Latpanchar & Rongtong Birding Tour
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
4N/5D 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 5 days. All COVID safety precautions wherever required. Only 5 participants to ensure COVID safety norms.
Who should attend?
Nature, Birds & Wildlife lovers. Birders Photography lovers Birding enthusiasts Bird Watchers
Private Vehicle
Homestay
Twin Sharing basis
Lunch, Dinner
The tour starts at Bagdogra airport. Arrival at Bagdogra airport before 10 am. Transfer to Latpanchar Enroute birding at Rongtong Check-in at Hotel Night stay at Latpanchar Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Rufous necked Hornbill
Rufous necked Hornbill
Common Green Magpie
White browed Fulvetta
Private Vehicle
Homestay
All Meals
The day begins at 5 am. Transfer to Rongtong or MWLS (depending on earlier days sightings) We start our birding session by 6 am. Breakfast on-field/Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Rest for a while. Evening Birding session. Night stay at Latpanchar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Long-tailed Broadbill
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Rufous throated Wern Babbler
Private Vehicle
Homestay
All Meals
The day begins at 5 am. Birding @ Latpanchar We start our birding session by 6 am. Breakfast on-field/Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Rest for a while. Evening Birding session. Night stay at Latpanchar. 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 5 am. Birding @ Latpanchar. We start our birding session by 6 am. Breakfast on-field/Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Rest for a while. Birding session at 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
The day begins at 5 am. We start our birding session by 6 am. Breakfast on-field/Hotel. Check out Birding Enroute Transfer to Bagdogra airport. Tour ends. Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Red-headed Trogon
Sultan Tit
Chestnut tailed Minla
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Inclusions
5 days / 4 nights stay on twin sharing basis as per itinerary. All meals during the tour (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as per itinerary. All transfers as per itinerary including pick-up & drop to Bagdogra airport. Expert Birding Guide on all 5 days. *Force Majeure applies.
Exclusions
Train/Flight fares to Bagdogra/Siliguri & return. Any expenses of personal nature like, extra meals, Any expenses of personal nature like, extra meals, alcoholic drinks/ Soft Beverages etc. Laundry, Phone calls, any extra meals / drinks ordered. Cost incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather, Ill health, - Stay on account of flight cancellation, landslides, Road blockage and other natural 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
HOW TO REACH
Bagdogra International Airport is well connected with many major cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata etc. Alternatively, you can travel by train to New Jalpaiguri station and form there to Bagdogra airport by local transport. Please ensure that you reach Bagdogra airport before 10 am on 16 Oct, 2021. Tour starts from Bagdogra airport at 10 am on 16 Oct, 2021
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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 30 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.
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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