Hemming the rugged lands of southern India are the impressive Western Ghats Mountains, a land of endless valleys, rolling tea estates and breathtaking highland vistas, well-known for harbouring a superb range of highly localised endemic birds and a host of special mammals. This comprehensive tour showcases many of these special creatures: the gorgeous Indian Pitta, Nilgiri Laughingthrush, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, rare Sri Lanka Frogmouth, exquisite Malabar Trogon, Malabar Whistling Thrush, and Heart-spotted Woodpecker are just some of the incredible birds we will search for, while Indian Elephant, Gaur (Indian Bison), Wild Boar and Smooth-coated Otter are potential mammalian highlights. Join us for an unbeatable birding exploration to the southern part of this immense and extremely rewarding nation!
Painted Bush Quail; Red Spurfowl; Nilgiri Wood & Grey-fronted Green Pigeons; Malabar Grey Hornbill; White-cheeked Barbet; Blue-winged Parakeet; Malabar Woodshrike; White-spotted Fantail; White-bellied Treepie; Indian Black-lored Tit; Malabar Lark; Grey-headed, Flame-throated & Yellow-throated Bulbuls; Broad-tailed Grassbird; Indian Scimitar & Rufous Babblers; Wynaad, Nilgiri & Palani Laughingthrushes; Malabar Starling; Nilgiri Thrush; White-bellied Blue, Black-and-orange & Nilgiri Flycatchers; Nilgiri Blue & White-bellied Blue Robins; Malabar Whistling Thrush; Nilgiri Flowerpecker; Crimson-backed Sunbird; Nilgiri Pipit; Indian Pitta; Sri Lanka Frogmouth; Malabar Trogon; Heart-spotted Woodpecker.
Dhole (rare); Gaur (Indian Bison); Smooth-coated Otter; Nilgiri Tahr.
sholas (montane forests), teak woodlands, lakes, wetlands, montane grassland
warm during day, cool at night, rain unexpected
12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders / 8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate
basic to comfortable lodges and hotels
mostly unchallenging
+-250
Lake Periyar, roadside temples and shrines, Western Ghats Mountains, tea plantations
good
Both David and Rajveer were excellent guides. In fact, it seemed at times as though they were able to summon animals.
This was my first Rockjumper trip. I definitely will be a repeat customer. The booking process was easy and painless. The transport and hotel logistics during the trip were flawless. David Hoddinott and Ansar Khan were excellent guides and worked diligently to make sure we saw as many birds as possible.
This trip was great! We were told the trip should generate about 250 bird species and our total was very close. Peter was excellent at finding birds, leading us and keeping a positive group atmosphere. The local guides also were competent and helpful. Accommodations are not an important aspect of a trip to me but the ones we stayed at were excellent, as were the meals. The trip was an excellent introduction to India for me tho I was happy to have it very much concentrate on birding.
I just have to write and tell you how much I enjoyed the N. India trip and how superb the leaders are... You know that, you only have world class guides. The last two days made the trip 'beyond expectations' with the birds we saw in Saital… Erik and Rich worked so well together and both are so funny, such a great combination. I especially have to thank Rich for taking pictures for me: I can immediately tell which ones he took: they make clear memories that are memorable…. With much gratitude to RBT for bringing birds and mammals into my life.
Greg de Klerk and David Erterius were great - super knowledgeable and really kind. You can tell that they both care about birds and their guests. I hope I can go on a Rockjumper tour with them again.
06 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2024 (12 days)
USD6,495 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour price (Per person): USD6,495 * GBP5,349 * EUR6,149 * AUD10,177
Single Supplement: USD1,450 * GBP1,194 * EUR1,373 * AUD2,272
Can be linked with: Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2024
10 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024 (12 days)
USD5,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): USD5,495 * GBP4,526 * EUR5,203 * AUD8,610
Single Supplement: USD1,450 * GBP1,194 * EUR1,373 * AUD2,272
Can be linked with: Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2024
10 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2025 (12 days)
USD7,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Carlos Bocos
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD7,000 * GBP5,765 * EUR6,627 * AUD10,969
Can be linked with: Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2025
20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 (12 days)
USD6,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD6,000 * GBP4,942 * EUR5,681 * AUD9,402
Can be linked with: India - Andaman Islands Endemics 2025
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