Rajasthan
राजस्थान
History and Geography
Rajasthan, area-wise the largest State in India area-wise prior to Independence was known as Rajputana. The Rajputs, a martial community ruled over this area for centuries.
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| Miniature painting of a mine exploding during the siege of Chittorgarh in the Akbarnama, c. 1590–95. |
The history of Rajasthan dates back to the pre-historic times. Around 3,000 and 1,000 BC, it had a culture akin to that of the Indus Valley civilisation. The Chauhans who dominated Rajput affairs from seventh century and by 12th century they had become an imperial power. After the Chauhans, the Guhilots of Mewar controlled the destiny of the warring tribes. Besides Mewar, the other historically prominent states were Marwar, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota, Bharatpur and Alwar. Other States were only offshoots of these. All these States accepted the British Treaty of Subordinate Alliance in 1818 protecting the interest of the princes. This naturally left the people discontented.
After the revolt of 1857, the people united themselves under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to contribute to the freedom movement. With the introduction of provincial autonomy in 1935 in British India, an agitation for civil liberties and political rights became stronger in Rajasthan. The process of uniting scattered States commenced from 1948 to 1956 when the States Reorganisation Act was promulgated. First came Matsya Union (1948) consisting of a fraction of states, then, slowly and gradually other states merged with this Union. By 1949, Major States like Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer joined this Union making it the United State of Greater Rajasthan. Ultimately in 1958, the present State of Rajasthan formally came into being, with Ajmer state, the Abu Road Taluka and Sunel Tappa joining it.
The entire western flank of the State borders with Pakistan, while Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh bound Rajasthan in north-east, south-east and Gujarat in south-west.
Rajasthan Bird watch
Rajasthan state has a vast diversity of bird life. Nearly 630 species have been recorded in the state. The national parks/sanctuaries, water bodies, grasslands and river beds offer wonderful bird watching. There are 28 national parks/sanctuaries that are administered by the Department of Forests. The Keoladeo National Park, located near the city of Bharatpur, has the most potential for bird watching. One can log 100 species in a day visit to this 29 km2 park, of which about 6 km2 is aquatic. It is celebrated for resident breeding species of birds such as Open-billed Storks, Painted Storks, Herons, Egrets, Spoonbill, Ibis, Kingfishers, Jacanas, Cotton Teal, Comb Duck, and Whistling Duck etc. During winter, its shallow lakes teem with thousands of migratory ducks and geese besides waders, warblers and numerous other forest/land birds. The park is also noted for raptor species such as harriers, eagles, buzzards, falcons, kites, & Shikra etc. Keoladeo National Park is one of the two Ramsar Sites in Rajasthan.
Sambhar lake, another Ramsar Site is located west of Jaipur. About 80 species of birds can be sighted here during winter season. It is a haven for waders, flamingos and some ducks. Ranthambhor Tiger Reserve, and Sariska Tiger Reserve, are the other two national parks in Rajasthan. Each has nearly 250 species of birds besides some spectacular mammals in their wilderness, Ranthambhor being noted as a nursery for tigers.
Rare Species – Rajasthan has some of the rarest of Indian species such as Lesser Adjutant Stork, Great Indian Bustard; Lesser Florican, Stoliczka’s Bushchat, Vultures etc. The Bustard presents a rare example, having been saved from the brink of extinction through public agitation against illegal hunting during the late seventies (led by this contributor – Harsh Vardhan).
Common Birds – ‘Every day’ species in Rajasthan include Peacock, Pigeons, Doves, Mynas, Sparrows, Crows, Koels, Partridges, Parrots, Babblers, Tailor Birds, Sunbirds, Green Bee-eater, Red-vented Bulbul, Kite, Hoopoe, Drongos etc.
Trip plan 6th-20th December 2025
“Rajeshthan and Gujrat Tiger and bird tour”
DAY 1, 6TH DEC 2025- New Delhi to Ranthambhore. 4 to 5 hrs drive. Stay at Tiger Home.
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| Ranthambore Tiger Home ( Home Away From Home ) |
Arrive early morning at Indra Gandhi international airport, New Delhi. Receive and drive to Ranthambhore in Rajeshthan. It will take us about 4 to 5 hrs drive. We shall do afternoon safari today.
DAY 2, 7th Dec 2025- Two safari in one full day at Ranthambhore.
Tiger Home 9414030850
During our stay of 2 nights at Tiger home, we will have total of 3 safari in the different zones of Ranthambhore Tiger reserve. In this period of time we will have maximum chances of seeing Tigers.
DAY 3, 8th DEC 2025- Ranthambhore to Jaipur. 3 hrs drive. Sty in hotel.
Hotel Arya Niwas 9829040549
we will go birding outside the National Park to look for Indian Skimmer. There are good chances of seeing Skimmer in the Chambal river. Afternoon we will drive to Jaipur for the overnight stay.
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| level in the rivers goes down during summer. Skimmers nest on sandbars. Photo by Rito1987/Wikimedia Commons. |
DAY 4, 9TH DEC 2025- Jaipur to Tal Chhapar. 4 to 5 hrs drive.
Rapotr's Inn homestay 8826907085
We shall checkout from hotel early today. After checkin in homestay at Tal Chhapar we shall go birding to look for Spotter Creeper.
DAY 5, 10TH DEC 2025- Tal Chhapar to Sam village at Jaisalmere via Jorbeer and Bikenere. 7 hrs drive.
Today is going to be our one of the longest journey to Desert National Park. Our stay will be closer to the DNP in the village called Sam. This place is going to be one of the our big target place as we look for critically endangered species of bird called Great Indian Bustard. This bird is our top most bird of the trip.
Our long drive of about 7 hrs to Sam village will be via Jor Beer carcass dump. We shall stop here for few minutes to look for Raptors. The interesting bird here will be a wintering Yellow-eyed Pigeon. The carcass will be full of Steppe Eagle, Egyptian Vultures, Himalayan Griffon etc.
DAY 6, 11th DEC TO DAY 8, 13TH DEC 2025- Three full days at DNP.
Musa's Desert nest 9929663413
Sam Sand Dunes
It is a popular sightseeing destination. With the desert stretching as far as the eye goes, it is an absolute delight to watch the sunrise or sunset here. Local villagers also sing and dance to entertain tourists.
exploring the desert is by jeep safari or camel safari.
Gadesar Lake
The lake is a rainwater conservatory that is used to provide water to the nearby regions during droughts. On the banks of the enthralling lake you can spot different types of birds. It also has small temples in its vicinity with beautiful carvings.
DAY 9, 14TH DEC 2025- DNP to Mount Abu. 8 hrs drive.
Today is our another longest journey to Mount Abu. This place is famous for an endemic Green Munia also known as Green Avadavet.
DAY 10,15TH DEC 2025- Full day at Mount Abu.
Sirohi
We will have a full day today because our main bird here is Green Munia. In this full day of birding we will have maximum chances of seeing this endemic bird. Apart from this bird there are several other birds too.
DAY 11, 16th DEC 2025- Mount Abu to Lodai village at Greater Rann of Kutch (GRK) in Gujrat. 8 hrs
After a quick morning session at Mount Abu we shall continue our long journey to GRK in Gujarat. It will take almost about 8 hrs on road today to our homestay at Lodai village which is going to be a base of our GRK birding for 4 nights. We will have 3 full days of time to explore maximum areas and the maximum target birds of the GRK.
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| Lodai’s craft |
DAY 12-14 17TH DEC -19TH DEC 2025- Three full days at GRK.
Epicenter homestay 9925313696
During our three full days of excursion at GRK we will go in different places for birding. Grass, desert, thorny scrubs and wetlands will be the different habitat during our birding.
The Great Rann of Kutch (IPA: [ɾən...kət͡ːʃʰ]) is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is about 7500 km2 (2900 sq miles) in area and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world.This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people.
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| Dholavira (Gujarati: ધોળાવીરા) is an archaeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat in western India, which has taken its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. This village is 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur. Also known locally as Kotada timba, the site contains ruins of a city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.Earthquakes have repeatedly affected Dholavira, including a particularly severe one around 2600 BCE. |
| Banni grassland reserve |
DAY 15, 20TH DEC 2025- GRK to Ahmadabad airport via birding at Nal Sarover.
Today we will checkout at start our drive to Nal Sarover which is another important birding hotspot in Gujarat. It will take about 5 hrs drive to Nalsarover from GRK. We shall spend our full afternoon birding in this important birding hotspot before we head out to Ahmadabad airport which is 2 hrs rive from Nalsarover.
TOTAL PAX: 09
TOTAL ROOM: 04 TWIN AND 01 SINGLE
TRANSPORTATION: 01 MINI BUS AND 03 SAFARI CAR.
TRANSPORTATION IN RANTHAMBHORE: 02 JYPSY
TOTAL COST PER PERSON: INR 126,000/-
Actually What we have done…
from Delhi to Ahmadabad in 15 Day
Stop A.Day1-2 Ranthambhore
Embark On A Fascinating Journey Through Rajasthan, Starting With A Thrilling Wildlife Experience In Ranthambore National Park, Home To Bengal Tigers. Explore The Historic Ranthambore Fort And The Trinetra Ganesha Temple. Next, Head To Udaipur, The "City Of Lakes," Known For Its Stunning Palaces, Lakes, And Rich Cultural Heritage. Finally, Visit Mount Abu, Rajasthan's Only Hill Station, Offering Beautiful Landscapes, Serene Lakes, And The Famous Dilwara Temples. This Tour Combines Wildlife, History, And Natural Beauty For An Unforgettable Experience.
Ranthambore National Park -Safari Zones and Wildlife Information
Ranthambore National Park Offers An Incredible Opportunity To Explore The Untamed Wilderness And Witness The Majestic Wildlife In Their Natural Habitat. As You Plan Your Visit To This Renowned National Park, It’s Essential To Understand The Pricing Structure For Safaris To Make Informed Decisions And Ensure An Unforgettable Experience Within Your Budget. Ranthambore Is Among The Top Choices For Wildlife Safari In Rajasthan, Attracting Nature Enthusiasts Eager To Spot Tigers In Rajasthan’s Dense Forests.
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Rajasthan 🇪🇹Day2
เป็นทริปที่ใช้เวลาคุ้มค่ามาก พวกเราเดินทางออกจาก กรุงเทพ 4 ทุ่ม มาถึง เดลลี ประมาณ ตี2 จัดการเรื่องเข้าประเทศ ใช้เวลาไมถึงชั่วโมง ออกจากอาคารสนามบิน ไกด์ลักปามารับตรงเวลา และเดินทางไป Ranthambore โดยใช้ทางด่วน ถนนโล่งเงียบมากดูไม่เป็นอินเดียเอาซะเลย ถึง Ranthambor ประมาณ 9โมงกว่า เข้าเช็คอินที่โรงแรมไทเกอร์ที่ Sawai Madhour เพื่อเอาฤกษ์เอาชัย เราจะเข้า ซาฟารี รอบบ่าย ตอนเช้ามีเวลา หลังอาหารเช้า ลักปาเลยพาไปดูนกแถวๆทะเลสาป ก่อนถึงทะเลสาป มีปลักควายเล็ก ( ที่ไม่มีควาย) ที่บ่อนี้เราได้เจอนกหลายชนิด จนคาดไม่ถึง..
Sawai Madhopur is a historic city in southeastern Rajasthan, India, famous as the gateway to Ranthambore National Park, a prime tiger-spotting destination. Named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, who founded the city in 1763, it's known for its rich history, cultural heritage, abundant greenery, and unique 'Madhopur guavas'. Key attractions include the park, ancient temples like Amreshwar Mahadev, and historical sites like the old fort, offering a mix of wildlife, history, and natural beauty.
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| Bedroom at Tiger home hotel |
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| Friendly students in the community nearby our hotel. |
The large bird in the foreground is a Painted stork
The River turn
The river tern or Indian river tern (Sterna aurantia) is a tern in the family Laridae, the largest species currently included in the genus Sterna of typical terns. It is a resident breeder along inland rivers from Pakistan east through the Indian subcontinent, to Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, where it is uncommon. Unlike most Sterna terns, it is almost exclusively found on freshwater, rarely venturing even to tidal creeks.
The Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), or common spoonbill, is a wading birdof the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The species is partially migratory with the more northerly breeding populations mostly migrating south for the winter.
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ˈnilˌɡaɪ/, literally meaning "blue cow") is the largest antelope of Asia, and is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent. It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus, which was first scientifically described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. The nilgai stands 1–1.5 metres (3.3–4.9 ft) at the shoulder; males weigh 109–288 kilograms (240–635 lb), and the lighter females 100–213 kilograms (220–470 lb). A sturdy thin-legged antelope, the nilgai is characterised by a sloping back, a deep neck with a white patch on the throat, a short crest of hair along the neck terminating in a tuft, and white facial spots. A column of pendant coarse hair hangs from the dewlap ridge below the white patch. Sexual dimorphism is prominent – while females and juveniles are orange to tawny, adult males have a bluish-grey coat. Only males possess horns, 15–24 centimetres (5.9–9.4 in) long.
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| Greater Coucal |
Jeep and Canter safari
Safari in Ranthambore 1st Drive
Experience The Raw Wilderness Of Ranthambore National Park, One Of India’s Most Iconic Tiger Reserves. Spot Majestic Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Hyenas, And Over 270 Bird Species In Their Natural Habitat.
There are total 10 options of safari zones of Ranthambore National Park. Guest may choose any of zone for safari booking. Zone 1 to zone 5 are considered core zone which offers better opportunities of tiger spotting on account of big water bodies, prey base.
While zone 6 to 10 are more hilly zones and offer less tiger spotting so these are less preferred for safaris although when 1 to 5 get sold out or if there is good spotting is reported in any of zone from 6 to 10, preference for 6 to 10 suddenly spikes.
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| Bengal Tigers |
Leopards are present in Ranthambore National Park, coexisting with the more famous tigers, and can be spotted in areas like the Kachida Valley due to its rocky outcrops and dense vegetation. While sightings are special because leopards are solitary and shy, they are a part of the park's diverse wildlife alongside other animals like deer and sloth bears.
ตอนบ่ายเราเข้าซาฟารี ใน อุทยานแห่งชาติ Ranfhambore และเนื่องได้ช่วงนี้มีนักท่องเที่ยวเยอะต้องแย่งกันจอง ไดรพ์นี้ไกลักปาจองได้เป็น รถจิ๊บ2คน แต่ต้องแยกกันไปเป็น2 โซน คือ โซน 2 กับโซน4ในกลุ่มเราใครไปโซนไหน มี่ชื่อลงทะเบียนกำหนดไว้เรียบร้อยแล้ว เลือกไม่ได้ดวงใครดวงมัน
รถคันเราได้ โซน2 รอบบ่าย เกจเปิด บ่าย2โมงเรามาถึงก่อนเวลาเล็กน้อย ต้องราเกจเปิดถึงเวลา เรนเจอร์มาเช็คชื่อและหน้าตาให้ตรงกับใน พาสปอตเล็กน้อยก็เข้าได้ โซน2 จะเป็นโซนที่วิ่งขนานไปกับ ปราสาทRanthambore
Ranthambore Fort is believed to have been constructed by the Chauhan’s in the 10th century owing to safety measures. Eventually in the 13th century, the Delhi Sultanate captured the fort. Visitors will find here elements from Rajasthani architecture: towering gates, domes, stone pathways, thick walls, water tanks, and temples. Visitors will enter via one of the seven gates, namely, Ganesh Pol, Andheri Pol, Navlakha Pol, Hathi Pol, Satpol, Suraj Pol and Delhi Pol. Mahadeo Chhatri, Toran Dwar, and Sametonki Haveli are other attractions not to be missed. The on-site Ganesha Temple is widely known among devotees and draws crowds in large numbers.
The panoramic views of the National Park alone make this a worthy visit. The fort is free for all, and opens from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visitors should try to catch the sunset here. The best time to visit the Ranthambore Fort is from April to October.
The history of the Ranthambore Fort is a history of the many different kingdoms that fought and conquered it throughout the centuries. Located among the forests of Sawai Madhopur, the fort’s creation is accredited to the Chauhan Dynasty, under the reign of King Sapaldaksha, around 944 CE, with some records also suggesting the fort was built under the the initiative of another Chauhan king, King Jayant in 1110 CE, but then captured by the Ghirudi Empire in 1192. Later, the fort was said to have been captured by the Mamluk Dynasty in 1226, under the rule of Sham Ud-din Iltutmish, after which the Chauhan Dynasty recaptured the fort in 1235.
ที่โซนสองเราเจอนกและ Mammal หลายชนิดแต่ไร้วี่แววของเสือ
The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red Listsince 2008. Populations have declined substantially due to hunting, local insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat
The chital, also called spotted deer and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It was first described by Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. A moderate-sized deer, male chital reach 90 cm and females 70 cm at the shoulder. While males weigh 70–90 kg, females weigh around 40–60 kg.
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| Marsh crocodile |
เพื่อนอีกกลุ่มของเรา เข้าชมที่โซน4 ทราบมาว่าเข้าไปจากเกจไม่ไกลก็เจอเสือนอนอยู่ใกล้ถนนและอยู่เฝ้ากันจนเกือบ5โมงเสือจึงลุกเดินไปที่ลำธาร ได้ถ่ายภาพกันจุใจ
The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies. It ranks among the largest of wild cats. It is distributed from India, southern Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan to Southwestern China. Its historical range extended to the Indus Basin until the early 19th century, and it is thought to have been present in the Indian subcontinentsince the Late Pleistocene about 12,000 to 16,500 years ago. It is threatened by poaching, habitat loss and habitat fragmentation.
People on safari jeebs waiting a Bengal tiger change motion to move around from resting in the grass. Tiger appears to be a sub-adult male.
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| Photo by Weranut-Chairatana |
Drive#2 Zone3
6.30 am. เรามารอที่หน้า Jogi Mahal gate เพื่อเข้าซาฟารี โซน3 สำหรับไดรพ์นี้พวกเราจะเข้า โซน 3 ทั้ง2คัน เกจเปิด 7 โมง พื้นที่บริเวณนี้จะเป็นทั้งประตูที่ขึ้นพระราชวัง และเข้าประตูเข้าพระราชอุทยานเพื่อล่าสัตว์ด้วย
6.30 am. เรามารอที่หน้า Jogi Mahal gate เพื่อเข้าซาฟารี โซน3 สำหรับไดรพ์นี้พวกเราจะเข้า โซน 3 ทั้ง2คัน เกจเปิด 7 โมง พื้นที่บริเวณนี้จะเป็นทั้งประตูที่ขึ้นพระราชวัง และเข้าประตูเข้าพระราชอุทยานเพื่อล่าสัตว์ด้วย
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| The Jogi Mahal gate a historical building located inside the Ranthambore National park |
Ranthambore Jogi Mahal
Jogi Mahal is a historic hunting lodge located within the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India. It was built in the late 19th century by the Maharaja of Jaipur, and was later converted into a forest guest house.The Jogi Mahal is located near the Padam Talao (lake) and offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding forest. It is a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is a great place to spot tigers, leopards, deer, and a variety of bird species.Jogi Mahal is also home to the second largest banyan tree in India, which is estimated to be over 700 years old. The tree covers an area of over 300 meters and is considered to be a sacred site by the locals.Today, Jogi Mahal serves as a popular tourist destination and offers accommodation facilities to visitors who want to explore the Ranthambore National Park. The lodge is managed by the Rajasthan Forest Department and is open to visitors throughout the year.
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| The entrance and part of the wall of the Ranthambore Fort |
Ranthambore National Park's Zone 3 is a highly popular and picturesque safari area known for its scenic lakes, historic ruins, and frequent tiger sightings, making it ideal for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an authentic Ranthambore experience with rich biodiversity. It's part of the core zones (1-5) considered prime for tiger viewing, offering stunning landscapes and frequent tiger activity, often featuring in wildlife media.
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Drive#3 Zone 2
ซาฟารีรอบ3 บ่ายนี้ เราจะกลับเข้าไปซ้ำที่โซน2 อีกครั้ง เพระมีการคาดการณ์ว่าจะมีโอกาสเจอเสือได้มากที่สุด ส่วนโซน1 แทบจะไม่มีโอากาสเจอเลย ไกด์จึงจัดให้สมาชิกที่เคยเจอแล้วแบบใกล้ชิดในไดรพ์แรก ไปโซน1 แทนกลุ่มเราที่ตามกำหนดเดิมต้องไป โซน 1 เพราะโซน 2 เคยไปแล้ว
In Ranthambore, "Ganesh" refers to the famous male tiger, T-120, known for his bold demeanor and dominance in the lake areas (Zones 2, 3, 4), often seen near the fort, a popular draw for photographers, a descendant of the legendary Krishna (T-19), and the subject of a recent documentary, Ganesh: Lord of the Lakes, for his quest to establish his lineage.
เราเฝ้ารออยู่สักพัก มีรถนักท่องเที่ยวเข้ามาเพิ่มขึ้นเรื่อยๆหลายคนดูร้อนรน กระสับกระส่าย ที่ไม่สามารถเข้าถึงจุดที่มองเห็นเสือได้แม้ว่าจะอยู่ใกล้ๆ จนในที่สุดไกด์ของเราต้องปรึกษาพวกเราจะเราถอยให้คนอื่นเข้ามาดูได้ไหม เพราะยังไงเสือก็อยู่ท่าเดิมจนกว่าจะถึงเวลา พวกเราก็โอเคยอมถอยออกมา
To truly appreciate this encounter, one must know Ganesh’s backstory. T-120 is a relatively young male tiger, about 6–7 years old as of 2025. He was born around September 2018 in a remote part of the reserve . His lineage is royal: he is the grandson of the famous tigress Krishna (T-19) and son of T-63 (Chanda), who was one of Krishna’s daughters . As a cub, Ganesh grew up away from tourist zones in the Lahpur Valley, learning survival alongside his mother and a sibling. In 2021, upon reaching maturity, he left his mother’s side to carve out his own territory. His first foray into the tourism zones was recorded in March 2021 , and even then, guides took note of his bold demeanor.
Seeing Ganesh (T-120) in the wild is not just a thrilling experience for tourists; it also highlights the success of Ranthambore’s conservation efforts. As a strong male tiger, T-120 plays a crucial role in the park’s ecosystem. He occupies a large territory overlapping zones 3 and 4, which includes vital water sources like Malik Talao and Rajbagh. By marking and defending this territory, he ensures no two adult males roam the same area, which helps reduce fights and stabilize tiger populations. Within his domain live several females, including the famous Riddhi (T-124) – the current queen of the lakes area and great-granddaughter of Machli. In fact, Ganesh is Riddhi’s mate and the father of her cubs . This makes him vital for the next generation of tigers in Ranthambore. Visitors in 2025 might even hear stories from guides about a tigress with cubs seen in Zone 3 or 4 – those are Riddhi’s young ones, and Ganesh is their father. While male tigers don’t directly raise cubs, by guarding his territory Ganesh indirectly protects his offspring by keeping rival males away. The healthy presence of T-120 indicates a balanced food chain – he preys on deer, wild boar, and occasionally even larger animals, keeping herbivore populations in check which in turn maintains the vegetation balance.
ไกด์นำรถมาจอดห่างจากจุดที่ Ganesh นอนประมาณ 100 เมตร เขาชี้ให้พวกเราดูว่าเมื่อถึงเวลา เค้าจะเดินออกมาทางนี้ เรารอจนถึงประมาณ 3 โมงครึ่งเค้าก็เดินออกมาจริงๆ หลังจากหยุดมองมาทางเราสักครู่ เค้าก็เดินเลี่ยงไปอีกทาง
ฝูงชนเริ่มขยับตามมาเป็นขบวนจนเราต้องขยับหนีไปตั้งหลักอีกจุดที่ริมลำธาร มีช่องเล็กมองทะลุลงไปเห็นริมลำธารได้อยู่เจ้าเสือก็โผล่หน้าออกมาใกล้จนเราหดเลนส์ไม่ทัน ดูเหมือนจะเคลื่อนตัวช้าๆแต่ทำไมเค้ามาถึงเร็วแบบนี้น่าแปลกใจ ยิ่งได้เห็นอุ้งเท้าอันใหญ่โตยิ่งทำให้ใจเต้น แรง
Encounter with Ganesh (T-120): The Charger of Ranthambore’s Zone 4 , From now I think he try to became the Lord of Zone2 aswell.
Tigers are highly territorial, solitary animals that establish and defend their home ranges to ensure sufficient access to essential resources like prey, water, and safe spaces for raising cubs. They use a variety of sophisticated methods to build and maintain their territories, which can vary significantly in size based on the environment.
อีกครั้งที่เราย้ายออกจากจุดที่เสืออยู่เพื่อให้รถคันอื่นได้เข้ามาดูความน่ารักของเจ้าเสือบนโขดหิน
คราวนี้เป็นคิวของการยึดพื้นที่ถนน Ganesh เดินปล่อยละอองฉี่ไปตามข้างทางเป็นระยะๆ เมือนเจอพวกเราก็เดินหันหบังกลับแย่างเสียไม่ได้ แต่ก็ไม่ได้เดินลงจากถนนและยังคงเดินดมกลิ่นและ ปล่อยฉี่กลบกลิ่นเก่าไปเรื่อยๆ จนไปเจอกับขบวนรถที่สวนมาจึงเดินลงไปในป่าข้างทาง
People Were Horrified by the Roar of Tiger Ganesh on the Road to gate.
Roads in and around Ranthambore National Park are very much tiger territory, with tigers frequently crossing, resting on, and claiming these roads as part of their hunting and territorial grounds, including the Ranthambore Fort road, requiring visitors and locals to be extremely cautious and aware of their presence.
Tigers love water because of their natural habitat and learned behaviors, whereas domestic cats have no evolutionary need to enjoy it.
Tigers need regular access to water and will drink
once or twice daily, consuming a significant amount, especially in hot weather. They are fond of water and often use ponds, lakes, and rivers to cool down. 
Tigers drink by rapidly lapping up water with their tongue, much like a domestic cat, quickly closing their jaws around the column of liquid.
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Drive#3 Zone 1
ที่ โซน1 ซึ่งคาดกันว่าจะไม่มีโอาสเจอเสือใน drive นี้แต่เพื่อนๆของเราก็โชคดีได้เจอแม่เสือสาวในระยะใกล้เช่นกัน และที่ดีกว่านั้นคือมีรถนักท่องเที่ยวน้อยจึงสะดวกในการเก็บภาพวิดิโอสวยๆ
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Rajasthan 🇪🇹Day3
Sawai Madhopur
ก่อนอาหารเช้า เราไปกำลังกายด้วยการ ตามหานกเป้าหมายรองอีกตัวคือ Painted Sandgrouse ไปถึงหมาย 3 ไกด์ ช่วยกันเซิทหาตามเนินทราย ไม่นานก็เจอ ฝูงนก3ตัวบินขึ้น เดินตามไปลงตรงจุดที่นกลงเกาะก็ได้ภาพมาแบบไม่ค่อยดีเท่าที่ควร เพราะเข้าใกล้นกก็บิน เวลาที่เหลือก็ก็เก็บนกตามพุ่มหนามจนหมดเวลา 1ชั่วโมง
Birding outside Ranthambore national park offers great variety, focusing on dry-deciduous species like Jungle Babblers, Rufous Treepies, Peacocks, Parakeets (Plum-headed), Bulbuls, Sandgrouse, and Quails, often near water bodies or in the park's buffer zones and surrounding landscapes, using safaris or local guides for exploration, especially in early mornings when birds are most active.
The painted sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus) is a medium large bird in the sandgrouse family Pteroclidae found in India and Pakistan. The painted sandgrouse is found in dry regions in rough grassland, rocky areas and scrub and feeds mainly on seeds. It is gregarious and groups congregate at waterholes to drink.
The large gray babbler (Argya malcolmi)
This long-tailed and large babbler has a brown body with creamy white outer tail feathers which are easily visible as they fly with fluttery wing beats low over the ground. The lores are dark and forehead is grey with white shaft streaks on the feathers. The rump and uppertail covers are pale grey. The mantle has dusky blotches and no shaft streaks. The three outer tail feathers are white and the fourth pair has the outer web white. The wings are darker brown. The iris is yellow and the upper mandible is dark brown while the lower mandible is yellowish. The tail is faintly cross barred.Abnormal specimens showing albinism or leucism have been reported
The bay-backed shrike (Lanius vittatus)
It is smallish shrike at 17 cm, maroon-brown above with a pale rump and long black tail with white edges. The underparts are white, but with buff flanks.The crown and nape are grey, with a typical shrike black bandit mask through the eye. There is a small white wing patch, and the bill and legs are dark grey.
It is smallish shrike at 17 cm, maroon-brown above with a pale rump and long black tail with white edges. The underparts are white, but with buff flanks.The crown and nape are grey, with a typical shrike black bandit mask through the eye. There is a small white wing patch, and the bill and legs are dark grey.
The tawny-flanked prinia (Prinia subflava)
The tawny-flanked prinia is 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) in length with a long, narrow, graduated tail and a fairly long, slender bill. The tail is often held erect or waved from side to side. The upperparts are grey-brown with rufous-brown edges to the flight feathersand a rufous tinge to the rump. The throat and breast are whitish while the flanks and vent are warm buff. There is a whitish stripe over the eye and the lores are dark. The tail feathers have a white tip and a dark subterminal band.
The rufous-fronted prinia (Prinia buchanani)
The rufous-fronted prinia is a small stocky bird, generally 12 cm long and weighing between 5 and 6 grams. The upper parts are sandy color. The lower parts are off-white. The legs and toes are pink. Remiges and tail feathers are also sandy color. The underside of the tail is creamy white. The head is olive brown, and the bird has a pale eyebrow and a thin red eye circle. The beak is a classic insectivore, thin and slightly curved, and the eyes are reddish-orange.
The Indian robin (Copsychus fulicatus)
The Indian robin is sexually dimorphic in plumage, with the male being mainly black with a white shoulder patch or stripe whose visible extent can vary with posture. The northern populations have the upper plumage brownish, while the southern populations are black above. The males have chestnut undertail coverts and these are visible as the bird usually holds the 6–8 cm long tail raised upright. The females are brownish above, have no white shoulder stripe and are greyish below, with the vent a paler shade of chestnut than the males. Birds of the northern populations are larger than those from southern India or Sri Lanka. Juvenile birds are much like females, but the throat is mottled.
The brahminy starling or brahminy myna (Sturnia pagodarum)
This myna is pale buff creamy with a black cap and a loose crest. The bill is yellow with a bluish base. The iris is pale and there is a bluish patch of skin around the eye. The outer tail feathers have white and the black primaries of the wings do not have any white patches. The adult male has a more prominent crest than the female and also has longer neck hackles. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner.
หลังจากกลับไปทานอาหารเช้าที่โรงแรมเสร็จเราก็เช็คเอาท์โรงแรมเพื่อเดินทางต่อไป Tal Chhapa โดยจะแวะล่องเรือเพื่อตามหา นกกรีดน้ำ
Day3 Chambal River
Indian skimmer bird, a vulnerable species that lives near rivers like the Chambal, or a trash skimmer machine used for cleaning floating waste from waterways. Jaipur is located on the Banas River, a tributary of the Chambal. Some Indian skimmer sightings are reported in the Chambal River area, which is near Jaipur and is known for sandbars, a favorite nesting site for the bird |
| An Indian skimmer seen skimming for food in the River Chambal near Dholpur, Rajasthan. |
ตอนทานข้าวเช้าลักปาแจ้งข่าวว่าตอนนี้ระดับน้ำในแม่น้ำ chambal ยังไม่ลดลงเท่าที่ควร ดังนั้นโอกาสที่เราจะเจอ นกกรีดน้ำแทบจะไม่มีแต่ยังไงก็ตามเราก็คงไปตามแผนเดิมเผื่อจะมีโชคบ้าง
The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in Central and Northern India, and thus forms part of the drainage system of the Ganges.The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, briefly flowing through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state. The Chambal finds mention in ancient Hindu scriptures. The Hindu epic Mahabharata refers to the Chambal River as Charmanyavati: originating from the blood of thousands of animals sacrificed by the King Rantideva.
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This species prefers gravel banks along rivers or large lakes, and also beaches. It is mainly nocturnal or crepuscular like other stone-curlews, but can frequently be seen foraging during the day, moving slowly and deliberately, with occasional short runs. It tends to be wary and flies off into the distance ahead of the observer, employing powerful, rather stiff wingbeats. The call is a wailing whistle, given mainly at night, as with other birds in this family. The great thick-knee eats crabs, large insects, and other animal prey. A single egg is laid in a bare scrape on the open shingle.
the Marsh Crocodile (Mugger Crocodile, Crocodylus palustris) is a key species in the National Chambal River Sanctuary, living alongside the critically endangered Gharial, with muggers actually becoming quite common and playing vital roles in maintaining river biodiversity, adapting well to freshwater marshes, lakes, and rivers, and sometimes even venturing into nearby villages, requiring rescues by wildlife organizations like Wildlife SOS.
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The desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) is a wheatear, a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). It is a migratoryinsectivorous species, 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) in length. Both western and eastern forms of the desert wheatear are rare vagrants to western Europe. The western desert wheatear breeds in the Sahara and the northern Arabian Peninsula. The eastern race is found in the semi-deserts of Central Asia and in winter in Pakistan and northeast Africa.
English common names for this species include the white-necked stork, white-headed stork, bishop stork and parson-bird. More recently, the African and Asian populations are considered to be two different species, the African woolly-necked stork and the Asian woolly-necked stork. This is based purely on geographical isolation,but there is no morphological or phylogenetic evidence yet to support this split.
Our best accommodation in this trip
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Rajasthan 🇪🇹Day4
Jaipur
ก่อนออกจากเมืองชัยปุระ ไกด์ลักปาไม่ลืมที่จะพาเรา short brief นั่งรถเข้าชมถนนหน้าพระราชวังสีชมพู ไฮไลท์ของชัยปุระ 1 รอบ ยอมรับว่าสวยเสียจนไม่ได้ดูรายละเอียด เพราะต้องรีบกดภาพรัวๆ ไว้ค่อยมาซูมดูภายหลัง
ระหว่างทางแวะซื้อผักและผลไม้ตุนไว้เป็นอาหารเสริม เพราะเราทราบมาว่าที่พักคืนนี้ มังสะวิรัต 100% จร้า
City Palace, Jaipur
The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan.Construction started soon after the establishment of the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727. Jaipur remained the capital of the kingdom until 1949—when it became the capital of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan—with the City Palace functioning as the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.[2] The construction of the Palace was completed in 1732, and it was also the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It was constructed according to the rules of vastushastra, combining elements of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles.[1] It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The royal family has around 500 personal servants.
The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust. The MSMS II Museum Trust is headed by chairperson Rajamata Padmini Devi of Jaipur (from Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh).Princess Diya Kumari runs the Museum Trust, as its secretary and trustee. She also manages The Palace School and Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School in Jaipur. She founded and runs the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation to empower underprivileged and underemployed women of Rajasthan, and is also an entrepreneur. In 2013, she was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan from the constituency of Sawai Madhopur.
The City Palace is in the central-northeast part of the Jaipur city, which is laid in a unique pattern with wide avenues. It is a unique and special complex of several courtyards, buildings, pavilions, gardens, and temples. The most prominent and most visited structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, and the City Palace Museum.
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Sarvato Bhadra (Diwan-e-Khas)
The Sarvato Bhadra is a unique architectural feature. The unusual name refers to the building's form: a Sarvato Bhadra is a single-storeyed, square, open hall, with enclosed rooms at the four corners.[11] One use of the Sarvato Bhadra was as the Diwan-e-Khas, or the Hall of Private Audience, which meant the ruler could hold court with the officials and nobles of the kingdom in a more private, intimate space than the grand spaces of the Sabha Niwas in the next courtyard, which was open to more people. But it's also one of the most important ritual buildings in the complex, and continues to be so today, representing as it does, 'living heritage'. Because of its location between the public areas and the private residence, it has traditionally been used for important private functions like the coronation rituals of the Maharajas of Jaipur.
This gateway is located neart the Hawa Mahal.
StopC.Day4 Tal Chhapar
Chhapar is a small village in Jhajjar district in the state of Haryana, India. It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Jhajjar, which is both the District & Sub-District headquarters. It is 88 kilometres (55 mi) from New Delhi and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from National Highway 71 on the road from Kulana to Kosli. It had a population of 2,878 among 567 households.
The native language of Chhapar is Haryanviand most of the village people speak Haryanvi. People of Chhapar use Hindi and English languages for their official communications.
เดินทางออกจากชัยปุระ เพื่อไปตามหานกเป้าหมายหลัก ของหัวหน้าทริป #Spotted creeper ที่เคยพลาดจากทริปที่แล้ว เราเดินทางครึ่งวันถึงเมือง Chahapar เข้าเช็คอินที่โฮมสเตย์ ทานอาหารเที่ยงมังสะวิรัต เรียยร้อย รถจิ๊บ2 คัน ก็พาเราไปตามหาเป้าหมายกันเลย
ออกจากที่พักมาไม่ไกลก็ถึงหมาย เป็นเทุ่งโล่งเขตห้ามล่า ที่เค้านำทรากสัตว์ชั้นสูง มาทิ้งไว้ และคงรวมถึง พวกที่เดินมาละสังขารเพื่อเป็นทานแก่นกกา ผ่านจุดสัตว์กินทรากก็เข้าบริเวณ ป่าพุ่มหนาม เป็นป่าโปร่ง พื้นทรายะเอียด มีไม้ยืนต้นไม่สูง (ไม่ทราบชื่อ) ลำต้นมีเปลือกไม้หนา แตกเป็นร่องลึก ที่ซุกซ่อนอ่อารถูกจริต นกเปลือกไม้แน่นอน เรากระจายกำลังกันออกหา ตลอดทั้งบ่าย บนพื้นที่หลายร้อยไร่ ไม่เจอแม้แต่วี่แวว ได้นก2-3 ชนิดให้ได้ตามถ่ายแก้ง่วง
famous for the adjacent Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, a grassland reserve known for its blackbucks and birdlife, often called the "Savannah of India".
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Churu district of northwestern Rajasthan, in the Shekhawati region of India. It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds. It is situated on the fringe of the Great Indian Desert and between Ratangarh and Sujangarh on the Nokha-Sujangarh state highway.
The sanctuary is named after Chhaparvillage which is located at 27°-50' North and 74°-25' East. It is a flat saline depression locally known as a "tal" that has a unique ecosystem in the heart of the Thar Desert. It is at a height of 302 metres (990 feet) above sea level, and covers 719 hectares.Tal Chhaper Sanctuary, with almost flat tract and interspersed shallow low-lying areas, has open grassland with scattered Acacia and Prosopis trees which give it an appearance of a typical savanna. The word "tal" means pond or 'talab' in Hindi. The rain water flows through shallow low-lying areas and collect in the small seasonal water ponds.
The red-naped ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) also known as the Indian black ibis or black ibis
Early observers and investigations of stomach contents showed their diet to include crustaceans (prawns, crabs), insects (beetles, grasshoppers, crickets), scorpions, carrion and frogs. In small towns, red-naped ibis hunt adult Rock Pigeons and predate their eggs from nests on buildings. Near towns, ibises ate road kills and pulled out marrow of bones of cattle dead from collisions with traffic.During droughts they were seen feeding on carrion and insect larvae that were feeding on meat. They also feed on groundnut and other crops. In British India, indigo planters considered them useful as they appeared to consume a large number of crickets in the fields earning them the moniker "planter's friend". Adult and juveniles birds in Delhi dig into flowers of Bombax ceiba seemingly drinking nectar.Fishing by red-naped ibis is rare and has been observed in reservoirs.
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken
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The yellow-crowned woodpecker (Leiopicus mahrattensis) or Mahratta woodpecker
A medium-small (17.5 cm, 6.9 inches, 28-46 grams, 1–1.6 ounces), pale-headed, pied woodpecker. Upper-parts black, heavily spotted and barred white. Underparts dark, streaked dingy white with red belly patch. Irregular brown cheek and neck patches. Female has yellowish crown and nape. In male nape scarlet and fore-crown yellow.
A "jungle fox" isn't one specific species, but refers to foxes (or fox-like canids) living in jungle/forest environments, like the adaptable Red Fox or the newly discovered Borneo Bay Cat (which looks like a fox). While many foxes prefer grasslands or deserts, some, like the South American Gray Fox or Red Fox, thrive in varied habitats, including forests, showing their adaptability to different climates and diets, but true foxes aren't primary jungle dwellers like tigers or monkeys.
The blackbuck is active mainly during the day. It forms three types of small groups: female, male, and young bachelor herds. Males often adopt lekking as a strategy to garner females for mating. While other males are not allowed into these territories, females often visit these places to forage. The male can thus attempt mating with her. The blackbuck is an herbivore and grazes on low grasses, occasionally browsing as well.
ก่อนพระ อาทิตย์ตกเราได้ตื่นเต้นกับ การวิ่งตามหมาป่าอินเดีย 1 ตัว แต่สุดท้ายก็ได้ภาพมาแบบเลือนลาง พอเป็นเรคคอร์ด เราอยู่ต่อกันจนหมดแสงก็ยอมแพ้ เดินทางกลับที่พัก…อากาศหลังอาทิตย์ลับฟ้าคงยิ่งเพิ่มความหนาวเย็นให้กับร่างกายที่อ่อนล้าของพวกเราในวันนี้ แบบไม่ต้องสงสัย..
Rajasthan 🇪🇹Day5
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary recovery
The Indian Spotted Creeper is a unique and distinctive bird, characterized by its mottled brown and white plumage with fine spotting, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It forages by spiraling up tree trunks, probing for insects. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.#บอกไม่ถูกเลยว่าดีใจสักเท่าไหร่
เมื่อคืนตอนหลังทำเช็คลิสต์หลังอาหารค่ำ เราได้เฮ เมื่อไกด์ลักปาแจ้งข่าวว่าเราจะมีการเปลี่ยนแผนสำหรับพรุ่งนี้เล็กน้อย โดยจะตื่นเช้าขึ้น หลังทานน้ำชาตอนเช้ามืดเราจะแพคกระเป๋าขึ้นรถและแวะซ่อมนกที่เป้าหมายที่แห้วมาเมื่อวานอีกครั้ง
และแล้วในที่สุดเมื่อเวลามาถึงพวกเราก็ทำสำเร็จ ได้มอบของขวัญวันเกิดให้กับพี่ต่ายPiyapong Chotipuntu ของขวัญเป็นนก🐦⬛ลายจุดขาวดำที่ไม่สวยงามแต่มีคุณค่าทางใจ เพราะพี่ท่านพลาดโอกาสมาหลายครั้ง…
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| Indian spotted Creeper |
เช้านี้อากาศหนาวกว่าทุกวัน แต่พวกเราก็พร้อมที่จะลุกขึ้นมาเพื่อทำให้ความหวังที่เหลือน้อยนิดเป็นจริงให้ได้เพื่อเป็นของขวัญให้กับใครบางคนที่พลาดโอกาสมาแล้วถึง 4 drives เราเหมือนเดินงมเข็มในมหาสมุทรไปทั่วเพื่อหวังว่าจะโชคดี เข็มบังเอิญมาตำเท้าเข้าบ้าง แต่ก็ไม่ลืมที่จะชมบรรยากาศของทะเลที่สวยงามไปด้วย
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Large gray babbler |
The white-eared bulbul is rotund in appearance, and has a brownish-grey body. The tail of this bird is relatively long, tapering outwards. Starting off black, the tail feathers end in white tips. The head of the white-eared bulbul is black, with the area around its cheeks bearing a large white spot. The eye rings of the bulbul are bare, and the beak short. The vent of the bird is bright yellow.
Final moment with our target bird
The Indian species is nowhere common but is found in locations scattered around parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat,Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, central India (Bandhavgarh,Jabalpur,Bastar district) Orissa,northern Andhra Pradesh (Adilabad, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary). In the past the slightly paler plumaged population in the arid zone of the Aravalli hills was separated as a subspecies rajputanae by Richard Meinertzhagen (and his wife) but this is treated as part of a single population and combined into a single (nominate) subspecies.
This hard-to-spot bird occurs in north-central India. There are two sub-species, the Salpornis spilonota rajputanae is found in central & southeast Rajasthan. While the Salpornis spilonota spilonota is found in eastern Gujarat, southern Haryana, northern Uttar Pradesh, northern Bihar, south to eastern Maharashtra, northern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Madhya Pradesh, Goa.
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ผมเดินลงบันไดจากห้องพักชั้นสองของ Raptors Inn ก้าวช้าๆไปที่ละสเตป ลงบันไดหินลื่นๆอย่างระมัดระวัง Lakpa Tenzing Sherpa " ลักปา" ไกด์คู่ใจ ยืนรอที่ล็อบบี้ ยิ้มกว้างกล่าวคำว่า “Happy Birthday!”
อ้าว…จริงสิ มันวันเกิดนี่นา ผมนี่คิดไม่ทันเลย เพราะโดยปกติผมแทบไม่เคยให้ความสำคัญกับวันเกิด อยู่ๆ ก็รู้สึกเหมือนถูกปลุกให้ตื่นจากความเคยชินที่ไม่ค่อยสนใจอะไรเป็นพิเศษ เมื่อคืนชายวัย 70 ปีบริบูรณ์ก็นอนหลับสบายไม่ได้อธิษฐาน แต่มีความหวังอยู่ในใจอันหนึ่ง พอได้ยินคำอวยพรนั้น ความทรงจำหนึ่งก็ผุดขึ้นมา…
ย้อนกลับไปเมื่อสองปีก่อน วันที่ 10 ธันวาคม เราก็เคยมาพักกันที่นี่แล้วครั้งหนึ่ง และใช้เวลาสามวันในการตามหานกตัวหนึ่ง—นกที่ขึ้นชื่อว่าหาตัวยากพอๆ กับการรอให้โชคเข้าข้าง "Indian Spotted Creeper"
นกที่ทำให้เราลุ้นกันจนเหนื่อย แล้วสุดท้ายก็ต้องยอมแพ้กลับไปมือเปล่า ดังนั้นปีนี้ ผมเลยพูดกับลักปาและทุกคนแบบติดตลกแต่จริงใจว่า “ของขวัญวันเกิดปีนี้ ผมไม่อยากได้อะไรมาก…แค่นก Indian Spotted Creeper ตัวเดียวก็พอ”
ประโยคที่เหมือนจะพูดเล่นนั้น กลับทำให้เช้าวันเกิดปีนี้มีแววตื่นเต้นขึ้นมาอย่างประหลาด เหมือนว่าวันนี้อาจเป็นวันที่ธรรมชาติเตรียม “คำตอบ” นี่เราถึงกับเดินทางข้ามน้ำข้ามทะเลมายังที่เดิมเพื่อสิ่งนี้อย่างนั้นหรือ”
ขอบคุณสมาชิกทริป Weranut-Chairatna Nilnond Amdang Chotipun Suwanna Mookachonpan Uthaiphan Harnjai Lilin Songpasook Jiew Penchun Ratchanee Satrulee
Before noo we stop at Jor Beer carcass dump.
“Due to its popularity, the Rajasthan Forest Department has converted Jorbeed into a Conservation Reserve, which is open to birdwatchers keen on seeing and photographing these species. Jorbeed isn’t every birder’s cup of tea, but it can be richly rewarding. As Dr Rahmani advises, “Wear a mask to reduce the smell and enjoy the grand birds.”
D.Day5-8 Sam village Jaisamer
Sam village is a small village near Jaisalmer famous for its nearby Sam Sand Dunes, located about 42–45 km from Jaisalmer city. It is a popular destination for tourists to experience the desert, often visited for activities like camel rides,Desert National Park: A Guide to the Sand Dunes of Rajasthan
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| Chinkara |
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Striolated bunting |
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Desert wheatear |
Great Indian bustard
The great Indian bustard is a large ground bird with a height of about one metre. It is unmistakable with its black cap contrasting with the pale head and neck. The body is brownish with a black patch spotted in white. The male is deep sandy buff coloured and during the breeding season has a black breast band. The crown of the head is black and crested and is puffed up by displaying males. In the female which is smaller than the male, the head and neck are not pure white and the breast band is either rudimentary, broken or absent.
The Asian houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), also known as MacQueen's bustard, is a large bird in the bustard family. It is native to the desert and stepperegions of Asia, west from the Sinai Peninsula extending across Iran and further north toward Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
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Laggar falcon |
Popular Birds at Desert National Park
Finsch’s wheatear Birds
Finsch’s wheatear is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae
Cream-colored
The cream-colored courser is a wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. Both parts of the scientific name derive from Latin cursor, “runner”, from currere, “to run” which describes theirDuring our 4 nights of stay at Sam village at DNP we shall go birding in open topped jeep in the desert. Our important focus will be a Great Indian Bustard (GIB). There will be several other bird species also.
The grey hypocolius or simply hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) is a small passerine bird species. It is the sole member of the genus Hypocolius and it is placed in a family of its own, the Hypocoliidae. This slender and long tailed bird is found in the dry semi-desert region of northern Africa, Arabia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and western India. They fly in flocks and forage mainly on fruits, migrating south in winter. During migration they are often found feeding on the fruits of Salvadora persica.
E.Day9-10 Mount Abu
Sihori
We will have a full day today because our main bird here is Green Munia. In this full day of birding we will have maximum chances of seeing this endemic bird.
The green avadavat or green munia (Amandava formosa) is a species of Estrildid finch with green and yellow on the body, a bright red bill and black "zebra stripes" on the flanks. They are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and were formerly popular as cagebirds. The name "avadavat" is a corruption of the name the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, which was a centre of bird trade.They have a restricted distribution and populations are threatened by the bird trade.
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| Indian scimitar babbler The Indian scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus horsfieldii) is an Old World babbler. It is found in peninsular India in a range of forest habitats. They are most often detected by their distinctive calls, which include an antiphonal duet by a pair of birds. They are often hard to see as they forage through dense vegetation.
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 The red spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea) is a member of the pheasant family and is endemic to India. It is a bird of forests, and is quite secretive despite its size. It has a distinctive call and is often hard to see except for a few seconds when it flushes from the undergrowth. It appears reddish and like a long-tailed partridge. The bare skin around the eye is reddish. The legs of both males and females have one or two spurs, which give them their name.  Crested Bunting |
E.Day11-14
Greater Runn of Kutch ( GRK)
Sites to be visited are likely to include:
Fot Mahadev thorn scrub forest
White-naped Tit, Marshall’s Iora, Rufous-fronted Prinia, White-bellied Minivet, Sykes’s Lark and Rock Bush Quail
Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve and surrounding Banni Grasslands
a spectacular landscape in the Great Rann, with lots of raptors, cranes, pelicans, ducks and waders, as well as passerines including Greater Hoopoe-Lark, Asian Desert Warbler, Isabelline Shrike, White-browed (Stoliczka’s) Bushchat, and Red-tailed Wheatear
Day15 Nal Sarover
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
Demoiselle Crane
Adults – pale bluish-grey body plumage, long white feather plume stretches from eye to beyond the head, long black feathers hang from breast, reddish-orange eyes, black legs, short bill; juveniles – pale ashy gray, with nearly white heads, gray tufts on the ear coverts.
Bar-headed Geese are found wintering in India, including areas near large water bodies like Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat, often alongside other winter visitors, and studies have tracked them wintering in places like Sur Sarovar in Uttar Pradesh before their epic Himalayan migration to Tibetan Plateau breeding grounds. They are famous for their incredible high-altitude flights over the Himalayas, using their unique physiology for oxygen-thin air, and are a significant part of India's winter birdlife.
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| Knob-billed duck |
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| Red-naped Ibis |
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| Blue-cheek Bee-eater |
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| Purple-rumped Sunbird |
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| Variable Wheatear |
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