Feathers of Northern Bengal

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An Extended Bird Watching Tour Combining 3 Important Parks of North Bengal

Highlights || Bird Watching * Hiking * Wilderness Camping * Jungle Safari * Tea House Stay * Nature Photography

Possible Bird Sightings || Fire-tailed Myzornis * Red-breasted Hill Partridge * Satyr Tragopan *Blue Fronted Redstart * Ward’s Trogon * Hornbills

Possible Animal Sightings ||Red Panda * Rhinoceros * Indian Elephant * Leopard

Destinations Covered || Darjeeling * Sandakphu * Neora Valley * Jaldapara

Introduction || This birding tour brings together three of the most important national parks in northern West Bengal, creating a focused journey through habitats recognised among the finest bird watching India regions. The route spans a wide range of forest types, from sub-alpine forests above 3,600 metres to low grassland savanna ecosystems in the foothill plains. This ecological variation supports an exceptional diversity of avifauna, allowing travellers to observe both high-altitude Himalayan species and foothill birds commonly associated with the birds of north east india region. The journey begins in Darjeeling and enters Singalila National Park along the Indo–Nepal border, a landscape well known among experienced bird watchers of India for its ridge-top forests and rich Himalayan birdlife. The area is particularly rewarding for those documenting birds of sikkim and adjacent eastern Himalayan zones, with changing elevation revealing new species at every stage of the hike. From Singalila, the tour moves eastward to Neora Valley National Park near the Bhutan border, one of the most pristine forest tracts in North Bengal and a key corridor for indian bird watching. Dense forests, steep valleys, and quiet trails provide ideal conditions for spotting rare and elusive species that define the region’s reputation among serious birding destinations. Descending from the hills, the final phase of the journey explores the foothill plains of North Bengal, concluding in Jaldapara National Park. Here, birding continues in a contrasting grassland and riverine environment, enhanced by an elephant safari that adds a distinctive wildlife perspective. The itinerary includes moderate hiking in Singalila and the upper hills of Neora Valley, with accommodation in basic tea houses or camps during mountain sections, while a standard lodge provides comfort during the stay in Jaldapara, completing a balanced and immersive birding experience.

Best Season || October to December & March to May

DAY 1|| Bagdogra to Darjeeling

Nightstay at Darjeeling

Breakfast included