Birds of Andamans, Sunderbans, and Kaziranga

Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace

Arrive Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay. 

Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
Accommodation: Eco-Camp

After breakfast, drive to Delhi airport to connect the flight to Guwahati. Arrive Guwahati and drive to Nameri. Rest of the day birding in Nameri (if time permits).

Your birding guide for Nameri and Kaziranga will meet you today and will accompany you until your departure from Kaziranga.

Key Species: White-winged Duck (R), Great Hornbill (R), Wreathed Hornbill (R), Black Stork (W), Ibisbill (R), Fulvous Whistling Duck (R), Long-billed Plover (W), , Common Hill Myna(R), Pin-tailed Green Pigeon (R), Crested Kingfisher (R), Stork-billed Kingfisher (R), Steppe Eagle (W), Indochinese Roller (R)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Eco-Camp

You have the full day today to explore Nameri National Park. A scenic sanctuary on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri is home to an amazing array of birds. The most sought-after species here is the endangered White-winged Duck (R), and a variety of other birds, including Wreathed Hornbill (R), Green Cochoa (R), Long-tailed Broadbill (R), Scarlet Minivet (R), Asian Fairy Bluebird (R), and more. In the afternoon explore the area of the River Jia Bhorelli by raft.

Overnight in Eco-Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Infinity Resort

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kaziranga. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day birding outside Panbari and in the tea gardens with your guide.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Infinity Resort

Spend your day in Kaziranga exploring the rich wildlife with the morning and afternoon safaris. The entire area of the park is divided into four zones, each with its unique natural features.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Indian Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Tiger, Swamp Francolin (R), Pallas’s Fish Eagle (R)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Infinity Resort

We'll leave for Gibbon Sanctuary at 0545 hrs (2H15M drive). Walking safari in Gibbon from 0800 - 1000 hrs. 

Drive back to Kaziranga. Arrive in Kaziranga for lunch. 

Afternoon jeep safari in Kaziranga. 

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Infinity Resort

Another full day in Kaziranga with morning and afternoon safari.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Lemon Tree

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Guwahati airport to connect the flight to Kolkata.

Arrive in Kolkata, and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast in Kolkata, lunch & dinner in Sunderbans
Accommodation: Tora Resort

After breakfast, check out at 0730 hrs and transfer by a comfortable vehicle to the jetty at Gadhkali. The 2½ to 3 hours drive takes through the lush-green rural Bengal landscape, dotted with its picturesque villages and quaint markets. Our boat awaits you here. As you sip tea or coffee, our resident naturalist explains the many mysteries of the Sunderbans. On this stretch alone you can see six different types of Kingfishers! A couple of pleasant hours later you arrive at the Tora Resort on the Island of Bali. Here a sumptuous lunch awaits you and after a short rest in the basic but comfortable rooms, we take you down to Sajnekhali, to see the Mangrove Interpretation Center and return via the Sudhyanakhali watchtower. Overnight stay.

Key species: Red-collared Dove (R), Common Redshank (R), Lesser Adjutant (R), Common Sandpiper (R), Chestnut-eared Bunting (R), Bristled Grassbird (R), Streak-throated Woodpecker (R), Brown-cheeked Rail (R)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea Service
Accommodation: Tora Resort

This day we take you on a full-day cruise. We leave just after breakfast and head towards the canopied walk at Dobanki. We then proceed to the furthest point-Netidhopani, where you can see age-old excavations and view the game from the watchtower. If you are lucky you can spot the famous swimming tigers of the Sunderbans. We keep a sharp watch for basking Estuarine Crocodiles and the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins. Lunch is on board and we return late in the evening after watching the spectacular sunset.

Overnight stay.

Key Species: Buffy-fish Owl (W+S), Brahminy Kite (R), Mangrove Pitta (W), Whimbrel (R), Large-tailed Nightjar (W).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner on Own)
Accommodation: Hotel Lemon Tree

We take you on a tour of the island village of Bali, where you can watch local residents conducting their everyday chores - fishing, weaving, and boat-making. A short cruise in country boats along the narrow canals completes the Sunderbans experience. After lunch, we'll take you back to Dadhkhali and transfer you back to Kolkata. Arrive in Kolkata in the evening. 

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: TSG Emerald or Similar

Connect flight from Kolkata to Port Blair. 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. You will be met by an Asian Adventures representative at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Reach your hotel before 1530 hrs. Evening at leisure/rest. 

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: TSG Emerald or Similar

You have a full day today of birding in and around Port Blair. From Mount Harriet National Park to the Sippighat Swamp, Wandoor, and more, there are plenty of sites for you to check out with your guide.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Andaman Green Pigeon (R), Common Emerald Dove (R), Green Imperial Pigeon (R), Plume-toed Swiftlet (R), Long-tailed Parakeet (R), Andaman Treepie (R), Andaman Shama (R), Asian Fairy Bluebird (R), Scarlet Minivet (R)

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 (R), Andaman Woodpecker (R), Andaman Shama (R), Andaman Hawk-Owl (R), Andaman Coucal (R), Andaman Flowerpecker (R), White-nest Swiftlet (R), Freckle-breasted Woodpecker (R), Mangrove Whistler (R)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Grass Resort

Enjoy a full day of birding in and around Chidiya Tapu. 

Overnight stay.

Key species: Andaman Coucal (R), Chinese Pond Heron (R), Andaman Hawk-Owl (R), Hume’s Hawk-Owl (R), Walden’s Scops Owl (R), White-bellied Sea Eagle (R), White-headed Starling (R), Andaman Flowerpecker (R), Violet Cuckoo (R), Ruddy Kingfisher (R)

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace

You have the morning at leisure. Check out and transfer to Port Blair airport for your flight back home. Do inform the driver beforehand about what time you will want to leave depending on your flight timings.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight. Tour ends.