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Bhigwan Bird Safari: Private Full-Day Tour from Pune with Kumbhargaon Sanctuary Visit
5.0
2 Ratings
Baramati
Embark on a private full-day tour from Pune to Bhigwan Village and explore the famous Kumbhargaon Bird Sanctuary. Spot India's native birds, visit the Bhuleshwar Temple, and enjoy a personalized experience with a private chauffeur and tour guide.
Duration:
8 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary - Start this early morning tour with a 6am pickup from Pune Airport or your Pune city hotel by your bird-watching guide and private chauffeur.\n\nYour first stop is Bhigwan, a small village about 60 miles (110 km) away from Pune, and the drive takes roughly two hours. In the winter months, migratory birds flock to the huge Yashwant Sagar reservoir, which forms the backwaters of the Ujain Dam and is located by Bhigwan.\n\nTogether with your guide and private group, you’ll find the perfect bird-watching spot. Some of the famous birds you’ll see include the ruddy shelducks, a large stork, the black drongo, the eurasian spoonbill, the red-naped Ibis, pratincole, and spotted owlets.\n\n- Bhuleshwar Temple - After birdwatching, visit the hilltop site of Bhuleshwar, the famous temple of Lord Shiva. Originally called Mangalgadh, the temple was built in the 13th century. There are beautiful carvings along the walls that enhance its stone structure. Bhuleshwar has historical significance as it is the place where Devi Parvati danced for Lord Shiva, after which they went to Kailas and got married. Your guide will tell you more of the story.\n\nOn your way back to Pune, you’ll stop off at a traditional cane sugar factory. You can also stop for food, souvenirs, and anything else along the way, just ask your guide. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back off at your hotel
What's Included
- Round-trip transport to Bhigwan
- Private bird-watching expert
- Fuel, parking, surcharge and government taxes included
- Private chauffeur with air-conditioned car
- Visit to Kumbhargaon bird sanctuary and Bhuleshwar Temple
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Pune
What's Not Included
- Boat ride
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Visiting the famous Kumbhargaon Bird Sanctuary at Bhigwan Village with a bird-watching expert on this private, 8-hour day trip from Pune. Spend a day spotting and learning about India’s native birds, and visiting the historic hilltop Bhuleshwar Temple. A private chauffeur and tour guide ensures a personalized experience. Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included.
- Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection and drinking water
- This is a great tour for those interested in photography
Location
Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary
Bhigwan takrawadi, Bhigwan Village
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Daniel
Nov 10, 2019
Wonderful Trip - I am not really a bird-watcher but instead just like to experience different cultures and get out of the city and into nature. The car ride is long and we stopped along the way on the side of the road for some coffee. The boat ride was great and we were able to see many species of birds, including flamingos and storks. There were not a lot of flamingos due to the time of year, so be thoughtful to that if that is the goal. After the sanctuary we went to a temple which was constructed with all hand carved stones - it was beautiful. Overall, great day - 8 hours total to and from hotel.
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Vishal_jadhavfilm
Aug 29, 2019
Birding tour - Great wetland with abundant birds, famous for flamingoes. At around 100 km from pune. The boat rides are arranged by bird guides at Kranti flamingo point
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