Experience of a Lifetime
The Red Panda Expedition

Enjoy experiencing the Red Panda, Cutest wild animal on Earth in its best remaining habitat in the Eastern Himalayas. Habre’s Nest is situated in the middle of the Red Panda habitat with highest density and a possibility of sighting from inside. Our large local team is dedicated to the protection of the wild Red Pandas. Our daily patrolling also ensures sighting to every guest. We have maintained a 100% sighting record in 10 years. Habre’s Nest Red Panda Expeditions are for a minimum of 5 nights & 6 days, which is a good duration to explore this unique & exclusive himalay habitat. More days are better for more opportunities of sighing, photography or filming..

Day Activity 

  • We take the guests near the Red Panda location through the forest only when it is spotted by our team. Our average sighting record is between 2-3 for a 5 nights plan.   

Dress Code

  • Jungle friendly Chemoflage, dull colors (no vibrant or fluorescent colors).
  • Trekking / Hiking Shoes  (no shorts, or sandals permitted).
  • Rain / Snow Covers for you and the equipment. 

Fitness Level

Participants should be fit enough to walk for a minimum of 500 meters to 1 km to be able to access this mountain and practically sight a wild Red Panda. We provide individual helping hands to every guest to help them walk or hold their bags.

Walking disabled people can sign up for 10 nights to explore it only from the Safari Car, on the Road or from Habre’s Nest.

Explore 

Red Panda Viewing & Photography Opportunities

These mystical himalayan jungles have the highest dentist of Red Pandas in the World; especially around Habre’s Nest. This gives us the best opportunities to experience this angelic & charismatic animal in the wild. Our expert team makes sure that you have the best viewing & Photography or Filming experience. Sometimes it is closer than 10 meters.

 

Sighting Frequency: Average 2-3 times in 5 nights 6 days plan.



Experience

Forest Helping Hands 

Our team members are super efficient and helpful for the guests; we can give you a helping hand walking or hold you bags. The goal is simple- we will show you the Red Panda safely. We can also help you set up your Tripod, Camera, Video Camera, Spotting Scopes or simply take pictures. 

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 Timing: During Red Panda sightings.




Take Part

Research & Conservation of Red Panda

Habre’s Nest regularly collects tourist & naturalist data which contributes greatly in our wild Red Panda Research and Census. Our research is also published in Scientific journals like IUCN. When you join Habre’s Nest Red Panda Expedition it financially fuels the conservation. Here you see and save the wild Red Pandas. 

Tourist Visit = Research + Conservation