Following the overwhelming response to our first batch, we are delighted to announce the 2nd Batch of our Pangolakha Birding Expedition.
Discover one of the finest birding destinations in the Eastern Himalayas, where pristine forests, alpine valleys, cascading streams and breathtaking mountain landscapes come together to create an unforgettable wildlife
The forests of Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, along with Phadamchen, Zuluk, Lungthung, Nathang Valley, Dokchin and Que Khola, are home to an extraordinary diversity of Himalayan birds. During spring, these forests come alive with breeding plumage, bird songs and spectacular Himalayan blooms experience.
If you enjoy peaceful mountain forests, high-altitude birding, breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and the excitement of discovering rare Eastern Himalayan species, this expedition is designed for you!
Join us for five unforgettable days of immersive birding across one of India’s richest Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
🗓️ Trip Details
📅 Dates: 1st May – 5th May, 2027
🕒 Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
💰 Cost: ₹23,000/- per person
👉 Booking: Confirm your seat with ₹5,000/- advance (non-refundable)
🚗 Pick-up & Drop: NJP Railway Station
🎥 Perfect for bird watchers, wildlife photographers & nature lovers
👥 Seats are limited to ensure a comfortable and productive birding experience.
📍 Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival – Journey into the Eastern Himalayas
🚗 Pickup from NJP Railway Station
🌿 Scenic drive through the Himalayan foothills to Phadamchen
🍴 Breakfast en route
🏡 Check-in at Homestay
🍽 Lunch
🌿 Evening birding around the surrounding forest patches (subject to arrival time)
🍵 Evening tea
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Phadamchen Homestay
Day 2 | High Elevation Birding – Lungthung & Que Khola
☕ Early morning tea
🍴 Breakfast
🚗 Drive towards Lungthung covering the high-elevation forests
🐦 Full morning birding for Himalayan specialties
🌿 Excellent opportunities for high-altitude species
🍽 Lunch
🌿 Afternoon birding around Que Khola, exploring lower elevation forest habitats
🍵 Evening tea
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Phadamchen
Day 3 | Zuluk – Nathang Valley & Premlakha
☕ Early morning tea
🍴 Breakfast
🚗 Morning birding from Zuluk to Nathang Valley
🐦 Search for alpine and subalpine Himalayan birds
🍽 Lunch
🌿 Afternoon birding around Phadamchen and Premlakha forest
🍵 Evening tea
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Phadamchen
Day 4 | Dokchin & Que Khola
☕ Early morning tea
🍴 Breakfast
🚗 Morning birding around Dokchin area
🐦 Explore pristine Himalayan forests for mixed hunting flocks and forest specialties
🍽 Lunch
🌿 Afternoon birding around Que Khola
🍵 Evening tea
🍽 Dinner & overnight stay at Phadamchen
Day 5 | Final Birding & Departure
☕ Early morning tea
🍴 Breakfast
🌿 Short morning birding session around Phadamchen (time permitting)
🚗 Drive back to Siliguri
✈️ Drop at NJP Railway Station
✨ Trip concludes with unforgettable sightings, Himalayan landscapes and wonderful memories.
💰 Cost Includes
🏡 Accommodation (twin/triple sharing)
🍴 Breakfast, lunch, dinner & evening tea
🚗 All transportation during the tour (Sumo/Bolero)
🐦 Birding guide
🎟️ Entry permits & applicable forest charges
🚫 Cost Excludes
❌ Airfare / Train tickets
❌ Camera fees (if applicable)
❌ Personal expenses (snacks, beverages, bottled water, room service, etc.)
❌ Tips / gratuities
❌ Anything not mentioned under “Cost Includes”
✨ Target Species Include:
Dark-rumped Rosefinch, Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch, Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler, Rufous-breasted Bush-Robin, Red-billed Chough, Blood Pheasant, Great Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill,White-winged Grosbeak, Black-throated Parrotbill, Brown Parrotbill, White-throated Needletail, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Blood Pheasant, and many more.
🌸 Season Highlights:
Spring rhododendrons, Himalayan wildflowers, orchids, fresh breeding plumage and active bird behaviour.
🏔️ Key Experiences:
High-altitude Himalayan birding, peaceful mountain forests, spectacular landscapes, alpine valleys, pristine streams and one of the finest birding circuits in East Sikkim.
📩 Bookings are now open!
Confirm your seat with the prescribed advance payment.
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📞 Supratim Deb: +91 9831298161
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We look forward to welcoming you on another unforgettable Himalayan birding adventure!
