Northeast India · India
Hornbills of Northeast India
Rainforest birding for hornbills, pittas, broadbills, and foothill specialties.
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Overview
This tour moves through forested foothills and community-managed landscapes where hornbills remain a flagship species for conservation.
Birding often starts by ear before visual confirmation, making guide support especially valuable in the denser habitats visited.
Highlights
- Hornbill-focused forest mornings
- Community-led conservation landscapes
- Excellent subtropical diversity
Target species & wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Assam foothills
Transfer to the lodge and begin with evening birding around secondary forest.
Day 2
Lowland forest
Early hornbill watch followed by slower birding along forest access tracks.
Day 3
Canopy and bamboo
Search bamboo tangles and fruiting trees with local expert support.
Day 4
Community reserve
Birding in a conservation landscape managed with local participation.
Day 5
River valley transfer
Short drive and river-edge session for kingfishers and open-country birds.
Day 6
Subtropical ridges
Work a higher trail for sibias, laughingthrushes, and broadbills.
Day 7
Flexible target day
Return to the most productive sectors for guest priorities.
Day 8
Foothill exit
Birding en route back toward the plains.
Day 9
Departure
Transfer out after breakfast.
FAQ
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Accessibility
- Some uneven forest roads and occasional longer stakeouts near forest edges.
- Best season
- March to April and November
- Group size
- 4-7 guests
- Price
- ₹1,98,000 per person
Upcoming departures
Nov 2, 2026
9 days · 4 spaces left
Mar 21, 2027
9 days · 5 spaces left
Included
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Entry fees
- Local conservation contribution
- All meals
Not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional gratuities
Your guides
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Sahil Zutshi
Founder & Lead Naturalist
Sahil leads the company with an emphasis on ethical fieldcraft, habitat interpretation, and relaxed but rigorous birding. His routes balance target species with a wider sense of place, culture, and conservation.
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Ananya Iyer
Senior Bird Guide
Ananya specializes in rainforest birding, mixed feeding flocks, and helping guests sharpen visual and aural identification skills in dense forest habitats.
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Tashi Dorji
Regional Specialist Guide
Tashi is known for his measured pace, keen eye for forest movement, and knack for translating local ecological knowledge into memorable guest experiences.
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