Our birding tours in North India are easily our most fruitful and most successful, and for many reasons. A stunning variety of landscapes, birds, and mammals, unique cultural experiences, and the opportunity to visit the iconic Taj Mahal. All these make this the perfect tour for first-timers and seasoned birders alike.

There are many popular destinations spread across Kerala. Our visitors love getting a taste of the local culture and immersing themselves in the customs and practices that make these places unique. From architectural marvels to natural wonders, Kerala has a plethora of popular destinations for travelers to visit and enjoy. We start with Cochin where we visit Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. We will also explore the tea plantations at Munnar and check out Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Kundala Dam, and Top station.

The desert habitats of Rajasthan may seem like the last place one would find a variety of natural life. However, these unique habitats are home to some of the Indian subcontinent’s most sought-after birds and mammals, from Great Indian Bustard and Indian Spotted Creeper to Blackbuck, Desert Fox, Desert Cat, and more.
 

Your tour starts in Delhi, a center of civilization for millennia, and now the capital of India. Apart from many historical monuments and heritage buildings, there are also many birding destinations close to the capital region.

Indian is blessed to be home to four big cat species: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, and Snow Leopard. These magnificent predators are the highlight of any wildlife tour, and their presence indicates a healthy and rich diversity in their habitats.

In terms of both wildlife and culture, the northernmost reaches of the Indian Himalayas are a completely different place from the foothills we are so familiar with, and a contrast to the rest of India as well. Forming a boundary between the oriental and Palearctic bioregions, this area has the best of both worlds, with many bird species not found anywhere else in the country.

North Bengal and the Dooars, who share a history with Sikkim, are treasure troves of biodiversity, making them a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers. 

Neora Valley National Park, in the state of West Bengal. Located in one of the richest biological zones in Eastern India, it is also home to the rare Himalayan Red Panda. 

Chopta in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary provides some excellent winter and spring birding, and fantastic landscapes. A mix of pine and deodar forest with rhododendrons, amidst lush 'bugyals' or grassy meadows, it is probably the best and most easily accessible place in India to see the stunning 'nine-colored' state bird of Uttarakhand, the Himalayan Monal. That alone would be worth the long drive, but the area has much more to offer.

On this tour, we take you to the best bird-watching hotspots of the North including Sat Tal, Pangot, and Corbett National Park.

Our checklist includes a plethora of resident and migratory birds of the Himalayas such as Purple and Crimson Sunbirds, Black-winged Kite, Hen Harrier, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, White-crested Laughingthrush, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Red-billed Leiothrix, Siberian Rubythroat, and Rock Bunting, etc.

Cranes are indeed majestic birds, considered to be holy by many cultures around the world. Their beauty and grace are unmatched by any other bird in the world. This tour takes you on a special journey to spend time with the most graceful of these: the Sarus Crane.