Tour Overview

The grasslands of Bhigwan have been gaining recent popularity as a great monsoon birding destination. With the arrival of the monsoons, many grassland birds begin to breed!  This 3-day WEEKEND tour covers the key grassland areas of Bhigwan in search of the monsoon speciality birds that are best found when it pours. The tour is carried out entirely through the comfort of a safari SUV with minimal walking involved. The sightings during the tour are also likely to include other rare grassland wildlife, making it an all-round wildlife experience. Whether you’re a birder or a wildlife photographer, this monsoon getaway promises rewarding sightings and unforgettable moments in one of western India’s finest grassland ecosystems.
 

Key species you’ll encounter during this tour include:
Birds:
Rain Quail
Painted Sandgrouse
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Red-necked Falcon
Indian Courser
White-bellied Minivet
Small Buttonquail
Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Red-necked Falcon
Short-toed Snake Eagle
Bonelli's Eagle
Blue-faced Malkoha
Jungle Nightjar
Mottled Wood Owl
Rock Eagle Owl
 

Mammals:
Indian Gray Wolf
Striped Hyena
Bengal Fox
Jungle Cat
Golden Jackal
 

This is not just a birding trip — it’s a journey into one of India’s most underrated ecosystems at its most vibrant time of year. Come witness the pulse of the monsoon and experience the wild spirit of Bhigwan like never before.​​