Arrive at Bagdogra Airport, and drive to Singalila National Park gate (Manebhanjan). The journey takes around 4 hrs. Then take a Land Rovers to the Lodge which takes another 2-2.30 hrs through the National Park. On arrival check into the Lodge . Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge . Spend the evening looking for birds around the lodge. Laughingthrushes, Parrotbills and Flycatchers aplenty. The sunset will capture you.

The day is spent going deep into the National Park in search of the Red Panda, with packed lunch served during the full-day excursion or at the lodge, depending on the trackers recommendation/your expectation. Our spotters keep track ahead, for signs of the Red Panda amongst their various roosts or feeding sites within the dense bamboo thickets. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Sandakphu itself is a legendary spot, where, at sunrise, it offers a most beautiful panoramic view of 4 out of the 5 highest peaks of the world : Mount Everest, Kanchendzonga, Lhotse & Makalu all towering over the subcontinent at over 8000m above sea-level. Golden rays of the sun illuminate the gigantic ranges, giving an insight into heaven on Earth. The morning begins with exploring the various trails around the lodge after breakfast. Utilise the in-house bird studio to capture the morning flurry of bird activity including exotic mixed hunting parties of the Eastern Himalayan birds. Fire-tailed Myzornis, Golden Breasted Fulvetta, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Scaly Laughingthrush, Spotted Laughingthrush, Green Shrike-Babbler, White-tailed Robin and Blue-fronted Robin all waiting to be seen.

The schedule followed is the same, with whole-day excursions in the trails of the National Park or around the lodge – for various species of birds and the Red Panda with chances of other mammals such as the Yellow-throated Marten, Barking Deer and Ghoral. The incandescent view of Kanchenjunga Massif adorn the clear blue skies above the park. Each and every turn unfurls a pleasant surprise of wilderness and scenic beauty. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, you get the virgin views of the mountains spanning from Nepal to Bhutan. You may get tired of clicking photos from your DSLR, but the park won’t stop bombarding you with beautiful vistas and wonders of nature. The Singalila ridge itself is accessible for its famous birding routes from 2000m to 3650m above sea-level. The forest type broadly ranges from Temperate Broad-leaved, Mixed Forests to Alpine vegetation, and the Rhododendron blooms during Summer(March-May) erupt in a riot of colours leaving one awestruck at the natural heritage that the area has to offer. Look out for Parrotbill Species such as Great Parrotbill, Black-throated Parrotbill and Fulvous Parrotbill. Chances of spotting Pheasants such as the Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal and Hill Partridge exist in the quiet, less disturbed areas. Their activity peaks during the summer period when the understory is at its minimum. With some luck, Wren Babblers such as the Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Rusty-throated Wren Babbler and Pygmy Wren Babbler.

Spend some time in the morning admiring this heavenly view once last time. Continue birding nearby if time permits. After Breakfast check out from the lodge, and drive to Bagdogra Airport.