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Birding Tour To Latpanchar & Rongtong

Latpanchar, Kurseong, West Bengal, India

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Perched at an altitude of 4500 feet,  up in the hills of Kurseong, is this picturesque, unseen and hidden hamlet, Latpanchar. Latpanchar is the highest point in Mahananda WLS and is endowed with abundance of  flora & fauna making it a paradise for nature lovers. The beauty of Latpanchar lies in its lush green forests of Sal, Teak, Pine and Cinchona  covering the undulating hills

Latpanchar is hosts to some exotic and rare Himalayan birds and animals. It is famous for Rufous necked Hornbill, Hodgson Frogmouth, Sultan Tit,  Black Baza, Hornbills, Orioles, Himalayan Salamander besides a variety of woodpeckers, thrushes, finches, babblers, shrikes, owls, eagles and many more

Come join us on our birding tour to this mesmerizing land and a prized destination for birders.

Highlights

6D/5N tour to birding heaven... Latpanchar & Rongtong

Accommodation on twin sharing basis

All meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transport in NAC vehicles (including pick-up & drop to Bagdogra Airport

Expert Bird Guide on all 6 days

Who should attend?

Nature, Birds & Wildlife lovers
Birder
Photography lover
Birding enthusiast
Bird Watchers

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Twin Sharing basis

Lunch, Dinner

  • Arrival at Bagdogra airport before 11 am
  • Tour Starts
  • Transfer to Latpanchar
  • Check-in at Home-stay
  • Birding at Latpanchar
  • Night stay at Latpanchar
  • Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

Rufous necked Hornbill
Rufous necked Hornbill
Common Green Magpie
White browed Fulvetta
Birding @ Rongtong / Latpanchar

Private Vehicle

Homestay

All Meals

  • The day begins at 5 am
  • Transfer to Rongtong
  • We start our birding session by 7 am
  • Birding at Rongtong
  • Lunch
  • Evening Birding session
  • Transfer to Latpanchar
  • Night stay at Latpanchar
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Hodgson's Frogmouth
Long-tailed Broadbill
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Rufous throated Wern Babbler

Private Vehicle

Homestay

All Meals

  • The day begins at 5 am
  • Birding @ Mahananda WLS
  • We start our birding session by 6:30 am
  • Lunch
  • Rest for a while
  • Birding session at Latpanchar
  • Night stay at Latpancha
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Fire breasted Flowerpecker
Long-tailed Minivet
Rufous Gorgeted Flycatcher
Chestnut-tailed Starling

Private Vehicle

Homestay

All Meals

  • The day begins at 4 am
  • Transfer to Senchal / Lepcha Jagat
  • We start our birding session by 7am
  • Lunch
  • Evening Birding session
  • Transfer to Latpanchar
  • Night stay at Latpanchar
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Chestnut-tailed Minla
Verditer Flycatcher
Black faced Laughingthrush
Green billed Malkoha

Private Vehicle

Homestay

All Meals

Additional day for Latpanchar/Rongtong

Red-headed Trogon
Sultan Tit
Chestnut tailed Minla
Common Rosefinch

Private Vehicle

Stay Not Applicable

Breakfast

  • The day begins at 6 am
  • Breakfast
  • Check out
  • Transfer to Bagdogra airport
  • Tour ends
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast.

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Inclusions

  • 6 days / 5 nights stay on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
  • All meals during the tour (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 
  • All transfers as per itinerary including pick-up & drop to Bagdogra airport
  • Expert Birding Guide on all 6 days


*Force Majeure applies.

Exclusions

  • Train/Flight fares to Bagdogra/Siliguri & return
  • Any expenses of personal nature like, extra meals, alcoholic drinks/ Soft Beverages etc
  • Laundry, Phone calls, etc
  • Cost incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather, Ill health, stay on account of flight cancellation, landslides, road blockage or any other calamity which is beyond our control
  • Food and other expenses during train/bus/flight travel to the starting point and return are not included in the package
  • Hide Charges and/or any optional activities
  • Any Personal expenses and Travelling plans made outside tour itinerary
  • Extra Purchases / shopping of any sort
  • Medical expenses beyond first aid
  • Medical/Travel insurance
  • Personal losses/ damage / theft – including baggage, personal articles, photography gear etc
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the package includes list.

THINGS TO CARRY

  • Your camera with all its accessories.
  • As this is a Birding tour we recommend that you carry a telephoto lens preferably above 400mm.
  • Fully charged batteries.
  • It is recommended to carry a spare battery.
  • Battery charger.
  • Memory cards / backup devices / Laptop.
  • Tripod.
  • Please carry a big cloth / scarf to protect your gear from dust.
  • Hooded jacket / Scarf / Bandana
  • Warm cloths / Windcheater for morning rides.
  • It is recommended that you carry basic first aid kit.
  • Please avoid bright colored clothing as it scares Birds/wildlife.
  • Please avoid wearing perfume / deodorant during birding sessions.
  • Please carry your PAN / Aadhar card for identification at airport / park gate.
  • Regular clothing as per season.
  • Your medicines if any.
  • Travel/Medical insurance (optional).


PICKUP LOCATIONS

Bagdogra Airport



HOW TO REACH

  • Bagdogra International Airport is well connected with many major cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata etc
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  • Alternatively, you can travel by train to New Jalpaiguri station and form there to Bagdogra airport by local transport
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  • Please ensure that you reach Bagdogra airport before 11 am on 20 January, 2023
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  • Tour starts from Bagdogra airport at 11 am on 20 January, 2023

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Policy and Terms

We work very hard to provide a delightful experience to our customers, Cancellations hurt us and as such Refunds are discouraged. However, we do understand that our customers, under exceptional circumstances, may be required to cancel their booking. In such a scenario our cancellation policy is as under:

  • Cancellation before 31 days of the tour departure date - 100% refund.
  • Cancellation between 20 to 30 days of the tour departure date - 50% refund.
  • Cancellation within 20 days of the tour departure date - Zero refund.

Terms and Conditions

  • Smoking & consumption of alcohol during this tour is strictly prohibited. 
  • Skipper is at liberty to change the itinerary/Hotels/Vehicles at any time. Skippers decission in this regards will be final.
  • We will try to cover as many species of Birds/Wildlife as possible, however, we cannot guarantee the sighting of any specific species or species count.
  • Force Majeure applies.
  • We must have received the entire tour cost i.e. booking amount and final amount (including flight/train/vehicle fares, If booked through us) atleast 20 days prior to depatture. Failure to do so shall result in cancellation of your booking and no refund shall be entertained in such case.
  • By signing up for this tour, the participant expressly indicates having read and understood the Itinerary, tour inclusions, tour exclusions, cancellation policy and our terms & conditions.

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