Birds Photo Tour – Bharatpur

Welcome to India’s most famous avifauna sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Initially this place was famous as Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Now this is more known as Keoladeo National park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Keoladeo is name derived from old temple of lord shiva & Ghana means thick forest.

Keoladeo is best example of man-made , man-managed wet-land & National park. Initially the place was used for waterfowl hunting ground. The total area of the park is only 29 sq.km but for nature lovers & wild-lifers & for Photographers it is a boon. One can see the mix type vegetation comprising of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands. In all different types of habitats 366 species of birds, 379 flowers plant, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snake, 05 species of lizards, 07 amphibians and 07 turtles species are noted so far.

Migratory birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc. It is mainly known for migrated Siberian cranes.

From Agra it is 55 kms on Agra- Jaipur Highway, 200 kms from Jaipur & Delhi. The nearest rail station is Bharatpur ( 04 kms) & nearest Airport is Agra.

The best time from birding & photography point of view is November to March.

Highlights:

Guided tour at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary will give you enough opportunity to capture a memorable moment.

Witness migratory birds in large numbers, highlight being Siberian Cranes.

Witness beautiful winter waterscapes.

Guidance of a Birding Expert from local area.

Scheduled dates: 28th & 29th January 2023

2 days and 1 night stay at The Birder’s Inn resort near Bharatpur Birds Sanctuary, Rajasthan, INDIA

Stay at resort:

This stay would be twin sharing basis in best resort.

Resort will be well sanitized before we do check-in and taking all precautions to maintain hygiene. 

Travel Plan: Any Location – Bharatpur – Any Location

*All level Photographers are invited from any location in India.

Day-1:

We will reach The Birder’s Inn resort at 1:00PM for check-in and at 2:30PM we will proceed for 1st Safari session on Rikshaw or Cycle as per individual preference. On your first safari session, you should be exploring the entire area for photography. You will have endless opportunities to capture your memorable photographs. We will have local guide with expert knowledge on birds and also arrange on field training session for tips and tricks for birds’ photography. We will be back to resort in evening and have evening tea/coffee with group session to review our work and also discuss plan for next day sessions.

Day-2:

We will start our day very early as park opens at 6:00AM and we will proceed for 2nd Safari session. Bharatpur Birds Sanctuary known as ‘birds paradise’ and a boon for Birds Photographer. In all different types of habitats 366 species of birds, 379 flowers plant, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snake, 05 species of lizards, 07 amphibians and 07 turtles species are noted so far. We will have our lunch packed by resort staff in hygienic condition and we will have lunch at 1:30PM in canteen with open sitting inside the park. After lunch we will have group discussion on technical problems during session and then proceed for 3rd Safari session. We will utilize our final session in evening time for birds photography with sunset at Bharatpur and we will conclude our tour after this session at 5:00PM.

Maximum Number of Participants: Ten (10)

This keeps the group small to ensure maximum learning for all.

Package Cost: Rs.9600/- per person

Standard Ticket: Rs.3500/- per person

REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL 10TH JANUARY 2023!!!

Note: We will setup WhatsApp group 1 week before event date for group communication during tour.

Package Cost includes:

Twin sharing stay for 1 night at The Birder’s Inn resort or similar hotel subject to availability.

Only dinner and breakfast included as meal/food at hotel.

Hands-on assignment and mentoring fees.

Park Entry fees.

Rikshaw or Cycle ride charges.

Local Guide charges.

Participation Certificate for this photography workshop.

Individual profile photo (3 looks) in final session.

All taxes and including service charges.

Package Cost does not include:

Travel from any location to Bharatpur.

Travel from Bharatpur to any location.

Any extra meal/food charges during tour.

Personal expenses of any kind.

Medical expenses – if incurred during the excursion.

Any other charges not mentioned in “Cost Includes” list.

Standard Ticket Cost includes:

> Hands-on assignment and mentoring fees.

> Participation Certificate for this photography workshop.

Early Booking Offer: First 3 registrations will get 1 month free subscription for Stellar Photo Recovery Software – Premium (https://www.stellarinfo.co.in/software/photo-recovery.php)

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% refund

All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% refund

All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No refund possible

Organized by: SPW Expedition

Mentor: Sumit Dhuper (Professional Photographer)

Website: https://www.sumitphotoworld.com

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