2 Nights 3 Days

Bharatpur
Extension Tour

Birding extension at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Watch resident and migratory birds across one of India's finest wetland reserves, just a short drive from Delhi.

Tour Overview

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo National Park, sits around 180 kilometres south of Delhi. This 3-day extension gives you two full birding sessions and one morning session across the wetlands, grasslands, and woodland edges of one of Asia's most important bird reserves.

The park holds over 370 species of birds. Resident species include Sarus Crane, Painted Stork, and various egrets and herons. In winter, migratory ducks, eagles, and waders arrive in large numbers from Central Asia and Siberia.

Bharatpur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its flat terrain and open water bodies make it ideal for close observation and photography. Rickshaws and cycles are the main way to move through the park, keeping things quiet and unhurried.

Over 370 bird species recorded at Keoladeo National Park
Sarus Crane, Painted Stork, and large wading bird colonies
Migratory ducks, eagles, and waders in winter months
UNESCO World Heritage Site with protected wetland habitat
Flat open terrain ideal for close observation and photography
Rickshaw and cycle access keeping the park quiet and undisturbed
Two full birding days with morning and afternoon sessions
Easy access from Delhi, ideal as a standalone or add-on extension

Birding Destination

Keoladeo's protected wetlands hold over 370 recorded bird species, two full days of birding a short drive from Delhi.

Bharatpur

Rajasthan

Wetland, grassland, and woodland edge inside Keoladeo National Park, sarus cranes and painted storks resident year-round with strong migratory numbers in winter.

3 Days · 3 Birding Sessions

The route, stop by stop.

A short overland trip from Delhi into Bharatpur and back, roughly three hours each way.

Delhi

Days 1

Bharatpur

Days 1 - 3

Bharatpur

Days 1 - 3

Day 1

Delhi to Bharatpur, Afternoon Birding Session

You drive from New Delhi to Bharatpur, a journey of around three hours. You arrive in time for lunch at the resort. The afternoon birding session takes you into the wetlands and woodland edges of Keoladeo National Park. Painted Storks, egrets, and herons are common sightings along the water bodies. You overnight in Bharatpur.

Day 2

Full Day Birding at Bharatpur

A full day inside Keoladeo National Park. The morning session covers the core wetland areas, where large bird colonies nest and feed along the shallow lakes. The afternoon session moves through grassland and woodland edges, picking up different species and better light. Sarus Crane are often seen in pairs across the open fields. You overnight in Bharatpur.

Day 3

Morning Birding Session, Drive Back to Delhi

An early morning session inside the park before checkout. The light is best at this hour and the wetlands are active. You drive back to Delhi after the session, arriving by early afternoon.

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Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

Lodging in Bharatpur for two nights, including all meals.
Park entrance fees and guide charges at Keoladeo National Park.
3 guided birding sessions inside the park.
Air-conditioned vehicle for Delhi to Bharatpur and return transfers.
Airport and hotel assistance before and after the tour.
Water bottles during all transfers and birding sessions.

Not Included

Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
Travel insurance.
Tips and Gratuities
Day 1 Meal
Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.

Booking & Terms.

Booking Procedure

To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.

For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.

Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com

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Cancellation Policy

Notice Given	Refund
120 days or more before departure	Full refund
60 days or more before departure	80% refunded
30–59 days before departure	60% refunded
21–30 days before departure	40% refunded
11–20 days before departure	20% refunded
10 days or less, or no-show	No refund

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