Bharatpur Extension Tour
Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary Extension Tour
2 Nights 3 Days | Extension Tour | Bharatpur
A 3-day 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.
Highlights
Bharatpur Extension Tour
- 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
Tour Overview
Bharatpur Extension Tour
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.
Tour Itinerary
Bharatpur Extension Tour
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.
Tour Information
Inclusion
- 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 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
Cancellation Policy
- 120+ days before departure – Full refund
- 60-119 days before departure – 75% refund
- 45-59 days before departure – 50% refund
- 30-44 days before departure – 25% refund
- 15-29 days before departure – 10% refund
- Under 15 days · No show - No Refund
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