Situated on the border of Nepal & Sikkim, West Bengal’s Latpanchar is a birding paradise. It is home to more than 400 species of birds. This small beautiful village is blessed with abundant flora and fauna making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers. The hilly terrains, serene environment, picturesque locations, small colourful houses, beautifully coloured monasteries and the immense variety of birds make this a favourite destination.

India has many such places that protect its wide variety of resident and migratory birds. A few such places close to Latpanchar are Rongtong (situated at lower latitudes than Latpanchar) and Senchal (situated at higher altitudes) also popular among avid bird watchers. These three places have a vast variety of magnificent birds and the difference in the altitudes is visible in the distinct species seen here.

There is one more jewel Gajoldoba Bird Sanctuary which can be easily covered from Latpanchar if you have one day spare. All these birding sites see different varieties of bird species in different seasons. So if you know what exactly you wish to see you can plan your visit in that particular season for the best birding experience.

How to reach here – Bagdogra is the nearest airport to reach here.