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6 Safaris in Core / Buffer Zones

Visit to Kabini or Mahananda (for birding) either Sep 28 to oct 2 or oct 5 to 8.
Two persons
Actual cost sharing basis
Self organised

I have trekked in appox all routes of singalila in past years but spotting red panda & others wildlife during trekking is based on luck...so in March first week planning for red panda trip in singalila & as local trackers continuously working on that region , exploring with them is a huge benefit & also in March due to rhododendron blooming season high time for birding.
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Exact dates & planning we will discuss with guide .

Will be doing birding in jamnagar for 3 days and 2 days for LRk (for birding and fox, wild ass, hyenas, wolf). Dates are tentative (can adjust). Will choose budget accomodations in both LRK and jamnagar.

Safaris in the Indian wild ass sanctuary. Birding in nearby lakes.

4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS: ANDAMAN BIRDING TRIP

Itinerary

Day 1: AIRPORT PICKUP + SIPPIGHAT

Arrive at Port Blair Meet & assist at the airport, and transfer to Hotel, after lunch Drive towards Sippighat.
Highlights:
Wetland Habitat
Expected Birds: Chinese Pond Heron; Chinese Egret; Bailon’s Crake; Slay-breasted Rail; Pin-tailed Snipe; Pacific Swallow; Watercock; Black-naped Tern; Eastern Yellow Wagtail; Red-throated Pipit; Yellow Bittern; Cinnamon Bittern; Black-browed Reed Warbler; Oriental Reed Warbler; Thick-billed Warbler. After Sunset, we will cover the Nocturnal endemics like Andaman Nightjar; Andaman Scops Owl and Hume’s Hawk Owl along with Oriental Scops Owl.

Day 2: SHOAL BAY + OGRABRANJ

In the morning proceed to Shoal Bay and after lunch proceed towards Ograbranj
Highlights:
ForestHabitat
• Expected Birds At Shoal Bay: Andaman Green-Pigeon; Andaman Cuckooshrike; Andaman Wood-Pigeon; Andaman Crake; Andaman Treepie; White-headed Starling; Andaman Bulbul; Andaman Shama; Ruddy Kingfisher; Blue-eared Kingfisher; Mangrove Whistler; White-breasted Wood-swallow; Andaman Drongo; Black Baza; Andaman Woodpecker; Andaman Cuckoo-dove; Violet Cuckoo; Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher; Forest Wagtail.
• Day 3: CHIDIYATAPU BEACH (DAY & NIGHT)
After breakfast proceed for Chidiyatapu for Day & Night Birding.
Highlights:
Forest Habitat
• Expected Birds: Andaman Serpent Eagle; Crested Serpent Eagle; Besra; Andaman Treepie; Andaman Drongo; Andaman Shama; Andaman Bulbul; Andaman Green-pigeon; Andaman Wood-pigeon; Andaman Flowerpecker; Andaman Coucal; Olive-backed Sunbird; Freckle-breasted Woodpecker; Long-tailed Parakeet; Vernal Hanging Parrot; Collared Kingfisher; White-headed Starling; Hill Myna; Pacific Reef Egret; White-bellied Sea Eagle; Changeable Hawk Eagle; Beach Thick-knee; White-breasted Wood-swallow; Grey Wagtail; Blue-eared Kingfisher.
Day 4: MOUNT HARRIET + EVENING IS LEFT FOR MISSED OUT BIRDS)
After breakfast to Mountharriet which is from Port Blair.
Forest Habitat
• Expected Birds: Dusky Warbler; Black-browed Reed Warbler; Thick-billed Warbler; Pallas Grasshopper Warbler; Andaman Teal; Andaman Coucal; Beach Thick-knee; Andaman Serpent Eagle.
Day 5: FLIGHT BACK TO MAINLAND.

The Andaman’s Endemic Birding Tour ends

Inclusions:
• All transfers by Private A/C Vehicle at Port Blair and around during the birding tour.
• Ac accommodation at Port Blair and Havelock with Breakfast.
• All necessary forest permits to all national parks and forest areas.
• Complementary 1 bottle packaged drinking water on all day of birding
• All necessary guide charges for the birding tour.
Exclusions:
• Flight tickets not included.
• Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
• Camera Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in the mentioned cost of Sightseeing & Transfers.
• Vehicle can be availed for other out of itinerary tour on additional payment basis. During the waiting period Vehicle AC service will not be provided to the guest.

Inclusions:
• All transfers by Private A/C Vehicle at Port Blair and around during the birding tour.
• Ac accommodation at Port Blair with Breakfast& Dinner Only.
• All necessary forest permits to all national parks and forest areas.
• Complementary 1 bottle packaged drinking water on all day of birding
• All necessary guide charges for the birding tour.
Exclusions:
• Flight tickets not included.
• Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
• Camera Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in the mentioned cost of Sightseeing & Transfers.
• Vehicle can be availed for other out of itinerary tour on additional payment basis. During the waiting period Vehicle AC service will not be provided to the guest.

Important Notes:
• Always carry a valid ID Proof while travelling.
• Only three mobile operators are functional in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: BSNL, Vodafone and Airtel.
How to Book
• Select Options as per your preference.
• We will do the Hotel blocking, and blocking confirmation mail will be send to you within 48 hours.
• After receiving the confirmation mail you have to make the payment, within 3 Days.
• After receiving the payment we will send you Confirmation Voucher within 3 Days.
Hotel Details 01 Room + 01 Extra Mattress In MAP Basis
DESTINATION DELUXE
PORT BLAIR Sea Lounge
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Package Price
PRICE
DELUXE
4PAX Rs. 68,000/- + 5% GST(excluded as per guide)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) GST of 5% excluded.
2) All the rooms were base category only.
3) If at the time of booking of the package, if the private ferry is not available at the time then the alternate option of Govt. ferry will be arranged.
4) If there is any change in price of hotel, logistics, ferry and entry tickets will be inform at the time of booking and package price will change according to the price.
5) The above mentioned package is based on MAP Basis (Breakfast+ Dinner)

5 days of birding covering locations sattal, pangot and chafi.
Call 09920270208 for further details
Do check the Photo gallery from last tour.
https://m.facebook.com/mangesh.thakur.7161/albums/2157681990975041/?ref=bookmarks

Day 1: arrive at Dibrugarh airport: Drive to Dibru-saikhowa national park (1 hour). Check in resort. Afternoon boat safari in Maguri Beel for migratory birds.
Day2: Gibbon sanctuary & maguri beel
Day 3: Dehing Patkal sanctuary
Day 4: Dehing Patkal sanctuary
Day 5: travel to kaziranga (7 hours)
Day 6: 2 safari in kaziranga
Day 7: 2 safari in kaziranga
Day 8: pobitora travel & evening safari
Day 9: 2 safari in pobitora
Day 10: post breakfast back to Guwahati airport.

purely a trip primarily focused on Snow Leopard ,Tibetian Wolf, Fox other High Altitude wildlife in Ladakh Hemis NP along with trans himalayan Birding. with one of the best guide and spotter 01.Airport pickup at Leh .trf to homestay /hotel at Leh . date can be flexible.
day2. acclimatization at Leh and birding in Indus Vally. target is Ibisbill and other avifauna.
o3.Leh to Ulley .snow Leopard quest begin.
04.Snowleopard quest at Uleey.
05. Ulley to hemisshukhpachan vally for Snow Leopard other wildlife.
06.Ullay to Sashpochey Vally for SnowLeard .
07.Ullay to Yangthang for further explore.
08. Ullay only again for tibetian wolf,Snowleopard ,Fox etc .bording.
09.Ullay to Leh.
10. Leh to Airport drop .
please e mail me avijitwildlife@gmail.com or whatsapp at 9831918004 or can ping at 8910111675

Wildlife viewing and photography, tiger tracking, birding. We're aiming at staying inside the core of the park for 3 nights & 4 days with a plan of taking 5 safaris

Birding in Bhutan, 7nights minimum.
I will travel with self drive SUV.
From Kolkata will enter Bhutan from phuntsoling.
Any birder having previous experience of birding in Bhutan will get preference.
Any tips will be more than welcome.
Mob: 8697849973

Godkhali to Godkhali including night stay at resort+local transport up to Godkhali by car on pre planned route as per the pick up point of the participant(s) within the city area.
Day 1: 30-Aug-2019
1.a) Reach Godkhali by hired car at around 6:30 AM morning from Kolkata
1.b) Board on boat and the safari will start
1.c) Full day safari till evening, around 5 pm, lunch will serve on boat
1.d) check in to resort for night stay, evening tea/snack, dinner will serve at resort.
Day 2: 31-Aug-2019
2.a) Early morning and day long safari will start on boat at around 6 AM
2.b) Breakfast & lunch will serve on boat
2.c) check in to same resort for night stay, evening tea/snack, dinner will serve at resort.
Day 3: 1-Sep-2019
3.a) Early morning and half day safari will start on boat at around 6 AM
3.b) Breakfast & lunch will serve on boat
3.c) Return to Godkhali
3.d) Reach Kolkata by car
Kindly Note:
a) The category of proposed plan is wildlife photography tour
b) A dedicated mechanized boat (6 cylinder) will be hired with reasonable weather protection facilities
c) Expert local guide will conduct all safaris
d) The proposed plan may deviate due to weather condition or unforeseen circumstances
e) This is a cost to cost trip plan

Wildlife Photo Tour -
Day 1 (30/08/2019) :
• Point pick up by car from Kolkata city enroute to Godkhali
• Transfer to 6 cylinder boat and safari starts at 9:45 am
• Focus on birds of the Mangrove island & the famous big cats
• Breakfast, Tea & Lunch served on boat
• Transfer to resort by 5:30 pm
• Evening snacks, Tea & Dinner served at resort
Day 2 (31/08/2019) :
• Transfer to boat and safari starts at 5:30 am
• Full day safari venturing into creeks & canals with an eye on spotting the elusive Mangrove Ghost
• Breakfast, Tea & Lunch served on boat
• Transfer to resort by 5:30 pm
• Evening snacks, Tea & Dinner served at resort
Day 3 (01/09/2019) :
• Transfer to boat and safari starts at 5:30 am
• Day long safari venturing into creeks & canals with focus on big cats, jungle cat & bird species.
• Breakfast, Tea & Lunch served on boat
• Evening Tea & Group photo
• Arrive at Godkhali between 4:45 to 5:15 pm
• Transfer to cab at 5:15 pm & drop at the designated pick up points with evergreen memories of the trip

4 safaris 3 in Moharli and 1 in Junona(buffer)

This Plan is for tadoba season opener.. planning for 10 safaris in moharli and its buffer zones like jununa devada.. should book safaris on august 1st.. so its an urgent requirement.. you can contact me on 08971818143

Birding trip to: Mishmi Hills, Maguri beel, Jaypore, Digboi, Dehing patkai, Roing, Tiwari gaon, Mayodia pass, Upper and lower dibang valley
Starting from Dibrugarh on 24th Feb 2020 early morning and trip will end on 7th March 2020. This will be a serious and extensive birding trip, to some of the best birding location in India. For queries please PM.

Landscape and wildlife photography, high altitude birding..
Proposed plan, please find the below itinerary
Day 1: Aug 8..Kolkata to Delhi(flight) to Shimla(overnight bus)
Day 02:- Aug 9 Transfer From Shimla to sarahan
Day2- Aug 10 sarahan to sangla to rakcham
Day3- Aug 11 rakcham to kalpa night stay kalpa

Day4- Aug 12 kalpa to nako to Tabo
Day5: Aug 13
Leave for Kaza
Day 06:- Aug 14 Sightseeing around Kaza
Day 07: Aug 15 Pin Valley - Kaza
Day 08:- Aug 16 Kaza to Chandertal Lake
Day 09:- Aug 17 Chandertal to Manali
Day 10: Aug 18 Manali- Delhi-kolkata

Planning for a birding cum lesser mammals exploring and photography trip in GRK between December to January end. Meant for pure wildlife watch and photography. Spceial focus on Mcqueen Bustard,Short eared owl,grey hypocolius,and many desert speciality raptors, desert fox, Hyena, desert cat, etc. Will be with very best guide and comfortable budget stay. All cost on mutually shared basis from Bhuj to bhuj.. We 2 are already there. 1 or 2 like minded wildlifer are welcome.. But need to freeze it fast as best months are Nov to jan and guide in big demand.Will cover extensively marine NP in Jamnagar ( focus Oyster catcher,Crab plover,etc coast along with one session in khijadiya.
Please whatsapp 9831918004 or email
avijitwildlife@gmail.com

Budget camping in Masai Mara, NOT with any travel operator
Itinerary
3/10/19-Fly from Mumbai. Night stay at Nairobi.
4/10/19- Drive to Masai Mara. Stay at budget camp near Sekenani gate outside the reserve.
5/10/19 to 10/10/19- Full day game drive. Stay at the same camp.
11/10/19- Drive to Nairobi and fly back home.
If partner is interested in extending the trip with a visit to Nakuru &/or Amboseli, I can join.

Looking for like minded co-travelers for Bandhavgarh & Kanha, would be doing around 11 safaris in Bandhavgarh & 8 safaris in Kanha. Trip cost would be shared. Please connect 9881376358 or whatsapp for details

Comprehensive Kenya cost sharing trip
9 days trip with Simon K ( No 1 Guide)
Dates: Aug 3 to Aug 12
Places: Ambosili, Nakuru, Naivasha, Mara (Migration)

Leaving on 6th September evening from Kolkata and reach by night. Next 4 full days will be spent on boat safaris from dawn to dusk. Night stay at a hotel. Return to Kolkata on 10th evening.

2 safaris in pobitora, 6 safaris in Kaziranga, 2 days in gibbon sanctuary. This is rough itinerary & dates are flexible. Kindly let me know any tips & contacts for this trip. I'm a budget traveller & looking for the best & non expensive stay & driver/naturalists.

One regular/half day on 16th eve and half day morning safari on 17th.

Plan to stay on the boats in the riverine and hopefully we can spot/photograph the big cat

Masai Mara cost sharing trip
8 days trip with Simon K ( No 1 Guide)
Dates: Aug 3 to Aug 10
Places: Masai Mara (Migration)

Day 1: Land in Nairobi and stay overnight.
Day 2: Early morning transfer to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 3: Full day game drive in Mara. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 4: Full day game drive in Mara. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 5: Full day game drive in Mara. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 6: Early morning transfer to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 7: Full day game drive in Lake Nakuru. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 8: Early morning transfer to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 9: Full day game drive in Amboseli. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Day 10: Morning game drive in Amboseli. Depart to Nairobi late in the morning.