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Located in North Solapur in Maharashtra, the vast grassland of Nannaj was declared as Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary. Also called as Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary was established in 1979. This grassland is famous for the Great Indian Bustard as this bird prefers short grassy plains and open scrub lands. Other than the Bustard, one can find varied avian diversity. Birds like Indian Bushlark, Shrikes, Bush Quails,Buzzards, Francolins, Doves, Babblers, Owls and Indian coursers etc are sighted frequently in and around sanctuary. Mammalian fauna includes Blackbucks, Indian Fox, Indian grey wolf, Black Naped Hare etc.
The best season to visit Nanaj bird sanctuary is September and Core Winters. Mumbai Travellers is happy to cater you one of the best grassland habitats in Maharashtra, so join us on this offbeat wildlife destination for a great birding opportunity!
Note* : You may get in touch with us for assistance regarding the train / flight booking, we will be happy to help you.
ITINERARY
Day 0 : Board overnight train to Solapur.
Day 01 :
Reach Solapur, Check in hotel. Post breakfast, gear up for our first session. Explore the Nannaj Wildlife Sanctuary area and watchtower area. This area is famous for Great Indian Bustards, so if lucky we might come across one! Other things one can see are Larks, Eagles and so on. En-route lunch and post lunch head for our second session in another area full of rocky terrain and small gorges. This area is famous for Indian Eagle owls and most likely we would spot and photograph a couple of them.
Evening return to resort. Dinner and discussion. Lights out!
Day 02 :
Early morning wake up, gear up for field and check out from resort. Leave for our third session to Dreamland and Gangewadi grassland area. These areas are famous for Blackbucks, Munias, Coursers, Quails and Francolins. Post Lunch head for birding around the Hipparga lake and Kambar lake. Explore the lake ecosystem and photograph some water birds. Lot of scope to create some unique compositions and capture action shots! Pick up our luggage from the hotel, freshen up and drop at Solapur station.
Overnight train journey.
Next day, reach Mumbai by morning.
