Catherine’s comments: I marvel at the biodiversity here. I love using Laxmi Vilas Palace as a base for 2 nights while I explore the expansive wetlands with a local bird guide. When I first visit the park in the 1990’s, there were only a handful of international travelers and very few locals using the park. By the time of my last visit in December, 2025, the popularity had grown exponentially with so many visitors from all over India and the world. I especially enjoy seeing the joy of nature shown by the young visitors.
Why book with us?
For more than thirty years our land partners have pioneered unique natural history and living cultures programs in their home Nation of India making them destination experts. We have worked with them for those thirty years.
*Prices are reasonable with exceptional value. Rates are based on your group size (2 – 20 persons) and seasonality (high, shoulder low).
*Each program is deeply researched and personally inspected on an ongoing basis. We too are experienced personally with this program.
*Local interactions with community members and specialty guides and ensured.
*Tour can be modified to your individual tastes
Recommended itinerary
Day 1: Arrive and check-in to the hotel (recommended hotel – Laxmi Vilas Palace)
Pick up available in Delhi or Agra
An afternoon boat excursion at the sanctuary aboard a small wooden low powered motorboat. Quietly glide by mangroves, islands of reed, and up small waterways enjoying the rich bird life. To reach the boat launch, you can either walk through the park, ride a bicycle, or jump in the back of an e-rickshaw. Total excursion time 3 – 3 ½ hours.
Dinner at Laxmi Vilas.
Day 2: Enjoy the morning at Keoladeo National Park.
Just south of the ancient city of Bharatpur is where you will find Keoladeo National Park. It served as a former royal game reserve in the state of Rajasthan. The park’s woods, natural and man-made wetlands protect the nearly 400 species of migratory and resident birds, including colourful kingfishers, graceful pelican’s, rare Siberian cranes, waterfowl, owls, eagles, and trans-continental arrivals. Impressive are the spectacular communal nesting areas for egrets, storks, herons and cormorants, which make over 10,000 nests every year. The park covers an area of 28.73km. Excursion time 3 – 3 ½ hours.
Packed breakfast in the park.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the grandeur of the historical Laxmi Vilas Palace hotel.
Day 3: Enjoy the morning at Keoladeo National Park.
Today, have another opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Bharatpur, renowned for its stunning bird sanctuary. Enjoy a peaceful bird-watching walk with your guide as you explore the sanctuary.
Packed breakfast in the park.
Return to the hotel to pick up your luggage, relax for an hour or two before your onward transfer. Consider Jaipur or Udaipur.
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