NAMDAPHA RAINFOREST TREK
06th Jan to 13th Jan 2025
Namdapha National Park located on the eastern tip of Arunachal Pradesh is a paradise – a Mecca for nature lovers. This rainforest extending well over 2000 sq. km is a biodiversity hotspot containing more than 1000 species of plants, 500 species of birds, 350 butterflies and many smaller forms of life. This is the only park which boasts of having big large cats namely tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and now leopard, despite which it is difficult to see any of them or their prey due to the dense forestation. But this is more than made up enjoying the humongous trees and appreciating the smaller forms of life giving us a better understanding of the web of life.
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Reviews 5 Reviews0/5
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Camping
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Hiking
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Sightseeing
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Treks And Walks
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Wildlife
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Medium Group
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trek in India’s densest Rainforest.
- Opportunity to see many rare birds and butterflies.
- Trek through some amazing landscapes.
FACT FILE:
- Type of Tour : Treks & Walks
- Grade : Moderate
- Tour Duration: 07 Nights
- Trek Duration: 05 Nights/06 Days
- Tour date: – 06th – 13th Jan 2025
- Trip cost per person : INR
- Accommodation (Nights) : Hotel – 02N, Guesthouse – 02N; Campsite – 03N
- Food Plan : 8B/ 7L/7D
- Travel & Transport : Transfers & sightseeing in Innova & local jeeps
- Requisite group size : 08 Pax
Cost Inclusions:
Accommodation & Food:
- Tinsukia: In a hotel on twin sharing basis; Breakfast & dinner basis.
- Deban & Miao: In a guest house on twin sharing basis; Breakfast & dinner basis.
On the Trek: In small camping tents on twin sharing basis; All meals included.
Travel:
- All surface transportation from Dibrugarh to Miao & back by SUV/MUV.
- Miao to Deban & back by local jeeps.
Others:
- Inner Line Permits for Arunachal Pradesh.
- Necessary porterage and camping equipment for the trek.
- Entrance fees for Namdapha National Park.
- Birding guide on the trek.
- Leech guard socks.
- One experienced Countryside Outdoor professional throughout with comprehensive medical kit.
Cost Exclusions:
- Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
- Travel to & from Dibrugarh.
- Camera fees for Namdapha National Park
- Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, etc.
- Any kind of insurance such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
- Tips to porters, camping team, driver, guide, etc.
- Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
- Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”.
- Day 1 Arrival in Dibrugarh; Drive to Tinsukia (39 km; 1 hrs)
- Day 2 Tinsukia - Miao (127 km; 2-3 hrs). Offroad drive to Deban (25 km; 1 ½ hrs)
- Day 3 Deban - Out for excursion
- Day 4 Trek to Hornbill Camp ( 11km, 5-6 hrs)
- Day 5 Hornbill – Firm Base (13 km; 6-7hrs)
- Day 6 Firmbase - Imbiong (4.5km; 2-3 hrs)
- Day 7 Imbiong – Excursion to Lisu Village & back (08km, 6-7 hrs). Drive to Miao
- Day 8 Drive to Dibrugarh airport
- Accommodation:
Accommodation and other facilities including food and beverages in this sector especially Arunachal Pradesh would be basic. Facility of central heating / room heaters, laundry service is not available at the hotels. Hot water will be provided in buckets at some of the hotels. Similar category of rooms may not be possible for all the guests depending upon the group size.
Food:
Lunch enroute on Day 01 is organized in small hotel or tourist class restaurants or appropriate road-side hotels / restaurants as per availability.
This tour is recommended for people with a good level of physical fitness. We do not recommend this tour to people with chronic problems like epilepsy and those related to blood pressure or heart or diabetes
If the client wishes to hire a porter so that he can walk along with him, then an extra porter can be arranged on the spot for which the client must make an extra payment. The cost for an extra porter will be INR 1000/- per day.
- Following documents would be required in order to process the Inner Line Permit (ILP) for visiting Arunachal Pradesh (For Indian Nationals)
- Copy of Photo ID Card such as, Driving License, Election Card, or Passport of each person.
- Father’s name of each person.
- Residential Address of each person
- Requirements for Restricted Area Permit (RAP) / Protected Area Permit (PAP) are as follows (For Foreign Nationals):
- Duly filled in application form for each person.
- 2 recent Passport size photographs of each person.
- Photo copy of the valid Indian Visa
- Photo copy of the valid Passport
- RAP/PAP processing requires a minimum lead time of 4 to 6 weeks.
The maximum temperature that marks the climate of the foothills in Arunachal Pradesh is 40ºC (during summer). However the temperatures would vary a lot depending on the season and altitude. The average day temperature in this region in winter ranges from 15º to 21ºC. Nights can be cold with temperatures varying from 5ºC – 15ºC.
- Imp Notes:
- We don’t offer any guarantees for sightings of wild animals.
- In this region there are no relevance between the distance and time travelling as it depends upon the conditions of roads and congestion of traffic. Present road condition in Arunachal Pradesh is bad.
- Clients are expected to dress modestly and respectfully while visiting monasteries and other religious institutions and while attending festivals (you cannot wear Shorts, Short Skirts, Sleeveless tops, Hats / Caps / any Headgear).
- Sleeping bag and Feather jackets can be hired on written request in advance atleast 10 days prior to date of reporting. The same will be provided on arrival at reporting hotel. Rentals for Sleeping Bag & Feather Jacket is INR 100/- per day each plus INR 100/- each for laundry
Nam Dapha Trek from 01Feb - 07Feb 2021 This was a wonderful camping and trekking trip organised by Countryside and almost everything was perfectly executed as planned. Kiran our lead and guide from Countryside did a fabulous job during the entire trek. I had travelled with my daughter on this trip, and as she was the only female in the group there was another local girl who also travelled with us so that she could give my daughter company. At the end of the trip my daughter had a new local friend and almost everyone in the trip became like one extended family. Thanks to Countryside for not just the trip but also for creating some fantastic memories along the way!
Namdapha Rainforest Trek in Arunachal Pradesh I had a amazing experience in the pristine and serene forests of Namdapha. The trek was organized to the perfection by Countryside and our tour leader Kiran. Kiran and the entire back up team of locals from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were extremely warm, caring and helpful. The forest is very rich with birds and butterflies! As part of the trek we also got a glimpse into the everday lives of Lisus (a tribe in Arunachal, Myamar, China).Some of the members of the tribe were part of the back up team and answered all our curiosities with patience! A special mention and big hand of applause to Kiran, Youlisa and Anna for helping me out with my shoes, which gave way during the trek. Tips to all trekkers: Please check your shoes and use them prior to the trek.
Namdhapa Forest Trek - a truly enchanting, evergreen experience! Just returned from the Namdhapa Rainforest trek in Arunachal Pradesh today. This was my second trip with Countryside - the first one being Mongolia and as usual - they exceeded all expectations. The trip was very well organised - our tour guide Kiran was excellent and had planned this trip out to the utmost detail. Special thanks to Yulisa - the local guide, Anna, his niece and ever smiling entrepreneur, Amit the camping organiser, Babloo the cook for the wonderful meals he served, Japong - the head elephant mahout and the full team that made this trip memorable. The trail and trek took us through the delightful, untouched, virgin Namdhapa rainforest - traversing and crossing two rivers - the Noa Dihing and Namdhapa Dihing by means of unique freshly constructed (rain washes them away every year) Bamboo bridges constructed by the Lisu tribe. For many of us who had either not trekked for a long time, Kiran and team encouraged, guided and helped us finish this truly memorable trek. They went out of the way many times - like even repairing a participant's shoes to keep her going! I must mention here that the oldest participant was 69 years young - and even he came out smiling! The campsites were at lovely locations - the most notable being - Imbiong - which was on the confluence of the two rivers and the campsite at 19th mile which was beautiful. Coming from the urban, concrete jungle, this trek was a soothing experience for the senses. The Woods are indeed - in Robert Frost's words - Lovely, dark and deep - and the Namdhapa rainforest will always maintain a special place in my heart! Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
Trekking through a magical evergreen lowland rainforest Beautifully planned to the T, Countryside India ensures a truly special experience on this remote, magical, less traversed, route. The camp locations, tents, food, support team and the tour leader were all excellent and went out of the way to make sure to include everyone's interests. Countryside India rocks!
It was a superb start to 2020. I got to know about this trek from a friend, and booked it instantly. While I personally faced some physical challenges due to my own fitness levels being low, the trek itself was beautifully planned. There was complete support from the team and though I felt like I wouldn't be able to go on, as assures by our team leader, I could. I am happy that I did finish this trek, for I would have missed some great experiences. The campsites were well thought out, and the local guides were excellent. It was an exhilarating space, quite, completely cut off from the chaos and hustle of the routine life. Some awe inspiring sights and sightings made it worth all the efforts I had taken.