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A Journey Through Western India's Finest Birding Landscapes

A birding trip through the wetlands and desert scrub of Rajasthan and the extraordinary salt flats of Gujarat’s Little Rann of Kutch with Chambal, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Kheechan and Jamnagar

Gujarat and Rajasthan Birding Tour In India

18 Nights / 19 Days

Covers Chambal, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Kheechan, Little Rann of Kutch, Khijadiya & Narara Islands

Target Species: Great Indian Bustard, Macqueen's Bustard, Demoiselle Crane, Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Flamingo, Dalmatian Pelican, Indian Wild Ass

Boat safaris, jeep safaris, camel safaris and walking birding sessions

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Chambal National Sanctuary
Your birding journey begins with boat safari in the Chambal River, where you will be exploring one of India’s richest river ecosystems. Indian Skimmers skim effortlessly across the water while Sarus Cranes, Pallas’s Fish Eagles, Great Thick-knees and countless waterbirds share the river with gharials and freshwater turtles. This destination is a perfect introduction to the remarkable wetlands that are famous for birding in India.
Keoladei National Park in Bharatpur is more than just a birding destination. It is also a UNESCO World heritage site declared in 1985. Exploring the sanctuary by cycle rickshaw or by foot allows you to move slowly through marshes and woodland, taking your time to slow down and stop as you spot flocks of migratory birds in the winter or any of the sought after endemic species. It’s one of the most popular locations for birdwatching in India supporting over 370 resident & migratory species.
Kheechan is a small village in Rajasthan. But every winter it becomes the stage for one of India’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Thousands of Demoiselle Cranes arrive from Central Asia, filling the skies before descending together onto the feeding grounds maintained by the local Jain community. It’s a breathtaking experience that few birdwatchers ever forget and creates a dream setting for wildlife photographers.
Next in the itinerary is Jaisalmar and the vast Thar desert, where sand dunes, scrublands and rocky plains provide habitat for larks, coursers, sandgrouse and wheatears. Sunrise and sunset camel safaris offer a unique way to experience this remarkable landscape, making it an unforgettable desert birding tour in Rajasthan for both bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Few landscapes are as dramatic as the endless salt flats of the Little Rann. Jeep safaris across this unique wilderness search for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, the elusive Macqueen’s Bustard and an incredible diversity of winter visitors. From vast flocks of flamingos and pelicans to raptors and desert specialists, this is the highlight of every Gujarat and Rajasthan birding safari and one of the finest locations for a migratory bird watching tour Gujarat.
The journey concludes in Jamnagar, where freshwater wetlands, mangroves, mudflats and coastal habitats create one of the richest birding landscapes in western India. Khijadiya and Narara together support an astonishing diversity of resident and migratory birds, offering a fitting finale to this Gujarat wildlife birding tour and one of the most enjoyable birdwatching safari packages in India.

Highlights

  • Explore one of the country’s most rewarding Gujarat and Rajasthan birding tour circuits, covering rivers, wetlands, deserts, salt flats and coastal habitats.
  • Witness the spectacular winter gathering of thousands of Demoiselle Cranes at Kheechan, one of India’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
  • Search for the elusive Macqueen’s Bustard and experience a great Indian Bustard birding tour in Rajasthan across the Thar Desert and surrounding grasslands.
  • Discover migratory birds of India at Bharatpur, Chambal and the Little Rann of Kutch.
  • Enjoy comfortable stays at carefully selected nature lodges, heritage properties and wildlife resorts, ideally located for early morning birding excursions.
  • Travel with experienced naturalists on one of the best Gujarat and Rajasthan birding tour in India, with every departure thoughtfully planned around seasonal bird movements.
  • Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers and photographers seeking luxury birdwatching tours in Gujarat and Rajasthan with well paced birding sessions.
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Detailed Itinerary

A 19-day day-by-day plan covering popular birding destinations including Chambal, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Kheechan, Ahmedabad, Little Rann of Kutch, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary & Narara Islands. We offer customised birdwatching safari packages in India giving you the flexibility to customize this itinerary to fulfil your travel & birding expectations.
  • DAY 1:Arrive New Delhi
  • DAY 2: New Delhi To Chambal
  • DAY 3: In Chambal
  • DAY 4: Chambal To Bharatpur
  • DAY 5-6: In Bharatpur
  • DAY 7: Bharatpur To Jaipur
  • DAY 8: Jaipur To Kheechan / Phalodi
  • DAY 9: In Kheechan (Phalodi)
  • DAY 10: Phalodi To Jaisalmar
  • DAY 11:In Jaisalmer
  • DAY 12: Jaisalmar To Ahmedabad
  • DAY 13: Ahmedabad To Little Rann
  • DAY 14-15: In Little Rann
  • DAY 16: Little Rann To Jamnagar
  • DAY 17: Jamnagar To Narara Islands & Khijadiya
  • DAY 18: Fly To Delhi
  • DAY 19: 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

Transfer: Drive to Chambal (285 km / 4.5 hrs)

  • After breakfast, depart for Chambal National Sanctuary.
  • Check in at the lodge on arrival.

Boat Safari No.1: Afternoon Boat Birding on the Chambal River

  • Afternoon visit to the Chambal river to observe gharials and crocodiles.
  • 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.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Chambal

Boat Safari No.2 & 3: Morning & Afternoon Boat Birding on the Chambal River

  • Full day boat birding on the Chambal river. Morning and afternoon boat safaris for birds and reptiles.
  • The Chambal is one of India's cleanest rivers and supports one of the world's largest populations of gharial, mugger crocodile and the Gangetic river dolphin.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Chambal

Boat Safari No.4: Morning Boat Birding on the Chambal River

One final morning boat safari on the Chambal before departing.

Transfer: Drive to Bharatpur (125 km / 3 hrs

  • After the safari, check-out and drive to Bharatpur (Keoladeo Ghana National Park).
  • Check in to the lodge on arrival.

Evening Birding at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  • Evening birding session at Keoladeo, home to over 400 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 fish species and a rich diversity of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
  • Every year, thousands of migratory waterfowl visit for the winter, and it is considered one of the richest bird areas in the world.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Bharatpur

Morning and Afternoon Birding on Days 5 & 6

  • Two full days of morning and afternoon birdwatching sessions at Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore by cycle rickshaw and on foot through wetland, grassland and woodland habitats.
  • Look out for painted storks, spoonbills, sarus cranes, darters, open-billed storks and an extraordinary variety of resident and migratory species.
  • In winter, the rare Siberian crane may also be present.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Bharatpur

Morning Birding Session at Bharatpur

Final morning birding excursion at the sanctuary before departing.

Transfer: Drive to Jaipur (185 km / 3.5 hrs)

  • After lunch, check-out and drive to Jaipur.
  • Check in to the hotel on arrival.
  • Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Jaipur

Morning: Amber Fort, Jaipur

After breakfast, check-out & drive 11 km to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of Rajasthan until 1728.

Transfer: Drive to Kheechan/Phalodi ( 400 km/ 8 hrs)

Embark on a long drive to Phalodi. Arrive, check in to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Phalodi.

Early Morning: Kheechan - Demoiselle Crane Congregation

  • Early drive to Kheechan for the best light and the largest gatherings of Demoiselle and Common Cranes.
  • The spectacle of thousands of cranes in congregation is one of the most remarkable wildlife sights in India.
  • Other species: Brown Rock Chat (endemic), Variable Wheatear, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Greater Short-toed Lark.

Afternoon: Return to Kheechan

Second visit to Kheechan for afternoon birding as the cranes return from feeding.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Phalodi

Afternoon: Birding at Kheechan

Afternoon birding visit to Kheechan - famous for large congregations of Demoiselle Cranes that gather here every winter, fed by the local Jain community.

Transfer: Drive to Jaisalmar (160 km /3 hrs)

Camel Safari 1: Afternoon & Sunset - Thar Desert Sand Dunes

Before dusk, experience a camel safari across the sand dunes of the Great Indian Thar Desert. Enjoy sunset over the dunes from camelback.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer

Camel Safari 2: Sunrise on the Sand Dunes

Wake up early for a sunrise camel safari on the dunes before returning to the hotel for breakfast.

Late Afternoon & Evening : Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli & Gadisar Lake

Visit Jaisalmer Fort - the living fort still inhabited by thousands of residents, Patwon ki Haveli with its ornate carved sandstone facades, and Gadisar Lake which is an ancient reservoir attracting waterbirds.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer

Transfer: Long Drive to Ahmedabad (540 km / 10 hrs)

  • After an early breakfast, start your long drive to Ahmedabad – the gateway to Gujarat’s birding destinations.
  • Check in to the hotel on arrival.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Transfer: Drive to Little Rann of Kutch (170 km / 4.5 hrs)

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Little Rann of Kutch.
  • Check in to the lodge on arrival.

Afternoon Jeep Safari 1 - Little Rann of Kutch

  • The Wild Ass Sanctuary covers 4,954 sq km and is one of the most remarkable landscapes in the world.
  • A vast salt flat that transforms into a spectacular coastal wetland after the rains.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge, Little Rann of Kutch.

Jeep Safaris 2 - 5: Morning and Afternoon Safaris

  • Two full days of morning and afternoon jeep safaris across the Little Rann.
  • The vast open saltpan landscape offers long-distance visibility, with Indian Wild Ass herds, flamingo flocks, raptors, sandgrouse and a remarkable diversity of wintering species.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge, Little Rann of Kutch

Transfer: Drive to Jamnagar (323 km / 7.5 hrs)

  • Early breakfast and drive to Jamnagar.
  • Check in to the lodge on arrival.

Afternoon Birding in Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

  • Visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, just 6 sq km but packed with extraordinary ecological diversity.
  • The landscape includes freshwater and saltwater habitats separated by man-made dykes, plus marshy areas, mangroves, mudflats, salt pans, creeks, forest scrub and sandy beaches.
  • Over 220 resident and migratory species including globally threatened Dalmatian Pelican, Black-necked Stork, Darter, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill and Indian Skimmer.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Jamnagar.

Early Morning: Drive To Narara Islands (60km/1 hr)

  • Embark on an early morning drive with packed breakfast to Narara Islands, a marine national park in the Gulf of Kutch, accessible at low tide.
  • You get to witness exceptional coastal birds, including herons, egrets, waders and shorebirds across the intertidal zone.

Afternoon Birding in Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

Return to Khijadiya for a second birding session, exploring different sections of the sanctuary with changing afternoon light.

Dinner & Overnight at lodge in Jamnagar

Transfer: Drive to Rajkot Airport (90 km/ 1.45 hr)

After breakfast, check-out & depart for Rajkot Airport. .

Fly To New Delhi

  • Board your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be received by a Jungle Revives representative.
  • Transfer to your hotel and check in.
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Dinner & Overnight at hotel in New Delhi

Depart India, concluding your India Birding Tour with Taj & Jaipur journey through Sultanpur, Jaipur, Dholpur, Bharatpur and Agra.

Transfer to International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to New Delhi International Airport to board your homebound flight.

Homebound Flight

Depart India, concluding your Birding in Gujarat & Rajasthan tour covering Chambal, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Kheechan, Little Rann of Kutch, Khijadiya and Narara Islands across 19 extraordinary days.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

The Tour Plan Includes:

  • Hotel accommodation in New Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad on bed and breakfast basis.
  • All accommodation in Chambal and Little Rann of Kutch with all meals and safaris.
  • All accommodation in Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Phalodi and Jamnagar with all meals.
  • 03 boat safaris on the Chambal river.
  • 06 walking / cycle rickshaw birding sessions at Bharatpur.
  • 02 camel safaris at Jaisalmer (Thar Desert).
  • 03 birding visits to Kheechan.
  • 05 jeep safaris in Little Rann of Kutch.
  • 02 visits to Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Jamnagar.
  • 01 visit to Narara Islands, Jamnagar.
  • All park entry permits, monument fees and guide charges throughout.
  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
  • Meet and assist services at all 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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We select accommodations that bring you close to the wilderness without compromising on comfort. Each stay is chosen for its natural surroundings, ensuring you can relax and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the jungle.

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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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At Jungle Revives, every itinerary of wildlife safari in India is thoughtfully planned and designed around your individual requirements, not a fixed template. We offer complete flexibility and customization, allowing you to shape your India safari tour according to your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you prefer unhurried game drives, focused wildlife photography, birdwatching sessions, or a balanced pace, we tailor every detail to suit you.

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