North India Birding Tour (A Synopsis)

India is perhaps the only country in the world that proudly talks about its glorious history of five million-year-old while carrying the youngest population on this planet. It has already proved its mettle in information technology, aerospace, entrepreneurship whereas the diversity in its mouth-watering cuisine has made it a hub of Asian Gastronomy. With such momentum, only a few special eyes can unfold the secret world of birds and mammals who owns unspoiled spaces away from the helter-skelter of city life.

The trails of North India Birding Tour will bring you near the exotic bird colonies thriving in the vast wetlands of Sultanpur and Bharatpur. During winters, these wetlands turn into a feeding grounds which looks after the offsprings of Sarus Cranes, Black-winged Stilts, Eurasian Teals, Northern Pintails, Wood Sandpipers, Spot-billed Pelicans, and the robust yet elegant Bar-headed Geese who especially crosses Mount Everest to make its entry in the Indian Subcontinent. Mother duck taking joyful rides with her tiny tots in the large water bodies are one of the most adorable moments of nature quite commonly sighted in this part of the region.

In the drainage system of India, the Chambal river is one of the oldest that has seen the rise and fall of many civilizations. Several great battles were fought on its banks, gigantic forts, and ancient temples were established on its edges. The place has also experienced the dent of the infamous actions of the deadly dacoits. However, it is the unique Eco-system harboring some of the rare species that has managed to grab the attention of many wildlife photographers who make a journey of thousand miles just to see Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Indian Vulture, Gangetic Dolphins, Marsh Mugger, Fish-eating Crocodile in their natural habitat.

Corbett National Park is a crucial destination for birdwatching in India. Situated in the Himalayan foothills, the park is globally recognized for carrying a viable population of Bengal Tigers. However, only a few people realize the rich avifauna resting in its territory. The most sought-after birds such as Himalayan Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Slaty-backed Forktail, Ibisbill, Indian roller, Indian Pitta, Changeable Hawk-eagle, Brown Dipper, Green Heron, Great Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle can be easily sighted in this region.

As you drive up to the mountains of Nainital, you will be surrounded by the verdant hills, pristine lakes and several hidden brooks of Pangot and Sattal. Although they are generally seen as the treasure troves of the Himalayas they unlock the doorway to the colonies of the many rare Himalayan birds such as Khalij, Koklas, Cheer pheasants, Black Francolin, Paradise, and Verditer Flycatchers, the rare Grey Crowned Prinia, Spotted Forktail, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Siberian Rubythroat, Collared Owlet, Brown Wood Owl, many species of Laughingthrushes & raptors, etc. Like a symphony, the sweet calls of these birds echo in the entire valley. Through birding tours in India, you will come across an entirely different nation that is governed by the birds and mammals.

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The Magic of Indian Monsoon

The monsoon clouds surging all over India is not only a blessing in disguise for the farmers but also a window of opportunity for those who want to tap into the cryptic world of winged species. Across the globe, India is identified as the largest democratic country associated with the oldest civilization, youngest population, vibrant culture and delectable cuisine. With so much going on in the peripheral of the country only a few intrigued eyes could witness the beauty of fluttering wings in the virgin forests and untamed terrains of the country.

Forty kilometers away from the spiritual city of Ajmer lies the huge grasslands of Sonkhaliya. For a layman, the place is yet another local village which specializes in producing Moong Daal (a kind of lentil) however for a birdwatcher, the region is a holy grail to sight the critically endangered Lesser Florican. Once upon a time, the population of these bustards swelled across Asian but today they are confined in the scattered pockets of Western and Central India and Sonkhaliya is one such space. Being extremely shy, these birds shield themselves in the tall blades of grass to remain hidden from the people's attention except in the monsoon when these birds jump from the grassland with a unique call and flapping wings to attract their better halves.

Birdwatchers and photographers come all the way to India just to marvel at the captivating spectacles like these. Besides carrying the population of Lesser Florican the patches of dense clumps have also become a humble abode for the quail family including Rain Quail, and Rock Bush Quail.

Mounting up in the hills of Himalayas will unlock the gateway to the glorious kingdom of Kashmir and Ladakh. If one is an embodiment of tranquility and serenity the other is a passage to the land of high passes, rugged terrains, and pristine rivers. As you start exploring the unsullied landscape and virgin forest you might end up witnessing the mystical lives of Himalayan birds untouched till date.

Being part of the finch family Orange Bullfinch can be frequently sighted soaring high in the coniferous forests of Kashmir. The bird has ended up getting in the lifer's list of many birdwatchers due to its striking features and rarity to find them in other parts of the world. Birding in Kashmir will be an incomplete venture if one's eyes don't lay upon Kashmir Nuthatch and Kashmir Nutcracker. Generally coming out in the season of monsoon, these endemic species have managed to permeate parts of the valley with their uncommon beauty and unique call. The rugged terrain and lofty mountains of Ladakh have gained worldwide popularity for preserving the ancient and mystical monasteries reverberating with the Buddhist Hymes.

Covered with deep blue sky and unsullied landscape, the land of high passes has always cast a magical spell on travelers through its magnificent beauty, humble people and tranquil surroundings. But in the eyes of birdwatchers and wildlife photographers, the place has been a holy grail to view the beautiful birding colonies.

Leh and Tso Kar are the two important regions where one can get prolific sights of Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Chukar Partridge, Himalayan Griffon, Common Kestrel, Upland Buzzard, Common Hoopoe, Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Common Merganser, Eurasian Cuckoo, Alpine Swift, Little Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Black-necked Crane etc.

It is only in the monsoon one get to see the witness the prolific display of Lesser Florican and the great fleet of Bearded Vulture if the coniferous forests of Kashmir are blessed by the presence of the rarest Large-spotted nutcracker the glacial lakes of Ladakh are clouded by migratory birds coming from Siberia and Europe.

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