India is blessed with very rich and diverse avifauna, sheltering over 1,300 species of birds. In addition, thousands of exotic migratory birds add more color and charm to bird sanctuaries of India. On Bird Paradise Tours with Indian Horizons, you would visit the world-famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park, and the beautiful and picturesque Corbett National Park. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Keoladeo National Park, is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, housing over 375 bird species including the world-renowned Siberian Cranes, who are special guests of the park during winters. Situated at just 60 km from Agra- the city of the Taj Mahal, Bharatpur is also a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO. Popularly referred as the "Ornithologists Paradise," the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a heaven for waterfowl, herons, cranes and birds of prey apart from an exciting variety of mammal population including Sambars, Chitals, Nilgai, Black Bucks, and Pythons to name a few. On your Bird Paradise Tour, you can enjoy an exciting boat safari, bicycle or rickshaw ride to explore the rich and diverse avifauna of the bird sanctuaries.
The Bird Paradise Tour - 1
Best time to visit: October to April
Duration: 05 Nights/ 06 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Sultanpur - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On morning arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be met by the Indian Horizons executive and transferred to your hotel. After lunch, enjoy an exciting afternoon sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the famous Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Sultanpur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a daylong excursion to Sultanpur Jheel (50 km-1hour). An enchantingly beautiful lake bird sanctuary, Sultanpur is known for its rich population of waterfowls and cranes. Return back to Delhi in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur
After early breakfast today, we will drive to Agra - the city of the Taj (203km-4 ½ hrs) to reach there by noon. Arrive at Agra and visit the world-renowned Taj Mahal and the magnificent Agra Fort.
Later, we drive to Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur (65km-1hr), en-route visiting the deserted 16th century Mughal town of Fatehpur Sikri. At Fatehpur Sikri, you will see the famous Bulund Darwaza (the highest gateway in the world) and the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti- a renowned Sufi saint of India.
Arrive at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and check into the Forest Lodge/Resort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/ Resort at Bharatpur.
Day 04: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Get up early to enjoy an exciting bird watching walk or a boat ride through the marshes to explore the rich and diverse flora and fauna of the park. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a rickshaw or a bicycle ride to spot a rich variety of exotic and colorful birds in the sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/ Resort at Bharatpur.
Day 05: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy the 2nd full day of bird watching in the sanctuary, as just one day is not enough to explore the park fully. Spot a wide variety of birds and wildlife that never fail to impress its visitors.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/ Resort at Bharatpur.
Day 06: Bharatpur - Delhi - Tour Concludes
After breakfast at the lodge, enjoy a morning visit to the park. Later we drive back to Delhi and here your memorable Bird Paradise Tour comes to its conclusion.
The Bird Paradise Tour - 2
Best time to visit: November to April
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be welcomed by the Indian Horizons executive and transferred to your hotel. Check into the hotel and relax.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day sight seeing tour Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi, you will visit the magnificent 17th century Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy an exciting Cycle rickshaw ride from the Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. Later, you will visit the famous tourist attractions of New Delhi including Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Corbett
After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to the world-famous Corbett National Park.
Situated in the lap of the great Himalayas, Corbett is regarded as the most picturesque national park and tiger reserve of India. Corbett is known for its rich and diverse wildlife and plants including an amazing variety of bird populations, estimated to be over 600 species of birds.
Arrive at Corbett and check into the Forest Lodge/Resort and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/Resort in Corbett.
Day 04: Corbett National Park
Enjoy a daylong jungle safari in the Corbett National Park. Enjoy thrilling morning and evening jeep/elephant safaris in the Corbett. Explore the breathtaking scenic beauty of the park while tracking tigers and birds in their own natural habitat.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/Resort in Corbett.
Day 05: Corbett National Park
Enjoy the 2nd daylong jungle safari in the Corbett National Park. Enjoy thrilling morning and evening jeep/elephant safaris in park to explore the scenic beauty and rich flora and fauna of the Park.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/Resort in Corbett.
Day 06: Corbett - Agra
After breakfast at the Lodge, we drive to Agra- the city of the Taj Mahal. Arrive at Agra and check into the hotel. After freshening up, enjoy a visit to the magnificent 17th century Taj Mahal, considered as the most beautiful monument in the world.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.
Day 07: Agra - Bharatpur
Enjoy an early morning visit to Taj Mahal, as it looks exceptionally beautiful during sunrise. Thereafter, we drive to the world-renowned Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (65 km-1hr). Arrive and check into the Forest Lodge/Resort. After freshening up, enjoy an exciting afternoon bird safari in the park.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Forest Lodge/Resort at Bharatpur.
Day 08: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy a morning bird watching walk or an exciting boat ride through the marshes to explore the rich and diverse bird population of the park. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a rickshaw or a bicycle ride to spot an amazingly rich variety of exotic and colorful birds in the sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Lodge/ Resort at Bharatpur.
Day 9: Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur
Enjoy a morning walk in Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Later we drive to Sawai Madhopur, famous for the world-renowned Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve.
The Ranthambore National Park is famous for its rich tiger population and also shelters over 275 species of birds. Famous with wildlife photographers, the park promises better opportunities to spot tigers in their own natural habitat.
Arrive at Sawai Madhopur and proceed directly to Ranthambore National Park. Arrive and check into the Forest Lodge/Resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Ranthambore National Park
Enjoy a full day jungle safari in the Ranthambore National Park. Enjoy thrilling morning and evening jeep safaris in the park to explore its rich and diverse wildlife, including its amazing avifauna.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Forest Lodge/Resort in Ranthambore.
Day 11: Ranthambore National Park
Enjoy thrilling morning and evening jungle safaris in the park to explore its exceptionally rich and diverse flora and fauna. Spot an amazing variety of exotic and colorful birds and other wildlife in the park.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Forest Lodge/Resort in Ranthambore.
Day 12: Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur- the capital of Rajasthan popularly referred as the pink city of India. Arrive Jaipur and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace. Later we proceed to Delhi by surface.
On arrival at Delhi, transfer to airport to board a flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of Bird Paradise Tour.
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