9D/8N
Nov-mar
Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
Trip Overview
An enchanting experience of trekking in the rainforests of Arunachal Pradesh.
Namdapha National Park is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world.
Learn about life in the forest from the local Lisu tribepeople who reside within the national park.
dibrugarh - miao
Arrival at the airport of Dibrugarh, and drive to Miao (6-7 hours) located where the national park begins. The drive will be scenic, crossing numerous tea plantations and the fertile countryside of Assam, eventually entering the forested areas as we travel closer the the mountains. Evening will be at leisure by the fire. Your stay will be at a sustainable basic cottage.
miao - hornbill camp
After breakfast leave for a trek up till Hornbill Camp (3 hours), where large groups of great hornbills can often be seen in flight. The campsite is located right in the middle of the rainforest, giving you plenty of opportunity to be surrounded by an astounding biodiversity of all kinds of birds, insects, animals, plants, trees, fungi, etc. Set up camp and relax till lunch. Afternoon spend time exploring a trail in the forest. Overnight at tents. Evening with campfire.
hornbill camp
Spend the day exploring the forests around Hornbill Camp, escorted by a tribesman. Observe the absolutely breathtaking biodiversity of the rainforest. Go for short hikes to different trails around the forest, escorted by a guide without whom you’d be lost. Campfire in the evening. Listen to thrilling stories from the porters and guides about life in the wild. Overnight at tents. Evenings with campfire.
hornbill camp - firmbase camp
Leave for a 4 hour trek to Firmbase, one of India's most scenic campsite where one can see the mighty Dapha Bum Peak looming in the distant horizon. En route visit Bulbulia to see hot water sulfur springs. The path to Firmbase will cross evergreen, primary, bamboo and secondary forest, and is great for bird watching. One is usually sure to see the snowy-throated babbler on this stretch and if lucky perhaps even a red panda nibbling on some bamboo. Rest of the day will be free for bird watching around Firmbase or leisurely walks in the magnificent open landscape. Campfire in the evening. Overnight at tents.
firmbase camp - embeong
After a leisurely breakfast, trek to Embeong, a nearby village where a community of the Lisu tribe live remarkable sustainable lives. The village is pretty and tiny, has about 10 houses made from natural resources, numerous flowers, fruits and farms growing kinds of organic produces. Rest of the day at village to learn about their culture and way of life. Visit their farms, their houses and interact with the kind hearted tribals. Your stay will be at a local's home or in tents. Evening with campfire.
embeong
The day will be spent on a leisurely day-hike upstream the Noa-Dihing River till the next village located few hours further deep inside the rainforest towards Burma. The hike will be along the beautiful forested riverside, crossing a few sustainable bamboo bridges and with views of snowy mountains. Return to Embeong by afternoon. Evening will be at leisure along with bonfire.
embeong - deban
Starting early, you will hike back to the forest resthouse at Deban (6-7 hours). The trail will cross deep rainforest terrain and sustainable bamboo bridges. Good diversity of wildlife is found in this stretch of core area. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Lama and Chakma villages nearby Deban. Your stay will be in the forest resthouse.
deban - dibrugarh
Morning hours can be spent exploring the villages, riverside and forests around Dean. After lunch, drive to Dibrugarh (6-7 hours), pretty town located midst the large tea growing tracts of Upper Assam and beside the mighty Brahmaputra River. Evening will be at leisure or walk around the upbeat market area of the town. Your stay will be in the town’s charming clubhouse, in modern rooms.
dibrugarh
After breakfast, drive to the airport as per your departure flight schedule. Tour ends.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
gymkhana clubhouse, dibrugarh
RATING: standard
STYLE: hotel
With a small town open atmosphere, The Gymkhana Clubhouse in Dibrugarh is run by enthusiastic town folks and provides splendid modern rooms and amenities such a pool and a gym. The clubhouse which was built in 1923 consists of a restaurant and a well stocked boutique barroom.
forest guesthouse, deban
RATING: basic
STYLE: guesthouse
Set midst a sprawling lawn enclosed by the great rainforest, Deban Guesthouse is run the forest department of Namdapha National Park. The delightful cottage has a few simple rooms with basic but clean amenities, homely service and great views of the national park greenery..
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