Birdwatching in North East India: A Beginner's Guide
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Wildlife · 5 min read · Jan 2026

Birdwatching in North East India: A Beginner's Guide

North East India is one of Asia's premier birding destinations, where the Himalaya, the plains and the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot converge.

Top birding spots

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal is legendary for the Bugun liocichla and cloud-forest species; Kaziranga and Nameri add wetland and riverine birds.

When to go

Winter (November–March) is prime, with resident and migratory species active and skies clearer for spotting.

  • Eaglenest for Himalayan species
  • Kaziranga & Nameri wetlands
  • Best season: Nov–March
  • Expert guides available

We arrange guided birding tours with specialist naturalists — request net rates.

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