North East Butterfly & Biodiversity Specialist Tour13N/14D
North East Butterfly & Biodiversity Specialist Tour
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Highlights
Walk the trails from Deban across the Noa-Dihing into Namdapha's rainforest, where more than 600 butterfly species are thought to live.
Watch butterflies gather on damp riverbanks along the Noa-Dihing to drink salts, often in mixed swarms of many species.
Start in Dihing Patkai, India's largest stretch of lowland rainforest, a national park since 2020.
Cross the Brahmaputra on the Bogibeel bridge, India's longest rail-and-road bridge at 4.94 km.
Walk the Jia Bhoroli river and forest edge at Nameri, where butterflies, birds and elephants share the same trails.
Climb through Eaglenest from warm broadleaf forest at Sessni to the oak and rhododendron forest near Eaglenest Pass.
Look for hornbills, primates and orchids alongside the butterflies, in one of the world's great biodiversity hotspots.
Essence of Journey
The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.
| Day | Route | Distance/Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Dibrugarh, drive to Digboi | About 80 km, 2 hrs | Evening at the rainforest edge |
| Day 2 | Dihing Patkai to Deban (Namdapha) | About 110 km, 3 to 4 hrs | Lowland rainforest morning; into Namdapha |
| Day 3 | Namdapha | On foot | Across the Noa-Dihing towards Hornbill and Haldibari |
| Day 4 | Namdapha | On foot | Riverbank mud-puddling and forest trails |
| Day 5 | Namdapha | On foot and by road | Miao road and Deban surrounds |
| Day 6 | Deban to North Lakhimpur via Bogibeel | About 290 km, 7 to 8 hrs | Transfer across the Brahmaputra |
| Day 7 | North Lakhimpur to Nameri | About 210 km, 5 hrs | Afternoon on the Jia Bhoroli |
| Day 8 | Nameri | On foot | Forest walk with a guard; river edge |
| Day 9 | Nameri to Lama Camp | About 150 km, 6 to 7 hrs | Stops in the Kameng valley |
| Day 10 | Lama Camp | On foot and by 4x4 | Temperate forest and Eaglenest Pass |
| Day 11 | Lama Camp to Bompu | About 25 km, all day | Mid-altitude forest over the pass |
| Day 12 | Bompu and Sessni | On foot and by 4x4 | Warm broadleaf forest; stream edges |
| Day 13 | Bompu to Nameri | About 170 km, 7 hrs | Descent to the Assam plain |
| Day 14 | Nameri to Guwahati airport, fly out | About 220 km, 5 hrs | Departure |
About
Imagine standing on a riverbank while dozens of butterfly species gather on the wet sand at your feet. On a warm autumn day in Namdapha, that's not unusual.
This private 14-day North East India butterfly tour takes you through one of the richest wildlife regions on earth, the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. You'll travel from the lowland rainforest on the Myanmar border to the mountain forests of Eaglenest, with a specialist butterfly naturalist beside you the whole way. Butterflies are the focus, but you'll also see and hear hornbills, gibbons, orchids and a forest full of life.
What Is This Tour?
The BizareXpedition North East Butterfly & Biodiversity Specialist Tour is a private, 14-day nature tour for naturalists and butterfly enthusiasts. It covers Dihing Patkai National Park, Namdapha National Park (4 nights), Nameri National Park and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It includes a specialist butterfly naturalist from Day 1 to Day 13, local forest and Bugun guides, a 4x4 inside Eaglenest and your Arunachal Protected Area Permits. Prices start at about ₹174,006 per person, twin sharing. The best time to go is October to November.
Why North East India for Butterflies?
North East India sits inside the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, which stretches from India across Myanmar, Thailand and Indochina. It's one of the world's richest regions for plants and insects, with many species found nowhere else.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Namdapha National Park is thought to hold more than 600 butterfly species, one of the highest counts of any protected area in India.
The Kameng protected areas, which include Eaglenest and Pakke (next to Nameri), recorded 463 species in a five-year survey, including two new to India.
Pakke Tiger Reserve alone recorded 335 butterfly species.
Butterflies change with height and forest type. This tour climbs from about 200 metres at Namdapha to about 2,800 metres at Eaglenest Pass, so you'll find a new set of species almost every day.
The trip runs in October and November, after the monsoon, when butterflies are at their most numerous and Namdapha holds its annual butterfly festival. You fly into Dibrugarh and out of Guwahati, crossing the Brahmaputra once on the Bogibeel bridge. As a Namdapha butterfly tour guests can book privately, it also handles the Arunachal permits every foreign visitor needs.
Four Forests, Four Butterfly Communities
| Site | Forest Type | Height | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dihing Patkai |
Lowland rainforest |
Low |
India's largest stretch of lowland rainforest, and a national park since 2020 |
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Namdapha |
Lowland to hill rainforest |
From about 200 m |
More than 600 species, riverbank mud-puddling, and hornbills and gibbons in the canopy |
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Nameri |
River forest |
Foothills |
Butterflies, birds and elephants on the same trails, with forest joining Pakke Tiger Reserve |
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Eaglenest |
Broadleaf to oak and rhododendron forest |
About 450 m to 3,200 m |
Fewer species up high but many that are hard to find elsewhere, and rich stream edges lower down at Sessni |
North East Butterfly Communities
The Namdapha Butterfly Festival
Namdapha holds an annual butterfly festival, usually in late November, in villages near Miao. Researchers, students and local communities, including the Singpho and Tikhak people, come together to record species and lead guided trails. The 2025 festival ran from 26 to 28 November, and dates change each year. If you'd like to be there, tell us and we'll time your trip or add extra nights at Namdapha.
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
Tier labels follow the standard of the room and the property, not a star count. Deban Forest Rest House and the Eaglenest camps (walk-in tents with shared washrooms) are the only places to stay near the forest and are the same in every tier. Digboi and North Lakhimpur are transit nights. Tiers differ mainly at Nameri and in vehicles. Where no property is named, it is flagged honestly rather than guessed.
| Destination | Nights | Nights Premium | Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
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Digboi |
1 |
Best-available hotel |
Best-available hotel |
Best-available hotel |
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Namdapha: Deban |
4 |
Deban Forest Rest House |
Deban Forest Rest House |
Deban Forest Rest House |
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North Lakhimpur |
1 |
Best-available hotel |
Best-available hotel |
Best-available hotel |
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Nameri |
3 (Days 7, 8, 13) |
Nameri Eco Camp, Potasali |
Wild Mahseer, Addabarie Tea Estate |
Wild Mahseer, Heritage Bungalow |
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Eaglenest: Lama Camp |
2 |
Walk-in tent, full board |
Walk-in tent, full board |
Walk-in tent, full board |
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Eaglenest: Bompu Camp |
2 |
Walk-in tent, full board |
Walk-in tent, full board |
Walk-in tent, full board |
North East Butterfly Accommodation Categories
Who This Tour Is For
This trip suits you if you:
Are a butterfly enthusiast, lepidopterist or keen nature photographer
Want to explore a global biodiversity hotspot with an expert
Enjoy slow, careful walks on forest trails
Are comfortable with simple forest stays for several nights
Would like a private trip, not a group tour
Keen general naturalists will enjoy it too. The mix of butterflies, birds, primates and orchids makes every day interesting.
3-TIER PRICING SUMMARY
| Tier | Per couple | Per person | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
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Premium |
Rs.348,012 to Rs.375,853 |
Rs.174,006 to Rs.187,926 |
Eco camp and standard rooms; camps and rest house |
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Luxury |
Rs.407,232 to Rs.439,811 |
Rs.203,616 to Rs.219,905 |
Heritage tea bungalow at Nameri; camps and rest house |
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Ultra-Luxury |
Rs.474,012 to Rs.511,933 |
Rs.237,006 to Rs.255,966 |
Top rooms at Nameri, best vehicles; camps and rest house |
North East Butterfly 3-Tier Pricing Summary
The upper figure allows for date and season variance of about 8%. Prices are indicative and confirmed on request.
WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION
An east-to-west biodiversity route across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, planned and run by BizareXpedition from start to finish.
Four nights at Namdapha. Days 2 to 6 are based at Deban, with three full days on the trails, the riverbanks and the Miao road, and time to return to the best sites.
Timed for butterflies. October to November, after the monsoon, when butterfly numbers peak. Namdapha's butterfly festival usually falls in late November.
A specialist naturalist throughout. The same butterfly naturalist from Day 1 to Day 13, working with Namdapha forest guides and Bugun guides at Eaglenest.
One direction, two airports. Dibrugarh in, Guwahati out, with the Bogibeel bridge linking the south and north banks of the Brahmaputra.
Arunachal permits handled. Protected Area Permits for Changlang and West Kameng, including the USD 30 royalty, are arranged before you travel.
A registered company, not a middleman. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, plans and runs the trip itself.
BEST TIME TO SEE BUTTERFLIES IN NNORTHEAST
| Season | Months | What to expect for butterflies |
|---|---|---|
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Peak |
October to November |
Post-monsoon peak in numbers and species; drier trails; Namdapha butterfly festival in late November. |
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Good |
March to May |
Pre-monsoon season with many species, especially at Eaglenest; Namdapha grows wetter from May. |
|
Quiet |
December to February |
Cold at Eaglenest and fewer butterflies at height; lowland sites still productive. |
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Caution |
Any time |
Landslides can close Arunachal roads for hours or days. The long transfer days include spare time. |
|
Monsoon |
June to September |
Heavy rain, flooded trails and closed parks. The trip is not sold in this period. |
North East Butterfly Season Adjustments
PRACTICAL NOTES
Permits. Arunachal Pradesh requires a Protected Area Permit for foreign nationals, arranged through a registered local agency with a USD 30 royalty. Rules on group size can change; tell us early if you are travelling alone.
No collecting. Catching, handling or collecting butterflies is not permitted in protected areas. Photography only.
Stays. Deban Forest Rest House and the Eaglenest camps are simple. Hot water may come by the bucket. They are the only places to stay close to the forest.
Leeches and mud. Namdapha and the lower forests can be leech-prone. Leech socks and closed shoes help.
Kit. A macro lens or close-focusing binoculars, a field guide to Indian butterflies, a hat, and light long sleeves.
Cold and altitude. Lama Camp is at about 2,350 metres and Eaglenest Pass at about 2,800 metres; bring warm layers.
Safety. The route stays in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh with a driver, a naturalist and local guides. Some foreign governments advise caution in parts of the North East and against travel to Manipur, which is not on this route.
Drinking water. Drink sealed bottled or boiled water only.
Connectivity. Mobile signal is weak or absent at Namdapha and Eaglenest for several days at a time.
Tipping. Appreciated but not required. Guests often tip camp staff, guides and drivers at the end of each stay.
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Itinerary (Day Wise)
You land at Dibrugarh, where your butterfly naturalist is waiting, and drive through the tea gardens of Upper Assam to Digboi for the first night. The next morning you walk the trails of Dihing Patkai, the largest lowland rainforest in India, and then head into Arunachal to Deban on the edge of Namdapha. You have four nights there. You cross the Noa-Dihing by boat, watch big mixed groups of butterflies drinking on the wet sand, and work the sunny Miao road. A long day's drive takes you over the Brahmaputra on the Bogibeel bridge and west to Nameri. At Nameri you walk the forest with an armed guard and spend afternoons on the Jia Bhoroli river. Next you climb into Eaglenest and stay in simple tented camps at Lama and Bompu. From there you explore oak and rhododendron forest near the pass and warmer stream edges lower down at Sessni. The trip ends with one more night at Nameri and a drive to Guwahati for your flight home.
Day 1
ARRIVE DIBRUGARH | TO THE RAINFOREST EDGE
Route: Dibrugarh airport to Digboi, about 80 km, 2 hours
Your naturalist meets you at Dibrugarh airport. The road runs east through Upper Assam's tea gardens to Digboi, an old oil town where oil was struck in the late 19th century.
If you arrive by early afternoon, the first walk is at the edge of the lowland forest near town, a gentle start with common species and a briefing on the days ahead.
Experience of the Day
Drive through Upper Assam's tea country
First walk at the forest edge
Briefing with your naturalist
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Assam tea from the gardens you drove through.
Activities to Do
Transfer to Digboi
Evening forest-edge walk
Day 2
DIHING PATKAI TO NAMDAPHA | INTO THE RAINFOREST
Route: Dihing Patkai National Park, then Margherita and Miao to Deban, about 110 km
Dihing Patkai holds the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in India and became a national park in 2020. Spend the morning on its trails, where sunlit gaps and stream edges draw butterflies as the day warms.
After lunch, drive into Arunachal Pradesh to Miao, the gateway to Namdapha. The last 26 km to Deban run through forest along the Noa-Dihing river.
Note on permits
Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal Pradesh, arranged through a registered local agency with a USD 30 royalty per person. BizareXpedition applies before you travel. Carry your passport.
Experience of the Day
Lowland rainforest trails
Forest road from Miao to Deban
Evening by the Noa-Dihing
Food
Recommended: Dinner at the rest house, cooked by the camp team.
Must-Try: Simple local dishes, if the Miao cook offers them.
Activities to Do
Rainforest walk
Drive to Deban
Day 3
NAMDAPHA | ACROSS THE NOA-DIHING
Route: Deban, across the river towards Hornbill and Haldibari
Namdapha covers nearly 2,000 square kilometres and rises from about 200 metres to more than 4,500 metres. It is often described as the northernmost lowland evergreen rainforest in the world.
Cross the Noa-Dihing and walk the trail towards Hornbill Glade and Haldibari. Butterflies are most active from mid-morning, along sunny edges, flowering shrubs and streams. Hornbills and gibbons are often heard in the canopy.
Note on trails
Trails are muddy and leech-prone after rain. Wear long socks and closed shoes. Your forest guide sets the route.
Experience of the Day
River crossing into Namdapha
Trail towards Hornbill Glade
Butterflies along sunlit edges
Food
Recommended: Packed lunch on the trail; dinner at the rest house.
Must-Try: Fresh fruit from Miao market.
Activities to Do
Guided trail walk
Butterfly photography
Day 4
NAMDAPHA | RIVERBANKS AND MUD-PUDDLING
Route: Noa-Dihing riverbanks and forest trails near Deban
Many butterflies, mostly males, gather on damp sand and mud to drink. They take in sodium and other salts that the rest of their diet lacks, and pass them to females during mating. On a warm day, a single patch of wet sand by the Noa-Dihing can hold dozens of species at once, which makes this the best time for close photographs.
The afternoon covers forest trails near Deban for species that keep to shade.
Experience of the Day
Mud-puddling swarms on the riverbank
Shade-loving forest species
Evening species list
Food
Recommended: Meals at the rest house.
Must-Try: Local tea at Deban.
Activities to Do
Riverbank session
Forest trail walk
Day 5
NAMDAPHA | THE MIAO ROAD
Route: Deban and the Miao–Deban road
The road between Miao and Deban cuts a long, sunny corridor through the forest. Flowering plants along its edges and the streams that cross it make it one of the best butterfly routes in the park.
Namdapha is also a tiger reserve and has recorded tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard, as well as the hoolock gibbon. Mammal sightings are rare, but the forest's sounds are part of every day here.
The Human Story
Namdapha's butterfly festival, usually held in late November in villages near Miao, brings together researchers, students and local communities, including Singpho and Tikhak people, to record species and share the forest with visitors.
Experience of the Day
Butterflies along the Miao road
Stream crossings
Final Namdapha evening
Food
Recommended: Meals at the rest house.
Must-Try: Rice and local greens from the Miao market.
Activities to Do
Roadside butterfly walk
Revisit the best sites
Optional Nearby Excursions
Namdapha Butterfly Festival events near Miao, if dates match (usually late November)
Day 6
DEBAN TO NORTH LAKHIMPUR | ACROSS THE BRAHMAPUTRA
Route: Deban to Dibrugarh, across the Bogibeel bridge, to North Lakhimpur, about 290 km
Today is a long transfer. The road returns through Miao to Dibrugarh, then crosses the Brahmaputra on the Bogibeel bridge. Opened in 2018, it is India's longest rail-and-road bridge, 4.94 km long, and links the south bank with Dhemaji on the north.
The road then runs west along the north bank to North Lakhimpur for the night.
Note on the long drive
About seven to eight hours on the road. Stops are made for rest and, where possible, for roadside butterflies.
Experience of the Day
Last morning at Namdapha
Crossing the Bogibeel bridge
North bank of the Brahmaputra
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road; dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Fish curry, Assamese style.
Activities to Do
Transfer day
Day 7
NORTH LAKHIMPUR TO NAMERI | FOOTHILL RIVER
Route: North Lakhimpur to Potasali, Nameri, about 210 km, 5 hours
The road runs west along the foot of the Arunachal hills. Nameri sits where the Jia Bhoroli leaves the hills, and its forest joins Pakke Tiger Reserve, which alone recorded 335 butterfly species in the Kameng survey.
In the afternoon, walk the river's edge and the camp grounds for butterflies and birds.
Experience of the Day
Drive along the foothills
Afternoon on the Jia Bhoroli
River birds and butterflies
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your camp or bungalow.
Must-Try: Fish from the river, cooked with mustard.
Activities to Do
Drive to Nameri
River-edge walk
Day 8
NAMERI | ON FOOT WITH A FOREST GUARD
Route: Potasali, Nameri National Park
Cross the Jia Bhoroli by boat and walk into the forest with an armed forest guard. Nameri is one of the few parks in India explored on foot, which makes it good for butterflies.
In the afternoon, work the shingle banks and forest edges near camp. The White-winged wood duck, Assam's state bird, also lives here, though it is rarely seen.
Note on walking in Nameri
Walks are led by armed forest guards, who set the route and pace. Elephants live in this forest.
Experience of the Day
Forest walk with a guard
Butterflies on the shingle banks
Evening at the river
Food
Recommended: Meals at your camp or bungalow.
Must-Try: Assam tea from the gardens around Nameri.
Activities to Do
Guided forest walk
River-edge butterfly session
Day 9
NAMERI TO LAMA CAMP | INTO THE KAMENG HILLS
Route: Nameri to Bhalukpong, Tenga and Lama Camp, about 150 km, 6 to 7 hours
At Bhalukpong you enter Arunachal Pradesh again. The road climbs the Kameng valley towards Tenga, with stops at stream crossings and sunny road edges where butterflies gather.
You reach Lama Camp, at about 2,350 metres, in the late afternoon. Nights are cold here in November.
Experience of the Day
Kameng valley stops
Climb to Lama Camp
First night in the mountain forest
Food
Recommended: Hot dinner in the camp's dining tent.
Must-Try: Thukpa, a noodle soup.
Activities to Do
Drive to Eaglenest
Roadside butterfly stops
Optional Nearby Excursions
Orchid Research Centre at Tippi, near Bhalukpong, on the way (allow 1 hour)
Day 10
LAMA CAMP | THE HIGH FOREST
Route: Lama Camp and the road towards Eaglenest Pass
The temperate forest around Lama Camp holds a different set of butterflies from the lowlands, with fewer species but many that are hard to find elsewhere. Sunny clearings on the road towards Eaglenest Pass are the places to look.
Eaglenest is also famous for birds, including the Bugun liocichla, described in 2006 and found only in this small area. Your Bugun guide knows where it lives.
The Human Story
The Bugun community of Singchung set aside 17 square kilometres of forest as a community reserve in 2017 and runs patrols with the forest department. Naturalists' fees and guiding work help support it.
Experience of the Day
High-forest butterflies
Clearings towards Eaglenest Pass
Birds of the temperate forest
Food
Recommended: All meals at the camp.
Must-Try: Butter tea, if the camp kitchen makes it.
Activities to Do
Butterfly walk
Optional search for the Bugun liocichla
Day 11
LAMA CAMP TO BOMPU | OVER THE PASS
Route: Lama Camp over Eaglenest Pass to Bompu Camp, about 25 km
The road crosses Eaglenest Pass at about 2,800 metres and drops into thick broadleaf forest. The distance is short, but the day is spent stopping wherever butterflies and flocks appear.
Bompu sits at about 1,940 metres, warmer and richer in species than Lama.
Note on altitude and cold
The pass is at about 2,800 metres. Walk slowly and bring warm layers.
Experience of the Day
Crossing Eaglenest Pass
Descent into broadleaf forest
Arrival at Bompu
Food
Recommended: All meals at the camp.
Must-Try: Simple camp dal and rice, cooked fresh.
Activities to Do
Butterfly stops over the pass
Evening at Bompu
Day 12
BOMPU AND SESSNI | WARM BROADLEAF FOREST
Route: Bompu Camp and the road down to Sessni (about 1,250 m)
Lower down, towards Sessni, the forest is warmer and wetter, and the butterfly list grows again. Streams crossing the road are good for mud-puddling groups and for swallowtails.
Eaglenest runs from about 450 metres to about 3,200 metres. That range of height in a small area is why so many species of butterflies, birds and plants live here.
Experience of the Day
Sessni and the lower forest
Stream-edge butterflies
Final evening in the mountains
Food
Recommended: All meals at the camp.
Must-Try: Local oranges, when in season.
Activities to Do
Butterfly walk to Sessni
Species list review
Day 13
BOMPU TO NAMERI | DOWN TO THE PLAIN
Route: Bompu to Tenga, Bhalukpong and Nameri, about 170 km, 7 hours
The road returns over the pass and down the Kameng valley to Bhalukpong and Nameri, where a comfortable last night breaks the long journey back to Guwahati.
Experience of the Day
Last mountain views
Descent to Nameri
Farewell dinner
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your camp or bungalow.
Must-Try: Pitha, Assamese rice cakes.
Activities to Do
Transfer to Nameri
Day 14
NAMERI TO GUWAHATI | DEPARTURE
Route: Nameri to Guwahati airport, about 220 km, 5 hours
A last morning walk by the river if time allows, then the drive to Guwahati airport for your onward flight.
Experience of the Day
Last walk at Nameri
Airport drop at Guwahati
Food
Recommended: Breakfast at your camp or bungalow.
Must-Try: A final cup of Assam tea.
Activities to Do
Drive to Guwahati
Onward flight
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- Minimize Plastic Use : Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and utensils to reduce the need for single-use plastics. Many destinations have water refill stations and eco-friendly stores.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — North East Butterfly & Biodiversity Specialist Tour
We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.
When is the best time to see butterflies in North East India?
October to November is the best time to see butterflies in North East India, just after the monsoon. Numbers and species are at their peak, and trails are drier. March to May is also good, especially at higher altitudes.
How many butterfly species are there in Namdapha?
Namdapha is thought to hold more than 600 butterfly species, one of the highest counts of any protected area in India. Surveys and the park's annual butterfly festival continue to add new records.
What is the Namdapha Butterfly Festival?
It is an annual event held in villages near Miao, usually in late November, where researchers, students and local communities record butterflies and lead guided trails. The 2025 edition ran from 26 to 28 November. Dates change each year.
Is there an Eaglenest Namdapha specialist tour for foreigners?
Yes, this 14-day tour covers both Namdapha and Eaglenest, plus Dihing Patkai and Nameri, with a specialist butterfly naturalist. It handles the Arunachal permits that foreign nationals need for both areas.
What is the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot?
It is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, a region with exceptionally high numbers of species found nowhere else and under serious threat. It stretches from North East India across Myanmar, Thailand and Indochina. Namdapha and Eaglenest both lie within it.
Do foreigners need a permit for Namdapha and Eaglenest?
Yes, foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit to enter Arunachal Pradesh, which covers both parks. It is arranged through a registered local agency, with a USD 30 royalty per person. BizareXpedition applies before you travel.
How is this different from BizareXpedition's North East birding tour?
This tour focuses on butterflies and runs in October and November, from east to west, with four nights at Namdapha. The birding tour runs in spring, west to east, and includes Kaziranga. Both use the same camps at Eaglenest.
What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation is simple at Namdapha and Eaglenest: a forest rest house at Deban and walk-in tents with shared washrooms at Lama and Bompu camps. Nameri has an eco camp or a heritage tea bungalow depending on tier.
Can I collect or handle butterflies?
No, catching, handling or collecting butterflies is not permitted in these protected areas. The tour is for observation and photography only.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate fitness is enough. Walks are mostly on forest trails and roads at a slow pace, with some mud, streams and a boat crossing. There are also several long road days.
How do I reach Namdapha?
The nearest airport is Dibrugarh, about 186 km from Deban by road. On this trip you fly into Dibrugarh, spend a night near Digboi, and reach Deban on Day 2.
How much does a North East biodiversity hotspot tour cost?
This 14-day tour costs about Rs.348,012 to Rs.375,853 per couple at the Premium tier, or Rs.174,006 to Rs.187,926 per person. Luxury runs Rs.407,232 to Rs.439,811 per couple, and Ultra-Luxury Rs.474,012 to Rs.511,933. Prices include the naturalist, permits, camps, car and GST, but not flights.
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North East Butterfly & Biodiversity Specialist Tour
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