Phil Hansbro
Member
Hi all
I have planned a trip to Northern India around a work trip I have to Germany.
There would be 10 days from 24th January to 2nd of February around Corbett, Pangot and Tal Chapper (specifically for White-throated Bush-chat & Indian Spotted Creeper)
Then I am in Germany others could do something else.
Then 6th-8th February Tansa for Forest Owlet (must go in winter) and Vigor’s Sunbird
This would be an intensive birding trip. Itinerary and costs are below. Please let me know if you are interested and could come along, share costs etc.
Please contact me direct by email at [email protected]
Very best
Phil Hansbro
Himalayan Foothills with Tal Chapper Tour
Destinations: Delhi – Moradabad – Corbett National Park – Pangot – Sattal – Delhi – Tal Chapper – Delhi
Duration: 10 days
Travel Dates: January 24–February 2, 2025
Routing
Detailed Itinerary
24 Jan 2025: Delhi to Moradabad
Meals: On own
Details: Arrive in Delhi at 1755 hrs, where you will be met and transferred to Moradabad (3.5 hrs drive). Arrive in Moradabad and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at MB Greens Clarks Inn.
25 Jan 2025: Moradabad to Corbett National Park via Haripura
Meals: Breakfast in Moradabad, Dinner in Corbett
Details: After breakfast, check out and drive to Corbett, with a stop at Haripura Dam en route. Arrive in Corbett in the evening. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
26 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding outside the park in Corbett. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
27 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Another full day of birding outside the park in Corbett. Mr. Tony joins this evening in Corbett. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
28 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park to Pangot
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch in Corbett and Dinner in Pangot
Details: Morning birding session outside the park. After lunch, check out from Corbett and drive to Pangot (2.5 hrs drive). Arrive in Pangot and check in at the hotel. Evening birding in and around the lodge. Overnight stay at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.
29 Jan 2025: Pangot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding in Pangot. Overnight stay at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.
30 Jan 2025: Pangot to Sattal to Delhi
Meals: Breakfast & Packed Lunch in Pangot
Details: Morning birding session in Pangot. After lunch, check out from Pangot and drive to Sattal. Afternoon birding in Sattal. Later, drive back to Delhi (approximately a 7-hour drive). Arrive in Delhi in the evening and check in at Hotel Shanti Palace.
31 Jan 2025: Delhi to Tal Chapper
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner at Tal Chapper
Details: After breakfast, check out and drive to Tal Chapper (7-hour drive). Arrive in Tal Chapper and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day birding in Tal Chapper (if time permits). Overnight stay at Raptors Inn, a local homestay near the park that serves only vegetarian food.
01 Feb 2025: Tal Chapper
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding in Tal Chapper. Overnight stay at Raptors Inn.
02 Feb 2025: Tal Chapper to Delhi and Departure
Meals: Packed Breakfast from Tal Chapper
Details: On this day, check out from the hotel with packed breakfast at 0400 hrs and drive to Delhi (7-hour drive) to connect your flight at 1335 hrs for your onward journey. The tour concludes here.
Tour Cost
Inclusions
Exclusions
Tansa Tour
06 Feb: Mumbai to Tansa
Meals: Dinner in Tansa
Details: Arrive in Mumbai in the morning. You will be met and driven to Tansa (3 hours). Enjoy an afternoon birding session in Tansa to look for the targets. Overnight stay at Hidden Village (https://hiddenvillage.in/).
07 Feb: Tansa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Tansa
Details: Morning and afternoon birding sessions in Tansa to look for the targets. Overnight stay at Hidden Village (https://hiddenvillage.in/).
08 Feb: Tansa to Mumbai and Fly Out
Meals: Breakfast in Tansa
Details: Morning birding session in Tansa. Check-out at 12 noon and drive back to Mumbai airport (3 hours) to connect the evening flight back home.
Tour Cost
Included
Not Included
Please confirm if you will be traveling solo or if your friend will join the Tansa Tour. Looking forward to your approval and any additional details you may require.
My target birds would be as follows. I have done a fair bit in India already and so others would likely have a lot more:
Corbett/Haripura birds: Tawny Fish-Owl, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Himalayan Woodpecker, Himalayan Flameback, Slaty-headed Parakeet, Himalayan Prinia, Scaly-breasted Cupwing, Immaculate Cupwing, Grey-hooded Warbler, Grey-sided Bush-Warbler, Black-chinned Babbler, Streaked Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Rufous Sibia, White-throated Laughingthrush, Long-billed Thrush, Himalayan Rubythroat, White-throated Bush Chat (rare), Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Blyth's Swift (rare), Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Black-headed Jay, Himalayan Black-lored Tit, Himalayan White-cheeked Bulbul, White-throated Bushtit, Lemon-rumped Warbler, Whistler's Warbler, Western Crowned Warbler, Nepal Fulvetta (rare), Striated Laughingthrush, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Gould's [Variable] Wheatear, Upland Pipit (rare), Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Haripura: Smoky Warbler, West Himalayan Bush Warbler, Yellow-headed Wagtail, White-chinned [Western Yellow] Wagtail
Pangot/Sat Tal birds: Hill Partridge, Northern Rufous-throated Partridge, Himalayan White-browed Shrike-babbler, Rufous-vented Tit, Spot-winged Coal Tit, Pale-footed Bush Warbler (Very rare in Pangot), Mountain Chiffchaff (Very rare in Pangot), Variegated Laughingthrush (Rare at Pangot), Black-and-yellow Grosbeak, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Vinaceous Rosefinch, Cheer Pheasant, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler, Alpine Thrush (Rare in Pangot),Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pine Bunting
Mumbai
Tansa: Forest Owlet and Vigor’s Sunbird
I have planned a trip to Northern India around a work trip I have to Germany.
There would be 10 days from 24th January to 2nd of February around Corbett, Pangot and Tal Chapper (specifically for White-throated Bush-chat & Indian Spotted Creeper)
Then I am in Germany others could do something else.
Then 6th-8th February Tansa for Forest Owlet (must go in winter) and Vigor’s Sunbird
This would be an intensive birding trip. Itinerary and costs are below. Please let me know if you are interested and could come along, share costs etc.
Please contact me direct by email at [email protected]
Very best
Phil Hansbro
Himalayan Foothills with Tal Chapper Tour
Destinations: Delhi – Moradabad – Corbett National Park – Pangot – Sattal – Delhi – Tal Chapper – Delhi
Duration: 10 days
Travel Dates: January 24–February 2, 2025
Routing
- Day 1 / 24 Jan: Delhi to Moradabad
- Day 2 / 25 Jan: Moradabad to Corbett National Park via Haripura Dam
- Day 3 / 26 Jan: Corbett National Park
- Day 4 / 27 Jan: Corbett National Park (2nd group member will join today)
- Day 5 / 28 Jan: Corbett National Park to Pangot
- Day 6 / 29 Jan: Pangot
- Day 7 / 30 Jan: Pangot to Sattal to Delhi
- Day 8 / 31 Jan: Delhi to Tal Chapper
- Day 9 / 1 Feb: Tal Chapper
- Day 10 / 2 Feb: Tal Chapper to Delhi and Departure
Detailed Itinerary
24 Jan 2025: Delhi to Moradabad
Meals: On own
Details: Arrive in Delhi at 1755 hrs, where you will be met and transferred to Moradabad (3.5 hrs drive). Arrive in Moradabad and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at MB Greens Clarks Inn.
25 Jan 2025: Moradabad to Corbett National Park via Haripura
Meals: Breakfast in Moradabad, Dinner in Corbett
Details: After breakfast, check out and drive to Corbett, with a stop at Haripura Dam en route. Arrive in Corbett in the evening. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
26 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding outside the park in Corbett. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
27 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Another full day of birding outside the park in Corbett. Mr. Tony joins this evening in Corbett. Overnight stay at Tiger Camp.
28 Jan 2025: Corbett National Park to Pangot
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch in Corbett and Dinner in Pangot
Details: Morning birding session outside the park. After lunch, check out from Corbett and drive to Pangot (2.5 hrs drive). Arrive in Pangot and check in at the hotel. Evening birding in and around the lodge. Overnight stay at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.
29 Jan 2025: Pangot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding in Pangot. Overnight stay at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.
30 Jan 2025: Pangot to Sattal to Delhi
Meals: Breakfast & Packed Lunch in Pangot
Details: Morning birding session in Pangot. After lunch, check out from Pangot and drive to Sattal. Afternoon birding in Sattal. Later, drive back to Delhi (approximately a 7-hour drive). Arrive in Delhi in the evening and check in at Hotel Shanti Palace.
31 Jan 2025: Delhi to Tal Chapper
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi and Dinner at Tal Chapper
Details: After breakfast, check out and drive to Tal Chapper (7-hour drive). Arrive in Tal Chapper and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day birding in Tal Chapper (if time permits). Overnight stay at Raptors Inn, a local homestay near the park that serves only vegetarian food.
01 Feb 2025: Tal Chapper
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Details: Full day of birding in Tal Chapper. Overnight stay at Raptors Inn.
02 Feb 2025: Tal Chapper to Delhi and Departure
Meals: Packed Breakfast from Tal Chapper
Details: On this day, check out from the hotel with packed breakfast at 0400 hrs and drive to Delhi (7-hour drive) to connect your flight at 1335 hrs for your onward journey. The tour concludes here.
Tour Cost
- First person (10-day trip with 3 solo days and 7 shared): US$ 1765
- Second person (7 shared days): US$ 1150
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 1 night in Moradabad (single occupancy)
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Corbett (single occupancy for the first 2 nights; shared occupancy from the third night)
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Pangot (twin sharing)
- Accommodation for 1 night in Delhi (twin sharing)
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Tal Chapper (twin sharing)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Dedicated transport for 10 days as per the itinerary
- Tal Chapper entrance fee
- Two park excursions by battery rickshaw (morning and evening on Day 9)
- Dedicated birding guide as outlined in the itinerary
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Optional tours, tips, laundry, drinks, bottled water, some meals, and personal expenses
- Jeep safaris or entrance fees in Corbett National Park
- Airfare, visa, insurance, and any items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
- Please find the revised Tansa Tour details below, now including two nights in Tansa as per your discussion:
Tansa Tour
06 Feb: Mumbai to Tansa
Meals: Dinner in Tansa
Details: Arrive in Mumbai in the morning. You will be met and driven to Tansa (3 hours). Enjoy an afternoon birding session in Tansa to look for the targets. Overnight stay at Hidden Village (https://hiddenvillage.in/).
07 Feb: Tansa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Tansa
Details: Morning and afternoon birding sessions in Tansa to look for the targets. Overnight stay at Hidden Village (https://hiddenvillage.in/).
08 Feb: Tansa to Mumbai and Fly Out
Meals: Breakfast in Tansa
Details: Morning birding session in Tansa. Check-out at 12 noon and drive back to Mumbai airport (3 hours) to connect the evening flight back home.
Tour Cost
- Per person (minimum 2 persons): US$ 465
- For a single person: US$ 890
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Tansa
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Dedicated transport for 3 days (Mumbai – Tansa – Mumbai)
- Tansa entrance fee
- Birding guide services for 3 days in Tansa
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Optional tours, tips, laundry, drinks, bottled water, some meals, and personal expenses
- Airfare, visa, insurance, and any items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Please confirm if you will be traveling solo or if your friend will join the Tansa Tour. Looking forward to your approval and any additional details you may require.
My target birds would be as follows. I have done a fair bit in India already and so others would likely have a lot more:
Corbett/Haripura birds: Tawny Fish-Owl, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Himalayan Woodpecker, Himalayan Flameback, Slaty-headed Parakeet, Himalayan Prinia, Scaly-breasted Cupwing, Immaculate Cupwing, Grey-hooded Warbler, Grey-sided Bush-Warbler, Black-chinned Babbler, Streaked Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Rufous Sibia, White-throated Laughingthrush, Long-billed Thrush, Himalayan Rubythroat, White-throated Bush Chat (rare), Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Blyth's Swift (rare), Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Black-headed Jay, Himalayan Black-lored Tit, Himalayan White-cheeked Bulbul, White-throated Bushtit, Lemon-rumped Warbler, Whistler's Warbler, Western Crowned Warbler, Nepal Fulvetta (rare), Striated Laughingthrush, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Gould's [Variable] Wheatear, Upland Pipit (rare), Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Haripura: Smoky Warbler, West Himalayan Bush Warbler, Yellow-headed Wagtail, White-chinned [Western Yellow] Wagtail
Pangot/Sat Tal birds: Hill Partridge, Northern Rufous-throated Partridge, Himalayan White-browed Shrike-babbler, Rufous-vented Tit, Spot-winged Coal Tit, Pale-footed Bush Warbler (Very rare in Pangot), Mountain Chiffchaff (Very rare in Pangot), Variegated Laughingthrush (Rare at Pangot), Black-and-yellow Grosbeak, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Vinaceous Rosefinch, Cheer Pheasant, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler, Alpine Thrush (Rare in Pangot),Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pine Bunting
Mumbai
Tansa: Forest Owlet and Vigor’s Sunbird
