Overview
The Andamans bring to mind beautiful landscapes with clear waters, sandy shores and beautiful sunsets, or even exploring the mysterious world under the sea – an ideal summer getaway to destress from your everyday life.
But apart from being home to the beautiful island views and great water activities, the Andaman Islands are also a delight for birdwatchers. Being closer to Myanmar and Thailand and Indonesia than India, the avifauna is also closely related to that of Southeast Asia, and unlike much of the
South Asian birds found in the rest of the country.
A must-do for any birdwatcher or bird photographer visiting the islands, Chidiya Tapu, or Bird Hill, is home to a vast variety of birds, many of them endemic to the islands. Here, you can observe endemic winged beauties like the Andaman Green Pigeon, Andaman Woodpecker, the Andaman
Bulbul, Andaman Coucal, Hume’s Hawk-Owl, White-headed Starling, Andaman Drongo, and many many more, as well as other non-endemic birds that are easier to encounter here than in much of the rest of India, such as Slaty-breasted Rail, Black-naped Tern, Black Baza, Violet Cuckoo and Beach Thick-knee.
The rainforests and mangroves of South Andaman island are also a great place to search for the endemics, including the Andaman Masked Owl! This is also a place to see many species not easily encountered on the Indian mainland, a good variety of passage migrants, and the occasional chance
of a rarity.
In addition, for those who are interested in the wildlife under the sea, there will also be opportunities for snorkeling the wonderful coral reefs around the islands!
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: TSG Emerald or Similar
Arrive in Port Blair. As the Andamans is a restricted area, you will have to go through some permit formalities, but normally this doesn’t take very long. Come out from the airport after getting a permit and your luggage collection.
You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Reach your hotel before 1530 hrs. Evening at leisure / rest.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: TSG Emerald or Similar
Two full days of birding in and around Port Blair. We will visit Mount Harriet National Park, Sippighat Swamp, Wandoor, and more.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Andaman Green Pigeon, Common Emerald Dove, Green Imperial Pigeon, Plume-toed Swiftlet, Long-tailed Parakeet, Andaman Treepie, Andaman Shama
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Grass Resort
Spend the morning birding. Check-out from your hotel at 1000 hrs and drive to Chidiya Tapu. Spend the rest of the day birding in Chidiya Tapu.
Overnight stay at Wild Grass Resort.
Key species: Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Woodpecker, Andaman Shama, Andaman Hawk-Owl, Andaman Coucal,
Andaman Flowerpecker
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Grass Resort
Enjoy a full day of birding in and around Chidiya Tapu.
Key species: Andaman Coucal, Chinese Pond Heron, Andaman Hawk-Owl, Hume’s Hawk-Owl, White-headed Starling, Andaman Flowerpecker
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: TSG Emerald View or similar
Spend the morning with a birding session. Check-out at 1100 hrs and drive to Port Blair. Rest of the day birding or visiting historic sites of Port Blair.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Brown-backed Needletail, Andaman Bulbul, Red-breasted Parakeet, Long-tailed Parakeet, Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Crake
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
You have the morning at leisure. Check out at 1200 hrs and transfer to Port Blair airport for your flight back home.
Note - Inform the driver beforehand about what time you will want to leave
Included
- Accommodation in Chidiya Tapu for 02 nights Accommodation in Port Blair for 03 night
- Meals as per the itinerary Jetty and ferry charges
- Transportation Guided birding with Mike Prince | All taxes
Location
Stories
Ladakh
The Black-necked Crane is one of the many sought-after species for birders visiting Ladakh. The grace of cranes has inspired stories, songs, and even artwork throughout the ages.
Bandhavgarh
Somewhere or the other, we've all heard that we need to get in touch with our inner child. With such a playful nature, it seems these subadult tigers in Bandhavgarh have beaten us to it.
Andamans
The Andaman Teal, previously considered a subspecies of the Sunda Teal, is one of the many sought-after endemics that the islands have to offer.
Uttarakhand
A myriad of beautiful flowers are in bloom at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, not only enhancing the beauty of the lodge, but attracting many nectar- and insect-feeding birds
