Bird Watching Tour in Himachal Pradesh
06/04/2013 14:10
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Places Covered: Delhi - Narkanda - Sangla - Sarahan - Tirthan Valley - Banjar Valley
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Our representatives will escort you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.Day 2 Delhi
Go bird watching at the Okhla Barrage in the morning. Go sightseeing in the afternoon. Principle attractions include India Gate, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s tomb. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.Day 3 Delhi to Narkanda
Delhi to Chandigarh by train(4 hrs) in the morning. Drive to Narkanda (6 hrs). Overnight stay at hotel in Narkanda.Day 4 Narkanda to Sangla
Drive to Sangla (2900m) (6 hrs). There are breathtaking gorges all along the route. Overnight in tents at Sangla.Day 5 Sangla
Drive to Chitkul (2 hrs); stop for birdwatching enroute. Chitkul is a beautiful village in the Sangla Valley. Return to Sangla in the evening. Overnight in tents at Sangla.Day 6 Sangla
There are nice bird-watching options around Sangla; also visit fort Kamru. Overnight in tents at Sangla.Day 7 Sangla to Sarahan
Drive to Sarahan (1920m) (4 hrs). It's a a beautiful village surrounded by apple orchards. Spend the rest of the day bird watching and pay a visit to the Phesant Breeding Centre. Overnight stay at hotel in Sarahan.Day 8 Sarahan to Tirthan Valley
Departure to Goshaini (3000m) (8 hrs) via Jalori Pass and Shoja. Shoja is a small village at a picturesque location. The Pheasants attractions seen here include Monal, Kaleej and Koklas. Overnight stay at a tourist lodge in Tirthan.Day 9 Tirthan Valley
Take a morning walk towards the Great Himalayan National Park and afternoon downstream walk along river Tirthan. Overnight stay at a tourist lodge in Tirthan.Day 10 Tirthan and Banjar Valley
Visit Bahu and Jibhi for bird watching. Overnight stay at a tourist lodge in Tirthan.Day 11 Tirthan Valley to Bhunter airport to Delhi
Drive to Bhunter (3 hrs). Catch a flight for Delhi in the morning. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.Day 12 Delhi and Onward Destination
Morning bird watching at the Delhi Zoo. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Transfer to the airport for onward journey.
Tour concludes