4 Days Birds and Tigers Tours

Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by our representative who will present you with a welcome pack including all necessary documentation and drive straight to Bharatpur (220 kms/4 hrs), offering undoubtedly the best bird watching in India. Bharatpur: Now known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, situated in the North Indian state of Rajasthan (actually very close to Agra) is without question one of the finest bird-watching locations in the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a reserve that provides diversity and abundance of birdlife only equaled in Africa and keen birdwatchers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of birds present. Notable species amongst the throngs of nesting Painted Storks, White Ibises, Darters and Spoonbills are specialties such as the threatened Black-necked Stork, Comb Duck, and the elusive Spotted Creeper. Thousands of ducks crowd the marshes and pools and include, amongst the more familiar species, hundreds of Ferruginous and Lesser Whistling Ducks plus smaller numbers of Red-crested Pochards and Spotbilled Ducks. Both White and Dalmatian Pelicans may occur and large numbers of Common Cranes along with smaller numbers of Sarus Cranes use the reserve in which to winter. Bharatpur has also been famous as the winter hideaway of the very rare Siberian Cranes, though the sighting of these has reduced considerably in recent years. Bharatpur also provides unrivaled opportunities for observing a large range of raptors, including Spotted, Imperial, Steppe and Tawny Eagles, as well as a host of vultures. Bharatpur is also known for the sighting of rare bird species such as Orange-headed Ground Thrush, Dusky Warbler, Marshall's Iora and Large-tailed Nightjar. Other wildlife inhabiting the Bharatpur Sanctuary includes the rare and beautiful Blackbuck, Indian Smooth Otter, Fishing Cat, Soft-shelled Turtle and Indian Python. Nilgai, Sambar, Spotted Deer and Rhesus Macaques . A very interesting feature of Bharatpur is the way game rides are done on cycle rickshaws. You could also take a cycling or walking tour of this park. Upon arrival check-in at Laxmi Vilas Palace. Laxmi Vilas Palace in Bharatpur is a heritage hotel built for the younger brother of Maharaja, later converted into a hotel in 1994. It offers around 28-30 rooms with royal-era charm, antique furniture, and regal décor across two wings. Amenities include a pool, restaurant, bar, and spa, plus a peaceful courtyard and rooftop dining. An afternoon rickshaw ride into Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bird watching tours in Bharatpur are organized on Cycle rickshaws. Local guides and naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience. Overnight at The Bagh