DifficultyEasy
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
Max AltitudeSea Level
Starting Price₹2,299/person
Best SeasonNovember – March (Flamingo Season)
RegionBhigwan, Pune District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- 50,000+ flamingos at peak season — one of Maharashtra's great wildlife spectacles
- 250+ bird species including open-billed storks, pelicans, and painted storks
- Early morning boat safari on Ujni Reservoir at sunrise
- Expert birding guide with binoculars and field reference
- Comfortable lakeside camp or guesthouse stay
- Best wildlife experience near Mumbai that most people don't know about
Itinerary
08:00 AM
Day 1: Depart Mumbai (4 hrs to Bhigwan)
12:30 PM
Arrive. Lunch and settle in
03:00 PM
Afternoon birding walk along reservoir edge
05:30 PM
Evening flamingo flocks returning to roost — spectacular
07:30 PM
Dinner and overnight
05:30 AM
Day 2: Pre-dawn breakfast then boat safari at sunrise
08:00 AM
Peak flamingo activity — boat among the flocks
10:30 AM
Return. Breakfast
12:00 PM
Depart for Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- AC transport return
- Accommodation (guesthouse + camping option)
- All meals
- Boat safari fee
- Expert birding guide
- Binoculars loan
Not Included ✗
- Personal birding equipment
- Professional camera tripod
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly do flamingos arrive?
Flamingos typically arrive at Bhigwan from October/November and stay through March. Peak numbers are January–February.
Do we see other birds?
Absolutely — Bhigwan has 250+ recorded species. Even if flamingo numbers are lower, the general bird diversity is extraordinary.
Is this for non-birders?
Yes — the flamingo spectacle is visually stunning regardless of ornithological interest. Many families and couples are blown away by it.