Purbasthali: Where Silence Takes Flight – A Bird Photography Expedition
Still waters, soft light, and thousands of wings in motion
Overview
Some birding destinations are about rarity.
Purbasthali is about abundance and elegance.
Welcome to Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary, a lesser-known wetland in West Bengal that quietly hosts thousands of migratory and resident birds every season.
This EcoLenz journey is a 2 to 3 nights focused bird photography experience, designed for those who want clean compositions, large flocks, and peaceful shooting conditions, away from crowded hotspots.
This is not chaotic birding.
This is calm, minimal, and deeply rewarding photography.
Upcoming Journeys
Purbasthali: Where Silence Takes Flight – A Bird Photography Expedition
Customize Your JourneyTour Cost
(Exact pricing shared upon enquiry)
Inclusions
- Accommodation (twin-sharing)
- All meals
- Boat sessions and coordination
- Guided birding support
- Transfers to and fro Kolkata
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Optional add-ons
Species Information
Birds: 650+ Species
Great Hornbill
Oriental Pied Hornbill
Pallas’s Fish Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
Grey-headed Fish Eagle
Himalayan Rubythroat
Great Slaty Woodpecker
Lineated Barbet
Blue-bearded Bee-eater
White-throated Kingfisher
Crested Kingfisher
Brown Fish Owl
Kalij Pheasant
Red Junglefowl
Indian Pitta
Black Stork
Great Cormorant
White-rumped Vulture
Scarlet Minivet
Mammals: 50+ Species
Bengal Tiger
Asian Elephant
Indian Leopard
Sloth Bear
Himalayan Black Bear (higher elevations)
Dhole (Indian Wild Dog)
Golden Jackal
Jungle Cat
Fishing Cat
Chital (Spotted Deer)
Sambar Deer
Barking Deer (Muntjac)
Hog Deer
Wild Boar
Goral
Other Wildlife: 120+ Species
Gharial
Mugger Crocodile
King Cobra
Indian Rock Python
Spectacled Cobra
Common Krait
Bengal Monitor Lizard
Indian Flapshell Turtle
Common Mormon Butterfly
Common Nawab Butterfly
Terms & Guidelines
- Limited seats for personalized attention
- Confirmation only after advance payment
- Respect for wildlife and ethical photography mandatory
- Participants must carry required photography equipment
- Refund policy shared upon registration
Photography Opportunity
Purbasthali offers minimalist, high-impact bird photography
Large flock compositions
Golden reflections
Clean, uncluttered backgrounds
Behavioural sequences in groups
Perfect for creating artistic and portfolio-worthy images
Stay & Comfort
Simple, comfortable stays
Close to the wetland
Peaceful and distraction-free
Basic but sufficient amenities
Who This Is For
Bird photographers (beginner to advanced)
Wildlife photographers exploring birding
Those who prefer quiet, offbeat locations
Nature lovers seeking peaceful environments
Find Yourself in Nature.