The valleys of Garhwal with their many tributaries
of the Ganga, Himalayan hillside with clusters
of wild flowers, make it a haven for ornithologists
and a dream for any nature lover. You can expect
to see Himalayan dippers, beautiful folktales
and a variety of river chats, wagtails, woodpeckers,
nuthatches, tits and colorful pheasants rule
the pine forests. Above all, Garhwal is raptor
country : kestrels, golden eagles and even lammergeir
are common sights. Finally the valley of flowers,
the original garden of Eden. Do not forget to
bring your binoculars. An extension/alternate
tour
takes you from the scrub jungles of the Rajasthan
desert to the wetland reserves starting with
Bharatpur with its wild fowl and waders, Siberian
cranes I one of the world's most endangered
species), flights of geese. a move down south
with its reserve famous for herons, pelicans
and the prehistoric marsh mugger, one of the
three species of crocodiles found in India.
Gen Verma and Gen Gaur, our team of naturalists
cum ornithologists will lead you through fascinating
winged journeys.
Duration :
3 to 15 days Delhi to Delhi
Best Time to Visit :
October to April Rajasthan and South (India)
April to September ( Himalayan region )