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India - Fishing Cat Extension

© Stork-billed Kingfisher by Adam Riley
India - Fishing Cat Extension 2028

25 Jan 2028 - 27 Jan 2028 (3 days)

USD3,095 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

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Tour Price (Per person): USD3,095 (GBP2,383 * ZAR51,661 * CAD4,488)

Single Supplement: USD475 (GBP366 * ZAR7,929 * CAD689)

Flight costs: USD260 (GBP200 * ZAR4,340 * CAD377)

This tour pairs with: India - Small Mammal Expedition 2028

An optional extension visits Bhitarkanika, where boat and walking explorations through mangrove-lined waterways targets the Fishing, Leopard and Jungle Cats, alongside a rich assemblage of reptiles and birds.

 

Top Birds

Mangrove Pitta; Brown-winged, Black-capped, Collared, Stork-billed, & Pied Kingfishers; Brown Fish Owl; White-bellied Sea-Eagle; Grey-headed Fish Eagle; Black Bittern; Pin-striped Tit-Babbler; Chestnut-capped Babbler; Asian Openbill; Black-headed Ibis; Oriental Darter; Purple Heron; Marsh & Terek Sandpipers; Eurasian Whimbrel & Curlew; Tibetan Sand Plover.

Top Mammals

Fishing Cat; Leopard Cat; Jungle Cat; Smooth-coated Otter; Spotted Deer; Wild Boar; Indian Grey Mongoose.

Habitats Covered

Mangrove forest; tidal creeks and saline rivers; mudflats; estuarine waterways; islands; freshwater wetlands; reed-fringed pools; agricultural wetlands.

Expected Climate

Warm tropical conditions, with cooler mornings and evenings; humid around the mangroves and wetlands, with mosquitoes and other insects possible.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper Tour leader and 1 Indian tour leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate

Accommodation

Comfortable

Ease of Birding

Moderate

Number of Species Expected

150-180 speices

Other Attractions

Scenic boat safaris through mangrove-lined creeks; Bhitarkanika’s extensive estuarine mangrove ecosystem; large Saltwater Crocodiles; monitor lizards and other reptiles; tidal mudflats and waterbird heronries.

Photographic Opportunities

Good

What our clients say about us

Stephan Lorenz
MM & GM, Southern India 2018

We really enjoyed both tours. The leader, Stephan Lorenz, was very helpful and worked hard to make the birding trips a success. We appreciated the local guides on both trips as well. They were all very good at getting the job done and making it all enjoyable and seamless. We always feel we are in good hands when we go on a Rockjumper tour.

David Hoddinott
LB - India 2019

To David Hoddinott with many thanks. In my book, you are still the best guide I’ve ever birded with. Please give my regards to the office team. I am very proud to be part of the Rockjumper Family.

David Hoddinott
FG, India 2018

David Hoddinott was at his best even on new grounds full of lifers.

Glen Valentine
BG, Pvt Castleman India

This was a great trip. A terrific itinerary and we saw lots of birds and we saw tigers at Ranthambhore and Corbett. Glen and [the local leader] were excellent guides—great spotting skills, and they made sure everyone saw the bird. The logistics worked very well because Glen and [the local leader] were a great team.

Glen Valentine
MW, India - Northern: Birds & Tigers (Small Group) 2026

Our India-Northern birds and Tigers was a great tour. Our guide, Glen, was, as usual, superb. He worked very hard at getting us not only the “usual” birds but worked with our local guide Robin to find some incredibly rare and hard to find birds, two of which were lifers for Glen. The food was great during the tour, and the logistics well-planned and executed.

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