Bharatpur & Chambal
Birding Trip | Jan 27 – 30, 2022 (3N - 4D) | Ex. Jaipur / Ex. Bharatpur
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park)
The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees (or saw) thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist center with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.
The sanctuary was created 250 years ago and is named after a Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. Initially, it was a natural depression; and was flooded after the Ajan Bund was constructed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the then ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur, between 1726 to 1763. The bund was created at the confluence of two rivers, the Gambhir and Banganga. The park was a hunting ground for the maharajas of Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organised yearly in honor of the British viceroys. In one shoot alone in 1938, over 4,273 birds such as mallards and teals were killed by Lord Linlithgow, the then Governor-General of India. After India’s independence, the rulers of the princely states were allowed shooting rights until 1972.
Best time to Visit – October to February
Stay – With all basic needs but the neat clean hotel. Room Twin basis.
Food – Veg & Non-veg food.
DAY 1
Reach Bharatpur by 11 AM. Our representative will pick up you from the station.
Evening Session nearby village.
In the evening tea, we will discuss today’s sightings and some editing in Lightroom or Photoshop.
Overnight at Hotel / Homestay.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
DAY 2
Today we will visit Chambal for endangered Gharial, Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, endangered Ganges River Dolphin, Indian skimmer & other water birds. It is approx. 2 hrs journey from Bharatpur.
Return by evening.
Evening tea after freshening up, during the tea we will discuss today’s sightings and some editing in Lightroom or Photoshop.
Overnight at Hotel / Homestay.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
DAY 3
Today we will go to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Spend a whole day inside the Sanctuary. Breakfast & packed lunch inside the park.
Evening tea after freshening up, during the tea we will discuss today’s sightings and some editing in Lightroom or Photoshop.
Overnight at Hotel / Homestay.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea
DAY 4
Today again we will go to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Will spend the time according to the group’s return travel plan.
Checkout post-lunch.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch
BIRDS WE CAN SEE HERE
Sarus Crane, Great Cormorant, Painted Stork, Woolly-necked Stork, Oriental Darter, Eurasian Spoonbill, Purple Heron, Gray Heron, Glossy Ibis, Red-naped Ibis, Bar-headed Goose, Knob-billed Duck, Little Grebe, Ruddy Shelduck, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Indian Spot-billed Duck, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Eurasian Moorhen, Eurasian Coot, Grey-headed Swamphen, White-breasted Waterhen, Black-winged Stilt, Red-wattled Lapwing, Bronze-winged Jacana, Common Sandpiper, Common Greenshank, Asian Openbill, Spotted Owlet, Dusky Eagle-owl, Egyptian Vulture, Crested Serpent-Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Booted Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Common Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Common Chiffchaff, Lesser Whitethroat, Bluethroat, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Sirkeer Malkoha, Eurasian Wryneck, Isabelline Wheatear, Desert Wheatear, Variable Wheatear and many More.
MAMMALS WE CAN SEE HERE
Rhesus Macaque, Hanuman Langur, Nilgai, Chital (Spotted Dear), Sambar, Wild boar, Mongoose, Jungle Cat, Golden Jackals, Striped Hyena,
Gears and getting ready for the trips
- Carry Telephotos lenses, at least 300mm.
- Please do carry a sturdy tripod, it is a must. For good sharp pictures in low light.
- Binoculars, Torch is a must.
- Backup memory cards and Laptop.
- This place is cold, so carry heavy woolen clothes for chilly mornings and evenings.
- Please ensure to carry spare batteries and Memory cards. Spare batteries are a must as the batteries loos charge fast in cold weather.
- A basic first aid kit along with your regular medicines as may be advised (if any)
NOTE
The seats will be confirmed only against the advance amount on first come basis
Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on Tours.
Each one comes at his / her own risk and responsibility.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
- Please install AAROGYA SETU APP on your mobile with a clear history for the last 14 days.
- Must have both vaccines.
- Please carry and wear a mask all the time when outside in the field or in the group.
- Please bring basic medication.
- Maintain social distancing and hygiene throughout the trip.
Ex. Jaipur
INR 20,500 per person (Twin sharing accommodation)
Ex. Bharatpur
INR 17,500 per person (Twin sharing accommodation)
Register for the tour and reserve your seat on advance payment of INR 8,000/-
Rest of the payment before 1 month of the tour date.
Cost Includes
- Twin sharing accommodation 3 nights.
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
- Park entry charges at Bharatpur & Chambal
- Vehicle charges to Chambal
- Guide charges, tri-cycle
- Boat charges at Chambal National Park.
Cost Excludes
- Travel charges from your locations to Jaipur Airport and vice-versa.
- Camera charges in Park.
- Cold Drinks, Laundry Charges, telephone expenses, tips, etc.
- Medical and Travel Insurance.
Bank Detail
Account Name – Dilip C Gupta
Account Number – 642301505076
Account Type – Savings
IFSC – ICIC0006423
Bank Name – ICICI Bank
Area – Chembur(W), Mumbai
GPay & PayU – 9702660099
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation before 45 days of the event, 25% refund will be provided.
- Cancellation within 30 days of the event, No refund will be provided.