- Reception at Bagdogra Airport in the morning.
- Drive to Maneybhanjyang (Toyota Innova), then transfer to 4x4 vehicle for off-road drive to Tumling.
- Depending on the time of arrival of all guests, overnight stay at Maneybhanjang or Tumling.
- Morning bird watching around Tumling.
- Breakfast followed by forest hike in Nepal for Red Panda.
- Expert trackers search and alert upon sightings.
- Morning birding followed by travel to Gairibas inside Singalila forest.
- Dedicated Red Panda tracking with professional trackers.
- Guests can join guided forest trails for wildlife spotting.
- Morning birding followed by travel to Gairibas inside Singalila forest.
- Dedicated Red Panda tracking with professional trackers.
- Guests can join guided forest trails for wildlife spotting.
- Early morning drive to Sandakphu for panoramic Himalayan views of Mt. Everest & Mt. Khangchendzonga.
- Birding opportunities including Red Crossbills.
- Continue Red Panda tracking as per sightings.
- Morning birding session.
- Check-out and transfer back to Bagdogra Airport.
- Accommodation in all lodges on Full Board (FB), on double occupancy basis.
- Breakfast/Lunch provided on field if needed.
- Airport and railway station transfers to and from Bagdogra are included in the package.
- Full-time 4x4 vehicle for off-road travel (Mahindra Bolero/Heritage Land Rover).
- Packaged drinking water, tea/coffee & snacks on field.
- Experienced field guides, porters, trackers, drivers, naturalists.
- First Aid support.
- Nepal Forest Permit, Singalila National Park entry & camera permits.
- On-field photographic assistance.
- Two camera bodies â one full frame and one crop sensor.
- Telephoto lens (500mm/600mm/800mm preferred).
- 70-200mm and 24-70mm lenses for storytelling shots.
- 1.4x and 2x teleconverters if compatible.
- Fully charged camera/flash batteries, chargers, and extras.
- Backup memory cards, storage drives, and laptop.
- Tripod with gimbal/video head for stability.
- Wired/radio triggers and intervalometers for night sky shots.
- Rain covers and towels for gear protection.
- Dust protection for self (scarf/bandanna).
- Warm layered clothing suitable for -2°C nights.
- Good hiking shoes, woollen socks, gloves, and winter caps.
- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen.
- Basic first aid kit.
- Binoculars for wildlife spotting.
- â Tour confirmation will be provided after 50% of the payment is received.
- â Full payment must be made at least 2 months before the tour date.
- Cancellation between 30-60 days before the tour date will receive a 100% credit note.
- â Cancellation 30 days before the tour date will receive a 75% credit note.
Please note that credit notes can be used for future bookings with elephUswild adventures.