5 Days / 4 Nights – Latpanchar & Rongtong

5 Days / 4 Nights – Latpanchar & Rongtong

📍 Latpanchar & Rongtong

Expedition Highlights

Explore Latpanchar, the highest point of Mahananda WLS, famed for the Rufous-necked Hornbill.
Experience contrasting Himalayan habitats including broadleaf hill forests, riverine forests, and subtropical foothills.
Special excursion to higher elevation habitats at Mana Hills for rare species.
Target Himalayan bird species include Rufous-necked Hornbill, Red-headed Trogon, Sultan Tit, Broadbills, Forktails, Scimitar Babblers, and Yuhinas.

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

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