India · Bird Watching

8-Hour Birdwatching Tour of Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri from Agra

8 Hours Round trip from Agra Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour to Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur from Agra
02 See a wide range of birds and other wildlife at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
03 Explore more of the national park on a rickshaw ride through the wetlands
04 Visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the return journey
05 Discover the dynastic architecture of Fatehpur Sikri with a local guide

Take a full-day tour from Agra to Keoladeo National Park, formerly the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose wetlands shelter thousands of birds, especially in winter. Explore the sanctuary by rickshaw and look out for species such as storks, cranes, grey herons, rosy pelicans, migratory geese, and the rare Siberian crane. On the return journey, visit Fatehpur Sikri and discover its remarkable dynastic architecture with a local guide who explains the history of this Mughal city.

Take a full-day tour from Agra to Keoladeo National Park, formerly the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose wetlands shelter thousands of birds, especially in winter.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bharatpur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Early Morning Departure from Agra to Keoladeo Ghana National Park

Guests will be picked up from their desired location in Agra early in the morning and head first to Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The morning is one of the best times to take good photographs of the birds.

Day 02

Birdwatching at Bharatpur's Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary

Arrive in Bharatpur to visit the famous Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Take a rickshaw ride through the sanctuary and look for birds such as storks, cranes, grey herons, and rosy pelicans.
Here, you will tour the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Explore the sanctuary by rickshaw and look out for abundant birdlife, including the open-bill and painted stork, egret, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, grey heron, Saros crane, cormorant, migratory geese, duck, rosy pelican, and the rare Siberian crane.
These national park wetlands shelter thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. This is one of the best bird sanctuaries in India, where you can spot many residential and migratory birds. The best time to visit is from December to February. A full day or two is ideal for birdwatching in depth. It is good to take guides and binoculars. Rickshaw rides are also interesting, and boating is available as well. Early morning is the best time to visit, and sunset is very beautiful.

Day 03

Explore the Mughal Architecture of Fatehpur Sikri

The dynastic architecture of Fatehpur Sikri was modelled on Timurid forms and styles. The city was built on a massive scale, mainly in red sandstone. Its architecture reflects the Hindu and Muslim domestic styles that were popular in India at the time. The remarkable preservation of these original spaces allows modern archaeologists to reconstruct scenes of Mughal court life and better understand the hierarchy of the city's royal and noble residents. The site is accessed through gates along the eight-km-long fort wall.

Day 04

Return to Agra and Drop-off

After completing the day's tour, guests will be dropped off at their desired place in Agra, marking the end of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Keoladeo National Park wetlands, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary marshes, Fatehpur Sikri red sandstone

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Agra 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowance are included
Local guide service is included in Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori

What's Not Included

Rickshaw ride and guide service are not included in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Food and drinks are not included
Personal expenses are not included
Entrance charges are not included

What to bring

Carry your binoculars
A good camera
A bottle of water

Know before you go

Best time to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: The best time to see the park is from October to February, when there are many migratory birds. In other seasons, it can be relatively bird-free. The best times for bird spotting are early mornings and evenings.

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