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North-East India Birding Tour
Duration: 17 Nights - 18 Days
Places Covered: New Delhi - Kolkata - Sunderban - Dumdum - Bagdogra
- Gozoldoba - Gorumara - Lava - Darjeeling - Manebhanjan - Sandakhphu -
Gairibans - Tonglu - Megma - Darjeeling - Bagdogra - New Delhi/Kolkata
Day 01: New Delhi - Kolkata - Sunderban
Transfer to Delhi airport (at your own) to catch flight for Kolkata
Begin your tour
Arrive into Kolkata
Welcome to Vardhman's "North-East India Birding Tour"!
On arrival at Dum Dum airport, you will be received and transferred to Sunakhali
by our representative. Check into your hotel/Camp from an overnight stay.
After a short rest, depart by boat to the Sajnekhali Tiger Project Area
for viewing wild life, Sajnekhali Museum & Watch Tower. Evening is free
for individual leisure activities.
Overnight : Hotel/Camp
Day 02: Sunderban
Spend the day cruising through the creeks looking for the seven species
of kingfishers, including the Brown-winged, Collared and Ruddy Kingfisher.
SUNDERBANS, UNESCO World Heritage Site: Formerly SUNDERBUNDS, the dense
forest of the Sunderbans is one of the largest mangroves in the world and
the only kind with tiger habitat. The forest covers an area of about 10,000
sq.km. of mangrove forest and water (40% of which lies in West Bengal, India
and the rest in Bangladesh). The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest
delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sunderban got
its name from the predominance of the tree species, locally known as Sundari,
because of its elegant look.
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO inscribed the Sundarbans in the world
Heritage list by a decision taken in its 21st session in December 6, 1997.
Tigers reign in the land and Crocodile over the waters along with Sharks.
The Tiger Reserve holding more tigers than any other tiger reserve and as
per latest census the tiger population is 287.
Overnight : Hotel/Camp
Day 03: Sunderban
The day is spend cruising through the creeks of the Reserve and in
the villages looking for Loten's, Purple and Purple-rumped Sunbirds etc.
Overnight : Hotel/Camp
Day 04: Sunderban - Dumdum - Bagdogra - Gozoldoba
Early morning transfer to Dumdum airport to catch flight for Bagdora.
Arrive at Bagdogra airport and you will be transferred directly to Gorumara.
Check into your hotel/Lodge for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel/Lodge
Day 05: Gorumara
Full day free to visit the small 80 km Gorumara National Park and
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary.
Gorumara National Park: Located on the bank of rivers Murti and Raidak
has vegetation of riverine grasslands interspersed with savannah woodlands.
It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1949 and a National Park in 1992.
The area where Gorumara National Park is located in is known as the Dooars.
It lies in the Himalayan foothills and has great natural beauty. The park
is located on the bank of rivers Murti and Raidak and has vegetation of
riverine grasslands interspersed with savannah woodlands. Much of the
forest is moist deciduous and sal (shorea robusta) is the most common
and valuable tree. Teak, simul, siris, khair are also found here.
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary: A heaven for bird watchers. This wildlife
sanctuary has a huge variety of flora and fauna which covers the forests.
This sanctuary can rightly said as a feast for the eyes of the tourists
as it has a blend of best of the wildlife. Chapramari is famous for its
elephant population. Gaur (commonly known as Bison) is also quite frequent
around this region. Albeit few in number, the forests are also home of
the famous Royal Bengal Tiger. Different other varieties of deer, reptiles
and other animals can be easily seen around here. An ideal place to visit
for the true lovers of nature.
Overnight : Hotel/Lodge
Day 06: Gorumara - Lava
We bird on the other Birding Trailand look for the Lesser Rachet-tailed,
Greater Rachet-tailed and Spangled Drongo. We will also look for the Long-tailed
Broadbills, Fairy Bluebird and Large Wood Shrike. Then we drive to Lava.
The late afternoon will be spend birding at Lava.
Overnight : Hotel/Lodge
Day 07- 09: Lava
We will spend birding at various birding trails around Lava and Neora
Valley National Park. Here we will look for the Mountain Hawk and Black
Eagle, Khaleej Pheasants, Black-throated Parrotbills, Barwings, Shrike-babblers,
Yuhinas, Shortwings, Redstarts, etc.
At an altitude of 2,350 m., the small village of Lava remains hidden in
mists and clouds. It is situated on the old trade route to Bhutan, at
a distance of 34 km. from Kalimpong.
There is a monastery of Bhutanese origin and a Nature Interpretation Centre
in Lava. There is also a quaint little bazaar. Surrounded by virgin pine
forests, Lava is popular for nature explorations and bird watching. It
is also the starting point for treks to the Neora Valley National Park,
a storehouse of flora and fauna, leading to the 3,152-m. high Rachela
trijunction. Here the borders of Bhutan, Sikkim and West Bengal converge.
One also gets a panoramic view of the Chola Range.
How To Get There
By road, Lava is a two-hour journey from Kalimpong. Buses ply regularly,
and jeeps are also available, though somewhat infrequently.
Overnight : Hotel/Lodge
Day 10: Lava - Darjeeling
Viisit Lava in the monring and then drive to Darjeeling. Nestled among
the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over
the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called "Queen of the Hills",
provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11: Darjeeling
Full Day sight seeing of Darjeeling.
Visit Tiger Hills,Batasia Loop,Lloyds Botanical Garden,Dhirdham Temple,The
Shrubbery etc.
Tiger Hill
Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres (8482 ft.) and 13 kms from the
town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view
of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan
Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from
here.
Batasia Loop
About 5 kms from Darjeeling, this Railway Loop is a marvellous feat of
engineering. It is fascinating to watch the toy train wind its way round
the loop. The War Memorial constructed in the memory of brave sons of
Darjeeling who died in different action since 1947, is worth a visit.
A glorious view of snowy peak and town can be seen from this place.
Lloyds Botanical Garden
A colourful garden situated just below the Market Motor Stand. It contains
a representative collection of Himalayan plants, flowers, orchids etc.
The green houses are well worth a visit.
Dhirdham Temple
Built in the style of Katmandu's Pashupatinath temple adds to the varied
religious architectural styles of Darjeeling. It is near the railway station.
The Shrubbery
This beautiful garden is situated on the Jawahar Parbat behind Raj Bhawan.
A magnificent view of Kanchenjunga Range and Singla Valley can be enjoyed
from here.
Later in the evening return to the hotel for breakfast.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Darjeeling - Manebhanjang or Manebhanjan - Sandakhphu
On the day 12 of your tour trek to Manebhanjan. It is the start of the
trailhead for the trek to Sandakphu on the Singalila Ridge,the highest
point in West Bengal. It is located at the gateway of the SIngalila National
Park, and the income of the residents is geared towards tourism, specially
foreign trekkers. Then drive all the way to Sandakhphu. Stay overnight
in fully serviced tents.
Overnight: Tent
Day 13: Sandakhphu
The whole day is spend birding at and around Sandakhphu. Look for Spotted
Nutcracker, Dark-breasted, Beautiful, Pink-browed and Dark-rumped Rosefinch.
Overnight: Tent
Day 14: Sandakhphu
Singalila National Park or The Sandakhphu Trek as popularly know, ranges
from 200mts to 3600mts. The habitat varies from bamboos, oaks, to rhododendron.
We trek down to spend the day birding on the route. Stay overnight in
fully serviced tents.
Overnight: Tent
Day 15: Sandakhphu- Gairibans
Gairibans (2621 m) is a small settlement inside the Singalila National
Park in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision, near the India - Nepal border.
It is a roadside halt along the trekking route from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu.
Spend the day birding at Gairibans looking for Fire-tailed Myzornis, Red-headed
Bullfinch or the Yellow-browed Tit. Stay overnight in fully serviced tents.
Overnight: Tent
Day 16: Gairibans - Tonglu
We spend the day at Tonglu-situated at an altitude of 10,074 feet above
sea level Tonglu lies on the eminence of the Singalila Range and is a
preferred destination for trekkers on the way to Sandakhpu. It is a 11km
trek from Maneybhanhjan, the last police station in Darjeeling.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Tonglu- Darjeeling
This morning after breakfast drive back to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check
into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Darjeeling - Bagdogra - New Delhi or Kolkata
Morning spend birding in Darjeeling town and then transfer to Bagdogra
Airport to catch flight for New Delhi or Kolkata. On arrival, transfer
to DElhi International airport to catch your International flight for
you onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of your "North-East
India Birding Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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