Delhi, Srinagar, Dachigam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg
Kashmir Birding Tour
Overview
Kashmir lies at the northern extreme of the Indian Subcontinent and to bird, and culture, offer a stark contrast to the rest of the country. Kashmir's position means that, particularly in winter and during migration, birds from the northern Palearctic turn up as vagrants, and there are a number of sightings of species not recorded elsewhere in India. In Spring and summer, however, we see peak avian activity with several local breeding specialties.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Your adventure begins as you touch down in New Delhi, a center of civilization for millennia, and now the capital of India! You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Or maybe take in some historical sites like Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, or Lodhi Gardens.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner in Srinagar
Accommodation: Ibrahim Houseboat
In the morning, you will be transferred to Delhi Airport for your connecting flight to Srinagar. Arrive in Srinagar late morning or at noon. You will be met and transferred to Ibrahim Houseboat.
Evening birding tour in the forest near Shankaracharya Temple.
Return to your houseboat for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Ibrahim Houseboat
A full day of birding in Dachigam National Park. One can expect to see high-altitude specialists such as Musk Deer, Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black and Brown Bears, and a variety of birds such as Wallcreeper, various redstarts, Koklass Pheasant, choughs, and many more. Return to the houseboat in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Ibrahim Houseboat
Spend the day exploring the Gulmarg region. There are many sites to see in Gulmarg if you don't want to explore the birdlife of the area.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Ibrahim Houseboat
After the morning birding session in Gulmarg, proceed to Sonamarg and the surrounding areas for birding. Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
It’s time to bid adieu to the Srinagar and head back down to Delhi. You will be transferred to Srinagar airport to fly back to Delhi in the late morning. Arrive in Delhi at noon. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast,
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to connect flight back to home Tour Ends.
Highlights
- Himalayan View
- Architecture
- Birds and Mammals
- Bird Watching
- Village Visits
- Local people
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Accommodation on twin / single sharing basis Meals as per the itinerary
- Guided birdwatching All permits | All surface transfers by a private vehicle
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
