Overview
The Himalayas are the world’s longest, highest mountains. One third of all mountain animals live here. The range is home to many endangered species. The Himalayan mountain range is over 1,500 miles long and 250 miles wide and includes most of Nepal and Bhutan, south Tibet, and the extreme north of India. it is divided into three zones: the Greater, Lesser, and Outer Himalayas. Since the range is so long with so many varied climates, the wildlife of the Himalayas is remarkably diverse.
More sheep species live in the Himalayas than in any other mountain range in the world. They include the Marco Polo sheep, which, because of the market for its long, spiraling horns, has been hunted almost to extinction. The largest wild sheep in the world, the great Tibetan sheep, also live here. They can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from scorching summers to freezing winters.
Tour Highlights - Eastern Himalayan Wildlife
- Explore Kaziranga National Park, home to the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses
- Jeep safaris through UNESCO-listed Manas National Park, set against the Himalayan foothills
- Spot rare wildlife including golden langurs, pygmy hogs, wild buffalo, elephants, and swamp deer
- Birdwatching experiences in Nameri National Park, famous for hornbills and migratory birds
- Optional river rafting on the Jia Bhoroli River amidst pristine forest landscapes
- Guided forest walk at Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, the only reserve dedicated to hoolock gibbons
- Discover the dense rainforests of Dehing Patkai National Park, known as the “Amazon of the East”
- Visit scenic Assam tea gardens and learn about traditional tea cultivation
- Enjoy an authentic Bihu dance performance, showcasing Assam’s vibrant culture
- Stay at handpicked eco-lodges and wildlife resorts close to national parks
- Scenic drives through rivers, forests, and tea estates of Eastern Assam
- Ideal tour for wildlife lovers, birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts
