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angrysunbird

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I’m going to be in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in January next year for a cruise and visit to Kazaringa with family. When it’s over, I am thinking about doing a solo diversion for four full days in Eagle’s Nest. I’ve asked the company booking the main tour to see about getting a car and driver and arranging accomodation up there. I’ve specially asked for 2 nights in Bompu camp and Lama camp. I haven’t booked anything yet but I have three questions.

1) is this okay given the time of year? I gather Lama can be hard in midwinter, would it be advisable to stay Bompu and somewhere else?

2) are these the two best locations for a quick visit to eagle’s nest? I have no specific targets. I just want to get a nice sample of Himalayan birds given I’ll be nearby anyway.

3) does anyone have recommendations for local guides who I can reach out before I go to help me find the birds? I want to support the local communities and good local knowledge, and am not asking my tour company to find someone for this reason.
 
1) Lama does get below freezing at night, but the days are pleasant . I was there in Jan 2024 and it was beautiful, with no rain . Visibility at Bompu was not as good as Lama, with foggy and damp conditions
2) These are the two best options. Lama is really easy to get to. From Lama to Bompu and back you would need to hire a local driver. Are you planning on getting a local driver (with a suitable car) for all the days ?
3)I did not use a guide, but I can message you numbers of guides who were recommended to me.
Good Luck !
 

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