Daragaon is a small village in Kalimpong District (WB), it is situated at 45 minutes driving distance from Kalimpong city and surrounded by dense vegetation and conifers and other large trees amidst Himalayan mountains. At the end of the village boundary starts a dense forest named “Mongchu Forest”. Part of which is administrated by Cinchona Board, which is a wing of WB Forest Department. Situated at an altitude of 1200mtr (approx 4000+ feet) this place is ideal habitat of different birds, raptors and wild animals...

Birding Adventure in North Sikkim From 22nd January to 27th January, 2025, I embarked on a birding adventure in North Sikkim, exploring the region’s stunning landscapes and diverse birdlife. Locations visited include Lachen, our base camp where we began our birding journey; Gurudongmar Lake, one of the world’s highest lakes known for its breath-taking beauty; and Mangan, which we returned to on the 26th via treacherous hilly roads and continued birding on the morning of the 27th January...

Assam has always held a cherished place in our hearts. From the carefree childhood days in Jorhat to the familiar rhythm of life in Guwahati, where fate led me once again, and the countless journeys to the oil fields—each moment is woven with nostalgia. The echoes of past agitations, the vibrant joy of Bihu, and the mesmerizing bloom of Assam’s flowers and wild landscapes have left an indelible mark on my soul. Time may have moved on, but Assam remains—like a long-lost love, forever special.Yet, as life unfolded, professional commitments took their own course, creating a gap of over three decades since my last visit...

In December 2024, I made my maiden trip to Arunachal Pradesh to indulge in birding adventures in Namdapha National Park(NNP) and we spent four days to discover hidden avian beauties there between 25-28 December. It was my first trip to Arunachal Pradesh for birding related activity. Here I noticed that birds are at times very restless and skittish and the forest is really dense and therefore finding those avian beauties offer a very different kind of challenges. Therefore, fellow bird photographers need to have their expectations moderated appropriately with regard to quality of images that they would be able to come up with. Also, anyone planning for a trip to NNP should also seriously consider travelling to Vijaynagar...

During October-2024 while celebrating Durga Puja vacation, We went to Meghalaya for family vacation as well as Bird Watching. I dedicated last two days of my trip (16th October to 17th October) for Bird watching and photography. Meghalaya is an important destination for all bird enthusiasts given the presence of endemic species like Tawny-breasted Wren Babbler as well as other sought-after species like Assam Laughingthrush, Spot-breasted Parrotbill etc...

Led By Biplab Banerjee
Last October, on the eve of Durga Puja, I went to South Andaman for a birding trip commencing on 3rd October 2024 and ended on 7th October, 2024. This tour was led by Shakti Vel- renowned bird tour operator in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Andaman is must visit destination for all bird enthusiasts since it’s home to around 30 endemic species including those found in Nicobar Island...