Delhi, Tinsukia, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Tinsukia, Roing, Mayodia, Kaziranga, Guwahati
Rare Birds and Mammals Species of Northeast India - 350 Species in 17 Days
Overview
The Eastern Himalaya region is teeming with biodiversity and home to some of the larger protected areas of India. Namdapha and the Mishmi Hills are among the best places in Northeast India to spot the rare specialized forest birds of this region.
Namdapha National Park is a large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh It is a biodiversity hotspot of the Eastern Himalayas. The national park harbors the northernmost lowland evergreen rainforests in the world. Because of the variety in elevations and vegetation zones, the park is home to a great diversity of mammal and bird species.
The Mishmi Hills area of northeastern Arunachal Pradesh has become popular in recent years as travel restrictions in the state have eased. The area covers a large altitudinal range over a relatively short ground distance which means bird diversity is excellent. With many species being altitudinal migrants according to weather conditions it is also quite difficult to predict. The highlight species is the highly localized Rusty-throated Wren-Babbler which, after being described from one specimen collected in 1947, was not seen again until 2004. Other superb birds in this area include Blyth’s Tragopan, Sclater’s Monal, Himalayan Owl, Cachar Wedge-billed Babbler, Rusty-bellied, and Gould’s Shortwing, Dusky Thrush, Purple and Green Cochoa.
Kaziranga National Park, in the northeast Indian state of Assam, was established in order to protect the population of Indian Rhinoceros. A conservation success story, Kaziranga is now home to the largest population of Indian Rhinoceros, hosting two-thirds of the world’s population of this threatened species. It is also home to a high density of tigers, as well as other mammals such as Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Swamp Deer, and many more. Kaziranga is also home to many bird species, including the Swamp Francolin, Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, and many more.
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 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 Burma Nallah Road, Noa Dihing river, trek 4-5 hours each day to Haldibari, Hornbill, Bulbula, 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. Then drive to Tinsukia for 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: Diaby 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 are 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: Wildlife Resort
From Tinsukia, we travel today to Kaziranga National Park (08 hrs. / 296 kms), easily the most well-known of Northeast India’s wildlife destinations.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Explore the wilderness of Kaziranga National Park with morning and afternoon safaris.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephant, Water Buffalo, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Dusky Eagle-Owl, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, Common Merganser
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Post morning safari, check out and drive to Guwahati airport to connect flight to Delhi.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Key species: Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephant, Water Buffalo, Greater Adjutant, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Green-billed Malkoha, White-rumped Vulture, Oriental Pied Hornbill
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 03 Nights in Kaziranga National Park
- Meals as per the itinerary Dedicated transportation
- Asian Adventures guide Private jeep safaris and park entrance fee | All applicable taxes
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