Rajasthan Desert Belt · India
Grasslands and Bustards Expedition
A specialist route for India’s open-country birds and vanishing grassland ecosystems.
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Overview
This route prioritizes fragile open-country habitats and the birds that depend on them, while discussing the conservation pressures these landscapes face.
Expect expert scanning, productive early mornings, and a broad supporting cast of coursers, larks, shrikes, and mammals.
Highlights
- Grassland conservation focus
- Bustard landscapes and associated specialties
- Excellent raptor and lark diversity
Target species & wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive grassland camp
Transfer from the city and introductory sunset scan.
Day 2
Core grassland blocks
Morning and afternoon watches from designated viewpoints.
Day 3
Farmland mosaic
Search field edges, grazing lands, and seasonal pans.
Day 4
Steppe transfer
Shift to a second area for complementary species.
Day 5
Open-country mammals
Full day combining birding with wolf and antelope habitat.
Day 6
Departure
Final dawn session before road transfer.
FAQ
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Accessibility
- Vehicle-based with short walks on flat but sometimes dusty terrain.
- Best season
- October to March
- Group size
- 4-6 guests
- Price
- ₹1,39,000 per person
Upcoming departures
Oct 24, 2026
6 days · 2 spaces left
Jan 23, 2027
6 days · 4 spaces left
Included
- Lodging
- Transport
- Guide services
- Permits
- Breakfast and dinner
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches on travel days
- Insurance
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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