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 - Corbett National Park
Today morning after breakfast you will drive to the Corbett National Park. It is the India's first National Park, and designated a Project Tiger Reserve in the year 1973. In 1957, it was renamed as Corbett National Park in honour of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary photographer and author. About 580 species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded in and around the reserve. Great pied hornbill, Pallas's fishing eagle, Grey-headed fishing eagle, Red-thighed Falconet are some of the endangered birds found in Corbett. Other birds found in this region are Tawny Fish Owl, Great Hornbill, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Red-breasted Parakeet, Himalayan Swiftlet, Stork-billed Kingfisher and Himalayan Rubythroat. This park has Tigers, Leopards, Sambars, Chital, Hog Deer, Porcupine, Wild Pigs and Fox.

Day 03: Corbett National Park
In the early morning you will have a safari in the Corbett National Park. You will view various animals like Tigers, Leopards, Sambars, Chital, Hog Deer, Porcupine, Wild Pigs and Fox. On the route stop for birding. Here you will view Great slaty woodpecker, Great hornbill, Puff-throated babbler, White-rumped shama, Pallas fish eagle etc.

Day 04: Corbett National Park
In the morning visit the Corbett National Park and enjoy birding in the park.

Day 05: Corbett National Park
In the morning visit the Corbett National Park and enjoy birding in the park.

Day 06: Corbett National Park - Nainital
In the early morning you will drive towards Bhuvankhal to witness the beautiful sunrise and the snow-clad peaks of the central Himalayas. In the morning again you will have a safari to visit the Corbett National Park. Then you will drive towards Nainital. Nainital is a 100-year-old hill station and is surrounded by a blue-green lake. This is Naini Lake, after which the town takes its name.

Day 07: Nainital
Today after having breakfast you will drive to visit Bhim Tal. This lake resort is named after one of the Pandavas, heroes of the epic Mahabharat. It has developed into an independent tourist centre with water sports facilities. Then you will drive further to Naukuchia Tal. This alluring nine-cornered lake is a heaven for migratory birds. Both yachts and paddleboat are available for plying on the lake waters and is a favoured spot for anglers. Enjoy full day birding in and around Nainital.

Day 08: Nainital
Enjoy birding at the lake and around Nainital.

Day 09: Nainital - Delhi
In the early morning enjoy birding around the resort. After breakfast proceed for Delhi. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 10: Delhi - Agra
Today you will drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages 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 11: 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 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.

Day 12: Bharatpur
In the morning and evening visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary for Birding.

Day 13: Bharatpur - Delhi
In the morning visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. In the afternoon drive to Delhi.

Day 14: Delhi - Nagpur (by air) - Kanha National Park
After breakfast drive to the airport for the flight to Nagpur. After arival in Nagpur, drive to the hotel near Kanha National Park.

Day 15: Kanha National Park
In the morning you will visit Kanha National Park. Kanha National Park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Asia and is one of the first Project Tiger reserves in India. It covers an area of over 1945 square km and was established in the year 1974. This park is a home of variety of animals like Tiger, Porcupines, Jackals, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Macaque, Dhole (wild dogs), Bison, Barasingha and a wide variety of birds.

Day 16: Kanha National Park
Today in the morning you will have safari in Kanha National Park and watch the activities of various wildlife animals and birds.

Day 17: Kanha National Park - Nagpur - Delhi (by air)
Today in the morning you will have safari in Kanha National Park and watch the activities of various wildlife animals and birds. Later drive to Nagpur airport for the flight to Delhi.

Day 18: Delhi (Departure)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to home destination.