Phansad Bird Watching Trip

Just a few hours from Mumbai lies a hidden gem for nature lovers—Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. This lesser-known coastal forest offers an incredible birdwatching trip near Mumbai, ideal for beginners, seasoned birders, and anyone who wants a peaceful escape into rich biodiversity.

🦜 Why Visit Phansad?

Phansad is part of the Western Ghats and the Konkan coastal ecosystem. It features semi-evergreen forests, bamboo groves, and grasslands, making it a hotspot for:

• Over 200 bird species, including the Malabar trogon, Asian paradise flycatcher, heart-spotted woodpecker, and Shikra

• Butterflies, dragonflies, and insects, making it ideal for macro photography

• Leopard, wild boar, barking deer, and other small mammals (occasionally sighted)

Unlike commercial reserves, Phansad remains untouched and quiet—perfect for birdwatching tours in Maharashtra that focus on observation, not crowds.

📸 What to Expect

Our Phansad Birdwatching Trip is a guided one-day or overnight experience featuring:

• Early morning nature trails with an expert bird guide

• Field knowledge about bird calls, habitat behavior, and identification

• Optional macro photography sessions and butterfly spotting

• Packed breakfast and/or lunch during the trail

• A chance to explore freshwater streams and quiet forest patches

For overnight trips, we arrange stays in eco-homestays or nature resorts near the sanctuary, with the possibility of stargazing and night walks.

🧭 Ideal For:

• Birdwatchers (beginner to advanced)

• Nature photographers, macro and wildlife

• Families and kids looking to introduce children to biodiversity

• Solo travelers or weekend explorers from Mumbai, Pune, or Alibaug

🌿 Conservation-Focused

The Tern Travellers ensures eco-sensitive tourism by promoting small-group travel, supporting local guides, and leaving zero waste behind. Every trip includes a brief on birding ethics and responsible forest behavior.

📌 Quick Facts:

• Location: Near Murud, Raigad District, Maharashtra

• Distance from Mumbai: ~150 km (approx. 3.5–4 hrs)

• Best Season: October to April (winter and post-monsoon)

• Trip Format: Day trip or 2D/1N with overnight stay

Reconnect with nature and discover a world of feathers, calls, and colors. Join our Phansad Birdwatching Trip for an experience you won’t forget.

No of Days                          Ex – Mumbai      02 Days

Grade                                   Easy 

Type                                      Photography / Wildlife / Birdwatching

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in above mentioned
• Return transfers by vehicle. (Mumbai – Phansad– Mumbai)
• Meals as per mentioned in the itinerary
• Nature Trails
• Guide & Forest entry Charges
• Professional Wildlife naturalist host of the experience
• GST 5%

• Additional / personal use of vehicle
• Extended stay due to weather conditions or any situation not in human control
• Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters, non-alcoholic beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
• Camera fees.
• Airfares/Rail fare
• Anything Specifically NOT mentioned in includes.

• Wildlife safaris are a matter of luck and opportunity. No guarantee of any sighting is made. Neither of our associates will quote that, although we try our best to spot and show you as much as nature allows us to.
• Never enter the forest with an intention of spotting a single species, it will only disappoint you. The forest is a gift packet with a lot to surprise with. Listen to our naturalist for more wonderful experience.
• Our safaris are not target species specific (Unless specified)
• We explore everything we find uncommon and need to be explained.
• Any demand for spotting a single species in any jeep will not be entertained by the guide or the tour leader as there are other travellers who would want to see the birds etc.
• Respect & honour everything that is in the forest and it has to offer you.
• Enjoy being in the forest and you will feel much happier away from the concrete chaos.
• Respect the local, tribes, guards, guides, drivers, officers and all animals.
• Front seat of the Gypsy is always reserved for the Guide or Guard.
• No extra room will be made for photographers, respecting other travellers. (For photographers it is recommended to opt for higher options)
• No littering in the forest strictly. (what goes comes back the same way)
• Camera fees & guide tips to be paid separately & directly.
• Kindly follow the instructions given by the tour leader and the guide for your own safety.

• A Hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• A dust protection mask
• Personal Bottle (To avoid plastic use – 1LtrsX2)
• Small backpack for safaris (10Ltrs)
• Bird books
• Sun screen
• Raincoat/Wind-cheater/Rain jacket (NO UMBRELLA)
• Only dull coloured clothes (Green, brown, Beige, Camouflage)
• Camera (At owners risk) with proper equipment for photography (As per need)
• Fleece/Jacket (temperatures drop in the forest to below 10 degree Celsius
• Binoculars
• Energy bars for trails

• The Tern Travellers reserves the right to cancel and forfeit the paid amount in case of payment schedule not followed.

Cancellation Policy: