Keoladeo Bharatpur & Chambal Sanctuary

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Once a duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas, Keoladeo National Park is a birding haven today. More than 375 species of birds call the national park their home. This includes some critically endangered species as well, in addition to several vulnerable species. In the past, the elusive Siberian Crane has been spotted here. The swamps and wetlands of the park also play host to a variety of mammals, such as the small Indian civet, Golden jackals, and Bengal fox. 

Keoladeo National Park – Heaven for Bird-Watchers 

Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, it was first declared a national park in 1982. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, too, it is counted as one of the best national parks in India for bird watching. During the breeding season, you can watch a spectacular colony of Herons flood the trees here, which comprise 15 different species of Herons, including Spoonbills, Painted storks, and Ibis. 

Spread over 29 square kilometers, the wetlands and grasslands offer the perfect abode in the Gangetic Plains to a large species of ducks, resident birds, migratory birds, and even the majestic Indian Python. You can even spot the Imperial Eagle and the Greater Spotted Eagle breeding here, two globally threatened species of birds. The beautiful Siberian Ruby Throat visits the park in the winter months. 

A Birdwatching Safari to Remember in Keoladeo National Park 

You can feel your frayed nerves getting calmer as you step away from the mad rush of the city and step inside the boundaries of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. During peak season, the national park reverberates with several bird songs, all at once. At Wildlife Sojourns, we enhance the excitement of bird-watching at Keoladeo National Park. 

We collaborate with the most experienced guides at the park to give you an unparalleled experience. They are immensely knowledgeable about the various species of birds that live at the park or visit it every year. 

Think thrilling paddle-rickshaw safaris, some incredible photo opportunities, and a whole lot of calm when you book a bird watching safari with us.   

Safari Tour Itinerary

Arrive at Agra airport/railway station. Our representative will pick you up from Agra airport/railway station and drive you to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. It is, approximately, a 1-hour drive from Agra airport to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Check-in at the resort. We pack our lunches and head for our first rickshaw ride inside Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

We start early to catch the wake-up songs of birds. We pack our breakfast and lunch and head for a full-day birdwatching tour of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. After the tour, you have the rest of the day to relax at the resort and recount your day’s experiences. Dinner is served at the resort.

We start early for another birdwatching tour in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. We have breakfast in the jungle amidst the sweet bird songs and serenity of the jungle. After the tour, we come back to the resort and it is time to bid adieu. We drive you to Agra airport/railway station and say our goodbyes, until we meet again.

What you get

  • Accommodation in one of the best resorts at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
  • Air-conditioned rooms on twin-sharing basis
  • Rickshaw rides
  • Services of experienced guides & drivers
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the entire duration of your stay

Cost includes

  • 2 Nights/ 3 Days accommodation in an AC room on a twin sharing basis.
  • 3 birdwatching tours in paddle rickshaws in various parts of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
  • All meals during your stay.
  • All entry fees, rickshaw charges & jungle charges.
  • Pick up and drop to Agra airport/railway station in an AC car.

Cost excludes:

  • Personal expenses such as mineral water, soft drinks, laundry charges, phone calls, tips etc.
  • Camera charges, if any.
  • Any extra meal not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the ‘Cost includes’ section.

Cancellation policy

  1. Cancellations that happen more than 30 days from the scheduled date, attract a 25% charge. You get 75% of your money back.
  2. Cancellations that happen between 20 and 30 days from the scheduled date, attract a 50% charge. You get half of your money back.
  3. There are no refunds for cancellations that happen less than 20 days from the scheduled date.

Terms and conditions

  1. Sightings of all the different species of birds can never be guaranteed. Our naturalists bring all their experience into play for bird sightings at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. However, there is always a fair bit of chance involved.
  2. All forms of wildlife viewing by our guests will be in the company of trained naturalists. Every possible care and precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of guests. However, Wildlife Sojourns is not liable for any untoward incidents that may arise during outdoor activities. Furthermore, the company is not liable for wilful or negligible acts by guests during wildlife activities.

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