Neora Valley NP & Mahananda WLS- Latpanchar
(Neora Valley NP, Lava & Latpanchar)
Dates: 4th–9th April 2023
Neora Valley NP: Situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, the Neora Valley National Park is one of the richest biological zones in the Northeast. Though famous as the land of the Red Panda, it is also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Some of India’s most sought after birds are found here. During the camp one can see birds like Black Baza, Sapphire Flycatcher, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Black-eared Shrike-babbler, Himalayan Cutia, Red-tailed Minla, Greater Yellownape, Green-billed Malkoha, and five species of sunbirds, namely Crimson, Ruby-cheeked, Green-tailed, Black-throated, Mrs. Gould’s and Fire-tailed.
Latpanchar (Mahananda WLS): On the way from Siliguri to Neora lies a small mountain hamlet of Latpanchar, thisi the highest point of the Mahananda WLS. This small place is home to over 350 species of birds including the Rufous-necked Hornbill, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Scaly Laughingthrush, Streaked Laughingthrush, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Kalij Pheasant and Great Barbet.
Procedure for Registrations:
Step 1: Fill the online registration form:https://bit.ly/neora_apr23
Step 2: Make payment (at least 50%) for the camp using the bank details given at the end of the registration form.
Step 3: Share transaction details at programmes@bnhs.org to confirm your seat
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