Tiger and Bird Photographic Safari
11 Nights / 12 Days
Trip Highlights & Overview
Tiger and Bird Photographic Safari
Over several lifetimes, the peaks of the colossal Himalayan range have nestled the Indian Subcontinent to give rise to a splendid ensemle of diversity. A tiger safari along with birding tours through the montane forests of Corbett National Park, Nainital and Pangot will leave any bird enthusiast in a spell of enchantment. Sojourns like a birding tours to Bharatpur will leave you feeling exhilarated as you immerse yourself in a park with sprawling wetlands which are known to invite massive congregations of migratory birds from the northern hemisphere of the world.
In addition to the avifauna that you seek, this tiger safari tour also serves as an excellent opportunity to see the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephant, and the fearless Yellow-Throated Marten of Corbett National Park. A wildlife safari tour across these awe inspiring habitats is bound to leave you glued to your camera for the entire tour.
- Majestic tiger prowls jungle while bird dances in sunlight.
- Captivating close-ups of elusive tiger and colorful bird species.
- Expert-guided safari unveils wildlife wonders through stunning photography.
- Intimate encounters with Bengal tigers and exotic birdlife in habitat.
- Thrilling moments capture tiger's stealth and bird's gracefulness.
- Immersive journey blends adventure, photography, and conservation awareness seamlessly.
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Detailed Itinerary
Tiger and Bird Photographic Safari
Day 01 : Arrive in New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 2 : Sultanpur National Park and Okhla Bird Sanctuary (New Delhi)
Post an early breakfast, drive to Sultanpur National Park. It is an outstanding birder hub as it’s a refuge for many residents as well as scores of migratory birds that flock here. Located on the fringe of New Delhi in the state of Harayana, the park encompasses semi-arid areas as well as wetlands. Our morning here is a perfect way to start our journey across northern India as you will encounter a wide array of species such as the Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintails, Red Crested and Common Pochards, with a slight chance of Greater Flamingos as well.
Grey Headed Swamphen, Red-naped Ibis, White-Tailed Lapwing, Bar Headed Goose, Painted and Black-Necked Storks and the Greater Flamingos. Around the wetlands, you have a well-wooded area where one can spot the Spotted Owlets, Yellow Crowned Woodpecker, Purple Sunbird’s, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Bluethroat, Red Breasted Flycatcher, Eurasian Hoopoe and even the Red Avadavat. Raptors too grace the land, with the likes of Marsh Harriers, Indian Spotted Eagles and Osprey for the catch of the day. The park also has its fair share of mammals such as Nilgai (the Bluebull), Golden Jackals, Jungle Cats and Indian fox.
Post Lunch, we will depart for Okhla Bird Sanctuary. Here, there’s a chance of finding the Yellow-Bellied Prinia and the Striated Babbler. There’s also a good chance of seeing many of the species that we have may have already seen earlier in the day. A total of 302 species have confirmed records from Okhla bird sanctuary and the areas in its immediate vicinity. In January 2011, as a part of Asian Waterbird Census 2011, a leucistic coot, known for its unusual bright white plumage, was spotted with the flock of common coots, for the first time in India. The sanctuary hosts over 400 species year round and over 1 lakh migratory birds in winter months. It hosts 30% of the 1200 to 1300 bird species recorded in the Indian sub-continent.
Day 3 : New Delhi – Corbett (by surface, 275 kms/5 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast, depart for Corbett National Park (275 kms/ 5 hrs). At the park entrance, switch to wildlife safari vehicle with your baggage. Be ready with your camera equipment as the next 32 km, 1.5-hour drive, is through the core area of the national park, where you have a good chance to encounter wildlife including Tigers, Leopards and Asian Elephants. On Arrival, Check into the forest lodge. Post Lunch, proceed for an Afternoon Corbett Tiger safari.
Living in the Forest Rest House is unique to Corbett National Park. It is only in Corbett that you get an opportunity to stay inside the national park. The complex is located on the banks of Ramganga river and overlooks the foothills of Himalayas. Alcohol and smoking is not permitted here. Return from the tiger safari at sunset. Dinner and overnight at the Forest Rest House.
Day 4 : In Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon corbett tiger safaris, meals and overnight at Forest Rest House inside the national park.
Begin your morning tiger safari at sunrise. Corbett has been aptly described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It represents a scene of remarkable beauty. Corbett National Park had the proud distinction of being the chosen venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of habitats here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of the central Himalayas, both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is found in the Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Forest Rest House.
Day 5 : In Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris, meals and overnight at the Forest Rest House inside the national park.
India’s first and finest park spread over 520 sq. kms. Established initially as Hailey National Park on August 8, 1936, in honor of Sir Malcolm Hailey, the then governor of the United Provinces, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952 and subsequently to Corbett National Park in honor and memory of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned-author and photographer, who had helped in setting up the park and in the demarcation of its boundaries.
Day 6 : Corbett – Pangot (by surface, 320 Kms/6-7 hrs drive)
Day 7 : Pangot – Nainital (by road, 60 kms/1-2 hrs drive)
Day 8 : Nainital – Agra (by road, 345 kms/9 hrs drive)
Day 9 : Agra – Dholpur (by road, 60 kms/1-2 hrs drive)
At sunrise, proceed to visit the famous white marble mausoleum, The Taj Mahal, which was built in the middle of the 17th century by the Moghul emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Completed in 1652, skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and some 20,000 labourers worked extensively for 17 years to build this edifice.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Dholpur (55kms, 1-1.5-hour drive) On arrival check into lodge in Dholpur.
Go for birding on Chambal river. National Chambal Sanctuary which is a 400 km protected stretch of the river. A boat safari takes you on a two-three hour ride down the River Chambal, drifting past gharials basking on the sandbanks, marsh crocodiles and turtles sunning themselves on the rocks along with a wealth of birds fluttering around.
Day 10 : Dholpur – Bharatpur (by road, 105 kms/2 -3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, head out for yet another boat ride drive at Chambal river. Later proceed to Bharatpur 105 Kms, 2-3 hrs. drive. On arrival check into lodge. After lunch proceed for evening bird watching at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year, thousands of migratory birds visit the park for the winter and breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bharatpur.
Day 11 : Bharatpur – New Delhi (by road, 210 kms/4 hrs drive)
Day 12 : Fly back home
Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation in other destinations all meals and exclusive safari or birding excursions basis.
- Entrance, Guide and Safari charges in Corbett National parks.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris in Corbett
- 1 Birding in Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
- 2 Birding excursion in Pangot
- 2 Birding excursion in Nanital
- 2 Birding excursion in Bharatpur
- 2 Boat Ride in Dholpur
- Assistance at airport and hotels
- All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota innova/Crysta
- All currently applicable taxes
Trip Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks.
- Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Extend your stay
Extend your stay in India by choosing any one of the tours below. It could be a mix of wildlife and culture or focused on special interest activities such as food tours in Old Delhi, cycling through the historic remnants of the capital city or even beach holidays toward the end of the tour.
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