Red Panda Expedition
Track Red Pandas and rare Himalayan birds in Singalila’s misty forests, from Delhi to the Eastern Himalayas via Bagdogra.
05/06
Nights / Days
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National Park
04 Days
of Guided Trek
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Red Panda Expedition
Six fixed winter departures follow the red panda through Singalila's cooler, clearer trekking months - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
05 Dec - 10 Dec 2026
Early Winter
16 Dec - 21 Dec 2026
Pre - Christmas
24 Dec - 29 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
08 Jan - 13 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 20 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
29 Jan - 03 Feb 2027
Season Finale
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
Explore the misty forests and alpine trails of Singalila National Park on this Red Panda and birding-focused adventure. Tucked away in the Eastern Himalayas, Singalila is a biodiversity hotspot known for its rare wildlife, including the elusive Red Panda, Satyr Tragopan, and other Himalayan specialties. This journey offers a perfect mix of scenic beauty, peaceful forest walks, and expert-led wildlife tracking. Ideal for nature lovers and birding enthusiasts, the tour begins and ends with convenient connections via Delhi and Bagdogra, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience in one of India’s most unique high-altitude ecosystems.
- Track the elusive Red Panda in Singalila’s mist-laced forests, guided by expert trackers through bamboo thickets and mossy Himalayan trails.
- Spot vibrant Himalayan birds like Satyr Tragopan and Blood Pheasant as you explore one of India’s richest high-altitude birding zones.
- Wake up to crisp mountain air and panoramic views of Kangchenjunga, especially breathtaking on clear mornings from forest ridgelines.
- Discover Singalila’s biodiversity on foot, a low-impact, immersive way to experience its rare mammals, birds, and tranquil terrain.
One forest, walked in full
No jeep tracks here - a single high-altitude park covered entirely on foot, with days enough to actually find what's hiding in the mist.
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Singalila
West Bengal
Rhododendron and oak forest along a Himalayan ridge, with Kangchenjunga on clear mornings - one of the few places left where the red panda still moves through the wild, tracked here on foot rather than from a jeep.
4 Days of Guided Treks · 1 Park
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi, flying into Bagdogra, then overland into Singalila for the full length of the trek, closing back at Bagdogra.
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Delhi
Days 1
02
Bagdogra
Days 1
03
Singalila
Days 2 - 5
Arrival
Delhi › Bagdogra › Singalila
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi and fly to Bagdogra. Drive to Singalila National Park.
Singalila
Days 02 - 05
Day 2
Full day exploring Singalila’s misty trails and birdlife.
Day 3
Continue birdwatching & look out for Red Pandas.
Day 4
Another day in Singalila with guided walks.
Day 5
Final day of birding and wildlife tracking in Singalila.
Departure
Day 6
Drive back to Bagdogra and fly to New Delhi.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Singalila for 5 nights with all meals included.
- Services of expert tracker and naturalist for Red Panda and birding walks.
- 4 full days of guided wildlife tracking in Singalila National Park.
- Entry permits and forest guide fees for Singalila.
- Support vehicle for movement within the park where accessible.
- Private transfers from Bagdogra to Singalila and back.
- Airport assistance at Delhi and Bagdogra (arrival and departure).
- Bottled water during all land transfers.
- Porter support for carrying gear during treks.
- All applicable government taxes and service charges.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Red Panda Expedition?
5 nights / 6 days, entirely within Singalila National Park in West Bengal.
How many safaris are included?
None - this tour is built around guided walking treks, not jeep safaris. It includes 4 full days of guided wildlife tracking on foot.
Which park does the tour cover?
Singalila National Park, in the Eastern Himalayas near Darjeeling.
Is this tour focused only on red pandas?
Primarily, but the region is also known for Himalayan birds such as the Satyr Tragopan and Blood Pheasant, along with rhododendron and oak forest scenery and views of Kangchenjunga on clear days.
Is this a physically demanding trip?
It involves guided forest walks rather than jeep safaris, so a reasonable level of fitness for walking on forest trails is expected. Porter support is included for carrying gear.