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20-Day Arunachal and Assam Birding Expedition

A 20-day birding expedition through Dibru-Saikhowa, Namdapha, the Mishmi Hills, Ziro and Talle, Nameri and Kaziranga.

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  • 20 days
  • Price on request
  • Public tour
  • Pace: Full birding days with road transfers, early starts and walking or trekking at selected sites.
  • Language: English
  • City: Dibrugarh
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20-Day Arunachal and Assam Birding Expedition
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About this tour

This 20-day Brahmaputra Tours expedition crosses a broad range of Northeast India habitats, beginning at Dibrugarh and Dibru-Saikhowa before continuing into Namdapha National Park, Deban, Roing and the Mishmi Hills.

The route then crosses back toward Lakhimpur and Ziro for wetland and mountain birding around Pange and the Talle Sanctuary approach, followed by Nameri and Kaziranga national parks before departure from Guwahati.

The programme includes hotels, forest guest houses, lodges, tents and eco-camp accommodation as stated in the itinerary. The price is available on request and includes transfers, twin-share accommodation, meals, mineral water, local tours, wildlife safaris, park fees, an English-speaking guide and Arunachal government fees.

Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to India.

Itinerary

Day 1
Dibrugarh to Tinsukia

Assistance on arrival at Dibrugarh airport and transfer to Tinsukia. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 2
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Early drive to the Brahmaputra riverbank, cross by local ferry and spend the day inside Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Overnight at a hotel in Tinsukia.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 3
Namdapha and Miao
Namdapha National Park

Drive to Namdapha and Miao. Overnight at a forest guest house.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 4
Deban birding
Namdapha National Park

Early birding along the Vijaynagar-Miao road. Overnight at a forest lodge or in tents.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 5
Full day inside Namdapha
Namdapha National Park

Cross the Deban River and spend the full day birding inside the park. Overnight at a forest lodge or in tents.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 6
Namdapha to Roing
Roing and Mishmi Hills

Drive to Roing, crossing the Dibang and Lohit rivers. Overnight at Mishmi Guest House.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 7
Mayudia Pass and Mishmi Hills
Roing and Mishmi Hills

Birding around Mayudia Pass and the Mishmi Hills. Overnight at Mishmi Guest House.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 8
Return to Dibrugarh

Drive back to Dibrugarh and cross the Brahmaputra by ferry. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 9
Dibrugarh to Lakhimpur

Cross the Brahmaputra and bird wetlands in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 10
Pohumara wetland and Ziro
Ziro and Pange

Early wetland birding at Pohumara, followed by the drive to Ziro. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 11
Ziro ring-road birding
Ziro and Pange

Early birding on the eastern and western ring roads. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 12
Ziro to Pange
Ziro and Pange

Early birding along the Pange-Maanpolyang road. Overnight at a forest guest house or in tents.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 13
Pange to Talle Sanctuary
Ziro and Pange

Early birding along the Pange-Talle Sanctuary trail. Overnight at a forest guest house or in tents.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 14
Pange streams and Talle road
Ziro and Pange

Bird along Pange streams and the Talle road. Overnight at a forest guest house or in tents.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 15
Ziro birding
Ziro and Pange

Bird along the Ziro ring road and around Maanpolyang. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 16
Ziro to Nameri
Nameri National Park

Drive to Nameri National Park. Overnight at an eco camp or guest house.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 17
Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park

Birding inside Nameri National Park. Overnight at an eco camp or guest house.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 18
Nameri to Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park

Drive to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 19
Kaziranga birding
Kaziranga National Park

Birding inside Kaziranga National Park. Overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp
Twin share where applicable The accommodation format follows the itinerary and changes with each protected area and access town.
Day 20
Kaziranga to Guwahati

Transfer to Guwahati airport for the onward flight to Delhi or Kolkata.

Locations & map

  • Dibru-Saikhowa National Park - Assam India (River and wetland birding reached from Tinsukia.)
  • Namdapha National Park - Arunachal Pradesh India (Forest birding around Miao, Deban and the Vijaynagar-Miao road.)
  • Roing and Mishmi Hills - Arunachal Pradesh India (Access for Mayudia Pass and Mishmi Hills birding.)
  • Ziro and Pange - Arunachal Pradesh India (Wetland, ring-road and Talle Sanctuary approach birding.)
  • Nameri National Park - Assam India (Inside-the-park birding.)
  • Kaziranga National Park - Assam India (Final national-park birding section.)

6 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.

Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: Dates and current availability are confirmed on request.

Price: Price on request

Included

  • Transfers in the itinerary - As described in the route.
  • Twin-share accommodation - Hotels, camps, eco camps, guest houses or forest lodges as described.
  • Meals and mineral water - Included throughout the programme.
  • Local tours, wildlife safaris and park fees - As described in the itinerary.
  • English-speaking guide - Accompanying guide.
  • Arunachal government fees - Included throughout the programme.

Not included

  • Personal expenses - Not included.
  • National-park camera fees - Charged according to the authorities.

Transport & stays

  • Private road transfers and local park transport Airport transfers and overland travel follow the itinerary; ferry crossings are included where stated. | Meet: Arrival airport shown in the itinerary | Pickup: Coordinated after an inquiry through BirdWatch.info.

Accommodations

  • Hotels, guest houses, forest lodges, tents and eco camp (days 1-19) Twin share where applicable

Policies & FAQ

Payment Terms

Price is on request. Current price, currency, payment schedule and cancellation terms are confirmed after an inquiry through BirdWatch.info.

Insurance & Safety

Travel and medical insurance arrangements should be confirmed before booking.
Remote parks, mountain roads, river crossings and forest camps can be affected by weather and local access conditions; the final route is confirmed before travel.
How are the price and travel dates confirmed?

The operator lists the price on request. Send an inquiry through BirdWatch.info to confirm current dates, availability, group size and the full quotation.

What should guests confirm before booking?

Confirm the final route, accommodation, permits, transport, park access, camera fees, physical demands and any seasonal changes before travel.

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