West Sikkim Buddhist Circuit Birding Tour
This tour can be combined when one is looking for a combined family outing as well as birding. The tour would be conducted by making the stay arrangements in star-rated hotels in Pelling. The tour would be done either through an expert bird guide of Sikkim Brds or a local trailblazer. Majorly, Black-tailed Crake, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Chestnut Thrush, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Lesser Shortwing, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Blue-winged Laughingthrush would be targeted. If you have some more birds in mind, we can patch you with our bird guide. After discussion, you can make some additional-alteration to this existing birding itinerary.
Day-1 | Birdwatchers would be received from Bagdogra Airport as they arrive by our birding guide. On the way, lunch would be arranged. There might be some birding on the way through Kaluk Bakhim villages. In the afternoon if time permits, a short birding session would be arranged in SangaChoeling Monastery. The birds are unharmed and safe in the temple complexes. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pelling town for all four nights. |
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Day-2 to 4 | Over the next three days, you would be guided to explore all the nooks and corners of Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Bird Park, Sangachoeling Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Darap village, Rinchenpong, and Dentam village. Birding in the village areas and community forest trails will definitely mesmerize you. |
Day-5 | A morning birding session would be conducted in the temple and monastery complexes; after you finish your breakfast it is time to check out from Pelling City Hotel. It would require a couple of hours to reach Bagdogra. You can club this tour with some other tours in Sikkim or ask for customized tour options. |
Inclusions
- All Stay in hotels at Pelling while doing the Buddhist Circuit birding Tour
- Stay can be planned on single occupancy, double occupancy, double duplex occupancy (as per guest's suggestion)
- All Foods as mentioned in the travel plan; with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options
- Food plans can be EP, CP, AP, or MAP
- All surface transfer by Innova Crysta, Xylo or Bolero (as chosen in the itinerary)
- Bird tour guide for all days with all necessary types of equipment - Binoculars, Sound Recorders, etc.
- All professional taxes
Exclusions
- VISA & Travel Insurance for the entire tour
- Onward & Return journies from the hometown of the guests
- Any additional food items, not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any Tips & gratuities to the support team