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Goa Birding Tour India (Domestic and International travellers)

Duration:

4 Days

Transport:

Car

Tour Type:

Birding Tour

Group size:

2-6

Location:

Goa

Stay

Homestay

Although Goa is a well-known destination for tourists, it is also a popular India birding tour destination among foreign birders. With over 470 species of birds recorded in this small state and access to most of the birding hotspots, it is one of the well birded areas in the country. One can explore a variety of habitats in a small area and it is possible to cover more than 150 species in a span of 4 days. Stay on the border of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Jungle trails Homestay. From here also explore Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. These areas are more frequented by local as well as foreign birders. Includes a session at one of the Wetlands and a boat ride in River Zuari to explore the birds of the mangroves.

Discount:

Category: Birding Tour Tag: Goa

Schedule

Day 1 - Arrival at Goa Airport, pick up and transfer to Jungle Trails Homestay. Post Lunch birding in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary near the campsite.

Day 2 - Morning birding in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. We will first spend time near the river Mhadei to cover some species that are seen in open forests. Endemics like Vigors’s sunbird are seen in this area. Then we will move inside Bondla Wildlife sanctuary post breakfast and look for forest species. Post Lunch birding in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (Tambdi Surla). Will involve birding near a forest stream to look for the specialty of the area, the Blue-eared Kingfisher. We will also spend time around fruiting trees for frugivorous birds like Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Barbet, Grey-fronted Green Pigeon. Night trail near the campsite for Nightjars and Sri Lanka Frogmouth

Day 3 - Morning birding in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Post Lunch birding in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (Tambdi Surla). We will revisit the areas we did on the previous day to try for any missed species.

Day 4 - Early morning checkout and proceed for a Boat safari on river Zuari for some mangrove specific bird species like Collared Kingfisher and Black-capped Kingfisher followed by birding at a nearby plateau or wetland. Drop to airport. Tour concludes.

Description

What's Included - Pickup and drop from Goa airport and all transport in between, stay at homestay on twin sharing, all meals, guide fee, and all tickets and permits.

What's not included - Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages, laundry, any personal expenses, anything else not part of inclusions.

Expected Weather - Pleasant to slightly cold. Temperature between 14 to 30 degrees Celsius.

What to carry - Binoculars, shoes, cap/hat, full-length trousers, insect repellent, torch.

Language spoken - Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi

Network - Only BSNL network works at the homestay enough to make calls. All other major networks will be accessible when we go out for trails. Wifi is not available and pets are strictly not allowed.

Homestay details -

The homestay is situated in the midst of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a typical Goan mud house with three rooms and basic amenities made available for your comfort. The homestay does not have an attached toilet and bathroom facility but a common facility is made available. The homestay works on a strict NO ALCOHOL policy and expects all the guests to abide by it.

Meet Your Birding Tour Guide -

Omkar

Ponda (Goa)

Birding locations covers

Goa, Maharashtra, Amboli, Uttarakhand, Sattal, Pangot, Chopta, Arunachal Pradesh, Mandala, Sela Pass, Munsyari, Nameri, Nagaland

Species spotted
796

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