Birding in India changes with every region, from habitats and species to the best season to visit. Start with the landscape that interests you, then explore the destinations within it.
Choosing a Birding Destination by Region
Western Himalayas
Oak and pine forests, streams and high meadows in Uttarakhand, with pheasants, laughingthrushes, finches and winter migrants.
Eastern Himalayas
Dense forests across a wide range of elevations in Arunachal Pradesh and North Bengal, home to some of India's rarest birds.
Grasslands, Wetlands & Mangroves
Grasslands and forests in Assam and the tidal mangroves of the Sundarbans, with floricans, hornbills, kingfishers and waterbirds.
Desert & High Altitude
The Thar Desert and the cold plateau of Ladakh, with bustards, raptors, sandgrouse and Tibetan Plateau specialists.
Not sure where to start? Read our guide on choosing the right birding destination in India.
Explore Our Birding Destinations
Open any destination to see its key birds, best season, and how we plan birding and photography there.
Sattal Birding Tour: Birds, Hides & Best Time
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Chopta and Mandal Birding Tour | Birds & Best Time
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Munsiyari Birding and Bird Photography Tours
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Mishmi Hills Birding Tour | Birdwatching & Photography
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Latpanchar Birding & Nature Tours
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Manas National Park Birding Tour
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Desert National Park Birding Tour
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Ladakh Birding Tour
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