Bird Watching Tour (12 Days / 11 Nights)
Due to varied natural habitats that are present in India, the country is home to innumerous species of fauna and flora. From Falcons to Peacocks India has many beautiful birds to watch out for. This tour takes you on a rare siting of birds in northern sector of India. Come and take an exciting tour in the lap of nature.
Day 1: Delhi
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Arrive at Delhi.Our representative will welcome and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Keep the morning free for some bird watching at the Okhla Barrage.Afternoon sightseeing tour of Capital city of India, visiting
India Gate, Qutab Minar & Humayun-s tomb and driving past the President's House.Overnight at the hotel
Day 3: Delhi - Narkanda
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Morning after breakfast take a train to Chandigarh (4 hr.) from Delhi in the morning and then transfer to Narkanda (6 hr.),stopping enroute for birding.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Narkanda - Sangla
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Morning drive to Sangla (29,00m/ 6 hr.) through the breathtaking gorges of the Greater Himalayas. Enjoy a evening bird walk at Sangla. Overnight in tents.
Day 5: Sangla
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Drive leisurely towards Chitkul (2 hr.) stopping for birding enroute. Chitkul is the last inhabited village surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. Return to Sangla in the evening. Overnight in tents.
Day 6: Sangla
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Take bird walks around Sangla and fort Kamru. Overnight in tents.
Day 7: Sangla - Sarahan
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Drive to Sarahan (1,920m./4 hr.) a beautiful village surrounded by apple orchards and dominated by Srikhand Mahadev peak (5,155m). which resembles a Shivlinga and is famous for Bhimakali temple. Spend the Rest of the day bird watching and pay a visit to the Phesant Breeding Centre. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Sarahan - Tirthan Valley
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Departure to Goshaini (8 hr., 3,000m) via Jalori pass & Shoja. Shoja, a small village at an altitude of over 8,000 feet. The access to Shoja winds through thick forests, alpine trees, which provide an untouched habitat. Arrival over here at the lunch hour; later on take a walk on the forest logging road into pristine Pheasant countryside. The Pheasants attractions seen here include Monal, Kaleej and Koklas. Continue back towards Goshaini. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 9: Tirthan Valley
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Morning bird walk towards the Great Himalayan National Park and afternoon downstream walk along river Tirthan. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 10: Tirthan Valley - Banjar - Tirthan Valley
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Pay a day visit to Bahu and Jibhi for bird watching. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.
Day 11: Tirthan Valley - Delhi
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Drive to Bhunter (3 hr.) From Tirthan to catch a flight to Delhi in the morning. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Delhi
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Morning bird watching at the
Delhi Zoo. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Transfer to the airport for onward journey.
