Bird Watching Trip
- 05 Nights/06 Days
- bangladesh
- Dhaka – Srimangal – Dhakha
About the Tour
Bangladesh is the habitat of more than 650 species of birds- almost half of those found on the entire subcontinent. Tucked between the Indian subcontinent and the Malayan peninsulas, Bangladesh attracts both Indian species in the west and north of the country and Malayan species in the east and southeast. It is also conveniently located for migrants heading south towards Malaysia and Indonesia and those moving south west to India and Srilanka. In addition, there are a number of Himalayan and Burmese hill species that move into the lowlands during the winter.
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO world heritage sited in Bangladesh
- Explore the botanical garden.
- Rickshaw ride on narrow streets of old Dhaka
- Zoologist escort & local expert guide
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer hotel, Bird watching Trip at Botanical Garden
Receive and met by our zoologist guide at Dhaka Zia International Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
After check-in and fresh up, if time permits we will offer birding trip with birding guide at botanical Garden the best birding site at Dhaka and known for its gorgeous plants. This afternoon excursion will provide a great overview of the birds here as well as possibly showcasing a couple of very special species such as Asian Pied Starling, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Rufous Treepie, Bronzed Drongo, Black-hooded Oriole, Great Tit, Orange-headed Thrush, Black-rumped Flameback, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Rufous Woodpecker. Overnight at Dhaka.
Day 2: Drive Dhaka – Srimangal, Kalachara Forest (200 km, /4 hrs)
Morning drive to Srimangal, upon arrival check in to the resort. After fresh up and lunch followed by a birding trip to Kalachara forest and local tribal villages. You will be taken around forest, tea gardens and waterways for focusing on birds such as Asian barred owlet, Spotted owlet, Red Juggle fowl, Green bee-eater, Chestnut-headed bee-eater, Coppersmith Barbet, Blue-throated Barbet, Hair- crested drongo, Grater racked tailed drongo, Black baza, Oriental honey buzzard, Hill myna, Rose-ringed parakeet, Red-breasted parakeet, Grey bush chat, Black-crested Bulbul. Overnight Srimongal.
Day 3: Srimangal, Lowachara Forest
We are in the east of the country and close to the border with the Indian state of Tripura. This region is full of wildlife hidden in its deep rain forests. We will aim to find birds like Red jungle fowl, Oriental pied hornbill, Green-billed malkoha, Crested serpent eagle, Shikra, Abbot's babbler, White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Yellow-footed green pigeon, Black-backed forktail, Small minivet, Ashy minivet, Scarlet minivet, Oriental scops owl, Grey-headed Parakeet, Plum-headed Parakeet, Blossom-headed parakeet, Red-breasted parakeet, Vernal hanging parrot, Purple Sunbird, Purple ramped sunbird, Purple-throated Sunbird, Little spider hunter. You can find the very rare western hoolock gibbon which is more regularly seen here than anywhere else (an estimate of 49 individuals living in the park was made in 2006). After dark for a short spotlighting walk to see if there are any fishing cats, slow loris, masked civets or other nocturnal animals around. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: Srimangal, Satchari National Park
Morning transfer Satchari National Park, today we will focus on Puff throated babbler, Pinstriped tit babbler, Golden-fronted leap bird, Oriental dollar bird, Oriental pied hornbill, Yellow-footed green pigeon, Ashy-headed green pigeon, Thick-billed green pigeon, Orange-breasted green pigeon, White-throated Bulbul, Black-headed Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Red-whiskered bulbul, Purple-throated Sunbird, and etc. Other than birds you’ll also find Phayres leaf monkeys and capped langur here. The capped langur is a beautiful golden monkey and is a treat to find whilst Phayres leaf monkeys are incredibly rare and difficult to find. There are also pig-tailed macaques, rhesus macaques, Indian muntjacs, wild boar, fishing cats. Return Srimongal and after dark for a short spotlighting walk. Overnight at Resort.
Day 5: Baikka Beel and Return back to Dhaka
This day we’ll explore the wetland of Srimangal. 06.00 am the drive to wetland Sanctuary - Baikka Beel for bird watching. Spending time at watchtower will give you a wonderful chance for bird watching and photography. This wonderful wetland sanctuary is the living place of numerous birds and fishes. From the time you enter the wetland area, you will be engrossed by the sweet chirping of various birds such as Lesser Whistling-Duck, Comb Duck, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Eurasian Wigeon, Mallard, Indian Spot-billed Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Garganey, Purple swamphen, Bronze-winged jacana, Pheasant-tailed jacana, Eurasian Wryneck, White Wagtail, White-browed Wagtail, Citrine Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Paddy field Pipit, Striated grass, etc. Travel back to Dhaka (200 km, 5 hrs). Overnight Dhaka.
Day 6: Departure Transfer
On-time departure transfer to airport for onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
- Monument entrance ticket as per program
- Rickshaw ride and Train ride tickets.
- Forest permission fee for Sundarbans
- Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
- Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
- Any airfare international/ domestic
- Any insurance
- Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for the same has opted.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Tour Notes
- Rates are subject to availability
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020.
- Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.