5 Days / 4 Nights – Latpanchar & Rongtong
📍 Latpanchar & Rongtong
Expedition Highlights
Day-by-Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival – Bagdogra to Latpanchar
Pickup from Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station. Enjoy a scenic drive via Kalijhora with en-route bird watching for foothill and riverine species. After lunch, embark on an afternoon birding session around the Latpanchar forest trails. Travel: ≈ 65 km / 2.5 hrs Overnight: Latpanchar Homestay
Day 2: Full-Day Birding at Latpanchar
Morning birding in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary upper ranges, focusing on hornbill territories. Afternoon exploration along forest edges and village trails targeting the Red-headed Trogon, Sultan Tit, Laughingthrushes, and Minivets. Overnight: Latpanchar Homestay
Day 3: Excursion to Mana Hills
Early morning transfer to Mana Hills for higher elevation birding. Target rare species like the White-naped Yuhina, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Himalayan Cutia, and Green Cochoa. Return to Latpanchar for lunch followed by afternoon trail birding. Travel: ≈ 18 km / 45 mins (one way) Overnight: Latpanchar Homestay
Day 4: Latpanchar to Rongtong
Early check-out with birding stops en route to Rongtong (Sukna), the foothill entrance of Mahananda WLS. Afternoon birding in Rongtong forest targeting Forktails, Racket-tailed Drongo, Scarlet Minivet, and Owls. Travel: ≈ 55 km / 2 hrs Overnight: Rongtong / Sukna
Day 5: Departure – Rongtong to Bagdogra
Optional morning birding session if time permits before departure. Breakfast at the homestay followed by a drive to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station. Travel: ≈ 25 km / 1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included?
A: Accommodation in village homestay (twin/double sharing) All meals during the itinerary Guided birding with expert local wildlife guide Transfers & local transport
Q: What is not included?
A: Airfare / Train tickets to Bagdogra/NJP Travel insurance & medical expenses Personal expenses & bottled drinks Tips for guides & drivers