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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Bhandup is one of the best kept secrets of Mumbai. One of the oldest suburbs of Mumbai, Bhandup is a bird watcher's paradise. So rich is the biodiversity that within 2-3 hours you can easily spot over 70 species of birds, both native and migratory. The migratory Flamingos are a much awaited sight in Bhandup. Some of the other most viewed species include the Pond Heron, Ashy Prinia, Pied Starlings, White Cheeked Bulbuls, Little Cormorants, Egrets, Storks and Coppersmith Barbets.
Highlights
• Mumbai's famous pink visitors - the Flamingos
• Over 70 species of birds
• Bird photography
What's included
English speaking guide
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Additional food or drink (unless specified)
Items of a personal nature
What to expect
3h
You will be picked up from your hotel early morning and driven to Bhandup, which is about 35 miles from central Mumbai. Upon arrival in Bhandup, your guide will give you a brief introduction about Flamingos - the most awaited migratory birds. The talk will also feature other exotic and native species found here.
Besides the commonly spotted species such as the Egret, Pond Heron, Coppersmith Barbet, Oriental Magpie Robin, Weaver bird, Golden Oriole, Kingfisher and Cormorant, one can see species such as the Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Flamingo, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Black-winged Stilt, Pied Avocet, Spot-billed Duck and Garganey Duck. Many of these, such as the Garganey Duck, Pied Avocet and Flamingos are migratory and the main attractions for birdwatchers who begin to flock here from November.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your hotel.
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Consider wearing comfortable clothes
Best time to visit: 15 Oct to 15 Jan, 06:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
