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Wings of India – Birdwatching in North East India

Northeast India is one of the world’s richest birding regions, where the floodplains of the Brahmaputra meet the forests of the Eastern Himalayas. This extraordinary journey explores three of India’s premier birding destinations—Kaziranga, Eaglenest and Dibru-Saikhowa—home to more than 900 bird species, from globally endangered wetland birds to spectacular Himalayan endemics. Search Kaziranga’s grasslands for the elusive Bengal Florican, listen for the rare Bugun Liocichla in Eaglenest and explore Dibru-Saikhowa for the critically endangered White-winged Wood Duck.

Accompanied by specialist local birding guides, you’ll experience a remarkable variety of habitats, from riverine wetlands and elephant grasslands to tropical rainforest and Himalayan cloud forest. The journey also offers encounters with iconic wildlife including Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Hoolock Gibbon and Red Panda.

Delhi - Kaziranga National Park - Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

14 Nights / 15 Days

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900+ bird species recorded across Northeast India

Kaziranga National Park - over 520 bird species across UNESCO-listed floodplains and wetlands

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary - over 500 bird species, including one of the world's rarest birds, the Bugun Liocichla

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park - over 380 bird species in one of India's most important wetland ecosystems

Expert local birding guides throughout the journey

Exceptional opportunities for resident, endemic and migratory Himalayan birds, raptors, hornbills, waterfowl, babblers, laughingthrushes, pheasants

Opportunity to also view local wildlife such as rhinos, gibbons, elephants, deer, tigers and more

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Delhi, India's vibrant capital, provides a fascinating introduction to India’s history and culture before your birdwatching adventure begins. The remainder of the day is free to relax after your international journey.

Overnight: Delhi

Meals Included: None
Flight: Delhi – Guwahati | Drive: Approx. 250 km / 4–5 hours

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Guwahati. On arrival, meet your specialist birding guide and drive to Kaziranga National Park.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga covers approximately 430 sq km (106,255 acres) and is one of India's most important bird areas, with more than 520 recorded bird species. Brahmaputra’s floodplain grasslands, wetlands and woodland habitats are home to sought-after birds including the Bengal Florican, Greater and Lesser Adjutants, Black-necked Stork, Baer's Pochard, white-fronted goose, Great Hornbill and Pallas's Fish Eagle. The park is equally renowned for its exceptional wildlife, including the One-Horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Eastern Swamp Deer and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.

Overnight: Kaziranga NP
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Early this morning, enjoy your first dedicated birdwatching and wildlife experience through Kaziranga's diverse grasslands, wetlands and woodland habitats, when bird activity is at its peak.

Look for a wide variety of waterbirds, hornbills, raptors, kingfishers and grassland specialists as you explore different sectors of the park with your specialist guide. Return to the lodge for breakfast before an afternoon birdwatching session in another area of the park. The combination of open grasslands, marshes and forest provides excellent opportunities to observe both resident and migratory birds, while the wider experience may also offer sightings of rhinos, elephants, wild buffalo and other wildlife that inhabit Kaziranga's remarkable landscapes.

Overnight: Kaziranga National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, explore the Eastern Range at Agaratoli, one of Kaziranga's finest birdwatching areas. Its wetlands and woodland edges attract storks, pelicans, fish eagles, herons, kingfishers and a variety of migratory waterbirds. Enjoy a leisurely birdwatching drive with your specialist guide, stopping at suitable locations for observation and photography.

Return to the lodge before an afternoon birdwatching session around the park or lodge surroundings.

Overnight: Kaziranga National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy another early morning birdwatching experience in the Western or Central Range of Kaziranga, exploring different habitats within the park.

Today's birding offers opportunities to search for grassland birds, hornbills, raptors, francolins, woodpeckers and woodland passerines, with time later in the day for breakfast and relaxation or a final birdwatching session around the lodge.

Overnight: Kaziranga National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive: Approx. 250-300 km / 5-6 hours

After breakfast, depart Kaziranga on a scenic journey to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, one of Asia's most celebrated birdwatching destinations. The route takes you through Assam towards Bhalukpong, the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh, and then into the mountainous landscapes of West Kameng, continuing to a camp in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary.

Covering approximately 217 sq km (53,620 acres) within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot, Eaglenest has recorded over 500 bird species across its forests and mountain habitats. It is the only known home of the rare Bugun Liocichla, while other highlights include Ward's Trogon, Blyth's Tragopan, Temminck's Tragopan, Beautiful Nuthatch and Wreathed Hornbill.

The sanctuary also supports Red Panda, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Serow and a remarkable diversity of orchids and butterflies.

Overnight: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Begin early for a full day of birdwatching around Lama Camp and the upper forests of Eaglenest.

Explore temperate broadleaf and conifer forests in search of laughingthrushes, sibias, yuhinas, flycatchers, nuthatches, pheasants and mixed Himalayan forest flocks. Continue birdwatching around Eaglenest Pass before returning to camp to relax, then head out again for an evening session along the forest edge.

Overnight: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
After an early breakfast, descend towards Bompu Camp, stopping frequently for birdwatching along one of India's most famous birding roads.

The changing elevation reveals new habitats and species, including barbets, broadbills, babblers, leafbirds, woodpeckers, flycatchers and colourful Himalayan passerines. Spend the afternoon exploring the forest trails surrounding Bompu Camp with your specialist guide. The quiet forest environment offers excellent opportunities for patient observation and photography.

Return to the camp before sunset.

Overnight: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Today is dedicated to a full day of birdwatching around Bompu, Sessni and Khellong, where different elevations offer a remarkable variety of forest birds.

Walk quiet trails and forest roads with your specialist guide as you search for hornbills, trogons, parrotbills, babblers, laughingthrushes and other elusive Eastern Himalayan species before returning to camp in the afternoon.

Spend the evening relaxing at the camp and reviewing your photographs and birding notes. Eaglenest's broad elevational range makes it possible to experience substantially different habitats within the same sanctuary.

Overnight: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive: Approx. 250-300 km / 5-6 hours

Enjoy a final morning birdwatching session in Eaglenest, revisiting productive forest trails and roadside birding locations.

After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic drive back into Assam, descending through the Himalayan foothills towards the Brahmaputra Valley and continuing to your lodge in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, continue to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in upper Assam, one of India's most important wetland ecosystems and a designated Important bird area. Its wetlands, grasslands, swamp forests, riverine habitats and tropical forests make it especially attractive to specialist birdwatchers. The landscape gradually changes as you approach the Brahmaputra and Dibru river systems.

The National Park covers approximately 340 sq km (84,015 acres) and forms part of the larger Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, spanning 765 sq km (189,055 acres). The park has recorded more than 380 bird species, including the endangered White-winged Wood Duck, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Jerdon's Babbler, Marsh Babbler, Greater Adjutant and numerous migratory waterbirds, kingfishers and raptors. Its riverine wetlands are also home to Gangetic River Dolphins, feral horses, Asiatic Water Buffalo, Capped Langurs and Smooth-coated Otters.

After checking into your lodge, enjoy an afternoon birdwatching experience around the lodge and nearby wetlands.

Overnight: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Set out early for a full day exploring Dibru-Saikhowa's wetlands, forests, grasslands and river channels. Search for waterfowl, bitterns, terns, kingfishers, babblers, eagles and other wetland specialists, with excellent opportunities for bird photography. Depending on local conditions and permissions, a boat excursion may also be included to explore remote river habitats.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and a short rest. Before continuing birdwatching in another area, allowing time for photography and observation.

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is recognised as an important bird area and is particularly significant for migratory birds and species associated with wetlands and grasslands.

Overnight: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Dibrugarh Airport for your flight to Delhi.

Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a final short birdwatching walk before leaving Assam. Our representative will meet you on arrival in Delhi, and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day in Delhi.

The day is free for shopping, relaxing or optional sightseeing before your international departure. Optional visits to Delhi's historic monuments, gardens or local markets can be arranged.

Overnight: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight.

Your Wings of India – North East India Birdwatching Journey comes to an end, taking home unforgettable memories of Northeast India's extraordinary birdlife, spectacular Himalayan forests and the rich wetlands of the Brahmaputra Valley.

Meals Included: Breakfast

14 nights accommodation as below:

3nts hotel 4*, Delhi

4nts lodge 4*, Kaziranga National Park

4nts tented accommodation, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

3nts lodge, Dibru/Saikhowa National Park

Meals: 14 Breakfasts and 5 lunches

All transfers, sightseeing and excursions by air-conditioned vehicle

Meet and greet by our representative at the airport upon arrival

Services of a local English-speaking guide during sightseeing and local birding guides during all arranged bird watching experiences

Entrance fees for National Parks and monuments

Camera and video fees for national parks and monuments

Complimentary mineral water: 2 bottles per person daily

All applicable taxes included, along with basic porterage at airports and hotels

International flights

Visa fees & travel insurance

Optional activities (available at an additional cost)