Itinerary Details
Day 1: Bagdogra – Singalila National Park
Your Red Panda Expedition starts with your arrival in Bagdogra. Our tour representative will meet you at the Bagdogra Airport and pick you up for the onward journey. Board the vehicle and head towards Manebhanjan by 1:30 PM. You will start your journey towards Singalila National Park along with the porters and guides. The entry permission for the base camp will be arranged for you in advance. Hit the road to visit the base camp by Land Rover, a heritage car that has been in the service since 1956. Enjoy the scenic beauty en route.
You will have an assisted transfer to the pre-booked Habre's Nest on arrival. Complete the check in formalities around 3 PM and unwind. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can explore the natural settings of the homestay or relax in your room. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 to 6: Red Panda Expedition
From the 2nd to the 6th day of the Red Panda Expedition tour, you will enjoy the sightseeing tour of the Tinchuley Singalila and search for Red Panda. This forest is also home to some of the almost 300 species of birds. Apart from this, other mammals found here are Himalayan Black bear, Clouded Leopard, Black Panther, Leopard, Leopard Cat, Serow, Barking Deer, Yellow-throated Marten, Wild Boar, Pangolin, Pika etc.
The Tinchuley Singalila tour is a unique experience as some guides and porters track this elusive species of Red Panda and take you on the same path. From the national park, you can also see the majestic Mount Everest, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Lhotse, and Mount Makalu, four of the five highest peaks in the world.
Every morning, you will start your wildlife activity from Habre's Nest after breakfast, around 8 AM. However, the timing may change depending on different activities. During the trip, you will go bird watching, including the in-house Bird Studio setup and Red panda searching the whole day with necessary breaks.
Overnight stay at Hebre's Nest.
Day 7: Drop at Bagdogra
On the last day of the tour, have breakfast at Habre's Nest around 9 AM. Post breakfast, pack your bags and complete the check-out formalities. Proceed towards Bagdogra. On arrival, you will have an assisted transfer to the Bagdogra Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.