Bharatpur

Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajas than, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is also a major tourist center with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a World Heritage Site. 

Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a man-made and man-managed wetland and one of the national parks of India. The reserve protects Bharatpur from frequent floods, provides grazing grounds for village cattle, and earlier was primarily used as a waterfowl hunting ground. The 29 km2 (11 sq mi) reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps, and wetlands. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. 

Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. 

The rare Siberian cranes used to winter in this park but this central population is now extinct. According to the founder of the World Wildlife Fund Peter Scott, Keoladeo National Park is one of the world’s best bird areas.

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Day 0:
Leave from Mumbai to Mathura via Aug Kranti Rajdhani (12953) train from Mumbai Central 17:10 pm

Day 1:
Reach Mathura by Morning and head towards Bharatpur.
Get Fresh and have Lunch. Explore the park till sunset.

Day 2:
Early morning wake up call after breakfast enter in the park. We will spend a full day in the park. Lunch will be done inside the park. Evening return back to the hotel. Get fresh and Session for reviewing your images & feedback.

Day 3:
Early morning wake up call, after breakfast leave for Chambal Sanctuary. We will witness & photograph birds like Indian Skimmer, Sarus crane, Pallas’s fish eagle, Indian courser black-bellied terns, red-crested pochard, ferruginous pochard, and bar-headed goose. Boating in Chambal River. Post lunch explore the area till sunset. back to Resort by night.
Dinner & rest.

Day 4:
Early morning wake up call, leave from last Birding session in the park. Come back to Hotel by afternoon. Get Fresh & have Lunch.
Catch the (Aug Kranti Rajdhani 12954) train by 18:40 pm from Mathura to Mumbai.

Day 5:
Reach Mumbai in the Morning.
Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.

• 2 Full day session + 2 half day sessions in the park.
• Private vehicle to Chambal & return.
• Boating at Chambal
• Twin Accommodation
• All major meals (Veg) during stay.
• Expertise & Guide charges

Things to Carry:

• 2-3 Litres Water (MUST)
• CAP (MUST)
• Sunscreen Lotion
• Camera (Optional – Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)
• Extra cloths
• Dry snacks
• Torch with extra batteries
• A Bag to put all these things

Camera/Lens and accessories:

• Telephoto Lens, 400mm and above recommended
• Full charged batteries (at least 2)
• Battery Charger
• Extra memory cards
• Binoculars (Optional)

Cost per person 20500/-

Booking amount: 50% of the Total Cost.

Balance amount can be paid 1 month before the departure.

Note: For Foreigners, the cost will be different.

Inclusions:

• 2 Full day session + 2 half day sessions in the park
• Rickshaw for the park (Twin sharing)
• All Entry charges, Camera Fee & Permission
• Private vehicle to Chambal & return.
• Boating at Chambal
• Twin Accommodation
• All major meals (Veg) during stay.
• Pickup and Drop Mathura junction.
• Photography guidance, discussion, Tricks and Tips sharing.

Exclusions:

• Travel cost of Mumbai / Delhi – Bharatpur/Mathura – Mumbai / Delhi
• Personal expenses such as Mineral Water, cold drinks, hard drinks, laundry, tips etc
• Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary.
• Anything that is not included in the Inclusions list (see above)

Make sure you are fully vaccinated and submit the pdf while booking the tour.

For Registration, 50% of the total amount and any of the below IDs should be scanned and emailed to contact@escapetoexplore.in or Whatsapp at 9820432576

• Passport
• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card

Note: For Foreigners, Need to submit a scanned copy of their Passport.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

• 60 days before the Tour 50% charges will apply (i.e, 50% will be refunded).
• Within 60 days but 30 Days of Tour 75% charges will apply (i.e, 25% will be refunded).
• Within 30 Days or No show 100% charges will apply (i.e, NO refund).

Rules

• All our Photo-walks are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of the nature around us.
• Smoking and Drinking alcohol during, Photo-walk is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from Photo-walk without refund.
• Respect the Heritage and culture. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose of it in dustbins.
• Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
• Escape to Explore  is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent.