Bird Watching Tour

Bird Watching Tour

OVERVIEW- India being a tropical heaven attracts numerous migration birds during winter. Apart from the migration birds, numerous swamps and diverse landscape promote bird population in the country making India, a better place for bird watching. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary & Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park are one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world that attract wildlife and nature lovers from across the globe. During the tour visit the Taj Mahal which is one of the most awe-inspiring structure present in India. Our tour will take you to this majestic monument of love and very famous bird sanctuaries which is a home to exotic species of migratory birds. 

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

SULTANPUR- Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary was a haunt of birdman Late Dr Salim Ali and innumerable bird watched who came into observe bird antics. There are hide outs, watch towers and a museum of sorts for those keen on serious study. Situated 46 kms away from Delhi, bird sanctuary is a haven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds.

AGRA- The Land of culture and heritage. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.

BHARATPUR- This Bird Sanctuary is located in the northwestern state of Rajasthan India. Also known as 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park', Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is famous as 'Ornithologist's Paradise. One of the finest bird parks in the world, is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well.

Please Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor wildlife holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Sultanpur - Agra - Fathepur Sikri - Bharatpur - Delhi

Travel Duration: 05 nights/06 days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. After freshen up, enjoy full day city tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi visiting

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENT'S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. 

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun's Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi. 

Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI - SULTANPUR

Today, drive towards Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary- Situated 46 kms away from Delhi, bird sanctuary is a haven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. Artificial mound, have turned into green glade. The marsh has been converted into a water body. And with the years, hundreds of species of migratory birds have winged to stay. Winter brings in birds from as far as Siberia. Flock of geese from Europe wings in too. The local birds flap in. The bird population includes darters, egrets, shoveellers, gadwell and geese dominate. Teals, kingfishers, lapwings, sandpiper's demoiselle cranes and such like water birds nestle in. Over 100 species have been identified here.

In the evening walk around the sanctuary.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: SULTANPUR - AGRA

Drive towards The Land of culture and heritage- Agra. Transfer to hotel, and after lunch visit 

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: AGRA - FATHEPUR SIKRI - BHARATPUR

After breakfast, visit Agra viewing

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

Check-Out from the hotel, and drive towards Bharatpur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri

FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Further continue your drive to Bharatpur. Transfer to hotel and time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: BHARATPUR

After breakfast visit

BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY- One of the best and famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is the only wildlife sanctuary artificially made by a Maharaja. Indigenous water birds and many migratory water birds can be seen in this sanctuary along with larger animals such as Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. The major tourist attractions of the park are the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in the sanctuary. The other migratory birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails and Pipits, etc.

The best way to visit the forest is on foot or cycle. Also rickshaws and boats are on hire for bird watching. A boat trip early morning or in late evening here is worth watching. 

Later visit Bharatpur Government Museum, Bharatpur Palace and Deeg Palace.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: BHARATPUR - DELHI

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.

Distance & Time (Approx)

  1. Delhi - Sultanpur: 45 kms/01 hrs
  2. Sultanpur - Agra: 220 kms/05 hrs
  3. Agra - Bharatpur: 60 kms/01 hrs
  4. Bharatpur - Delhi: 225 kms/05 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

  • Population: 18.98 Million
  • Area: 1,484 sq km
  • Geo Location: Delhi (North India)
  • Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
  • Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
  • STD Code: 011
  • Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Agra at a Glance

  1. Population: 1.80 Million
  2. Area: 4,027 sq km
  3. Geo Location: Uttar Pradesh (North India)
  4. Average Climate: 1°C - 32°C
  5. Best Time to Visit: October - March
  6. STD Code: 0562

Bharatpur at a Glance

  • Population: 2,548,462
  • Area: 5,066 sq kms
  • Geo Location: Rajasthan (North India)
  • Average Climate: 10°C - 30°C
  • Best Time to Visit: October - March
  • STD Code: 05644

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