Slender-billed scimitar babbler

North East India is a vast area comprising of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. The variations of altitude, diversity of habitat, and extreme precipitation are factors which are responsible for the diversity and abundance of resident birds in this region  The Bengal Florican, Dark rumped Swift, White-Winged Duck, and the Marsh Babbler are some of the  most sought after birds. Black breasted Parrotbill has been sighed at Kaziranga and Dibru- Saikhowa. To get to see the White-belied Heron, Snowy-throated Babbler, Rufus -Vented Laughing thrush, Rufus-backed Sibia , Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-necked, great and wreathed hornbills, Black-necked crane, Emerald cuckoo , Blood pheasant, Monal, Ibisbill, Purple cochoa, Long-tailed and collared broadbills, Blue-naped pitta, Vivid niltava, Long-billed plover and black-headed shrike-babbler, to name just a few -  take a trip to the North East.

Traveling here is more expensive due to government royalties, but with restrictions being gradually lifted, it is now possible obtain permits to enjoy birding in these parts. We are operating tours to the best sites in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, as more areas are explored, we will keep you updated.

11 days Namdhapa & Dibru Saikhowa birding tour

Tour Code: NT NES 25

Birding List of the Region

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Dibrugarh airport from Delhi, or Kolkota. Transfer to Digboi guest house for overnight stay.

Day 02: Full day birding at Digboi oil fields.

Day 03: Digboi - Deban (Namdhapa National Park)

Early morning drive to Deban - 76 Kms in 3 hrs, Miao, entering the State of Arunachal Pradesh. On the way we will be making stops for birding between Miao and Deban. Upon arrival at Deban we will spend the remaining day birding on foot around the Forest Lodge. Overnight at Forest Lodge, in rooms or tents.  

Day 04 - 08: Birding trek across the Nao Dihing-Namdapa Rivers & return.

We have six full days for birding. We plan to take you on a five-night and six-day trek from Deban upto Firm Base, and surroundings, before retracing our steps back to Deban. The walking will be very easy and at a slow pace to allow time to look for interesting new species, in forests teeming with birds. Overnights will be in our fully serviced camps.

Day 09: Transfer Namdhapa NP to  Dibru Saikhowa Biosphere reserve.

Drive 131 Kms to Dibru-saikhowa. The driving time is 03-04 hrs. Check in at the Bonoshree lodge. In the afternoon birding around Gujan. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 10 : Dibru Saikhowa.

Full day birding by boat and on foot. We will be birding in grasslands, swamps and forest habitat. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 11: Transfer Dibru saikhowa to Dibrugarh.

Package Price:

INR 67750 + GST per person (Min 02 Pax)
INR 49000 + GST per person (Min 04 Pax)
INR 46800 + GST per person (Min 06 Pax) 

Rate valid upto April 2011

Rates valid for Indian Nationals Only
Rates not valid during festivals and high seasons
 
Cost includes:
 
- All accommodation (twin sharing) - Digboi Oil guest house / Tourist Lodge, Debang Forest Bungalow at Debang, Camping inside Namdapha Tiger Reserve (alpine tent), Podumoni Resort at Guijan Dibrusaikhowa)
-  All transfers by A/C Tata Sumo (2-4 pax = 01 Sumo, 06 Pax = 2 Sumos), pls note that, Sumo is the best vehicle for Debang - Miao Road.
- All Meals (L/D/B)- typical camp (indian) meals will be served on the camp
- Park entry and toll fees
- Boat charges for Dibru-Saikhow
- Porters for Namdapha
- accompanied guide throughout
- Inner line pass - provided you will send all relevant documents to us with photographs
 
Cost Excludes:

- Airfares
- Camera Charges
- Any personal expenses
- Tips and any bevarages
- Government Service Tax of 2.575%

 
Please note that, guest are requested to bring their sleeping bag, leach guard and torches along with them