Bhigwan

When the feathered friends from the northern part of the world start arriving to central India, its the time to go to our pilgrimage place, Bhigwan. December and January are the months when the northern countries like Russia, Mongolia, China and even some northern parts of India like Ladakh freeze due to harsh cold. That’s the time when the food for birds get covered with snow and the scarcity of food gets generated there. These feathered friends are so intelligent that even before their first winter they get to know that the time has arrived for them to travel towards the southern parts and get away from the chilly winters.

Ujjani, the second largest dam in Maharashtra, attracts many of these migratory species. The birds like Flamingoes, Bar-headed geese, Ruddy Shell duck, and many local birds like painted storks, Ibis, Spot billed Ducks, Openbills, Kingfishers and Herons etc. can be seen here. Bhigwan a small town becomes a center of attraction for the bird photographers. Approximately 200 to 250 different species can be seen in here.  

Please confirm your booking before ASAP so as to get all the logistics worked out in time.

Things to Carry

• Minimum 1 ltr of Water
• Munching Items: Dry Fruits, Chocolates or Energy Bars.
• Shoes
• Hand Sanitizer, mask
• Smartphone or Compact Camera
• Power bank
• Necessary medicines (if any)

Schedule 

• 5 AM – Start from Swargate by Car Pool
• 7:30 AM  – Reach Bhigwan
• Breakfast, Boat Ride
• 1 PM Lunch
• 2:00 PM – Return Journey
• 4:30 PM – Reach Pune

Group Size
Max 25

Other logistics would be sent on WhatsApp group of all confirmed participants!

Do’s

• Keep the place clean. If you find some plastic bottles or any trash that is non-degradable, carry it in a bag and then dump it in our city dustbins.
• Wear clothes that are comfortable.
• Respect Nature
• Follow leaders instructions

Dont’s

• Ensure that you do not pollute such places by leaving trash behind. Leave nothing but your footsteps.
• DO NOT wear anything funky that might attract wild animals. And don’t tease wild animals if you encounter any.
• No Selfies at dangerous places