Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?
Dusky Eagle – Owl
Grey Heron
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
The Birder’s Inn, operating since 1998
How best to travel to your lodge?
The Lodge has good connectivity by road and train, and the nearest airport is Agra, only 60 km away.
Crested Serpent-eagle
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
Located a mere stone’s throw from the entrance to the park, the privately owned lodge offers 24 spacious rooms overlooking a garden populated with fruit trees that attract various garden birds. You have all the necessary modern comforts, and there is also a restaurant & grill serving a delectable variety of dishes.
Indian Spot-billed Duck
What makes your lodge special?
The Birder’s Inn is run by some of the best local naturalists. Share in their experiences and insights to make your visit truly worthwhile. Attention to detail, constant updates, and personalized service ensure a relaxed stay, leaving you free to explore Bharatpur’s wilderness. So when a flock of Demoiselle Cranes lands, chances are you’ll be among the first to know.
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?
- Oriental Scops Owl (Otus sunia)
- Collared Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena)
- Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo)
- Dusky Eagle-Owl (Bubo coromandus)
- Spotted Owlet (Athene brama)
- Brown Hawk-Owl (Ninox scutulata)
- Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)
- Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus)
- Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis)
- Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)
- Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo)
- Common Crane (Grus grus)
- Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
- Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela)
- Eurasian Marsh-Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
- Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina)
- Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga)
- Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)
- Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
- Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Greater Spotted Eagle
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why?
The best time to visit is October to March -This is the peak season, when the weather is great, the migratory birds arrive on their annual visit to the park
Sarus Crane
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them.
We are active members of TOFT
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge? (
Preferably wear neutral colors (green or earth tones), jackets in cold weather. Bring binoculars and a camera to enhance your experience in the Park.
Spotted Owlet
Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.
There are a few monuments nearby, like the Museum in Bharatpur Fort, and one can visit the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri (Mughal city).
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
Painted Stork
Best contact by email – bookings@birdersinn.com
The Birder’s Inn, Bird Sanctuary road, Bharatpur – 321001 Rajasthan – India
Phone no. : +91 5644 – 227346, +91 5644 297050 , Cell no. : +91 7297991613, +91 9414023340, Website – www.birdersinn.com
Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers of 10,000 Birds?
We can arrange day excursions to nearby birding sites – The Chambal Sanctuary is an excellent place to see Gharials, Gangetic Dolphins, and perhaps the world’s largest population of the Indian Skimmer. A motorboat ride on the Chambal River offers a closer look at several other bird species and is extremely rewarding for exploring the region’s rich flora and fauna.
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