Exclusive Birding Tour
Most Unique Habitat & Diversity
130+ species covered
Tour Overview
Experience the most unique Northeast birding itinerary covering the far-eastern lowland & montane forests along with wet riverine grasslands.
This tour will take you through a mosaic of habitats, starting from the wet grasslands of MAGURI BEEL to the montane forests of MISHMI HILLS and then to the lowland forests of DEHING PATKAI, making it a well-rounded birding experience.
Expect 130- 150 bird species to be covered during the trip, including some rare and endemic birds like
White-winged Duck, Mishmi Wren Babbler, Blyth’s Tragopan, Gould’s Shortwing, Ward’s Trogon, Manipur Fulvetta, Spot-breasted Parrotbill and many many more!
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This 7-day, 6-night BIRDING TOUR covers the best of both worlds — the evergreen lowland rainforests and wetlands of Dehing Patkai and Maguri Beel along with the moist evergreen highland montane forests of Mishmi Hills. The combination of forest trails, edge habitats, and boat safaris offers incredible diversity, from canopy-dwelling trogons, pheasants, tragopans and wren babblers to wetland raptors and waterfowl.
Birding is conducted through a mix of guided walks, jeep safaris, and boat rides, providing excellent photographic opportunities across varied habitats. Every day promises new highlights, where every birding trail rewards us with new birds at every turn.
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Key species you’ll encounter during this tour include:
Birds:
Blyth's Tragopan (Summer)
Mishmi Wren Babbler
Long-billed Wren Babbler
Gould's Shortwing
Ward's Trogon
Sclater's Monal (November exclusive)
Purple Cochoa
Spot-breasted Scimitar Babbler
Manipur Fulvetta
Rusty-capped Fulvetta
Beautiful Nuthatch
Gray Peacock Pheasant
Brown Hornbill
Pied Falconet
Collared Treepie
White-winged Duck (rare)
Rufous-throated Fulvetta
Red-headed Trogon
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Pale-chinned Blue Flycatcher
Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
Abberant Bush warbler
Swamp Grass Babbler
Marsh Babbler
Jerdon's Babbler
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Itinerary
At Wild A Gram, we adapt and optimize itineraries to maximize the value of your birding experience. Here's the brief tentative itinerary we will follow
Day-1
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Arrival at Dibrugarh Airport early in the morning and transfer to homestay at Maguri Beel
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Light birding session post lunch at Maguri Beel Species to expect: Swamp Grass Babbler, Marsh Babbler, Australasian Grass Owl, Baikal Bush Warbler Day ends with some night birding for owls
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Day -2
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Check out and transfer to Roing
Birding around Jia Grasslands & Roing during the morning session
Species to expect:Jerdon’s Babbler, Spot-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Chinese Rubythroat,
Evening session will involve some introductory birding near the ecostay for some early forest species
Overnight at tented ecostay at Mishmi Hills
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-3
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Full day birding along the Mishmi Hills Road: Roing--> Tiwari Gaon ---> 56km point (Mayodia Pass)
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Main targets: Gould’s Shortwing, Blyth’s Tragopan, Mishmi Wren Babbler, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Brown-throated Fulvetta, Green Cochoa, Manipur Fulvetta, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Ward’s Trogon
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Overnight at tented ecostay at Mishmi Hills
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Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch on the go)
Day-4
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Repeat of Day 3
Day-5
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Last chance birding at Mishmi Hills in the morning Check out and transfer to homestay at Dehing Patkai post-breakfast
Evening forest birding at Dehing Patkai -
Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch on the go)
Day-6
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Full day targeted birding at Dehing Patkai forests for lowland specialities: Austen’s Brown Hornbill, Gray Peacock Pheasant, Red-headed Trogon, Grey-lored Broadbill, Streaked Wren Babbler, White-hooded Babbler, Pale-capped Pigeon, Hainan Blue Flycatcher, Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Pale-chinned Flycatcher Overnight at the homestay in Dehing Patkai
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Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-7
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Last chance birding at Dehing Patkai NP in the morning for any missed species.
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Check out and transfer to Dibrugarh Airport post- breakfast
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Drop off at Dibrugarh Airport for departures
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END OF TOUR
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Meal plan: Breakfast