WEST BENGAL BIRDING
Life in the Mountain Forest
US$- / PERSON SHARING
05 DAYS Expedition
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Year 2025
Embark on an extraordinary birding photography adventure through the scenic landscapes of West Bengal on the West Bengal Birding Photo Tour. This carefully crafted tour takes you to key locations such as Latpanchor, Rongtong, Mahananda, Shivakhola, Neora Valley, Darjeeling, Lava, Senchal, Kolakham, Rishop, and Paglajhora. Discover the rich diversity of avian species in their natural habitats as you capture stunning photographs of colorful birds in flight and perched on picturesque branches. Immerse yourself in the unique experiences each location offers, from serene forest trails to breathtaking mountain vistas. Get ready for an adventure filled with captivating bird encounters and unforgettable photography opportunities in West Bengal.
WHY THIS PHOTO TOUR IS FOR YOU
DESTINATION ALLURE
West Bengal, located in the eastern part of India, offers a paradise for birding and photography enthusiasts. With its diverse landscapes ranging from the lush green forests of the misty hills of Darjeeling, West Bengal is home to a wide variety of bird species.
MONTH OF TRAVEL
Our West Bengal Birding Photo Tour takes place in 2025, when there is no rainfall, it is getting hotter by the day, and animals cluster around the shrinking lakes and rivers, giving us opportunities to witness superb concentrations of birds.
NUMBER OF SPECIES
West Bengal is saturated with a diverse array of wildlife and birds. The number of species is 993! Photographic highlights include the famed Osprey, Black-winged Kite, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Jerdon’s Baza, Black Baza, Brown Boobook, Collared Owlet, Asian Barred Owlet, Jungle Owlet, Spotted Owlet, Little Owl, Forest Owlet, Mountain Scops Owl, Eurasian Scops Owl, Red-headed Trogon, Ward’s Trogon, Great Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Oriental, Pied Hornbill, Indian Grey Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill and many more.
SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES
Limited to 3 photographers, travel to this exotic location with like-minded individuals and share your photographic bucket-list destination together.
GUIDED EXPERIENCE
Local knowledge of the region and its wildlife is key to crafting the ultimate West Bengal photography tour experience. Combined with the photographic expertise of Samiul, you are in for an adventure that will further fuel your excitement for photography and the destination.
DAYS 1 TO 2: KOLKATA TO BAGDOGRA
Today marks the start of our incredible West Bengal Birding Photography Tour as we leave Kolkata for Bagdogra, then drive to Rongtong, one of the best places for birds and mammals in India, where we will spend the next two nights.
DAY 2: FULL DAY AT RONGTONG
This area is also home to one of the photographic highlights of our trip. The lodge here will allow us to search for some species we might not encounter elsewhere on the tour. Most of our time will be spent driving or walking the lodge surroundings and the access road, searching for species.
DAY 3 : RONGTONG TO REMOTE AREAS
Today, we will go north to explore the forest and the mountains, where we have 2 nights as we continue our photography tour of West Bengal.
DAY 4: TO LATPANCHOR
Renowned as a bird paradise among birders and photographers alike, the Latpanchor centre stage as it shows its avian gems available in many shapes, sizes, and colors.
DAY 5: LATPANCHOR TO BAGDOGRA
After taking some final photos near our lodge, our photography tour sadly comes to an end, and we will head back to the airport for our next flight home.
