Sikkim Wildlife & Birding Special: Seasonal Migrants & Endemics | 4 Nights and 5 Days Sikkim Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival, Orientation & Easy Birding Around Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Gangtok (approx 4–5 hours by road). Settle into your hotel and enjoy an evening orientation with your birding guide. Short, relaxed birding sessions in the late afternoon at Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary or Ganesh Tok to spot low-altitude forest species and migrants.
Activities include: hotel check-in, briefing with the naturalist, easy nature walk to observe species such as warblers, sunbirds and resident bellbirds. Acclimatize gently on Day 1 — avoid strenuous activity.
Road Transfer to Lachen — En-route Birding & Scenic Stops
Early breakfast and depart for Lachen (northbound, approx 6–7 hours). En route, you will pass through mixed montane forests, river valleys and terraced farmland — excellent for stop-and-search birding for species like Himalayan bulbul, Rufous‑vented tit, and resident raptors. Short stops at viewpoints and waterfalls for photography.
Arrive Lachen by late afternoon, check into the guesthouse/hotel and take a short walk in the village for evening birding focusing on woodland species and wintering migrants (seasonal). Roads are winding; travel times are approximate and depend on conditions.
Yumthang Valley & Zero Point — High Altitude Birding
Full-day excursion to Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers) and Zero Point (subject to seasonal access). Enjoy intensive birding in alpine meadows, rhododendron slopes and riverine habitats. Target species include Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Tibetan Snowfinch, Alpine Accentor, Lammergeier and several migrant warblers and finches during season.
Picnic lunch in the valley; optional short walks for close-up views of high-altitude flora and incidental mammals. Return to Lachen/Lachung region by late afternoon. Zero Point access can be restricted during heavy snow; the guide will choose the best alternate birding sites if closed.
Return to Gangtok with En-route Stops & Forest Birding
After breakfast depart for Gangtok. En-route birding in montane forests and river valleys — good chances for spotting Hoary-throated Barwing, Rufous-vented Tit, Blue-winged Minla, and various woodpeckers and thrushes.
Arrive Gangtok by late afternoon. Evening at leisure or optional visit to MG Marg for local shopping and a cultural walk. Allow time to rest after high-altitude travel.
Local Birding & Departure — Optional Tsomgo Lake Visit
Half-day of gentle birding at Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary or nearby forested areas for woodland and alpine edge species. Optionally, visit Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) and Baba Harbhajan Mandir for more high-altitude birding if time and permits allow (additional permit and time needed).
Transfer to Bagdogra / NJP for onward journey. Wrap-up with guide debrief and checklist of species observed. Departure times will be arranged to fit flight/train schedules.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 4 nights on twin/ family sharing basis (Gangtok and Lachung/Lachen)
- Daily breakfast and selected lunches and dinners as specified in itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing by private, comfortable vehicle (as per group size)
- Experienced local naturalist/ birding guide for the duration
- All local permits and entry fees to protected areas (where applicable)
- Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport / NJP and drop-off on Day 5
- Basic first-aid kit and bottled drinking water during transfers
- Wildlife/bird checklist and pre-departure briefing
This package is promoted as a specialised Sikkim tour package and Sikkim Family Retreat tour package focusing on wildlife & birding.
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to Bagdogra / NJP
- Personal insurance, porterage, phone calls, laundry and personal expenses
- Meals not specified in itinerary and beverages beyond provided bottled water
- Entrance fees/permits to restricted areas that require special passes (e.g., Nathula) unless specifically arranged
- Tips/gratuities for drivers, guides and hotel staff
- Any additional activities or excursions not listed in the itinerary
High-altitude excursions (Yumthang/Zero Point/Tsomgo) may require seasonal permits or be restricted due to weather; related extra costs are not included.
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