Bird Watching Tour, Bangladesh

Tour Duration: 5 Nights, 6 Days

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.

Tour Feature

Top Animals on Tour

Tentative Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival & Transfer hotel, Birding Trip at Botanical Garden
Receive and met by our zoologist guide at Dhaka Zia International Airport. Transfer to hotel. After check in and fresh up if time permits we’ll 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 02: Srimangal, Kalachara Forest
Morning drive to Srimangal (200 km, 4 hrs). 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 water ways 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 mayna, Rose ringed parakeet, Red breasted parakeet, Grey bush chat, Black crested bulbul. Overnight Srimongal.

Day 03: 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 rainforests. We will aim to find birds like Red junglefowl, Oriental pied hornbill, Green billed malkoha, Crested serpent eagle, Shikra, Abbots babler, 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 are more regularly seen here than anywhere else (an estimate of 49 individuals living in the park was made in 2006). As well as the gibbons, orange-bellied Himalayan squirrels, Indian muntjac, pig-tailed macaques and rhesus macaques are commonly seen. 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 resort.

Day 04: Srimangal, Satchari National Park
Morning transfer Satchari National Park, the format of the visit is similar to Lowacherra National Park but we will focus on Puff throated babler, Pin striped tit babler, 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, Purple ramped sunbird, Ruby-cheeked sunbird, Crimson sunbird, Grey- headed parakeet, Plum-headed parakeet, Blossom-headed parakeet, Red-breasted parakeet, Vernal hanging parrot, Oriental white eye, White rumped shama. Other than birds you’ll also find Phayres leaf monkeys and capped langur here. The capped langur is a beautiful golden monkey and are 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 05: Baikka Beel and Return back to Dhaka
This day we’ll explore the wet land of Srimangal. 06.00 am drive to wetland Sanctuary - Baikka Beel for bird watching. Spending the time at watch tower will give you wonderful chance for bird watching and photography. This wonderful wet land sanctuary is the living place of numerous birds and fishes. From the time you enter the wet land 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 swamp hen, 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 06: Departure Transfer
On time departure transfer to airport for onward destination.

Please note that the itinerary stated above is correct as our planned intentions for the tour. However adverse weather conditions and other local considerations can necessitate some modifications of the itinerary during the course of the tour; any changes will be made to make the best of the time and weather conditions available to us.

Above itinerary can be customize according to the guest interest and requirements. Please contact with us for more details.

Best Time to Travel:
Nov-Mar: Best time for trekking, hiking, bird watching
Tour Available: You can avail this tour package all the year round

THINGS TO CARRY:
(1) Windbreaker / raincoat / umbrella (2) Snicker shoes for walking. (3) Hat / Cap for Sun protection. (4) Sun-burn lotion & insects spray. (5) Binoculars (6) Camera & films (7.) Emergency medicine. (8) Flash light.