Birding Tour of Bharatpur

This is the post-event tour starting on Oct 13, 2025
This is a small group tour with a guide and shared accommodation.

Destination: Delhi, Bharatpur
Duration: 01 Night and 02 Days
Tour Code: 1485

Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is a renowned wildlife sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, India. This park is celebrated for its rich avian population and is one of the world's most significant bird sanctuaries. Home to over 370 bird species, it attracts both resident and migratory birds. Every winter, the park becomes a paradise for birdwatchers as thousands of migratory birds flock to its wetlands.

The park hosts an impressive array of birdlife. In addition to its avian inhabitants, Keoladeo also supports a variety of other wildlife, including mammals and reptiles, making it a diverse and vital ecosystem.

During the monsoon season, Keoladeo National Park transforms into a lush, vibrant ecosystem, attracting a diverse array of animal and bird species. Here are some species you can expect to see.

Expected species: Sarus Crane, Dusky Eagle-Owl, Knob-billed Duck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cotton Pygmy Goose, Common Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Black, Yellow & Cinnamon Bittern, Painted Stork, Openbill Stork, Egrets (Great, Intermediate, and Little), Grey Heron, Indian Pond Heron, Cattle Egret, Black-necked Stork, Darter, Indian Cormorant, Little Cormorant, Black-headed Ibis, Purple Heron, Night Heron, Spoonbill, Lesser Whistling Duck, Red-wattled Lapwing, Black-winged Stilt, Spotted Owlet, Collared Scops Owl, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle, Shikra, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite

Nilgai (Blue Bull), Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer (Chital), Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Hare

Indian Python, Russell's Viper, Spectacled Cobra, Rat Snake, Monitor Lizard, Indian Flap shell Turtle

The monsoon season rejuvenates the park's wetlands, attracting a variety of waders and waterfowl. It is also a crucial breeding period for many resident bird species, making it an excellent time for observing nesting behaviors and juvenile birds. The lush greenery and abundant water sources create a thriving habitat for the park's diverse wildlife.

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi to Bharatpur

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kadamb Kunj or Hotel Regenta or similar

The trip will begin early morning from Delhi to Bharatpur (201 km / 5 hr.). Arrival in Bharatpur is expected in the afternoon. Spend half a day birdwatching in Keoladeo National Park with your guide. You can choose to hire a bicycle or take an e-rickshaw ride for birding.

Afternoons during the monsoon can be warm but are often tempered by cool breezes and occasional showers. Post-lunch, as the temperature drops slightly, birding starts with renewed vigor. The rains rejuvenate the park, making it a vibrant, lush environment where the colors of the birds and the greenery seem even more vivid.

Late afternoon is a great time as many birds become more active again. Waterbirds like egrets, cormorants, and ibises can be seen in large numbers. The increased water levels during the monsoon also mean more opportunities to see reptiles like the Indian Rock Python and various species of turtles basking on the banks. The park's mammals, including the Sambar Deer and Wild Boar, are often seen moving about in the cooler, post-rain environment.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02: Bharatpur to Delhi

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

Spend half a day birdwatching in Keoladeo National Park with the guide.

In the monsoon season, Keoladeo Ghana National Park transforms into a lush, verdant paradise, making the mornings especially refreshing. Visitors typically start their day early to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and the vibrant activity of the park's wildlife. The park opens at dawn, and many birders prefer to hire an e-rickshaw.

Our guide is knowledgeable about the best bird-watching spots and can navigate the wet terrain effectively. Walking or bicycling are also great ways to explore, especially when the park is carpeted in green and the air is crisp and fresh.

The monsoon brings a surge of activity among the resident birds, and many species can be seen foraging for food or displaying their breeding plumage. Water levels in the lakes and marshes rise, attracting a variety of waterfowl, waders, and other wetland birds. It's a prime time to spot species like the Painted Stork, Grey Heron, and different species of kingfishers. Early mornings are also good for sighting mammals like the Nilgai, Spotted Deer, and occasionally the Golden Jackal, as they come out to feed in the cool weather.

Check out at noon. Afterward, drive back to Delhi, arriving in the evening.

Tour Ends.

Highlights

Explore a vast array of bird species, from the majestic to the rare
Enjoy exceptional birding and photo opportunities in diverse habitats such as scrubland and wetlands areas
Encounter a rich variety of flora and fauna, adding to the allure of your wildlife experience
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage site, a testament to the region's ecological significance

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Services

Included

Accommodation for 1 Night
Meals as per Itinerary
Rickshaw rides in Bharatpur for 02 half days (01 rickshaw for 04 persons)
Bharatpur Park entrance fee for 02 days (once a day only / Indian Nationals)
Dedicated vehicle for 02 days from Delhi
A birding guide in Bharatpur
All taxes

Not Included

Optional Tours, tips, any monument, museum entrance fee, any activity fee, camera fee, excursions, personal and incidental expenses
Any flight, train insurance
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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This tour is subsidised by Asian Adventures.
It has been designed to give you an experience of natural and cultural history of this region.