Birding in North East India & West Bengal Tour

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Kolkata

  Arrive Kolkata by International flight. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 2 : Kolkata - Guwahati (By Flight)

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Guwahati. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel and relax amidst the comforts of your room. If time allow we will have an excursion to Dipor Beel area to see Greater Adjutant Stork. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 3 : Guwahati - Kukurmara - Chandubi Lake - Guwahati

  Today after breakfast, we will go on a full day excursion to Kukurmara for seeing Gangetic dolphin and water birds. Upon arrival at Kukurmara, board a country boat (without motor) for watching dolphins and birds. The Gangetic Dolphins commonly known as "Susu" in Ganges and "Hihu" in Brahmaputra and are found in large numbers on Kulsi River. Further we will drive to Chandubi Lake for watching some water and migratory birds. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings with its calm and peaceful nature attracts a sizable amount of migratory birds during winter. Evening return to the Guwahati for overnight stay.

• Day 4 : Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Kaziranga National Park (approx. 195Kms / 04 hours). Kaziranga national park which is mainly famous for Indian one Horned Rhinoceros. Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, with covering an area of approximately 430-sq-kms, with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass, making Kaziranga National Park the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
  
  Upon arrival check-in at the resort/Camp and relax amidst the comforts of your room. Afternoon Jeep safari to the National park for wildlife viewing. Overnight at the resort/Camp.

  • Hotspots : Brahmaputra River
  • Themes : Jeep Safari

• Day 5 : Kaziranga National Park

  Today early morning, enjoy a Jeep safari in the Eastern Range (Agoratoli) of the park. Return to the resort for lunch. Afternoon, proceed for a jeep safari in the Western Range (Baguri) of the park. The area is excellent for birding and it includes nesting of the globally threatened Pallas's Fish Eagle and a colony of Spot-billed Pelicans. Migrant waterfowl may be observed at Shohola Bells. Various woodland birds can be seen along the drive through very scenic Dillenia Swamp Forest. Elephants may be encountered, as well Water Buffalo and Swamp Deer. In the evening, return to the resort and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with the chirping and singing of birds. Overnight at the resort/Camp.

  • Themes : Jeep Safari

• Day 6 : Kaziranga National Park

  Early morning go to the riding point in the Central Range (Kohora) for an Elephant Ride. After the ride, return to the resort for the breakfast. Later drive to the Central Range (Kohora) of the park for a jeep safari. Return to resort for lunch. Afternoon, we will again go for a jeep safari to Central Range for some more birding. In the evening, return to the resort and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with the chirping and singing of birds. Overnight at the resort/Camp.

  • Themes : Jeep Safari

• Day 7 : Kaziranga National Park

  Morning Jeep safari in the Western Range (Baguri) of the park. Return to resort for lunch and later we will go on a natural walk in Burapahar area. This area is rich in birdlife and a very good place to look for Hoolock Gibbon the only ape species found in India and Malayan Giant Squirrel. Also, visit some Karbi tribe settlement if time permits. In the evening, return to the resort and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with the chirping and singing of birds. Overnight at the resort/Camp.

  • Themes : Jeep Safari

• Day 8 : Kaziranga National Park – Nameri National Park

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Nameri National Park (approx. 90Kms / 02 hours) enroute stop at Tezpur city. Nameri national Park covering an area of 200 Sq. Kms nestled at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for the high density of elephant population.
  Nameri National Park covers an area of 200 Sq. Kms and with river Jia Bhoroli bifurcating the park, it is the most scenic of all the national parks of Assam. It’s in the eastern border of Assam in the valley and mountainous Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri is home to some of the endangered species like white winged wood duck, Sloth Bear, Tiger Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Sambar, Gaur, Indian Wild Dog, four varieties of Hornbill and many other winged species. The other reason Nameri is famous for is the herds of elephants. The park have a high density of elephant population and due to lessening of forest cover, they sometimes invade human inhabited villages, which have attracted the attention of wildlife conservationists worldwide.
  
  Upon arrival check-in at the camp and relax amidst the comforts of your room. Rest of the day is free for leisure walks around the camp site and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with the chirping and singing of birds. Overnight at the Camp.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks

• Day 9 : Nameri National Park

  Morning after breakfast a guided trekking through forest reserve popular for bird watching. Afternoon enjoy river rafting on Jia Bhoroli to explore water birds like - Ibis Bill, Ruddy Shelduck, Yellow Thick Knee, Plover, Kingfishers and many more. Evening is free for leisure walks around the camp site and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings with the chirping and singing of birds. Overnight at the Camp.

  • Themes : River Rafting, Trekking

• Day 10 : Nameri National Park - Guwahati - Kolkata

  Today after breakfast, we will go on a nature trail along the reserve. Here, we will go with the guide and armed forest guards. The forest treks are the best way to explore the Nameri National Park as it allows you to get very close to the wildlife. Here, one can spot the rare species of white-winged wood ducks and the great hornbills.
  
  Return to the camp for breakfast and directly drive to Guwahati airport (approx. 225Kms / 05 hours) to board the flight for Kolkata. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Kolkata airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Nameri National Park

• Day 11 : Kolkata - Sundarban (By Motor boat)

  Today after early breakfast, drive to Godkhali jetty point (approx. 90Kms / 03 hours). Upon arrival, we will board the motor boat for Sundarban Island crossing several rivers and streams like Hogli, Gomar, Durgaduani and Gumdi. After a 02hours boat cruise, we will reach the Island of Sundarban. Upon arrival check-in at the wildlife resort. Afternoon explore the Sundarban National Park by motor boat with having some stoppage and Sajnekhali watch tower. Here, we will also visit the museum and mangrove interpretation center. The stoppage at watch tower will provide us an opportunity to view its wildlife and birds from very close. One can sight Brahminy kite bird soaring over the tower and streams. Also, hear the squawking of ringed parakeets. Evening return to the resort for overnight stay.

• Day 12 : Sundarban

  Today early morning enjoy the chirping and singing of birds around resort area. Later, we will board the motor boat for a thrilling experience inside the creeks and dense forest of Sundarban. Breakfast will be served on a boat. During our full day safari, we will be moving through various river and streams visiting a number of watch towers. We will also have a canopy walk inside the Do-banki watch tower. Here, we will also visit the deer rehabilitation center. After lunch on board we will be cruising through Malta River which merges in the Bay of Bengal from here we will able to see the Bay of Bengal. Evening return to the resort for overnight stay.

• Day 13 : Sundarban

  Today after breakfast, we will again get ready to board the motor boat for a thrilling experience inside the creeks and dense forest of Sundarban. Evening return to the resort to enjoy the activities offered by the resort. Overnight at the resort.
  Optional tour: - One can also enjoy the tribal dance of Bonbibi - Here they will play the "Story of Dukhe", the landlord's son and "Goddess Bonbibi" who protects the honey collectors when they are in the forest to collect the honey. Bonbibi was a brave Muslim lady of the yore who is now worshipped as the protector of the forest - an apt example of the amalgamation of the Muslim and Hindu religion where one could find small temples with the idols of venerated Bonbibi.

• Day 14 : Sundarban - Kolkata (By Motor boat)

  Today early morning enjoy the chirping and singing of birds around resort area. After breakfast, we will board the motor boat for cruise back to Godkhali jetty point. During our way back we will also have the glimpse of some water birds. Arrive at Jetty point and drive to the Kolkata city. Upon arrival, rest of the day is free to explore the city or for individual activities.
  
  Late night transfer to the airport for your departure flight for onward destination.

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• Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

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