Day 1
: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport our representative would meet you and
transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Corbett
Morning after breakfast drive to the Corbett National Park. On
arrival check-into the wildlife resort surrounded by excellent
forest with many birds including the delightful Velvet Fronted
Nuthatch. After fresh-up proceed with our Ornithologist to look for
Crested Kingfisher, Plumbous Redstart, Little Fork tail and the
fabulous Ibis bill. Overnight at Corbett
Day 3 : In Corbett
Enjoy a full day birding along the riverbanks and in the nearby
green area with our expert. Overnight at Corbett
Day 4 : Corbett National Park - Dhikala
Morning after breakfast drive to Dhikala inside the Corbett National
Park the heaven for birding. On arrival check-into the forest rest
house which have basic facilities. After fresh up proceed for full
day Birding with our Ornithologist. Overnight at Dhikala
Day 5 : In Dhikala
Enjoy full day Birding with our Ornithologist. Overnight at Dhikala
Day 6 : Dhikala - Nainital
Morning after breakfast drive to Nainital enjoying an uphill drive
through the spectacular scenery. On arrival check-into resort set
amidst mixture of pinewods. Afternoon with our Ornithologist look
for Lammergeyers and Himalayan Griffon Vultures. Overnight at
Nainital
Day 7 : In Nainital
Morning after breakfast accompanied with our Ornithologist walk
among the area's forests and fields in search of resident and
migrant mountain birds including Red Flanked Bluetail, Streaked
Laughing Thrush, Altai Accentor and Golden Bush Robin. Overnight at
Nainital
Day 8 : Nainital - Mukteshwar
Morning after breakfast drive to Mukteshwar located at the height of
2286 m and famous for IVRI campus, thickly wooded forests and
majestic view of the Himalaya. Mukteshwar's wild life sanctuary is a
division of Corbett National Park. On arrival check-into the resort.
After fresh up accompanied with our Ornithologist look for birds as
per the list that would be provided to you. Overnight at Mukteshwar
Day 9 : Mukteshwar - Delhi
Early morning birding will be around the resort. Later drive to
Delhi. Overnight at Delhi
Day 10 : Delhi - Ranthambhore
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Delhi. Later in
the evening transfer to the railway station to board train for Sawai
Madhopur. Overnight on board.
Day 11 : Arrive Ranthambhore
On arrival at Sawai Madhopur railway station you will by met by
Canter Tours representative and transfer to the wildlife resort set
amidst at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas a unique
example of natural and historical richness and is known the "The
Land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this
majestic beast has been recorded.
Afternoon proceed for jungle safari inside the park with our
Ornithologist a haven for a multitude of wild animals that boast of
playing host to tigers, leopards, the elusive caracals, hyenas,
sloth bears, wild boars, crocodiles and so on. Besides, there are
over 300 species of birds, from the majestic Crested Serpent Eagle
to the exotic Golden Oriole. Asian Paradise and Flycatcher.
Overnight at Ranthambhore.
Day 12 : In Ranthambhore
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day Jeep Safari to spot the
Tiger and Birds. Overnight at Ranthambhore
Day 13 : Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
Morning after breakfast drive to Bharatpur which is famous for the
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest water-bird
sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of Bharatpur artificially
created the lake and wetland in the 19th century. By building small
dykes and dams and diverting water from an irrigation canal, he
converted this low-lying area into a fine wild fowl shooting
preserve. In a few years, the new wetland surrounded by marginal
forests was able to support thousands of water birds.
The Park is a delight for bird watchers. Over 375 species of birds
are found here and raised paths, camouflaged by babul trees and
undergrowth make viewing easy. A quiet ride by boat in the early
hours of the morning is also unforgettable experience. The cacophony
is unbelievable as painted storks, open bills, spoonbills, egrets,
cormorants, white ibis and multitudes of others, tend their young.
Jacanas with their iridescent colors and elegant tail feathers and
purple moorhen can be seen delicately treading over the floating
vegetation.
Every year Bharatpur waits with bated breath for the arrival of the
Siberian cranes. There are only two wintering places for this rare
species one in Iran and the other Bharatpur and these beautiful
birds with their distinctive red beaks and facial patches, fly over
6400 km from their summer retreats.
Colorful kingfishers, graceful pelicans rare Siberian cranes and
Trans- continental fliers - the migratory water - fowl are amongst
the 375 species of birds found in the Keoladeo National Park. The
most spectacular nesting is that of the egrets, storks, herons and
cormorants, which make over 10,000 nests every year. This makes
outstanding bird havens of the world. The park covers an area of
28.73km.
The story of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is incomplete without an
account of the migratory waterfowl. The most prominent waterfowl
coming to this park are bareheaded and greylag geese. Ducks also
create a lot of fluttering in the lakes. The ducks usually found
here are pintail, widgeon, common shelduck, shoveler, garganey,
teal, etc.
Attracted by the influx of the waterfowl the predatory birds-tawny
eagles, spotted eagles short-toed eagles imperial eagles and fishing
eagle also arrive. They all form the apex of the biological pyramid
of the sanctuary and complete the avian food chain of the ecosystem.
There are large herds of the nilgai, chital, wild boar and fear cows
in addition to a few herds of sambar.
On arrival check-into the forest lodge. After fresh up proceed for
viewing the birds on Rickshaw with our Ornithologist. Overnight at
Bharatpur
Day 14 : Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning enjoy rickshaw ride with our Ornithologist. After
breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival check-into the hotel. Afternoon
proceed for half day sightseeing of the city. The highlight of the
tour is Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight at Agra
Day 15 : Agra - Umaria
Morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to board
train for Umaria. Overnight on board.
Day 16 : Arrive Umaria
On arrival at the Umaria railway station you will be met by the
representative of Canter Tours and transfer to Bandhavgarh located
among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq
miles (437sq km) and it contains a wide variety of habitats and a
high density of game, including a large number of Tigers.
On arrival check-into the wildlife resorts. After fresh-up proceed
with our specialist Ornithologist to look out for White browed
fantails, Steppe eagles, Green pigeons, Grey malabar hornbills,
Black and white malabar hornbills (quite a rare sighting), Blossom
headed parakeets, Parakeets, Blue bearded bee eaters, Green bee
eaters, White bellied drongos, owls, Jerdon's, Gold fronted leaf
birds, Minivets, Woodshrikes and the lovely Paradise flycatchers.
Overnight at Bhandavgarh.
Day 17 : Bandhavgarh
Morning after breakfast explore with our Ornithologist on the
periphery of National Park birds. Later visit the famous Bandhavgarh
fort the oldest fort in India and considered to be more than 2500
years. The one hour trek up the fort is worth the effort discovering
the monuments in the jungle, unspoiled and unexplored. Overnight at
Bandhavgarh.
Day 18 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning after breakfast drive to Kanha which is spread over an area
of over 940 square km and has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in
his great book "The Jungle Book".
After check-into the resort and fresh-up yourself to sight the wild
animals Indian Fox, Sloth bear, Striped hyena, Jungle cut, Leopard,
Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope, Nilgai, Ratel,
Porcupine and birds like Racket Tailed Drongo, Crested Hawk Eagle,
Crested Serpent Eagle, Peacock, Golden Oriole, Treepie, Whitenecked
Stork, Shikra, White-eyed Buzzard, Roseringed Parakeet, Shama, Red
Munia, Large Green Barbet, Crimson Breasted Barbet, Lesser Golden
Backed Woodpecker, Hair Crested Drongo, Common Teal, Pintail Duck,
etc. Overnight at Kanha
Day 19 : In Kanha
Enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) There
would be a lot of birding today as we would take roads around the
forest to places not frequented by people and in the bushes.
Overnight at Kanha
Day 20 : Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi
Morning after breakfast proceed for your last birding in this trip.
Later transfer to Jabalpur to board your train for Delhi. Overnight
on board
Day 21 : Delhi - Flight Back Home
On arrival at the Delhi railway station you will meet our
representative and transfer to the hotel.
