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Birding Tour of North East

Duration:

13 Nights / 14 Days

Destination:

Guwahati – Kaziranga – Nameri – Dirang – Sangti Valley – Sela Pass – Lama Camp Eagles nest – Sunder view – Bompu – Sessni – Guwahati

Introduction

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura and Mizoram consist of a large part of North East. Diverse altitude, habitat, and extreme rainfall are the factors which are accountable for the variety and plenty of inhabitant birds in this region. To get to see the Black-necked Crane, White-belied Heron, Snowy-throated Babbler, Bugun Liochicla, Bengal Florican, Dark-rumped Swifts, White-winged Wood Duck, Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-necked, and Brown Hornbills, Black-necked crane, Tragopans, Blood Pheasants, Monal, Ibisbill, Purple cochoa, Blue-naped Pitta, Vivid Niltava, Long-billed plover, Wards Trogon, Grandala, Fire-tailed Myzornis and Black-headed Shrike-babbler, 13 Wren Babblers and the hub for Babblers to name just a few – take a trip to the North East.Trip India is operating tours to the best sites in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, West Bengal & North Bengal and Sikkim This tour is being crafted in such a way that a traveler should experience the legacy of natural richness and the scenic beauty of the North East in India so that his travelling to India should not only be a journey for him but an experience in itself.

Tour Highlights
  • Kaziranga National Park 
  • Nameri National Park
  • Dirang Birding 
  • Sangti Valley 
  • Sela Pass 
  • Lama Camp Eagles nest 
  • Sunder view 
  • Bompu
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Itinerary

Day 1

Guwahati to Kaziranga (Assam)

Arrival in Guwahati and then drive to Kaziranga National Park which is approx 6 hrs. On arrival check in to the pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Day 2

Kaziranga

Today morning after breakfast, full day sightseeing in Kaziranga exploring the park as best we can by jeep and on elephant back. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Day 3

Kaziranga to Nameri

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Nameri National Park, which is approx 3 hrs drive. On arrival check in to the pre booked camp. In the evening time you can do birding around the Nameri Eco Camp. Overnight stay at Nameri.

Day 4

Nameri

Today after breakfast full day birding at Nameri National Park specially for the White winged wood duck, Ibisbill, Broadbills, Pied Falconet, Pin-tailed Green and Pompadour Pigeon, Wreathed and Great Hornbill, Dollar bird, Chestnut-headed and Blue-bearded Bee-eater and Daurian Redstart, Prantincoles, and various barbets. Overnight stay at Nameri.

Day 5

Nameri to Dirang Birding 1500 meters (164 kms) in 08 hrs.

Today morning after breakfast check out from the camp and drive to Dirang, which is approx 8 hrs. On arrival check in to the pre booked hotel. Key species: Mountain Hawk Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Long-billed Thrush, Lemon-rumped Honeyguide, Crested Kingfisher, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Grey-headed Bullfinches. Overnight stay at Dirang.

Day 6

Dirang to Sangti Valley 1600 meters and back

Today after breakfast drive to Sangti Valley for full day birding. In the evening back to the hotel in Dirang. Key Species: Black-tailed Crake, Slender-Billed Oriole, Long-billed Plover, Ibisbill, Sapphire Flycatcher, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Slaty-backed Flycatcher, Brown-breasted Flycatcher, Wallcreeper, Daurian Redstart, Little Forktail, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Rosy Pipits. Overnight stay at Dirang.

Day 7

Dirang to Sela Pass 4500 Meters

Today after breakfast drive to Sela Pass which is approx 02.30 Hours for full days birding, Evening back to Dirang for overnight stay. Key species: Himalayan Monal, Scatlers Monal, Blood Pheasants, Grandalas, White-browed Tit Warbler, Beautiful Rose Finch, Grandala. White-bellied Redstart. Overnight stay at Dirang.

Day 8

Dirang to Lama Camp Eagles nest 2350 m

Today after breakfast Birding drive to Lama Camp, Eagles nest for overnight at fully serviced camps. Key Species: Kaleej Pheasnts, Hill Partridges, Crimson Woodpecker, Bhutan Laughing thrush, Rusty-fronted Barwings, New Liocichla, Gould’s Short wing, Rusty-throated Wren Babbler, Spotted Wren Babbler, Yellow-Rumped Honey guide. Slender - billed Scimitar Babbler, lesser and Greater Rufous-headed Parrot bills. Overnight at Lama Camp, Eagle Nest.

Day 9

Lama Camp to Sunder view 2465 m and back

Today morning after breakfast Birding trek to Top Ridge and overnight stay at fully serviced Camps. Key Species :Temmicks Tragopan Kaleej Pheasants, Rufous-throated Partridge, Hill Partridge, Red-faced Liocichla, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-headed Shrike Babbler, Wards Trogon, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Brown and Fulvous Parrot bill, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird. Overnight stay at Lama Camp Eagle Nest.

Day 10

Lama Camp to Bompu 1940 m

Today morning after breakfast full day birding trek and drive to Bompu, overnight at fully serviced camps. Key Species: Blyths Tragopan Kaleej Pheasants, Rufous-throated Partridge, Hill Partridge, Red-faced Liocichla, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-headed Shrike Babbler, Wards Trogon, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Rufous-throated Wren Babbler, Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Lesser Shortwing,White-tailed Robin, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Yellow-browed Fulvetta, Brown and Fulvous Parrotbill, Alpine Accentors, Maroon-backed Accentor, Rufous-Breasted Accentor. Overnight stay at Bompu.

Day 11

Bompu

In the morning after breakfast full day birding trek around Bompu and in the evening back to the camp. Key Species: Blyths Tragopan Kaleej Pheasants, Rufous-throated Partridge, Hill Partridge, Red-faced Liocichla, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-headed Shrike Babbler, Wards Trogon, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Rufous-throated Wren Babbler, Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Lesser Shortwing, White-tailed Robin, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Yellow-browed Fulvetta, Brown and Fulvous Parrotbill, Maroon-backed Accentor, Rufous-Breasted Accentor. Overnight stay at Bompu.

Day 12

Bompu to Sessni

Today morning after breakfast full day birding trek to Bompu, overnight at fully serviced camps. Key Species :Blyths Tragopan Kaleej Pheasants, Wards Trogon, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Rusty-throated Wren Babbler, Long-billed Wren Babbler, Wedge-billed Wren Babbler, Green and Purple Cochoa, Beautiful Nuthatch, Cutias, Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Lesser Short wing, White-tailed Robin, Golden-breasted Full vetta, Yellow-browed Full vetta, Red-faced Liocichla. Overnight stay at Sunder view. (Option of Sessni Camp if forest department gives clearance).

Day 13

Bompu – Sessni – Lama Camp

Today morning after breakfast full day birding trek to Sessni and after that drive back to the Camp. Overnight at fully service camps. Key Species :Kaleej Pheasants, Wards Trogon, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Rusty-throated Wren Babbler, Long-billed Wren Babbler,Wedge-billed Wren Babbler, Scaly Wren Babbler, Eye-browed Wren Babbler, Green and Purple Cochoa, Beautiful Nuthatch, Cutias, Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Lesser Shortwing, White-tailed Robin, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Yellow-browed Fulvetta, Lesser and Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill. Overnight stay at Bompu.

Day 14

Lama Camp – Guwahati

Today morning after breakfast check out from the camp and departure for Guwahatti (8-9 hours) & by the evening flight to Kolkata or Delhi. TOUR ENDS

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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