*Neora Valley NP & Mahananda WLS- Latpanchar*
*_(Neora Valley NP, Lava & Latpanchar)_*
_Dates:_
_11th-15th April 2026_
Neora Valley NP: Located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, the Neora Valley National Park is one of the richest biological zones in the state. Though famous as the land of the Red Panda, it is also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Among the finest forest in the country you can find some of India’s most sought-after birds are found here. During the camp, one can see birds like Black Baza, Sapphire Flycatcher, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Black-eared Shrike-babbler, Himalayan Cutia, Red-tailed Minla, Greater Yellownape, Green-billed Malkoha, and five species of sunbirds, namely Crimson, Ruby-cheeked, Green-tailed, Black-throated, Mrs. Gould’s and Fire-tailed.
Latpanchar (Mahananda WLS): On the way from Siliguri to Neora lies a small mountain hamlet of Latpanchar, which this the highest point of the Mahananda WLS. This small place is home to over 350 species of birds, including the Rufous-necked Hornbill, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Scaly Laughingthrush, Streaked Laughingthrush, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Kalij Pheasant and Great Barbet.
Batch Limit: 10–12
Grade: Easy (Walks of 2–4 km for birding)
Camp fees: Rs. 41,550/-
Cost includes: Accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first-day lunch to last day lunch, transfers from and to Bagdogra, permits, and entry to the park.
Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of a personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, stay in Bagdogra, any cost not specified above.
Reporting: Pick up from Bagdogra at 05:30 a.m. and drop to Bagdogra at 12:00 noon on the last day. You are advised to book your tickets to arrive in Bagdogra one day prior and book a flight atleast 2 hrs after 12 noon on the last day.
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