Trail of the Himalayan Firefox
An intimate passage through Northeast India, from Singalila’s cloud forests and red pandas to Kaziranga’s rhinos and great floodplains.
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An eastern passage, from ridge to river.
Cloud forests.Wild floodplains.
Search for red pandas in Singalila’s mountain forests, then continue to Kaziranga’s rhino country. Two contrasting habitats shape this eastern journey.
12 days, customisable
Private · CustomisableNovember to April
- 01SingalilaDays 2–6
- 02Kaziranga & Gibbon SanctuaryDays 7–11
The journey unfolds
A new landscape.
Another perspective.
Singalila
Days 2–6Singalila
Ascend to the spectacular Singalila Ridge, renowned for its panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks and exceptional opportunities to encounter the elusive red panda. Your lodge, situated across the border in Nepal, is reached through a formal immigration crossing, adding to the sense of remoteness and exclusivity.
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Day 2 · Bagdogra & Siliguri
Fly to Bagdogra and continue to Siliguri, the gateway to the Eastern Himalaya. Spend the evening at leisure, preparing for the ascent into the high-altitude forests of Singalila the following morning.
Days 3-6 · Singalila Ridge
Ascend to the spectacular Singalila Ridge, renowned for its panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks and exceptional opportunities to encounter the elusive red panda. Your lodge, situated across the border in Nepal, is reached through a formal immigration crossing, adding to the sense of remoteness and exclusivity. Each day begins at sunrise, with breakfast followed by dedicated bird photography and patient searches for red pandas alongside expert trackers. When a red panda is located, the group moves quietly into position, with porters assisting with photographic equipment and ensuring the experience remains comfortable and unobtrusive. Afternoons return to the forest and surrounding trails, offering further opportunities for Himalayan birdlife and occasional encounters with other mammals.
Kaziranga & Gibbon Sanctuary
Days 7–11Kaziranga & Gibbon Sanctuary
Explore Kaziranga on morning and afternoon jeep safaris, moving through expansive grasslands, wetlands and woodland patches in search of elephants, wild water buffalo, tigers, rhinos and an exceptional diversity of birdlife. A dedicated visit to the Gibbon Sanctuary offers the rare opportunity to observe hoolock gibbons, India’s only apes, inhabiting the forest canopy.
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Day 7 · Bagdogra to Guwahati
Depart early from the lodge for Bagdogra Airport and board your afternoon flight to Guwahati. Settle into your hotel for the evening, with time to rest before continuing into Assam’s great wilderness.
Day 8 · Kaziranga National Park
Travel by private road to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s most important strongholds for the Indian one-horned rhino. Arrive and settle into your wilderness lodge before beginning your exploration of this extraordinary floodplain landscape.
Days 9-11 · Kaziranga Safaris & Gibbon Sanctuary
Explore Kaziranga on morning and afternoon jeep safaris, moving through expansive grasslands, wetlands and woodland patches in search of elephants, wild water buffalo, tigers, rhinos and an exceptional diversity of birdlife. A dedicated visit to the Gibbon Sanctuary offers the rare opportunity to observe hoolock gibbons, India’s only apes, inhabiting the forest canopy. With expert naturalists accompanying each exploration, every outing brings greater insight into the ecology and wildlife of Assam.
Day 1Delhi
Arrive in India’s vibrant capital and settle into your hotel before the journey eastwards begins. Depending on your arrival time, explore Delhi’s celebrated old markets and historic quarters, or simply relax and ease into the expedition ahead.
Day 12Departure to Delhi
Return to Guwahati for your flight to Delhi, bringing this journey through the Eastern Himalaya and Assam to a close. For those wishing to continue, the journey can be extended into India’s renowned tiger country for a further chapter of wildlife exploration.
The details, considered
Room to explore.
A plan for everything else.
Starting From $3500 per person
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12 days, customisable
Best season
November to April
Travel style
Private, bespoke group size
Inclusions & additional costs
Included
- All accommodations and meals as per the itinerary
- Safari and wildlife activities listed above
- Domestic flights between locations
- Comfortable road transfers
Additional costs
- International Flights
- Indian and Nepal Visa
- Excess baggage on domestic flights
- Tips, Gratuities
- Laundry
- Alcohol, soft drinks
- Any extra nights before or after the trip or during the trip
- 5% GST on the total cost of the tour
- Anything else not mentioned under inclusions
Travel & suitability
Pace & access
Unhurried, with the final rhythm shaped around field conditions and guest comfort.
Private transfers and air routing are planned around the final itinerary, with appropriate buffers for terrain, permits and seasonal conditions.
Share your arrival airport, travel dates and any mobility requirements so we can plan the connections around you.
Accommodation
Handpicked wilderness lodges and characterful stays selected for privacy, access, naturalist quality, good food and restorative time between field sessions. Named stays and room categories are confirmed with your proposal.
Customising your journey
This is a private journey blueprint. Dates, pacing, accommodation and field priorities are refined around you before confirmation.
Is this a fixed itinerary?
No. This is something akin to a blueprint. Dates, pacing, lodge character, transfers and field priorities are refined around you and your preferences before confirmation.
Can the journey be shortened?
Yes. The full route is designed as an immersive experience, but individual sections can be adapted depending on your priorities.
Can we add India’s cultural landmarks?
Absolutely! Any city/town in and around the regions/states part of this itinerary can be incorporated before, after or between the wildlife chapters.
Are the wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. And we would never suggest otherwise. Wildlife is wild. Our job is to put you in the right landscape, at the right time, with the right people – and give the experience enough time to happen to you.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Because the journey is private, its pace can be adapted to different ages, interests and energy levels.
Booking & payment
Your proposal is subject to accommodation availability, permits and travel schedules. Confirm the deposit, balance due date, cancellation conditions and any non-refundable costs before payment.
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