Private 7-Day Mishmi Hills and Eastern Assam Birding Tour
A seven-day private birding journey from Dibrugarh through Maguri Beel, the Mishmi Hills and Dehing Patkai, linking wetlands, mountain forest and lowland rainforest.
About this tour
Travel from the wetlands and grasslands of eastern Assam into the montane forests of the Mishmi Hills, then finish among the lowland evergreen trees of Dehing Patkai. This private seven-day route uses Dibrugarh as its gateway and is designed for birders who want to explore several sharply contrasting habitats in one journey.
The first field sessions take place around Maguri Beel and the nearby grasslands. The route then crosses toward Roing and climbs the Mishmi Hills road, with two full days available for different elevations around Mayodia Pass. These forests support a distinctive Himalayan bird community, including several localized and season-dependent species.
The final section descends to Dehing Patkai for lowland rainforest birding. Guided walks, jeep-based observation, boat birding and selected night sessions may be used where conditions and local access allow. Accommodation follows the route through homestays and a tented ecostay, while the exact properties are confirmed for the selected departure.
Wild birds are never guaranteed. The operator expects a broad species list across the complete route, but individual targets vary with season, weather, access and bird activity. Current dates, party size, price, transfers and the final inclusions are confirmed after a BirdWatch inquiry.
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Birds you can spot
Anorrhinus austeni
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Sitta formosa
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Tragopan blythii
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Heteroxenicus stellatus
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Polyplectron bicalcaratum
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Napothera malacoptila
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Spelaeornis badeigularis
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Microhierax melanoleucos
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Cochoa purpurea
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Lophophorus sclateri
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Harpactes wardi
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Asarcornis scutulata
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Itinerary
Day 1
Dibrugarh arrival and Maguri Beel
Meet in Dibrugarh and travel to the Maguri Beel area. Use the remaining daylight for the first wetland and grassland birding session, with boat-based observation where local conditions allow. Settle into a local homestay for the night.
Day 2
Grasslands, Roing and the lower Mishmi Hills
Begin with early birding in the grasslands around Roing and Jia, then continue toward the Mishmi Hills. Search suitable roadside and forest-edge habitat as elevation increases before reaching the tented ecostay.
Day 3
Mishmi Hills road and Mayodia elevations
Work upward through several forest zones along the Mishmi Hills road. The guide selects stops according to weather, road access and current activity, with time for localized babblers, shortwings, trogons and other mountain birds.
Day 4
Second full day in the Mishmi Hills
Return to productive elevations and quieter trail sections around Mayodia Pass. The second full day allows the group to revisit promising areas and adjust the search to seasonal targets and any species missed on the previous day.
Day 5
Mishmi Hills to Dehing Patkai
Descend from the mountains and travel into eastern Assam. Birding stops may be made along the route before reaching the Dehing Patkai area and checking into a local homestay near the rainforest.
Day 6
Full-day Dehing Patkai rainforest birding
Spend the day in and around the lowland evergreen rainforest. Guided walking, jeep access and carefully chosen observation points are used according to local permissions and conditions, with the possibility of a night birding session.
Day 7
Return to Dibrugarh
After breakfast, leave the Dehing Patkai area and return to Dibrugarh Airport for the onward journey. The transfer time is coordinated with the confirmed flight schedule.
Locations & map
- Maguri Beel - Assam India (Wetland and riverine grassland birding; conditions vary with water levels and season.)
- Roing and Jia Grasslands - Arunachal Pradesh India (Lowland grassland and forest-edge birding before the climb into the Mishmi Hills.)
- Mayodia Pass - Arunachal Pradesh India (Mountain weather can change quickly, and target activity varies by elevation and season.)
- Dehing Patkai National Park - Assam India (Lowland evergreen rainforest around the Joypur side of the protected landscape.)
4 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Departures by arrangement; target activity and access vary by season.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Birding guide and naturalist support - Guided field sessions across the route.
- Six nights accommodation - Homestays at Maguri Beel and Dehing Patkai, plus a tented ecostay in the Mishmi Hills or confirmed equivalents.
- Meals stated in the itinerary - Day 1 meal coverage is confirmed with the final proposal.
- Scheduled birding activities - May include guided walks, jeep-based observation, boat birding and selected night sessions.
Not included
- Flights to and from Dibrugarh - International and domestic air travel is arranged separately.
- Personal expenses and optional services - Any item outside the confirmed proposal is paid separately.
Transport & stays
- Road transfers, local jeep access and boat birding The exact vehicle, transfer coverage and local activity arrangements are confirmed for the selected departure. | Meet: Dibrugarh Airport or another confirmed Dibrugarh point. | Pickup: Arrival and departure transfer details are confirmed after inquiry.
Accommodations
- Maguri Beel homestay Confirmed with availability
- Mishmi Hills tented ecostay Confirmed with availability
- Dehing Patkai homestay Confirmed with availability
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
How many bird species might be recorded?
The operator expects a broad trip list and describes roughly 130 to 150 species as possible, but the final total depends on season, weather, access and natural bird activity.
Is this a fixed-date group departure?
Current dates and the final party format are confirmed after inquiry. BirdWatch will request the latest availability from Wild A Gram.
What accommodation is used?
The route uses homestays around Maguri Beel and Dehing Patkai and a tented ecostay in the Mishmi Hills. Exact properties or equivalent alternatives are confirmed for the selected dates.
Are the named birds guaranteed?
No. Several targets are rare, localized or seasonal, and every sighting depends on wild bird activity and field conditions.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.