Overview

The main purpose of this short extension is to visit Tansa Forest where we shall search for the recently rediscovered Forest Owlet. Long feared extinct, it was rediscovered in 1997 and has since been found in a handful of areas of central India. It was very recently found in this forest, which now offers the most accessible viewing of this species. In addition to this fascinating diurnal owl, we can look for a few other specialties which may include the very localized Vigors’s Sunbird, along with possibilities for Malabar Trogon, Mottled Wood Owl and Jerdon’s Leafbird amongst many others in this lush deciduous forest.

*2024 Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour Facts Top Birds
Forest Owlet, Vigors's Sunbird, Jungle Bush Quail, Red Spurfowl, White-eyed Buzzard, Ultramarine & Tickell’s Blue Flycatchers, Jerdon’s & Golden-fronted Leafbirds, Blue-winged Parakeet, Malabar Trogon, Indian Golden & Black-hooded Oriole, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Tawny-bellied Babbler, Mottled Wood Owl, Jungle Owlet, Indian Scops Owl, Indian, Jungle & Savanna Nightjars.
Habitats Covered
deciduous woodland
Expected Climate
warm to hot, with cooler nights
Max Group Size
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
Tour Pace & Walking
relaxed
Accommodation
comfortable
Ease of Birding
mostly unchallenging
Photographic Opportunities
good
Tour Route Map Route Map Client Testimonials

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.

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.

David was an excellent leader with exceptional birding skills. He was very attentive and helpful in handling both the birding and the logistics. In addition to his birding and guiding skills, David is also very personable and easy to talk to. I would definitely go on another trip with him as a guide.

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.

Dates, Leaders and Pricing
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