Delhi, Tinsukia, Namdapha National Park, Roing, Mayodia and Dibru Saikhowa Sanctuary
25 Rare Birds and Mammals of Namdapha and Mishmi Hills
Overview
The Eastern Himalaya region is teeming with biodiversity and home to some of the larger protected areas of India. Namdapha, the Mishmi Hills, and Dibru-Saikhowa are among the best places in Northeast India to spot the rare habitat-specialized birds of this region.
Key species
Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Blyth’s and Ward’s Trogons, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Blue-naped Pitta, Wedge-billed Babbler, Snowy-throated Babbler, Beautiful Nuthatch, Marsh and Jerdon’s Babblers, Black-throated Parrotbill, Rufous-vented Grass Babbler, Jerdon’s Bushchat
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Arrive at Delhi Airport. You will be met by an Asian Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Fly from New Delhi to Mohanbari Airport at Dibrugarh. If the flight is on time we will spend some time at Bherjan Wildlife Sanctuary to see some birds and primates.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Hoolock Gibbon, Capped Langur, Kalij Pheasant, Common Hill Myna, Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Chestnut Munia
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Fully serviced camps
Today we will drive to Namdapha Tiger Reserve via Miao (5-6 hours). At Debian, we will look out for the Beautiful and Long-tailed Sibias. Here we will spend the night at Debian in tents or at a rest house.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Beautiful Sibia, Long-tailed Sibia, Oriental Hobby, Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush, Blue-winged Leafbird, Common Green Magpie
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Fully serviced camps
Visit the Burma Nallah Road, and Noa Dihing River. Trek 4-5 hours each day to Haldibari, Hornbill, Bulbula, and Rani Jheel.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Large Scimitar Babbler, Common Emerald Dove, Barred Cuckoo-Dove, Black-chinned Yuhina, Pygmy Cupwing
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
We will spend the early morning birding near Motijheel and then drive to Tinsukia for an overnight stay.
Key species: Lesser Whistling Duck, Ruddy Shelduck, Grey-headed Swamphen, Lesser Adjutant, Western Osprey, Pied Harrier
Meals: Dibay Jungle Resort
Accommodation: Breakfast and Dinner
Proceed to Saikhowa Ghat, where we need to ferry our jeep across the Lohit River. The journey will take you through splendid tea gardens.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Coffee House
The day starts with a 3.30 am wake-up call and you rise to the call of the Hoolock Gibbons. In this area, the sun rises early and also sets early. We bird the main road to Hunli and beyond where the habitat is so pristine, and a forest so dense, and with the forest-edges and scrub limited.
Overnight stay in Mayodia.
Key species: Hoolock Gibbon, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Scaly-breasted Cupwing, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Streak-throated Barwing
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Coffee House
We leave by dawn, crossing the pass, and spend time birding in the valley. We continue birding down the road till evening.
Overnight stay
Key species: Fire-tailed Sunbird, Gold-naped Finch, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Black-faced Laughingthrush
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Dibay Jungle Resort
We drive towards the In river bridge for some productive birding.
Overnight stay
Key species: Large Cuckooshrike, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Grey-chinned Minivet, Yellow-cheeked Tit, Striated Bulbul, Lemon-rumped Warbler
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Today we start our drive back to Tinsukia, birding along the way. The Hoolock Gibbons here is India's only ape, restricted to the Northeast, and are highly endangered.
Overnight stay
Key species: Hoolock Gibbon, Black-throated Bushtit, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Blue-fronted Redstart, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Green-tailed Sunbird
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Today we will be birding in Dibru-Saikhowa Sanctuary which is only an hour away.
Overnight stay
Key Species: Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Malayan Giant Squirrel, Greater Adjutant, Ferruginous Pochard, Jerdon's Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Marsh Babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler, Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican, Woolly-necked Stork, Glossy Ibis, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Bar-headed Goose
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Bidding adieu to the Mishmi Hills we cross the Lohit again, to arrive at Dibrugarh to catch our flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to a local hotel for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi Airport for your connecting flight back home. Tour Ends
Highlights
- Nature and Wildlife
- Birds and Mammals
- Bird Watching
- Jungle Safari
- Chance to see Tiger, Red Panda, and Hoolock Gibbon
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Accommodation for 02 Nights in Delhi Accommodation for 03 Nights in Tinsukia
- Accommodation for 04 Nights in Namdapha Tiger Reserve Accommodation for 02 Nights in Roing
- Accommodation for 02 Nights in Mayodia Accommodation for 01 Night in Dibru Saikhowa Sanctuary
- Meals as per the itinerary Dedicated transportation
- Asian Adventures guide Private jeep safaris and park entrance fee | All applicable taxes
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