Bhandup is one of the best kept secrets of Mumbai. One of the oldest suburbs of Mumbai, Bhandup is a bird watcher's paradise. So rich is the biodiversity that within 2-3 hours you can easily spot over 70 species of birds, both native and migratory. The migratory Flamingos are a much awaited sight in Bhandup. Some of the other most viewed species include the Pond Heron, Ashy Prinia, Pied Starlings, White Cheeked Bulbuls, Little Cormorants, Egrets, Storks and Coppersmith Barbets.
Highlights • Mumbai's famous pink visitors - the Flamingos • Over 70 species of birds • Bird photography
Price per person 1-8 travelers.
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your hotel early morning and driven to Bhandup, which is about 35 miles from central Mumbai. Upon arrival in Bhandup, your guide will give you a brief introduction about Flamingos - the most awaited migratory birds. The talk will also feature other exotic and native species found here. Besides the commonly spotted species such as the Egret, Pond Heron, Coppersmith Barbet, Oriental Magpie Robin, Weaver bird, Golden Oriole, Kingfisher and Cormorant, one can see species such as the Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Flamingo, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Black-winged Stilt, Pied Avocet, Spot-billed Duck and Garganey Duck. Many of these, such as the Garganey Duck, Pied Avocet and Flamingos are migratory and the main attractions for birdwatchers who begin to flock here from November. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your hotel.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.