Overview

Situated at Darjeeling district of West Bengal, this area is a combination of Eastern Himalayan residents, breeder, and migratory birds ground. The Senchal Forest area is a pristine forest with rich flora and fauna, including huge numbers of birds. The habitat suits some rare Himalayan avifauna with some altitudinal migrants. This area is a home of some rare / uncommon birds like Satyr Tragopan, Hill Partridge, Great Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Brown Parrotbill, Himalayan Shortwing, Lesser Shortwing, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Rufous-throated Wren Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Spotted Elachura, Darjeeling Woodpecker, various Laughingthrushes, Sunbirds, and many. Lower Mahananda is practically a hotspot area for birders specifically during monsoon for Black Baza, Great Hornbill, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Violet Cuckoo, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo, Pale-headed Woodpecker, Long-tailed Broadbill, Mountain Imperial Pigeon, Pin-tailed Pigeon, various Flycatchers, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird and many. August to April is the best time for birding to this hotspot.

Inclusions

• All Food [Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, Evening Snacks, Dinner]
• All stays (on twin sharing basis)
• All Permit
• All Guide & amp
• Car Fare

Itinerary

Gallery

Exclusions

• Any expenses of journey-return railway/air ticket fare
• Any extra buying
• Any extra fooding
• Any extra cost for RTPCR report (if needed).

Important Notes

The area is full of birding activity, so one must alert on every moment. In summer and monsoon, there is a high chance of rainfall in complete hills, so one must take all precautionary measurements to save himself / herself and his / her electronic gadgets. You have to be patience on field and follow your guide.