Northeast India Birding Expeditions

Birding through cloud forests, grasslands & Himalayan passes.

Carefully curated birding journeys across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya — from Eaglenest and Dirang to Kaziranga, Nameri, Shillong and Cherrapunji.

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One of Asia’s most rewarding birding circuits

The birding route moves from the marshlands of Kaziranga and the evergreen forests of Nameri to the montane forests of Eaglenest, the high Himalayan landscapes of Dirang, and the wet escarpments of Shillong and Cherrapunji.

Eaglenest is widely known among birders as one of Asia’s most exciting birding landscapes, and the wider Northeast India circuit offers a remarkable mix of lowland forest birds, grassland specialists, high-altitude Himalayan species and Eastern Himalayan endemics.

All our tours are completely customisable: budget from basic to premium, group size from 2–20+, comfort level from camping to hotels, and activity type from relaxed to intensive.

2 to 21days
750+expected species
50–4200maltitudinal range
1–20+group size
Birding landscape in Northeast India

Target birds and signature encounters

Expect a rich mix of Eastern Himalayan specialities, lowland forest birds, grassland species, riverine birds and high-altitude Himalayan species.

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Full 21-day birding itinerary: fully customisable

Flexible itineraries designed around your interests and schedule

Every traveller is different, and so is every birding journey. While the itinerary below showcases our flagship 21-day Northeast India birding circuit, most visitors choose a customised version tailored to their available time, target species and travel style.

We can help design anything from a focused 2–3 day visit to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in search of the legendary Bugun Liocichla, to week-long explorations of Eaglenest and Dirang, or extended expeditions covering Kaziranga, Nameri, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

Whether your goal is seeing a handful of iconic Eastern Himalayan specialities or photographing more than 300 bird species across multiple habitats, we can create a personalised itinerary that balances birding, comfort, photography opportunities and local experiences.

Days 1–4: Kaziranga

Begin in Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga. Bird the marshes and woodland for Bengal Florican, Greater Adjutant, Pallas Fish-Eagle, Pied Harrier, Black-breasted Parrotbill and other grassland and wetland species. Mammal highlights may include Indian Rhino, Swamp Deer, Wild Buffalo and Asian Elephant.

Days 5–6: Nameri and Eaglenest foothills

Explore the mature evergreen forests of Nameri, with White-winged Duck as a key target. Continue towards Eaglenest, birding foothill forests for hornbills, broadbills, babblers, woodpeckers, minlas, yuhinas and forktails.

Days 7–15: Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Spend several days across Sessni, Bompu and Lama Camp, birding from subtropical forest to cool montane habitats. Target species include Bugun Liocichla, Ward’s Trogon, Beautiful Nuthatch, Wedge-billed Wren-Babbler, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Purple Cochoa and multiple laughingthrushes, babblers and sibias.

Days 16–18: Dirang and Sela Pass

Move into high Himalayan habitats around Dirang and Sela Pass. Look for Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Grandala, Ibisbill, Long-billed Plover, Snow Partridge, finches, rosefinches, accentors and other high-altitude specialities.

Days 19–21: Shillong and Cherrapunji

Finish in Meghalaya, birding Shillong and Cherrapunji for Dark-rumped Swift, Tawny-breasted Wren-Babbler, Rusty-capped Fulvetta, Spot-breasted Scimitar-Babbler, Assam Laughingthrush and other regional specialities.

Possible highlights

Ward’s Trogon
Bugun Liocichla
Beautiful Nuthatch
Rufous-necked Hornbill
Fire-tailed Myzornis
Wedge-billed Wren-Babbler
Long-billed Wren-Babbler
Blyth’s Tragopan
Temminck’s Tragopan
Himalayan Monal
Blood Pheasant
Grandala
Ibisbill
White-winged Duck
Bengal Florican
Greater Adjutant
Black-breasted Parrotbill
Pallas Fish-Eagle

Birding experiences

Cloud forest birding

Cloud Forest Birding

Multi-day birding through Eaglenest’s forested elevational gradient, with flexible jeep-track access and full-day field sessions.

Lowland birding

Lowland Forests & Wetlands

Explore Kaziranga and Nameri for grassland, riverine and evergreen-forest birds, along with iconic Northeast Indian mammals.

High altitude birding

High Himalayan Specialities

Continue towards Dirang and Sela Pass for pheasants, Grandala, Ibisbill, rosefinches and high-altitude Himalayan birds.

Birding camp or tour landscape

Comfortable, field-focused travel

The itinerary emphasizes long field days, flexible movement across altitudes, and comfortable stays in camps, lodges and hotels depending on location.

The rhythm is designed for serious birders: early starts, packed field days, warm meals, local guidance and enough flexibility to respond to sightings, weather and target priorities.

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