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Habre’s Nest
Red Panda Expedition

For a comprehensive experience in this unique Himalayan Red Panda Forest and excellent opportunities to see the Wild Red Pandas in their natural habitat, we suggest the following minimum 5-night & 6-day itinerary. We have maintained a 100% success rate for Red Panda sightings over the past 10 years. To increase your chances of encountering other rare species in the area, consider extending your stay by 2 to 5 nights.

DAY1

Welcome to Habre’s Nest

Bagdogra or Bhadrapur Airport to Habre's Nest transfer. Check in, Have food, Relax and Enjoy the enchanting Eastern Himalayas. Habre’s Nest will be our home for the next 5 Nights.

Day 2 - 5

Red Panda Expedition, Birding & Jungle Trek

Wake up with Twitter & Tea. Enjoy the Bird-hide & Birding around Habre’s Nest. The team is on duty full day for the Red Panda search. We take you once spotted. Wildlife discussions & Presentations at Roosting Kuna with Food & Refreshments.

Day 6

Final Day Red Panda / Birding & Check out

Enjoy the final morning in this enchanting Eastern Himalayan Cloud Forest. Check out from Habre’s Nest and transfer to Bagdogra/ Bhadrapur Airport. Service Ends. Wish you a happy journey ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions
F.A.Q.
  • Why Habre’s Nest ?
    Habre’s Nest is a Research & Conservation project to save the wild Red Panda and their habitat which is solely run by Tourism & its profits. Just by coming here you enjoy the elusive Red Pandas and take part in Saving them.
  • How do I make a reservation?
    Email us at info@forestdwellers.org and we take it forward from there
  • What types of accommodation do you offer at Habres Nest?
    At Habres Nest, we offer a comfortable and immersive accommodation designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Each room has a Eco-fireplace with temperature control, attached modern western toilet with toiletries & running hot/cold water and a Balcony with mesmerizing views of the surrounding himalayan forest home for the Red Pandas.
  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see at Habres Nest?
    Habres Nest is nestled in a rich wildlife habitat. Guests sometimes see Red Panda from the room & balcony itself. Our bird hide is very active and Yellow-throated Martine, Siberian weasel and many rare and elusive Himalayan birds are regular visitors. From Satyr Tragopan to Tesia, Magpie to Parrotbills & Sunbirds to Wrenbabblers, all call it home.
  • What is the best time of year for wildlife viewing at Habres Nest?
    Different seasons have different specialties and it completely depends on the guests preference. October to December is Autumn here in Singalila and best for Red Panda & Autumn landscape & clear weather. January-February is Winter, Red Pandas mating time and time to see the small cubs. March-May is spring which is best for Red Panda along with great Birding & Rhododendron & Orchid blooming. We run Habre’s Nest Red Panda expeditions from 1st October to 30th May and closed for the monsoon for the rest.
  • How do I get to Habres Nest?
    We take care of all the services from Bhadrapur or Bagdogra Airport. It takes about 5.30 to 6 hrs to reach Habre’s Nest from any of these places.
  • What should I pack for my stay at Habres Nest?
    We recommend packing comfortable & warm clothing suitable for outdoor forest activities, sturdy walking or trekking shoes, sun protection, a hat, Rain/Snow hears. Binoculars, Spotting scopes or Cameras to view and record. A more comprehensive packing list will be sent to you a month prior to the trip.
  • Is Habres Nest environmentally friendly?
    At Habres Nest, we are deeply committed to sustainable tourism and conservation. We strive to minimize our environmental footprint through initiatives such as not using the Fire Wood, Using Eco-friendly fireplace, using Green Gensets, responsible waste management, water conservation, and supporting local communities.
  • Do you cater to special dietary requirements?
    Because of the very remote location and limited connectivity our food menus are fixed but we can accommodate most special dietary requirements with advance notice. Please inform us of your needs when making your reservation for Habres Nest so we can plan accordingly.
  • Are there any age / fitness restrictions for guests?
    While there are generally no strict age restrictions, but expedition participants should be able to walk for at least 500 m to 1km with or without our support to be able to access this forest and see the wild Red Pandas. We have shown Red Panda to guests from 2 to 84 years
  • Is tipping customary at Habres Nest?
    Tipping is a personal choice, but if you wish to show appreciation for excellent service from our staff at Habres Nest, it is always welcome. A guideline for tipping can be provided upon request.
Testimonials

What Client's Say?

Pandas in the mist 🙂 I stayed with my wife and four friends in Habre's nest for five days, and it was a wonderful time. The place is very nice and relaxed - situated with a view to the surrounding forest. The local food is good and the people are very friendly and helpful. We saw a lot of fine birds, but much more important was the two prolonged sightings of Red Panda. When the guides have located a resting panda, one are lead to the place, and you are allowed to watch it at distance approximately 25 meters for half an hour. That is a magnificent experience!!

Anders Prieme
Guest review

An amazing trip to see red pandas! What an amazing trip to Habre's Nest! We spent 4 nights there and enjoyed it thoroughly. We saw 6 red pandas and many beautiful birds. The rooms were very comfortable and even though it got cold at night without any heat, the bedding kept us very warm. The guides were all fantastic. They were able to track and spot pandas at quite a distance. We were very fortunate to get close enough to take good pictures with just a cell phone! The food was excellent as well. Ok, the road to get there was difficult, but well worth it!

Dave M
Guest review

You all over exceeded, by an unmanageable amount, our expectations of what it would be like to track down a wild red panda. You cater to every need, the food was outstanding, the rooms are supremely comfortable (thank you for choosing such comfortable linen), the tea service, the hot water bottle.The dedication of the trackers and the baseline philosophy and conservation objectives have left no more than utterly impressed.

Jonathan Rossouw
Guest review

Habres nest was amazing, for Nature Lovers who would like to see the beautiful forest and a chance to see a Red Panda, this is definitely the place to go, travelling to Habres nest takes time and patience, the roads in some sections are not great but its definitely worth the journey. The staff were all wonderful and helpful, we managed to see 9 Red Pandas during our 5 night stay, much more than I had ever expected to see, Habres Nest was the highlight of our trip and I would love to return one day !

Andrew S
Guest review

Lovely friendly lodge, Great stay at Habres Nest looking for red pandas. We were lucky to see four pandas over our 5 day stay. The entire team from Shantanu to the guides to the chef and his team were welcoming and friendly. The drivers having to bring us in/out over the mountains were excellent. The meals were delicious. It was cold in the mornings as there was no heating (the generator is only on in the evenings) but there was hot water.

A J
Guest review

Habre's Nest

Experience the Best Himalayan Wildlife Expedition. Save Red Panda - Save Himalayas - Save Water

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+977 9862154644

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info@forestdwellers.org

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Kaiyakata , Singalila
Ilam, Nepal

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