North India's Most Rewarding Blend of Birding & Cultural Heritage
India Birding Tour with Taj Mahal & Jaipur
8 Nights / 9 Days
Covers Sultanpur, Jaipur, Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur), Chambal (Dholpur) & Agra
Birding at Sultanpur, Bharatpur & Chambal + Jaipur + Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
300–450+ bird species including Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Painted Stork, Bar-headed Goose (winter)
Gharials, Mugger Crocodiles, 9 turtle species on the Chambal
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Destinations Covered
Sultanpur National Park, Delhi
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur is not just a birding destination but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most important birding landscapes with tens of thousands of migratory birds flying in every winter, making it a birdwatchers paradise. Your India birding tour with Taj Mahal and Bharatpur includes birding sessions with experienced naturalists who can help track your specific target species, be it rare native birds or migratory species. Exploring the park by cycle rickshaw allows you to slow down, spend more time observing birds & truly appreciate why Keoladeo remains one of the world’s finest bird sanctuaries.
Chambal River, Dholpur
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort, Agra
Birding Highlights
- Explore three of North India’s rewarding birding destinations, from the peaceful wetlands of Sultanpur to the world-renowned Keoladeo National Park and the pristine Chambal River.
- Spend unhurried mornings photographing Indian Skimmers, Sarus Cranes, Painted Storks, Bar-headed Geese, raptors and hundreds of resident and migratory bird species in their natural habitats.
- Cruise along the Chambal River on exclusive boat safaris, offering close encounters with gharials, mugger crocodiles, freshwater turtles and some of India’s finest river birdlife.
- Explore Keoladeo National Park at the ideal pace by cycle rickshaw, allowing you to spend more time observing and photographing birds without rushing between locations.
- Discover Jaipur’s magnificent forts, colourful bazaars and royal heritage, adding a memorable cultural dimension to this Golden Triangle Wildlife Tour India.
- Travel with experienced naturalists and local birding experts who help you identify species, understand habitats and make the most of every birdwatching session.
- Designed for birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers seeking a relaxed yet immersive guided birding holiday with Taj Mahal visit.
- Stay in carefully selected nature retreats and comfortable lodges, offering a peaceful base close to the forests and birding trails.
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Detailed Itinerary
- DAY 1: Arrive New Delhi
- DAY 2: Sultanpur Birding
- DAY 3: Delhi To Jaipur
- DAY 4: In Jaipur
- DAY 5: Ranthambore To Bharatpur
- DAY 6: Bharatpur To Dholpur
- DAY 7: Dholpur To Agra
- DAY 8: Agra To Delhi
- DAY 9: New Delhi - Fly Home
DAY 1: Arrive New Delhi
Flight : Arrive in New Delhi
- Arrive at New Delhi Airport and meet our representative in the arrivals area.
- Get assistance with your luggage and a comfortable, private transfer to your hotel in the city.
Check - in: Hotel
- At the hotel, receive help with check-in and a brief orientation about your upcoming India Birding Tour With Taj & Tigers, including all travel related documents, permits and emergency contact numbers.
- Relax at your hotel or step out on your own to explore a café or local market, depending on your arrival time.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi
DAY 2: Sultanpur Birding
Morning : Drive to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary ( 40 - 50 km approx, 1 hour)
Post early breakfast, drive to Sultanpur National Park. It is an outstanding birder hub on the fringe of New Delhi in Haryana, encompassing semi - arid areas and wetlands.
Birding Session No. 1: Birdwatching In Sultanpur
- Key species: Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Red - crested and Common Pochards, Greater Flamingo, Grey - headed Swamphen, Red - naped Ibis, White - tailed Lapwing, Bar - headed Goose, Painted and Black - necked Storks.
- Woodland species: Spotted Owlet, Yellow - crowned Woodpecker, Purple Sunbird, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Bluethroat, Red - breasted Flycatcher, Eurasian Hoopoe and Red Avadavat. Raptors: Marsh Harrier, Indian Spotted Eagle and Osprey. Mammals: Nilgai, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat and Indian Fox.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in New Delhi
DAY 3: Delhi To Jaipur
Transfer: Delhi to Jaipur (270 km / approx. 5 hrs)
- After breakfast, check - out and depart for Jaipur by road along the Delhi - Jaipur expressway.
- The drive passes through Haryana and into Rajasthan's dry golden plains, with the first hints of fortress architecture appearing as you approach the city.
Check In: Hotel in Jaipur
- Arrive by early afternoon and Check - into your hotel in the Pink City.
- Rest and freshen up before exploring in the evening.
Evening: Old City Markets
- A guided evening stroll through Baapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar, Jaipur's two most celebrated market streets.
- Textiles, leather mojri shoes, Kundan jewellery, gemstones, block - print fabrics and Rajasthani handicrafts fill every stall.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur
DAY 4: Jaipur - Full City Tour
Morning: Amber Fort & Jal Mahal
- Drive 11 km to the outskirts of the city to visit Amber Fort which is the ancient fortified capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs until 1728.
- Your guide wil take you around the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), Ganesh Pol gateway, the Diwan - i - Aam and the sweeping views across Maota Lake from the upper ramparts.
- Pause on the return at Jal Mahal. This is an island palace sitting at the centre of Man Sagar Lake, one of Rajasthan's most photographed landmarks.
Afternoon: Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal & City Palace
- In the afternoon visit Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO - listed 18th - century astronomical observatory with remarkable instruments including the world's largest stone sundial.
- Walk past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) which is the iconic five - storey sandstone screen of 953 windows built so that royal women could observe street life unseen.
- Then explore City Palace and its museum of royal Mughal and Rajput textiles, miniature paintings, armour and artefacts.
Evening: Craft Lanes & Local Dinner
- A final evening exploring the walled city's craft lanesvibrant with colorful gemstones, blue pottery and block - printed fabrics whhich are Jaipur's specialities.
- Enjoy Dinner at a traditional Rajasthani restaurant if desired.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur
DAY 5: Jaipur to Bharatpur
Morning : Check - out & transfer to Bharatpur (180 km / approx. 3.5 hrs)
Check - out from your hotel and drive to Bharatpur
Check - in : Lodge/resort
Reach Bharatour & check - in to your lodge/resort.
Birding Session No. 2: Afternoon/Evening birdwatching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
- Spend the afternoon at Keoladeo Ghana National Park. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Asia's most celebrated bird sanctuaries.
- Originally a Maharaja's duck - shooting reserve, the park now protects over 370 bird species across its wetland, grassland and woodland habitats.
- The park is best explored by cycle rickshaw or on foot and vehicles are not permitted inside..
- Winter months bring extraordinary concentrations of migratory waterfowl from Central Asia and Siberia.
Head for a final morning excursion for birdwatching in Bharatpur
DAY 6 : Bharatpur To Dholpur
Birding Session No. 3: Morning birdwatching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Head for a final excursion for birdwatching in Bharatpur
Check - out: Lodge/Resort
- Reach back to your lodge/resort and have breakfast.
- Complete your check - out formalities.
Transfer : Drive to Dholpur (105 KMS, 2 - 3 HRS DRIVE APPROX)
Drive to Dholpur from Bharatpur in private car
Check - in : Lodge/Resort
- Reach Dholpur and check - in to your lodge/resort
- Have lunch
Boat Safari No. 1 : Afternoon boat safari at Chambal River (Chambal National Sanctuary)
- Afternoon boat visit to Chambal to observe gharials and marsh crocodiles.
- The sanctuary also supports nine species of turtles - Crowned River Turtle, Three - striped Roof Turtle, Red - crowned Roof Turtle, Indian Roofed Turtle, Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Narrow - headed Softshell Turtle and Indian Softshell Turtle. Bengal Monitor Lizard also encountered on the riverbanks.
Overnight stay and Dinner at lodge/hotel in Dholpur
DAY 7: Dholpur To Agra
Boat Safari No. 2 : Morning boat safari at Chambal River (Chambal National Sanctuary)
- Early morning boat safari on the Chambal river.
- Key bird species: Indian Skimmer, Bar - headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Egyptian Vulture, Black - winged Stilt, Black - bellied Tern, Red - crested and Ferruginous Pochards, Sarus Crane, Great Thick - knee, Indian Courser, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Laggar Falcon and many more. Return when the sun gets harsh.
Transfer: Drive to Agra ( 60 Kms, 1 - 2 hrs drive approx)
- Have early breakfast and Check - out.
- Drive south along the Yamuna Expressway towards Agra.
- Arrive late morning & Check - in to your hotel
Afternoon: Agra Fort
Visit Agra Fort, the sweeping red sandstone Mughal citadel on the banks of the Yamuna.
Evening: Sunset Taj from Mehtab Bagh
Cross the Yamuna at dusk to Mehtab Bagh for a reflected sunset view of the Taj Mahal from the opposite bank of Yamuna.
Overnight stay at hotel in Agra
DAY 8: Agra To Delhi
Sunrise: Taj Mahal
- Rise before dawn for the finest view the Taj can offer.
- As the sun lifts over the Yamuna, the marble moves from amber through rose to white, a shift that takes less than an hour and leaves most visitors speechless.
- Your guide brings the story alive with how the monument was built over 22 years of construction by craftsmen from Persia, Central Asia and Europe
Transfer: Drive to Delhi (220 km / approx. 4 hrs)
- After breakfast and check - out, drive to New Delhi.
- Arrive by late afternoon, Check - in and rest.
Overnight stay & Dinner at hotel in Delhi
DAY 9: New Delhi - Fly Home
Check - out & Transfer to Airport
- Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast at the hotel.
- Check - out and transfer to New Delhi International Airport for your homebound flight. Your Jungle Revives coordinator will be in touch to ensure the final handover is seamless.
Homebound Flight
Depart India, concluding your India Birding Tour with Taj & Jaipur journey through Sultanpur, Jaipur, Dholpur, Bharatpur and Agra.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The Tour Plan Includes:
- Hotel accommodation in New Delhi, Jaipur & Agra on bed and breakfast basis.
- Lodge accommodation in Bharatpur with all meals.
- Lodge accommodation in Dholpur with all meals.
- Morning birding session at Sultanpur National Park.
- Full city tour of Jaipur including Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace with guide and monument fees.
- Evening and morning birding sessions at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur (cycle rickshaw included).
- 2 boat safaris on the Chambal river in morning & afternoon.
- Guided visit to Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh and Agra Fort with guide & monument entry fees included.
- All park entry permits, birding guide charges and boat hire fees throughout.
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
- Meet and assist services at airports and hotels.
- All currently applicable government taxes and fees.
- Dedicated tour manager support throughout the journey.
The Tour Plan Excludes:
- International and domestic airfare.
- Personal expenses including tips, beverages, laundry, phone calls and souvenirs.
- Camera and video fees inside national parks and monuments.
- Travel insurance or medical coverage.
- Optional activities outside the planned itinerary.
- Any meals or services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
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Our carefully selected naturalists do more than just lead your personalised wildlife safaris. They share fascinating stories, wildlife secrets, and expert insights that transform each safari into an unforgettable experience.
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From the moment you arrive until your farewell, we handle all logistics so you can fully relax. Enjoy your expert- planned safari without stress. Every transfer, stay, and activity is planned for a smooth, carefree journey.
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Our wildlife safari tours in India are designed with nature first. Following ethical practices and supporting conservation initiatives, we ensure your safari helps protect wildlife and preserves their natural habitats.
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