Tinsukia, Roing, Mayodia and Dibru Saikhowa Sanctuary
Birds of Assam And Mishmi Hills
Overview
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. Time will be spent at different elevations of the Mishmi Hills in order to see a variety of birds.
Our last full day back in the lowlands will be spent exploring some of the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, which encompasses a patchwork of seasonally flooded forests, shallow ponds (or ‘beels’), and grassy pockets between the arms of the Dibru and the Brahmaputra rivers. Excellent grassland supports a range of rare birds including the threatened Marsh Babbler, Jerdon’s Babbler, Black- breasted Parrotbill, Swamp Grass Babbler (formerly Swamp Prinia), and this is the best place in India to see Jerdon’s Bushchat. The wetlands and riverine forests may also produce Baer's Pochard, White-winged Duck, Bengal Florican, Pale-capped Pigeon and Indian Grassbird.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Arrive Tinsukia and drive to Roing. Check in to your accommodation.
Birding around the lodge.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Roing
Full-day birding in Roing.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast & 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.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Coffee House
We leave by dawn, cross the pass, and bird the valley. We continue birding down the road till evening. Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Dibay Jungle Resort
We drive towards the Ithun 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 & Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Today we will be bird in Dibru Saikhowa Sanctuary which is only an hour way. Overnight stay
Species:
Mammals:
Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Dhole (Wild Dogs), Small Indian Civet, Malayan Giant Squirrel, Chinese Pangolin, Gangetic Dolphin
Birds:
Greater Adjutant, Ferruginous Pochard, Jerdon's Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Marsh Babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, Jerdon's Bushchat, Rufous-rumped Grassbird, Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler, Lesser Adjutant, Sarus Crane, Bengal Florican, Spot-billed Pelican, White-necked Stork, Black Stork, Black-necked Stork, White-bellied Heron, Glossy Ibis, Fulvous Whistling-duck, Bar-headed Goose
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Chai Seed
Birding 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
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 on twin Sharing basis Meals as per the itinerary
- Dedicated transport Birding with Mike Prince
- Park entrance fee All applicable taxes
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
