- Arrive at New-Delhi International Airport – Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to the Luxury hotel (at Aero city- Delhi Airport).
- Check-in the hotel, freshen-up followed by the meals
- Fly from New Delhi Airport and arrive at Guwahati and drive 159 km via Samdrup Jongkhar to Nagpur through scenic warm broadleaf forest.
- Birding stops en route with opportunities to spot species such as Little Bunting, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Rufous-throated Partridge, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Wreathed Hornbill, Grey Wagtail, Kingfishers, Black-backed Forktail, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Tibetan Siskin, White-browed Shrike Babbler, Darjeeling Woodpecker, and Laughingthrush varieties.
- Overnight in Tashigang.
- Early morning departure from Tashigang to Yongkola with birding stops at hotspots like Korila.
- Key sightings may include Rufous-necked Hornbill, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Black-faced and White-throated Laughingthrushes, Pygmy Blue Flycatcher, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Green Magpie, Hill Prinia, Grey-winged Blackbird, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Little Bunting, and Wallcreeper.
- Overnight in Yongkola.
- Morning birding around Namling and nearby areas.
- Possible encounters include Mountain Scops Owl, Hill and Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Ward’s Trogon, Collared and Asian Barred Owlet, Golden and Rufous-capped Babblers, Yellow-Rumped Honeyguide, Himalayan Bulbul, Red-flanked Bluetail, Green-tailed Sunbird, Yuhinas, White-tailed Nuthatch, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Oriental Honey Buzzard, and various Fulvettas
- Birding around Yongkola and Lingmethang with chances to spot Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Sultan Tit, Slaty-backed Forktail, Crested Serpent Eagle, Little Pied Flycatcher, Mountain Bulbul, Red-faced Liocichla, Rusty-fronted Barwing, and Sapphire Flycatcher.
- Early Start: Drive north, crossing Sen village and Thrumshing La Pass (3,700 m).
- Route Highlight: From Yongkolato Sengor, enter Thrumshing La National Park.
- Scenic Stop: Picturesque waterfall before Sengor.
- Full-Day Birding: Possible sightings include: Snow Pigeon, Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Monal Pheasant, Whiskered Yuhina, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Rufous-vented Yuhina, Dark-rumped Rosefinch, Lemon-rumped Warbler, Ashy-throated Warbler, Broad-billed Warbler, Rufous-capped Babbler, Green Shrike Babbler, Rusty-flanked Treecreeper, Streaked Laughingthrush, Spotted Forktail, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Great Barbet, and many other species.
- Possible sightings include Red-headed Bullfinch, Crimson-browed Finch, Collared Grosbeak, Grey-crested Tit, Rufous-vented Tit, Gold-naped Finch, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Brown Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Great Parrotbill, Brown Bullfinch, and many other species.
- Tingti–Gomphu: Great Hornbill, Long-tailed Sibia, Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-necked Hornbill, White-rumped Munia, Spotted Forktail, Slaty-backed Forktail, Grey Bushchat, Crested Bunting, Sultan Tit, Yellow-checked Tit, Red-vented Bulbul, Black Bulbul, Striated Prinia, Hill Prinia, Mountain Tailorbird, Hume’s Warbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Rusty-checked Scimitar Babbler, Striated Laughingthrush, Scaly Laughingthrush, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Stripe-throated Yuhina.
- Zhemgang Dakpai – Nobding – Thimphu
- Route & Elevation: Birding from Tingtibi (600m) to Zhemgang (1900m) — 34 km travel
- Habitat: Subtropical & warm broadleaf forests
- Target Bird Species: White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Rusty-checked Scimitar Babbler, Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch, Black Bulbul, White-bellied Heron, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Black Drongo, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Spangled Drongo, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush, White-throated Bulbul, Maroon Oriole, White-hooded Babbler, Nepal House Martin, Sultan Tit, Black-winged Cuckooshrike, White-browed Shrike-Babbler, Ashy Drongo, Yellow-cheeked Tit, Red-tailed Minla, Nepal Fulvetta, Golden Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Yellow-vented Warbler, Striated Yuhina, Streaked Spiderhunter, Large Woodshrike, Crimson Sunbird.
- Activities: Morning: Birding in subtropical broadleaf forest north of Tingtibi, Evening: Return to campsite
Thimpu – Siliguri: Early morning birding around Thimpu, breakfast at hotel, transfer to Siliguri (7 hrs drive).
Post breakfast drop to Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight.
- Please note departure to be advised as per your international flights and accommodation will be organised for your departure.
- Any other expenses apart from the above will have to be borne by the participants
- For Booking Safaris we require ID (Foreign nationals are required to provide a valid passport with at least six months’ validity. Indian nationals must provide a copy of their Aadhaar Card, Driver’s Licence, or PAN Card as identification)
- Please note that the day-wise itinerary may change depending upon the season/weather conditions/activities of birds in and around the surrounding areas, the decision of the local guide will be final in such cases.
- As all the Safaris in the Indian National Park are booked 120 Days in advance before your departure,
kindly pay in advance to secure your safari.
- If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.
** We can make CUSTOMIZE ITERNERIES tailor-made for wildlife destinations, based on your inputs
Cost
Package Inclusion:
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10N/11D Days Stay on twin sharing basis
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Internal Flights from Delhi to Ghuwati Airport
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All Meals during the trip ( Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner )
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All surface transfers by private SUV, Toyota Bus
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Camera Permit & Vehicle charges
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SDF & Insurance
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Permits for Inner line
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National park entry, camera charges and SDF for village
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Bottled water
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Pick up and Drop.
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Services of rapsafaris
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A portion of package cost goes to TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers) Campaign supporting Tiger Habitats.
Package Exclusion:
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International flights
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Internal flights in India have 15 kg baggage allowance, you will have to purchase extra baggage allowance.
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Visa for travel
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Travel insurance
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Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls etc.)
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Gratuities for our main professional experienced Indian Guide
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Accommodations and transport before or after the arrival and departure dates listed in the itinerary.
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Any expenses caused by factors beyond our control like flight cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction etc
We highly recommend travel insurance, which will cover these type unforeseen expenses.
Please Note : Single occupancy is available on request with an additional cost
Number of people : 11
Minimum requirement : 5
Please contact us for personalized tour quotes.
Terms
Terms and Cancellation Policy:
- 25% of the Package Cost is required to be paid at the time of booking (non-refundable).
- 75% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 90 days prior to Safari Date.
- 50% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 60 days prior to Safari Date.
- 25% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 45 days prior to Safari Date.
- No Refund on cancellation within 45 days prior to Safari Date.
Payment Terms:
Full amount to be paid 120 days prior to the workshop/safari starting date.
Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.
