6 Days India Birding Tour

Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around Midnight arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Delhi (about 46 km)
Today after having breakfast you will drive further to visit Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary was founded by very own birdman Late Dr. Salim Ali. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a heaven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. The birds include Darters, Egrets Shovellers, Gadwell, Geese, Teals, Kingfishers, Lapwings, Demoiselle Cranes, Ruddy Shelducks, Pelicans, Flamingoes, Bar-headed Geese, Grey Lags, Mallards, Pochards. Local species include Plovers, Herons, Cormorants, White Ibises, Spoonbills and Painted Storks. There are about 100 species of birds. Other wildlife in the park include Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog Deer, Sambar, Wild Dog or Dhole, Caracal, Wild Cat, Hedgehog, Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Indian Porcupine, Rattle or Honey Badger, Leopard, Wild Pig, and four horned Antelope. After visiting this sanctuary you will return back to the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Today you will drive to Agra. Enroute you will have a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. In the evening arrive in Agra. Evening free for leisure.

Day 04: Agra - Bharatpur
Today you will start your sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort you will proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. Later you will drive to Bharatpur. Bharatpur has its fame due to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is finest bird sanctuary in Asia. Bharatpur was earlier a duck shooting resort of the Maharaja. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary with its 375 species is one of the best Water-bird sanctuaries in the world. In winter there are many migratory birds from the northern hemisphere including the rare Siberian Crane

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