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 : October to April Rajasthan and South
(India) April to September
( Himalayan region )
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