Assam Arunachal Birding Tour
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Travel season : November to April
assam arunachal birding tour itinerary:
Day 01: Guwahati - Nameri National Park
Meet upon arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station.
Guwahati:
Guwahati, 'the city of Eastern light' stands on the southern bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra. It is the capital city of Assam and the gateway to the entire north-eastern states. Modern Guwahati is the hub city of Assam. It fulfills every aspect of a metropolitan city with its advanced means of transport, communication and media, as a major center of business activity, educational institutions, and various administrative and political activities of entire Assam. Besides, its landscape surrounded by hills and the mighty Brahmaputra River, rich and diverse flora and fauna enhances its natural scenic beauty.
Take transfer to Nameri National Park. En-route cross -
Tezpur:
Tezpur, the 'city of love' is situated on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River. The ancient name of Tezpur was Sonitpur, the kingdom of the mighty legendary king, Baan Raja. It was the capital city under his reign. Tezpur holds in its heart many ancient historical events, and witnessed many legends and mythological wars of ancient Assam. The occurrence of a famous war named 'Hari-Hara' is related with the attainment of the present day Tezpur. This battle led to the bloodshed of so many soldiers that the entire place was stained with blood and hence the city came to be known as Tezpur ('Tez' meaning blood and 'pur' meaning city in Assamese language). Present day Tezpur was founded by the British colonial administration in 1835 as the headquarters of Darrang district.
Nameri National Park:
Nameri National Park is situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and covers an area of about 200 sq km, stretching along both banks of the Jia Bhoroli River in the district of Sonitpur. The park is identified with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. It consists of semi-evergreen vegetation, moist deciduous forests and open grasslands along with about 600 species of flora.
It is the famous resident place for Asian Elephants. It is also a homeland to Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Gaur, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Capped Langur, Indian Giant Squirrel, Pygmy Hog, Indian Wild Dog and Civet Cat. Various beautiful birds like White Winged Wood Duck, Great Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Black Stork, Ibis Bill, Blue-bearded Bee Eaters, Babblers, Plovers, Rufous Necked Hornbill etc. are also found here.
Click in the link to view Clements Check-list of birds (6th edition, updated in 2014) found in Nameri National Park ->
Nameri National Park Birds' Check-list
Arrive at Nameri and check-in jungle cottage.
Evening: Free at leisure to explore the nature by your own. Overnight: Stay in jungle cottage.
Day 02: Nameri National Park
Trekking:
In the early morning, enjoy a full day guided trekking inside the dense forest of Nameri National Park along with an armed forest guard.
Evening: Free at relaxation. Overnight: Stay in jungle cottage.
Day 03: Nameri National Park - Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (137 kms, 5 hrs drive)
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary. En-route visit -
Bhalukpong:
Situated on the Assam-Arunachal border, Bhalukpong is widely acclaimed to be a popular tourist spot with the Kameng River flowing through it. It is a famous location for picnic lovers and adventurous tourists.
Visit at Bhalukpong -
Tipi Orchid Sanctuary:
Also known as Tipi Orchidarium, this sanctuary is a home to a large collection of about 234 varieties of colorful orchids. Some rare and endangered species of orchids are displayed in the glass house. Some of these orchids have a quality of blooming for a longer duration. This sanctuary serves as an orchid research and development centre set up by the Department of Environment and Forest under Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the conservation and development of new variety of species.
Enjoy bird-watching on the way at Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary:
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a protected forest reserve situated in the Himalayan foothills near Bhalukpong. It is located adjacent to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary to the south-west. Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is globally acclaimed for occurrence of 234 orchid species. The sanctuary is distinctive in having 7 endemic species of saprotrophic orchids. Besides, 12 rare species of diverse orchid families are also found in the sanctuary.
Click in the link to view Clements Check-list of birds (6th edition, updated in 2014) found in Sessa Orchid Sanctuary & Eaglenest WLS ->
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary & Eaglenest WLS Check-list
Later, drive to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary.
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary:
A centre of nature lovers, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the magnificent bird sanctuaries in India owing its popularity as a holiday destination in the midst of lush green forests and grasslands with remarkable sightseeing of exotic flora and fauna. The sanctuary, situated in the West kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh encompasses an area of about 217 sq km. It serves a habitat to a wide variety of wild fauna such as Red Panda, Asian Elephants, Serow, Gorals, Sambars etc.
In 2006, famous birdwatcher Ramana Athreya discovered a new species of bird in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, namely Bugun Liocichla. Birdlife International has considered the event as the most sensational ornithological discovery in India since last 50 years.
Click in the link to view Clements Check-list of birds (6th edition, updated in 2014) found in Eaglenest WLS & Sessa Orchid Sanctuary ->
Eaglenest WLS & Sessa Orchid Sanctuary Check-list
Arrive at Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and check-in Lama Camp.
Evening: Free at leisure to explore the surrounding nature by your own. Overnight: Stay in Lama Camp.
Day 04: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
Trekking:
In the morning after breakfast, enjoy guided trekking for full day long in and around Lama Camp.
Later, return to Lama Camp on foot.
Overnight: Stay in Lama Camp.
Day 05: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer from Lama Camp to Bompu Camp via Sunderview and Eaglenest Pass. Enjoy guided bird watching on the way.
Arrive and check-in Bompu Camp.
Evening: Free at leisure to explore the surrounding nature by your own. Overnight: Stay in Bompu Camp.
Day 06: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
Trekking:
In the early morning after breakfast, enjoy guided trekking from Bompu Camp to Sessni.
Later, return to Bompu Camp on foot.
Evening: Free at leisure to explore the surrounding nature by your own. Overnight: Stay in Bompu Camp.
Day 07: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer from Bompu Camp to Lama Camp via Sunderview and Eaglenest Pass. Enjoy guided bird watching on the way.
Overnight: Stay in Lama Camp.
Day 08: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary - Pakke Tiger Reserve (162 kms, 6 hrs 30 mins drive)
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer to Pakke Tiger Reserve.
Pakke Tiger Reserve:
Click in the link to view Clements Check-list of birds (6th edition, updated in 2014) found in Pakke Tiger Reserve ->
Pakke Tiger Reserve Birds' Check-list
Arrive at Pakke Tiger Reserve and check-in jungle camp.
Evening: Free at leisure. Overnight: Stay in jungle camp.
Day 09: Pakke Tiger Reserve
Enjoy full day bird watching in Pakke Tiger Reserve.
Evening: Free at relaxation. Overnight: Stay in jungle camp.
Day 10: Pakke Tiger Reserve - Kaziranga National Park (127 kms, 4 hrs drive)
In the morning hours, take transfer to Kaziranga National Park.
Kaziranga National Park:
Internationally popular forest reserve and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park is situated on the northern banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra, spreading wide on both the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It covers an area of over 430 sq km. Its landscape is characterized by swamps, beels, tall elephant grass, flat grasslands with streams.
Kaziranga National Park supports a variety of flora and fauna. It is mainly the undistributed residence of the Great One horned Rhinoceros. It is also a home to a large population of Indian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Swamp Deer, Indian Boson, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sloth Bear, Hog Deer, Leopard Cats, Otter, Hog Badger, Capped Langur, Hollock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Pythons, Monitor Lizard, and Fishing Cat etc. Small mammals like the rare Hispid Hare, Indian Gray Mangoose, Large Indian Civet, Small Indian Civet, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Chinese Pangolin, Indian Pangolin, Hog Badger, Chinese Ferret Badger, Parti-colored Flying Squirrels etc. are also found here.
More than 500 species of birds have been recorded in Kaziranga National Park including 26 species of globally threatened category. Migratory birds like Lesser White Fronted Goose, Ferruginous Duck, Baer's Pochard Duck and Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black Necked Stork, Asian Openbill Stork etc. migrate to this park during the winter season every year. It is also a habitat of threatened species like Blyth's Kingfisher, White Bellied Heron, Dalmatian Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican, Nordmann's Greenshank, Black-Bellied Tern and other birds like the Eastern Imperial Eagle, Palla's Fish Eagle, Grey Headed Fish Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Indian Vulture, Slender billed Vulture, Indian White-rumped Vulture, Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican, Pale- Capped Pigeon, Black Breasted Parrotbill and Rufous vented Prinia etc. It is also a home to the endangered Gangetic Dolphin. Besides there are more than 40 species of fishes and 42 species of reptiles are found in Kaziranga National Park.
Click in the link to view Clements Check-list of birds (6th edition, updated in 2014) found in Kaziranga ->
Kaziranga National Park Birds' Check-list
Jeep Safari:
After reaching Kaziranga , enjoy one round of Jeep safari in the western range (Bagori) of Kaziranga National Park.
After completing jeep safari, check-in jungle resort.
Evening: Free at leisure. Overnight: Stay in jungle resort.
Day 11: Kaziranga National Park
Elephant Safari:
In the early morning, enjoy an elephant ride in the western range (Bagori) / central range (Kohora) of Kaziranga National Park.
In the late morning after breakfast, take a visit to the Ethnic Village of Kajir Ronghangpi Aklam, Kohora and explore the way of living of North Eastern People. Have a glimpse of Assam tea plantation. Observe the teams of colorfully dressed tea garden female workers plucking the delicate buds and leaves with their nimble fingers. Also, visit the company outlet of Hathikuli Tea Estate for purchasing different kinds of organic Tea.
Later visit -
Kaziranga National Orchid and Bio-diversity Park:
Witness more than 500 varieties of wild orchids collected from different parts of North-East Indian states, 132 species of sour fruits and leafy vegetables, 12 species of cane, 46 species of bamboo and a large variety of local fishes in Kaziranga National Orchid and Bio-diversity Park, located in Durgapur.
Also visit - Souvenir shops of bamboo and wooden products near Orchid Park at Kaziranga.
Jeep Safari:
In the afternoon post lunch, enjoy one round of Jeep safari in the central range (Kohora) of Kaziranga National Park.
If interested, visit in the evening - Kaziranga Orchid Park again to enjoy special cultural show of different folk dances of Assam.
Overnight: Stay jungle resort.
Day 12: Kaziranga National Park
Trekking:
In the morning after breakfast, enjoy guided trekking inside the dense Kukurkata reserved forest under Burhapahar range of Kaziranga National Park along with an armed forest guard.
Jeep Safari:
In the afternoon post lunch, enjoy one round of Jeep safari in the eastern range (Agaratoli) of Kaziranga National Park.
Overnight: Stay in jungle resort.
Day 13: Kaziranga National Park - Guwahati departure (217 kms, 4 hrs drive)
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway station for your onward destination.
Tour terminates here
North East India Tourism
Package Inclusions:
# All ground transportation by a dedicated and exclusive vehicle driven by our experienced and friendly driver
Package Exclusions:
# Any air fare or train fare
