon arrival at Sawai Mahopur, transfer to resort at Ranthambore National park. Afternoon game drive into the park, visit in the park for tiger tracking & wildlife viewing. In the evening back to resort. Overnight stay in a wildlife resort.
Day 6: Ranthambore National Park
In the morning and afternoon game drives in a jeep/open truck for birding and tiger-tracking. Overnight stay in a wildlife resort.
Day 7: Ranthambore National Park – Delhi
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to railway station to catch the train for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Delhi – Pangot
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pangot . On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Pangot
In the morning after breakfast you will be escorted with a naturalist to catch the awe- inspiring sight of creatures such as- grey- headed and red- breasted parakeet, grey bushchat, long- tailed and grey- backed shrike, common kestrel, besra, chestnut- bellied rock thrush etc. This memorable day will be concluded with a drive back to hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Pangot- Sat Tal- Pangot
In the morning after breakfast enjoy a morning drive to Sat Tal the natural habitat of beauteous birds is every bird watcher’s paradise. You will enjoy an entire day at Sat Tal viewing numerous species such as white- crested laughing thrush, rufous- gorgeted fly catcher, red- billed leothrix, Siberian rubythroat, rock bunting etc. Enjoy the pictorial vistas of the place and look for rufous- breasted accentor, greater yellow- napped flameback, speckled piculet etc. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Pangot- Corbett National Park (Dhikala – Gairal)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Corbett national park , en-route we will visit Mongoli Valley for a quick bird watching will be scheduled. Later drive to Corbett national park. At here you will be checking in Dhikala/Gairal forest lodge. Which is almost 31 Kms is inside the park The sight of the lush green forest with its numerous flora and fauna will chase away all the fatigue of the journey. Overnight at lodge.
Day 12: Corbett National Park (Dhikala – Gairal)
In the morning after breakfast we will go a full day bird safari. You will be spent exploring the place and enjoying a bird watching walk in the park. The lower jungle track along the Ramganga River is an award winning site for bird watching as it is a hub of various water birds such as river lapwings, waders, mergansers etc . A visit to the grasslands which is another centre of various species such as long- tailed nightjar, jungle owlet, spot- bellied owl, common stonechat, black francolin, purple and crimson sunbird, golden- fronted and orange- bellied leaf bird, black shouldered kite, hen harrier, changeable hawk- eagle, chestnut- tailed starling etc. Return to the Dhikala forest lodge for relaxation. Overnight at lodge.
Day 13: Corbett National Park (Dhikala – Gairal)
In the early morning bird watching tour will be started with a royal elephant safari to guests through the mesmerizing grasslands and dense forests. Later back to lodge to have your breakfast. You can have a trip to the watchtower which gives a splendid view of the verdant environs of the place. You can visit some of the best birding areas of Dhikala such as Sambhar Road and Khinanauli to see slaty woodpecker, great hornbill, puff- throated babbler, white- rumped shama, pallas’s fish eagle etc. In the evening back to lodge. Overnight at lodge.
Day 14: Corbett National Park (Dhikala – Gairal) – Ramnagar
In the morning after breakfast, you will explore the scenic view of the Kumeria River for tawny and brown fish owl. Other species that is possible to be seen are Asian barred owlet, plumbeous redstart, brown dipper, crested tree swift, spangled drongo, blue bearded bee- eater etc. In the afternoon check out from the lodge, and drive towards Ramnagar , enroute you will be spent enjoying birding near Garjia temple at River Kosi and transfer to resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 15: Corbett- Delhi
In the morning after breakfast your Bird Watching tour Package will be planned for a morning drive to Jhirna Range. Later back to resort and check out from the resort. And then drive to Delhi.Upon arrival at Delhi, check in into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Delhi- Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary- Delhi- Departure
In the morning after breakfast drive towards Sultanpur bird Sanctuary. You will enjoy half day excursion in the sanctuary enjoying bird watching. You can view here migrated Siberian birds in the winter. In the evening drive to Delhi International Airport to catch the flight for onward destination.
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