Wildlife and tribes of Arunachal Pradesh

Early morning arrival in Kolkata. Afternoon city sightseeing includes the beautiful Jain Temple, Victoria Memorial, National Museum and Mother Teresa’s Orphanage. Overnight at Hotel Kenilworth.

Morning drive to Deban and visit the Namdapha National Park, famed for its elusive snow leopards. The park is also home to wild elephants, Himalayan black bears, wild goats (peculiar to the Patkoi range) and the red pandas. Primates include the Assamese macaque and the hoolock gibbon. Overnight at either the Forest Lodge or Camp at Deban.

Trek to Haldibari. The area is a birdwatchers’ paradise with 400 recorded species, including many native to the area. Look out for ibisbills and white-bellied herons, Blyth’s Tragopans and snowy-throated Babblers. Overnight Camp at Haldibari.

After breakfast, visit the local Mishmi tribal villages to learn about their rich culture and traditions. The Mishmi are of Tibeto-Burman origin, speaking their own dialect – slightly different from the other three major groups, Idus, Tarons and the Kamans.

Early morning drive to Mayodia Pass, a beautiful journey climbing to 7,000 feet through lofty hills, lush green forests and enchanting landscapes. Return to Roing and visit the local village.

Drive to Jorhat, en route visit Sivasagar where the Ahom Rulers reigned from 1228-1826 AD after which the area fell to the British. The mighty Ahom Rulers left behind numerous fascinating monuments, including a man-made reservoir commonly referred to as ‘Tank’ with three temples on its bank. Overnight at the Heritage Thengal Manor.

Early morning elephant safari to the central range of the park followed by a jeep safari after breakfast. After lunch, go for another jeep safari. Marshland, grassland and tropical semi-evergreen forests on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra lend this park abundant biodiversity. It is home to the rare one-horned Indian rhino.

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