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Destinations Covered: Delhi - Chambal - Corbett - Kumaria - Bijarani - Dhikala - Pangoot Binsar - Saattal - Corbett - Delhi

People from around the globe flock to India's North region for its captivating and adventurous trails for birdwatching. During this incredible excursion, birdwatchers and nature photographers will get the chance to discover and appreciate the spectacular beauty of stunning surroundings, as well as be enthralled by the sights of many resident and migratory bird species. Blessed with a vast network of flora and fauna, the northern area of India provides a wealth of experiences for those who love the outdoors, such as birdwatching, jeep safaris, wildlife sightings, and jungle treks.

The North India Birding Tour includes some popular bird watching destinations in North India covering stunning bodies of water to numerous tranquil lakes and forests, as well as national parks and animal sanctuaries such as Corbett National Park, Binsar Bird Sanctuary, Pangot village, Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary and others, bird watching destinations in the Himalayas. The most fascinating part about this birding tour is the opportunity to observe many of the widely recognised Himalayan and migratory birds up close and personal, which is why both tour guides and bird watchers adore it.

Delhi is India's capital city where the North India birding watching adventure begins as we move forward to our first bird watching destination in the itinerary which is Chambal, visitors encounter a variety of landscapes, hills, and forests in addition to water bodies around the sanctuary. Hundreds of bird species can be spotted all around, but our birding expedition of Chambal widely focuses particularly on the Sarus Cranes and other wetland birds. After experiencing the beauty of the region, we move back to Delhi to prepare for the birding adventure at Corbett.

The areas around Corbett National Park are said to have the best bird watching places in Indiaas the Kosi River and Kumeria village are such places where one may see a lot of aquatic birds along with Ibis Bill, Brown Dipper, Forktails, Leafbirds, Tits and Sunbirds with assistance from bird experts. There are grasslands, meadows, and lush woods that host several interesting bird species of North India. While touring the land of Corbett, stalling at Ramganga River and passing through the Bijrani and Dhikala zones is a great option as it is a great spot in India where visitors may witness the breathtaking sight of migratory birds.

After touring Corbett, we will move forward towards Pangot Village in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Tens of thousands of wildlife lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, and vacationers visit Pangot which is also called the 'Pheasant capital of the Himalayas' every year to admire its unique biodiversity. Full day birding will be explored at Pangot village, Baggar, Naina Peak, Gughu Khan, Kilbury&TimlaPani where we will look out for crested serpent-eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, pheasants, woodpeckers such as brown-fronted, stripe-breasted, rufous-bellied and others.

After exploring the Pangot region, we visit the remaining destinations of the 20 Days birdwatching expeditiontour, the Binsar Bird Sanctuary and Sat Tal of Nainital region. These birding spots are the favourite locations for several migratory birds who come here in the winter season. Exploring the several bird trails and exotic birds of the region, the tour ends with leisure days at Corbett and moving back to Delhi. The birding tour in North India is perfect for all the birdwatching enthusiasts who will savour sights of flora and fauna in the midst of utter tranquillity.

Included / Excluded

  • Accommodation on dbl sharing basis.

  • Meal Plan is mentioned with the hotel names

  • 01 time river safaris & 02 time jeep safaris at Chambal Sanctuary. (Each 03 to 04 hrs)

  • Services of expert naturalist at Chambal Sanctuary during safaris.

  • Game drives as per the itinerary at Corbett. 01 full day for Kumaria forest 01 full day at Bijarani & 04 half days at Dhikala Zone.

  • 01 time elephant safari at Dhikala & 01 time at Kumaria forest (each 02 hrs)

  • National park permits & entrance fee

  • Full day services of expert local birding guide from day 04 to day 15.

  • All on road transport arrival & departure transfers by chauffer driven exclusive AC car.

  • All Safaris by exclusive open jeep

  • Toll tax, parking and driver allowance.

  • State taxes.

  • All applicable taxes.

  • Monument & Museum entrance fee.

  • Expenses of personal nature such as tip, telephone calls, bottled water etc.

  • Any Airfare, Any In route meals

  • Anything which is not mentioned on inclusions column

  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

On arrival at Delhi airport meet our executive and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

in the morning after breakfast meet our driver and drive to Chambal. Evening free for own activities. Overnight at Chambal Safari lodge.

Morning river safari for 03 hrs. Evening 3 to 4 hours Jeep Safari with a trained naturalist, through low-lying wetland areas north of the Yamuna for spotting Sarus Cranes and other wetland birds. Overnight at Chambal Safari lodge.

Morning 3 to 4 hours Jeep Safari with a trained naturalist. After breakfast check-out & drive back to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi, fresh n up & after dinner transfer to the train station to board the overnight train for Corbett.

Morning pick-up from Ramnagar train station. Free time for relaxation. After Breakfast board the open jeep & Full day birding near river Kosi and Kumeria Forest with an expert bird watching guide. Look for Ibis bill, Brown Dipper, Forktails, Leafbirds, Tits and Sunbirds. Evening enjoy 02 hrs on elephant back at kumaria forest. Overnight at Camp River Wild.

Full day bird watching at Bijarani zone of the national park on a 04 X 04 Open jeep & with a trained bird watching guide. Overnight stay at Camp River Wild.

Early breakfast and then depart for the FRH at Dhikala. Enter through the Dhangari gate - a mere 6 kms from Camp. Our route today would take us via Gharial pool, Champion pool on Champion road and High Bank - each one of them, great observation points on the Ramganga River. Arrive at Dhikala by lunch. Post lunch game drive to the Dhikala "chaur" - grasslands, to observe the varied bird and mammal species found in the area. Dinner and overnight stay at the FRH in Dhikala.

A brand new and exciting day to view the wildlife & birds at Dhikala. Viewing would be split on elephant back and game drives. We would be back to Dhikala for breakfast and lunch but otherwise the entire day we would be out in different areas of the Park viewing the interesting flora and fauna. Back to Dhikala by late evening, followed by an early dinner and the much-needed comfort of your bed.

AM: birding at Dhikala on elephant back & jeep after breakfast check-out & drive to Pangoot. The journey will take around 03 to 04 hrs. Birding around Pangoot. Overnight stay at Birding Lodge.

Full day birding at Pangot, Baggar, Naina Peak, Kilbury & Timla Pani. Overnight at Birding Lodge.

Another day of birding at Pangot village, Baggar and Gughu Khan. These walks can be very rewarding. Overnight stay at the lodge. One can see crested serpent-eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, Woodpeckers such as brown-fronted, stripe-breasted, rufous-bellied etc. Overnight at Birding Lodge.

Full day at leisure. Overnight at Birding Lodge.

Morning drive to Binsar. Afternoon bird watching at Binsar Bird Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Binsar.

Full day bird watching at Binsar & nearby forest area. Dinner & Overnight stay at Binsar.

Morning after breakfast drive to Saattal, Birding along the way. The entire drive is through the forested area. On arrival check-in after lunch Bird Watching at Saattal. Overnight stay at Birding camp.

Full day bird watching at Saattal & nearby forest area. Dinner & Overnight stay at the resort.

Morning after breakfast check-out and drive back to Corbett. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Camp River Wild.

Day at leisure.

Morning after breakfast check-out and drive to Delhi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.

In time transfer to airport to bard the flight for home destination. Tour & Services ends here..

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