Rajasthan Desert Belt · India
Desert Raptors of Rajasthan
Eagles, coursers, and desert-adapted birdlife across the Thar edge.
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Overview
This small-group journey works the productive mosaic between dunes, scrub, village tanks, and steppe farmland to maximize variety without rushing.
Expect long scans from quiet viewpoints, flexible detours for recent sightings, and evening discussions on migration, land use, and desert ecology.
Highlights
- Wintering harriers at communal roosts
- Indian Courser and Desert Wheatear country
- Photogenic dawn sessions on open dunes
Target species & wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Jodhpur
Meet the group, settle in, and enjoy an introductory birding walk at a scrubby wetland edge.
Day 2
Dune edge raptors
Morning raptor watch followed by lark and wheatear birding in open desert plains.
Day 3
Steppe villages and tanks
Work a network of village waterbodies for sandgrouse, shrikes, and wintering eagles.
Day 4
Desert National Park sector
Full-day excursion seeking coursers, bustards, and desert passerines.
Day 5
Harrier roost and scrub
Slow-paced birding day with a dusk watch over a known harrier concentration area.
Day 6
Flexible target species day
Route adapted to recent sightings and participant wish lists.
Day 7
Departure
Return transfer after a final breakfast session.
FAQ
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Accessibility
- Mostly vehicle-based birding with short level walks on sandy or uneven ground.
- Best season
- November to February
- Group size
- 4-8 guests
- Price
- ₹1,48,000 per person
Upcoming departures
Nov 14, 2026
7 days · 4 spaces left
Jan 9, 2027
7 days · 2 spaces left
Included
- Accommodation
- Ground transport
- Guide services
- Park permits
- Breakfast and dinner
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal equipment
Your guides
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Kabir Rathore
Wildlife Expedition Leader
Kabir brings a safari guide’s calm and an ornithologist’s precision to grassland, desert, and mammal-focused tours across the subcontinent.
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Rhea Sen
Photography Mentor
Rhea leads small-format departures built around light, angle, and behavior. She coaches patiently, from first long-lens users to experienced wildlife photographers.
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