Red Panda, Rhino and Elephant Tour
10 Nights / 11 Days
Red Panda and Rhino Tour – From the vibrant grasslands of Kaziranga National Park to the alluring mountains of the Himalayas in the North, journey across a small spectrum of Indian Wildlife for the chance to see some of the most iconic species of the country has to offer – The Red Panda and the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros.
The Red Panda is an absolutely adorable animal which inhabits the montane forests of Singalila National Park in West Bengal. This is the best place in the world to spot these fascinating creatures as a safari tour into the Rhododendron and Mixed High Altitude forests of the Singalila Ridge is a sure way to see the Fire Fox along with a host almost 300 unique and rare birds of East India. On the other hand, Kaziranga National Park is one of the most enthralling wildlife hotspots in all of Asia.
This area gains plenty of traction as it is the last refuge on earth for the Indian Rhinoceros which can be readily seen. In fact, life here flourishes in the watery glades that make this park so remarkably appealing – There isn’t a place in the Asian continent that can match the herds of animals observed here! Take a tiger safari India tour to these wondrous parks and get exclusive insight on some of the most special species in the Indian Subcontinent.
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Outline Itinerary
Red Panda, Rhino and Elephant Tour
❯ Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi (Flight).
❯ Day 02 : New Delhi – Guwahati – Kaziranga (flight + 250 kms/5 hrs drive)
❯ Day 03 – 04 : In Kaziranga National Park
❯ Day 05 : Kaziranga – Guwahati – Bagdogra – Singalila (Flight + 100 kms/4 hrs drive)
❯ Day 06 – 09 : In Singalila National Park
❯ Day 10 : Singalila – Bagdogra – New Delhi (Flight + 100 kms/4 hrs drive)
❯ Day 11 : New Delhi – Fly Home
Trip Highlights
➤ Stay amidst the dense forests of Singalila National Park, as you navigate trails to discover the highly adorable Red Panda on this Red Panda and Rhino Tour.
➤ Kaziranga National Park offers the ideal destination in the world to see the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, with two-thirds of the entire world’s population residing here.
➤ Witness a plethora of wildlife which includes Tigers, Water Buffalos, Elephants and Rhinos on this Red Panda and Rhino Tour.
➤ Gifted with a medley of habitats, the two destinations fall under Important Bird Areas (IBA) which shelters close to a staggering 600 species of birds together.
➤ With awe inspiring landscapes, photo opportunities are plenty as you scan vistas teeming with Indian wildlife, on this Red Panda and Rhino Tour.
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Detailed Itinerary for Red Panda, Rhino and Elephant Tour
Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi (Flight)
On arrival at the New Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel and assist you in check in. He will hand over all travel related documents and brief you regarding your upcoming Red Panda and Rhino Tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: The Roseate House, Aerocity or similar
Day 02 : New Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga (flight + 250 kms/5 hrs drive)
Early Breakfast, followed by a transfer to the airport to board a flight to Guwahati at 0710 hrs to which reaches at 0935 hrs. Meet our assistance on arrival at the Guwahati airport and drive to Kaziranga National Park 250 kms / 5hrs drive. On arrival check into the lodge. Lunch at lodge followed by an afternoon jeep rhino safari to the national park.
Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam. It is the oldest park in Assam and covers an area of 430 sq km along the river Brahmaputra in the North and the Karbi Ang long hills in the South. The National Highway 37 passes through the park area and tea estates, hemmed by table-top tea bushes. The Park is a world heritage site and was declared a national Park in 1974. The landscape is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes and shallow pools.
Kaziranga National Park a world heritage site is famous for the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, the landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes & shallow pools. It has been declared as National Park in 1974. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Diphlu River Lodge or similar
Day 03 : In Kaziranga National park
Morning and afternoon jeep Rhino safari to the national park. Breakfast and lunch at the Lodge.
Kaziranga National Park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tiger, elephant, water buffalo, gaur, leopard cat, otter and monitor lizard. Some of the birds that can be commonly sighted are the flamingo, crane, grey-headed fishing eagle, whistling teal, crested serpent eagle, open-billed stork, swamp partridge, osprey, cormorant, heron and marsh harrier. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Accommodation: Diphly River Lodge or similar
Day 04 : In Kaziranga National park
Morning and afternoon rhino and red panda safari to the national park. Breakfast and lunch at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 05 : Kaziranga – Guwahati - Bagdogra - Singalila (Flight + 100 kms/4 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast, depart for the airport in the morning to board a flight at 1035 hours to arrive in Bagdogra at 1140 hrs. You will be received by our representative and drive to Singalila National Park gate (Manebhanjan) which takes around 4 hrs. On arrival, switch vehicles to a Land Rover which will take you to Habre’s Nest (Another 2-2.30 hr Drive) through the National Park. On arrival check into the Habre’s Nest. Dinner and overnight stay at the Habre’s Nest.
Accommodation: Habre’s Nest
Day 06 : In Singalila National Park
Morning ensues with wildlife activity around Habre’s Nest post breakfast. Go for birding with in-house bird studio setup. Later proceed to search for the Red Panda, which encompasses an an entire day, interspersed with breaks. Food will be served at homestay or on fields depending on the activities.
The jungles in the east are home to some of the most precious and fascinating flora and fauna. One such treasure in the east is Singalila National Park in West Bengal. Established in 1986, the park is one of the few places on earth where you will come across the Red Panda.
The incandescent view of Kanchenjunga Massif adorns clear blue skies above the park. Each and every turn unfurls a pleasant surprise of wilderness and scenic beauty. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, you get the virgin views of the mountains spanning from Nepal to Bhutan.
You may get tired of clicking photos from your DSLR, but the park won’t stop bombarding you with beautiful vistas and wonders of nature. It is a heaven for wildlife photographers, nature lovers, and adventure enthusiasts.
Overnight stay at Habre’s Nest.
Accommodation: Habre’s Nest
Day 07 - 09 : In Singalila National Park
Follow the same schedule of previous day. After breakfast, step out for birding and in search of rare and exotic Red Panda.
Habre’s Nest is an Indo-Nepal joint venture towards sustainable tourism around Red Panda and its conservation. Red Panda & its habitat are threatened in this world, pushing them further towards extinction; we all need to save them for a better part of our world depends on it. Habre’s Nest is dedicated to this cause and sharing 20% of its profit for the Red Panda & it’s habitat conservation.
Habre’s Nest – This is home to all of us, around 15 people who made the Homestay themselves; monitors the surrounding Red Panda habitat for Red Panda conservation and research. Undoubtedly the best trackers around with 100% success rate till now. Who better to have as your host! Members of the house are unique in their own way and ever ready to give you the exclusive experience.
An experiential homestay which provides highest quality Red Panda tour experience above 10,000 ft bordering India (Singalila) & Nepal (Illam). Unlike resorts & lodges at Habre’s Nest, guests are part of a villager’s home and experience their life.
Tinchule-Singalila is a Birding Paradise. More than 300 species of birds found here. It has a huge list of exotic birds like- Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Kalij Pheasant, Brown and Fulvous Parrotbills, Rufous-vented Tit, and Old World babblers like the Fire-tailed Myzornis and the Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Rosefinchs, bull finches, Wran Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Nuthatchs, Treecreepers, Yahunas, Minivets, Partriges and many more. One of the best places to see sunrise and sunsets, Sandakhphu top is the highest peak in West Bengal and offers the best view of Kangchenjunga also known as “Sleeping Buddha” or Sleeping Shiva”.
All meals and overnight stay at Habre’s Nest.
Day 10 : Singalila - Bagdogra - New Delhi (Flight + 100 kms/4 hrs drive)
After Breakfast, check out from Habre’s Nest and drive to Bagdogra by 2pm. After reaching the airport, board a flight to New Delhi at 1550 hour. Arrive in New Delhi at 1805 hrs and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at New Delhi hotel.
Accommodation: Roseate House Aerocity or similar
Day 11 : New Delhi - Fly Home
After breakfast, transfer to the New Delhi International Airport to board a flight back home or to an onward destination.
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation in Singalila and Kaziranga on room, all meals and safari basis.
- Your forest permit charges for India and Nepal in Singalila.
- Your guide, porter and Red panda tracking charges in Singalila.
- In-house birding studio charges in Singalila.
- Your entrance and guide charges in Kaziranga.
- 06 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kaziranga.
- Assistance at airport and hotels.
- All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova.
- All currently applicable taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Still / video camera fee in national parks and at monuments.
- Expenses of personal nature like smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- International airfare and domestic.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable.
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