North Sikkim
Birding Trip | March 01 – 06, 2022 (5N - 6D) | Ex. Bagdogra Airport / NJP Junction
North Sikkim
Stay – With all basic needs but the neat clean hotel. Room Twin basis.
Food – Here you can get only Local veg & Non-veg food.
DAY 1
Arrival at Airport/Railway Station in the morning before 10 am. Meet our representative and board cab.
We start elevating towards Mangan, Birding En Route (8 – 10hrs from Bagdogra Airport)
Check-in to homestay. Enjoy your Dinner and lights off.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
DAY 2
Today morning get Permit and transfer to Lache.
En route and Full Day Birding.
Enjoy your Dinner and lights off. Night stay at Lachen.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
DAY 3 & 4
Wake up early morning and have a quick breakfast.
This day we take a drive towards Gurudongmarg lake (17,800 Feet) covering Trans-Himalayan Wildlife and some exotic Tibetian Birdlife.
Post lunch en-route birding towards Thangu &Lachen.
Have dinner and lights off. Night stay at Lachen.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea
DAY 5
Today will cover Lachung, Chumthang, Yumthang & Zero Point.
Transfer to Gangtok. Night stay at Gangtok.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner.
DAY 6
Today, have a quick breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
En route birding.
Drop at the Bagdogra Airport or NJP Junction.
Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch
BIRDS WE CAN SEE HERE
Grandala, Ibisbill, White-throated Dipper, Brown Dipper, Rufous-necked Snowfinch, White-rumped Snowfinch, Tibetan Snowfinch, Great rosefinch, Robin Accentor, Little owl, Brandt’s Mountain Finch, Plain mountain Finch, Horn lark, Hume Groundpecker, White-winged Redstart, Hodgson Redstart, White-throated Redstart, Alpine Chough, Coal tit, Blood Pheasant, Brown Parrotbill, Black-throated Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Blue-winged Laughingthrush, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Spotted nutcracker, White-browed Bush Robin, Rufous-breasted Bush Robin, Northern Goshawk, Bearded Vulture, Himalayan Vulture, Saker Falcon, etc.
MAMMALS WE CAN SEE HERE
Tibetian Sand Fox, Tibetian Argali, Tibetian Gazelle, Pika, Tibetian Wild Ass (Kiang), Pallas Cat, Wooly Hare, Tibetian Marmot
Gears and getting ready for the trips
- Carry Telephotos lenses, at least 300mm.
- Please do carry a sturdy tripod, it is a must. For good sharp pictures in low light.
- Binoculars, Torch is a must.
- Backup memory cards and Laptop.
- This place is cold, so carry heavy woolen clothes for chilly mornings and evenings.
- Please ensure to carry spare batteries and Memory cards. Spare batteries are a must as the batteries loos charge fast in cold weather.
- A basic first aid kit along with your regular medicines as may be advised (if any)
NOTE
- The seats will be confirmed only against the advance amount on first come basis
- The day plan can be changed anytime depending on weather and sighting. The decision of the skipper will be final.
- Mobile Network connectivity will be limited for Airtel
- The temperature ranges between -13° to 3° lowest to the warmest of 24° in the daytime.
- Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on Tours.
- Each one comes at his / her own risk and responsibility.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
- Please install AAROGYA SETU APP on your mobile with a clear history for the last 14 days.
- Must have both vaccines.
- Please carry and wear a mask all the time when outside in the field or in the group.
- Please bring basic medication.
- Maintain social distancing and hygiene throughout the trip.
INR 30,000 per person (Twin sharing accommodation)
INR 35,000 per person (Single accommodation)
Register for the tour and reserve your seat on advance payment of INR 10,000/-
Rest of the payment before 1 month of the tour date.
Cost Includes
- Twin sharing accommodation 5 nights.
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner as per itinerary
- Oxygen cans for high breathing altitude support
- All transfers and pick ‘n’ drop by Private Vehicle (Bolero / Xylo).
- Guide charges,
- Vehicle charges
- Park entry charges
Cost Excludes
- Travel charges from your locations to Delhi and vice-versa.
- Camera charges in Park.
- Cold Drinks, Laundry Charges, telephone expenses, tips, etc.
- Medical and Travel Insurance.
Bank Detail
Account Name – Dilip C Gupta
Account Number – 642301505076
Account Type – Savings
IFSC – ICIC0006423
Bank Name – ICICI Bank
Area – Chembur(W), Mumbai
GPay & PayU – 9702660099
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation before 45 days of the event, 25% refund will be provided.
- Cancellation within 30 days of the event, No refund will be provided.