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Birding Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200 sq. kms is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35 km from Tezpur, the nearest town (Tezpur is 200 kms from Guwahati). The park consists of deciduous forests, hills and the river Jia Bhoroli flows through it. Nameri was set up as a sanctuary in 1985 with an area of 137 sq. km. In 1998 it was officially established as a National Park. Nameri National Park is a bird watcher’s paradise and 374 species of birds have been identified here which includes four species of hornbills, an abundance of Mainas, Bee Eaters, Barbets, Babblers, Bulbuls, Plovers, Ibis bills etc. In recent years Nameri has become famous because of the rare and endangered White Winged Wood Duck. The world population is estimated at around 700. More than 50 of these resident birds are found in the Park.
A plethora of reptilian and insect life bear testimony to the immense biodiversity of the area. Assam Roof Turtle, multicoloured butterflies and insects like Lantern fly are a common sight adding colour and charm to the scenery.
Nameri is an excellent elephant country and ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger. The park is the second Tiger reserve in Assam. It is also home to the Leopard, Bison, Sambar, Hog Deer, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Wild Dog (Dhole), Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Capped Langur, Malayan Giant Squirrel, and also the endangered small mammal – the Hispid hare.
Traditionally Nameri is known all over for its Golden Mahseer. The snow fed rapid water of Jia Bhoroli river flows along the southern periphery of the Park adding to the breathtaking scenery. On a clear winter morning one can see the snow capped peaks of Eastern Himalayas as a backdrop. The Bhoroli record on rod and line is a 24.5 kg (52 lb.) golden mahseer. The Forest Department regulates angling and accords permission to angling members on a select stretch of the river, strictly on a catch, record and release basis. The other sporting species of fish found in the Bhoroli are Saal (Murral), Gorua (Goonch), Korang or Sundarie (Indian Trout) and Boka (Chocolate Mahseer). The best spots for angling are approached by rubber rafts and the most favourable time for angling is November and February/March.
Eco Camp, which has ten double-bedded jungle tents with thatched cover, organizes nature trails through thick jungle and dry riverbeds, accompanied by forest guards along with rafting. These rafting trips, meant for the entire family are essentially enjoyable float trips. Rafters may enjoy a picnic lunch cooked on the rive bank. Kaziranga National Park can be reached in just 2 ½ hours by road from Eco Camp.
Durations : 15 Nights/16Days
Destinations :
BIRDING NAMERI NATIONAL PARK / KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK / EAGLENEST WILD LIFE SANCTUARY
DAY 01: GUWAHATI – NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
Received at Guwahati airport and transferred to Nameri National Park. (225kms/5hrs).Overnight in Eco-Camp.
DAY 02: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK- EAGLE NEST SANCTUARY
Early morning departure from Eco-Camp, with packed lunch. After rest in Lama Camp birding in Liocichla area. Overnight at Lama Camp.
DAY 03: EAGLE NEST
Birding in Lama Camp all morning, after lunch proceeds to Bompu, birding in Bompu. Overnight at Bompu.
DAY 04: EAGLE NEST
Full day birding in Bompu and New Khellong (packed lunch).Overnight at Bompu.
DAY 05: EAGLE NEST
After an early breakfast birding in Chakoo – Bompu. After lunch birding at sessa. Overnight in Bompu.
DAY 06: EAGLE NEST
Birding in Bompu and Sessni all day (with packed lunch).Overnight in Bompu.
DAY 07: EAGLENEST
Birding in Bompu and Sunderview before lunch, birding in Sunderview and Lama camp after lunch. Overnight at lama camp.
DAY 08: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning drive to Eco-Camp. After lunch in and around Eco-Camp. Overnight at Eco- Camp.
DAY 09: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning jungle trek inside the park. After lunch afternoon trek.
Overnight at Eco-Camp.
DAY 10: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning rafting in the Jia Bhoroli River. After lunch afternoon trek inside the Park. Overnight at eco - camp.
DAY 11: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK- KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Kaziranga National Park.Afternoon Jeep Safari in the Western Range of the Park.Overnightt at Kaziranga National Park.
DAY 12: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning Elephant ride in the Central Range of the Park.After lunch Jeep Safari in the Central Range of the Park.Overnightt at Kaziranga National Park.
DAY 13: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning Jeep safari in the Western Range of the Park. After lunch Jeep Safari in the Central Range of the Park. Overnight at Kaziranga.
DAY 14: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
Early morning Jeep Safari in the Central Range of the Park, after lunch jeep safari in the eastern range of the Park. Over night stay at Kaziranga.
DAY 15: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - GUWAHATI
After breakfast drive to Guwahati( 220kms/7hrs).Overnight at Guwahati.
DAY 16: AIRPORT FLY
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for onward destination.
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