Dates:
15th November 2009 to 28th November 2009
29th November 2009 to 12th December 2009
3rd January 2010 to 16th January 2010
7th March 2010 to 20th March 2010
21st March 2010 to 3rd April 2010

We would be covering areas in Delhi, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Chambal National Park, Agra, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Sattal, Pangot, Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Some of the likely species that we could see are: Sarus Crane, Indian Skimmer, Browk Hawk Owl, Brown-rock Chat, Hodgson's Bushchat, Black Francolin, Hen Harrier, Tawny Fish Owl, Brown Dipper, Wallcreeper, Ibisbill, crested serpent-eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, Woodpeckers such as brown-fronted, stripe-breasted, rufous-bellied etc.

Thrushes such as dark-throated, mistle etc. Striated prinia can be see in the terraced fields. Warblers such as tickell's leaf-warbler, greenish, golden-spectacled, grey-hooded. Flycatchers such as Asian brown, rusty-tailed, ultramarine, verditer, tickell's blue, rufous-bellied Niltava etc., orange-flanked bush robin, blue-capped redstart. Laughingthrushes such as white-throated, striated & streaked, chestnut-crowned etc. Look for accentor, upland pipit, blue-winged minla, whiskered yuhina

Our trips in North India are carefully planned after years of experience in the area. The dominant geographical features of northern India are the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas, which demarcate the region from Tibet and Central Asia. Our tour starts at the historic city of Delhi and takes you to Ranthambhore, where you get a chance to see the Royal Bengal Tiger. Ranthambhore was once the private hunting reserve of the Royal families is now among the finest places to see a tiger in the wild. We then visit the World Heritage Site of Bharatpur, which boasts of having the best heronries in the world. On to Chambal to see the Indian Skimmer and the Gharial.

We then take you to see the Taj Mahal, which is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Ottoman, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. The Taj is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal Empire's period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their fourteenth child. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

From the Taj we head for the Himalayas, with birding in Sattal and Pangot for the Himalayan specialities. We then take you to Corbett Tiger Reserve, named after the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett — it is the oldest national park in India and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park offers some spectacular bird watching opportunities both within and outside the park. We finally come to Delhi and explore the wetlands of Delhi.

Our breaks are designed for the serious birder as well as for the beginner. We also design breaks taking into consideration the non birding spouse, these breaks are mixed with spectacular scenery and vibrant culture. Our breaks offer outstanding value for money and are led by an experienced local ornithologist.

For a detailed itinerary write to us at wildindiatours@vsnl.com
Extensions available for the Gir Lion Sanctaury in Gujarat

Please let us know the number of people travelling on this tour and we will send you the total cost. We also specialize in customizing the tour. Should you need any changes we would be happy to modify the itinerary.

The tour may include arrangements such as accommodation, travel, meals, permit, guides, activities etc. or services as required by the client.

How to book
The booking of this itinerary is with Asian Adventures, F-313, Lado Sarai, New Delhi - 110030
Tel: (+91 11) 44128785 . Email: wildindiatours@vsnl.com

To confirm your booking please send a 25% deposit by wire transfer to Standard Chartered Bank, Account No 52805001839 which is in the name of "Asian Adventures", using Swift Code "SCBLINBBDEL". Branch address: M-1 NDSE Part I, New Delhi-110049. India. Or you can send a cheque payable to Asian Adventures at F-313, Lado Sarai, New Delhi - 110030

Cancellation charges are 30 days before arrival date 25%, 21 days before arrival date 50%, 15 days before arrival date 90%, 7 days before arrival date 100% of the total itinerary cost.

Remaining balance to reach Asian Adventures at least 30 days before tour commencement by wire transfer (to bank account stated above) or by sending a cheque made payable to Asian Adventures to the above address. Alternatively you can pay the balance in cash upon arrival.