EPIC ARCHIPELAGO EXPEDITIONS
Andaman Birding Tours
Our Andaman Birdwatching Itineraries
Birdwatching in Andaman
Target 20 Endemics, Rare Flyway Migrants & Residents
Centering our itinerary around the capital, Port Blair, unlocks the absolute best of Andaman birding. Serving as a highly efficient logistical hub, Port Blair places a diverse matrix of distinct ecosystems within short driving distances. We seamlessly traverse pristine tropical evergreen rainforests, coastal mangroves, and productive wetlands—maximizing field time to target and cover the vast majority of the islands’ highly sought after Andaman endemic, resident, and rmigratory bird species.
Birdwatching in Little Andaman
Target 20 Endemics, Nicobar Pigeon & Beach Thick-knee
For a clean sweep of the archipelago’s specialties, the 8-hour maritime transit to Hut Bay (Little Andaman) is a critical itinerary extension. Spend a multi-day working specific micro-habitats for range-restricted Andaman endemics, alongside tracking for two highly prized targets: Nicobar Pigeon and Beach Thick-knee. Conclude the expedition by returning to the primary forest around Port Blair to mop up the remaining resident endemics and finalize a comprehensive regional checklist.
Birding in Nicobar: India's Final Frontier
Target 27 Andaman & Nicobar Endemics & Rare Migrants
A high-yield 36-hour maritime transit to Great Nicobar Island, India’s southernmost avian frontier, unlocking a clean sweep of 7 highly localized Nicobar endemic birds.
Our targeted itinerary maximizes field hours to secure mega-targets: the mound-building Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar Scops Owl, Nicobar Parakeet, Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle, the highly sought-after split Nicobar Hooded Pitta, and the majestic Nicobar Pigeon.
UPDATE: GREAT NICOBAR IS OFFICIALLY OPEN TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
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Northeast India: The Holy Grail Specialties
Target Regional endemics and residentS, 400+ species GAURANTEED
Explore two endemic bird areas, i.e., Eastern Himalaya and Assam Plains, Asia’s premier birding frontier. This elite expedition transverses Eaglenest, Maguri Wetlands, Mishmi Hills, Dehing Patkai and more, targeting rare specialties like the highly coveted Bugun Liocichla, Ward’s Trogon, Swamp Grass-babbler, Naga Wren-Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Austen’s Brown Hornbill, Mishmi Wren-Babbler, Blyth’s Tragopan and more
Exotic South India Birding
Target Western Ghats & Nilgiri endemics
South India Birding Tour focuses on the endemic birds of the Western Ghats. We can expect to see some fantastic birds and fauna as we explore the majority of the region’s top birding locations. Witnessing the majority of the 37 South Indian endemics, as well as those that are shared with Sri Lanka, and a diverse range of large mammals
DAY tours:Andaman Islands (CHIDIYATAPU & HAVELOCK)
Short on time but eager to cross endemic lifers off your list? You do not need a multi-week expedition to experience the incredible avian diversity of the Andamans. Based out of Port Blair (South Andaman) or the tropical forests of Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), our flexible single-day and night excursions are designed to fit seamlessly into any travel itinerary.
ANDAMAN (DAY TRIPS)
BIRDWALKS, HALF DAY & FULL DAY TOURS
For every birder who is visiting the island with their family and want to seek out to explore the birds with limited time in hand or for people who want to try Birdwatching as an experience. Opt for our full-day or half-day tour.
Note: We Offer Day Trips at Port Blair & Havelock Island