Birds, Tigers & the Taj – Ultimate North India Wildlife & Cultural Safari

Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi and meet our representative at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and rest after your journey.
Overnight stay: New Delhi

Day 2: Sultanpur National Park & Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Delhi)
Begin your birding tour at Sultanpur National Park, a premier birdwatching destination near Delhi featuring wetlands and semi-arid habitats. Spot resident and migratory species such as Northern Shoveler, Bar-headed Goose, Painted Stork, Greater Flamingo, Red-naped Ibis, and multiple raptors.
Post lunch, visit Okhla Bird Sanctuary, another excellent wetland ecosystem along the Yamuna River, offering chances to see Yellow-bellied Prinia, Striated Babbler, and winter migrants.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi – Corbett National Park (275 km / 5–6 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park, India’s oldest national park and a prime tiger reserve.
Check into the Dhikala Forest Rest House, located inside the park. Afternoon jeep safari through grasslands, riverine belts, and dense forests.
Possible sightings include tiger, elephant, deer species, and birds such as Crested Kingfisher, Hen Harrier, Plum-headed Parakeet, and Grey Shrike.
Overnight stay: Forest Rest House

Day 4: Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris focused on birding and mammal tracking. Around Dhikala, spot Kalij Pheasant, Himalayan Rubythroat, Jungle Myna, and Blue-bearded Bee-eater.
Overnight stay: Corbett

Day 5: Corbett – Kosi River – Nainital
Morning departure towards the Kosi River, a birding paradise known for Ibisbill, Brown Dipper, Crested Kingfisher, Wallcreeper, and forest species like Great Hornbill and Slaty Woodpecker.
Continue to Nainital, nestled in the Himalayan foothills.
Overnight stay: Nainital

Day 6–7: Nainital Birding
Explore high-altitude forests and ridgelines around Nainital. Target species include Cheer & Koklass Pheasants, Himalayan Bluetail, Rufous Sibia, Fire-breasted Flycatcher, and raptors such as Bearded and Cinereous Vultures.
Chance sightings of Himalayan Goral add to the experience.
Overnight stays: Nainital

Day 8: Nainital – Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Check into hotel and rest.
Overnight stay: Agra

Day 9: Agra – Dholpur – Chambal River
Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Later explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive to Dholpur and proceed for a boat safari on the Chambal River, a protected sanctuary for Indian Skimmers, Gharials, Crocodiles, River Terns, and possibly the Gangetic Dolphin.
Overnight stay: Dholpur

Day 10: Dholpur – Bharatpur
Morning birding along the Chambal River, then drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park).
Evening birdwatching session in this globally renowned wetland ecosystem.
Overnight stay: Bharatpur

Day 11: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Full-day birding via cycle rickshaws and walking trails. Spot Sarus Crane, Imperial Eagle, Spoonbills, Jacanas, Bitterns, owls, and numerous waterfowl.
Overnight stay: Bharatpur

Day 12: Bharatpur – Ranthambore (210 km / 5 hrs)
Morning birding at Bharatpur, then drive to Ranthambore National Park, famous for its high probability tiger sightings and historic fort ruins.
Check into lodge.
Overnight stay: Ranthambore

Day 13–14: Ranthambore National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris focused on Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, and dry-deciduous bird species such as Painted Spurfowl, Indian Scops Owl, Stork-billed Kingfisher, and raptors like Bonelli’s Eagle.
Overnight stays: Ranthambore

Day 15: Ranthambore – New Delhi
Early morning safari, followed by brunch. Drive back to New Delhi.
Overnight stay: New Delhi

Day 16: Departure – Fly Back Home
Transfer to international airport for onward flight.