Birding Tour @ East Sikkim + West Bengal

Overview

6 Nights / 7 DaysThis 7-day circuit combines the high-altitude grandeur of East Sikkim with the rich subtropical forests of West Bengal's Himalayan foothills. Beginning at Padamchen in Sikkim, the tour ascends through rhododendron and conifer belts to seek out pheasants, tragopans, and alpine specialists before descending through Dikling and Khemshika to the legendary birding grounds of Latpanchar. The dramatic altitudinal gradient — from over 3,000 m to under 800 m — delivers an extraordinary diversity of Himalayan birds across just one week.

Itinerary at a glance

Day 01: Bagdogra Airport → Padamchen
Day 02:Full Day at Padamchen
Day 03:Padamchen → Dikling Pacheykhani
Day 04:Dikling Pacheykhani → Khemshika Hut
Day 05:Khemshika Hut → Latpanchar
Day 06:Full Day at Latpanchar
Day 07:Latpanchar → Bagdogra Airport

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Itinerary

Day 01

Day01

Bagdogra Airport → PadamchenArrive at Bagdogra Airport and begin the scenic drive to Padamchen in East Sikkim. The route climbs through lush subtropical forests into temperate zones. Settle into the homestay and enjoy evening birding around the village. Look for common Himalayan species as you acclimatize. Overnight stay at Padamchen.

Day 02

Day02

Full Day at Padamchen Full day birding in the forests around Padamchen. Early morning trek targeting Satyr Tragopan, Blood Pheasant, and Himalayan Monal in the higher elevations. Afternoon birding for laughingthrushes, minlas, and yuhinas in the mid-elevation forests. Evening session for flycatchers and thrushes. Overnight stay at Padamchen

Day 03

Day03

Padamchen → Dikling PacheykhaniAfter morning birding, drive to Dikling Pacheykhani. Explore new birding zones along the route. Target Spotted Elachura, Fire-tailed Myzornis, and various parrotbills. The area is excellent for high-altitude specialists including Snow Pigeon and Snow Partridge. Overnight stay at Dikling Pacheykhani.

Day 04

Day04

Dikling Pacheykhani → Khemshika HutTrek to Khemshika Hut through pristine forests. Birding en route for Himalayan Rubythroat, Blue-fronted Robin, and Maroon-backed Accentor. The higher altitude opens up chances for Rufous-vented Tit and various rosefinches. Evening birding around the hut. Overnight stay at Khemshika Hut.