🐦 Bird Photography & Nature Trails at Bhigwan & Saswad 🌿
Explore the rich birding landscapes of Bhigwan, one of Maharashtra’s finest bird photography destinations, especially during the monsoon transition season when bird activity is at its peak.
Saswad, Shelar Farm & Bhigwan together offer a rewarding mix of habitats, ideal for photographing raptors, passerine birds, and grassland specialists amid open country, rocky terrain, and dramatic skies.
From powerful raptor flights to colourful songbirds and intense field action — this tour promises exciting, immersive and highly rewarding bird photography sessions.
Join us for 5 unforgettable days of focused bird photography and nature exploration! 📸🕊️
🗓️ Trip Details
📅 Dates: 4th September – 8th September
🕒 Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
💰 Cost: ₹26,000/- per person (Pune to Pune)
👉 Booking Amount: Confirm your seat with ₹3000/- (non-refundable)
📸 Tour Type: Dedicated Bird Photography Tour
🚗 Pick-up & Drop: Pune Airport / Pune Railway Station
🎥 Perfect for bird photographers
📍 Day 1 | Pune – Saswad | Grassland Birding
🚗 Morning pickup from Pune
🌿 Transfer to Saswad
🍴 Lunch on arrival
🐦 Afternoon bird photography – surrounding grassland patches
✨ Focus on grassland birds, raptors & open-country species
🍵 Evening tea, snacks & introduction session
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Saswad
📍 Day 2 | Saswad – Shelar Farm – Bhigwan
⏰ Early morning grassland & rocky habitat bird photography at Saswad
🍴 Breakfast at hotel
🚗 Drive towards Shelar Farm – enroute bird photography
🐦 Bird photography at Shelar Farm
🍴 Lunch on the way
🚗 Proceed to Bhigwan
🏡 Check-in by evening & take rest
🍵 Evening tea & Species Review
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Bhigwan
📍 Day 3 | Bhigwan Full-Day Bird Photography
⏰ Early morning photography session
📸 Action shots, flight photography & behavioural moments of Raptors, passerines & open-land species including mammals
🍴 Late breakfast
🛏️ Rest, take shower & lunch
🐦 Afternoon bird photography till sunset
🍵 Species Review & group discussion
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay
📍 Day 4 | Bhigwan Full-Day Bird Photography
⏰ Early morning photography session
📸 Action shots, flight photography & behavioural moments of Raptors, passerines & open-land species including mammals
🍴 Late breakfast
🛏️ Rest, shower & lunch
🐦 Afternoon bird photography till sunset
🍵 Review & group discussion
📸 Nocturnal birding
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay
📍 Day 5 | Bhigwan Full-Day Bird Photography | Return
⏰ Early morning photography session
📸 Action shots, flight photography & behavioural moments of Raptors, passerines & open-land species including mammals
🍴 Late breakfast
🛏️ Rest, shower & lunch
🐦 Afternoon bird photography till sunset
🚗 Evening departure for Pune
🚆 / ✈️ Late-night train or flight
✨ Tour concludes with memorable frames & rewarding sightings
💰 Cost Includes
🏡 Accommodation (twin/triple/family sharing)
🍴 All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea
🚗 Transport for birding & transfers
🎟️ entry charges, Camera fees & Guide fees
🚫 Cost Excludes
❌ Train/flight tickets
❌ Camera fees
❌ Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, room service)
❌ Tips / gratuities
❌ Anything not mentioned in inclusions
🌿 Highlights
✨ Key Bird species:
Harriers, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Black-winged Kite, Indian Courser, buntings, Francolins, Bushlarks, Larks, Bush-Quails, Shrikes, Sandgrouse, Blue-faced Malkoha, Nightjars, Rock Eagle-Owl, Vernal Hanging-Parrot, White-bellied Minivet, Larks, and many more.
🌸 Key Habitats: Grasslands, rocky patches & monsoon landscapes
🏔️ Key Experiences: Raptor action, passerine photography, dramatic skies, monsoon colours
📩 Seats are limited – book soon with advance payment!
📞 Contact: Supratim Deb — +91 9831298161
📥 DM on Instagram @WildIndiaTravels
📧 Email: aindrila@wildindiatravels.com
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Account Details for payment
Account Name: Wildindiatravels
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Account No. 925020031017565
Branch name: Barrackpore
IFSC Code : UTIB0000436
