Pygmy Hog Special Tour (Manas National Park)
(5 Nights/ 6 Days)
Itinerary Code: 031
The pygmy hog (Porculasalvania) is the smallest and rarest wild pig in the world, found only in the tall, wet grasslands of Assam and parts of Bhutan foothills. Once widespread across the Terai, today they survive mainly in Manas National Park and reintroduction sites in Assam
Our this special wildlife tour primarily focuses on spotting Pygmy Hog in their natural habitat
And for this we use only elephant rides, as Jeep safari is not suitable for entering their grassland habitat.
While sightings are never guaranteed, we carefully designed this tour to provide one of the best chances to encounter the elusive Pygmy Hog in its natural habitat.
But after exclusive elephant safaris If you don’t see a pygmy hog, don’t be disappointed—focus on the rich grassland ecosystem: Bengal florican,wild buffalo, hispid hare, and over 450 bird species. Sighting of Royal Bengal Tiger is also possible during these extensive Elephant safaris. Seeing the environment that keeps the pygmy hog alive is as important as spotting the animal itself.
Itinerary
From Guwahati to Manas National Park. In the evening discussion with local wildlife experts at Manas for the tomorrow’s Pygmy Hog expedition. Night stay at Resort/ Home stay.
First travel from Homestay/Resort to Bhuyanpara Range( Eastern Range)of Manas . Early Morning Elephant Safari at Bhuyanpara Range. But we will extend Elephant safari time to two hours as our main target is to spot Pygmy hog in the tall and wet grasslands of Manas. We will continue this elephant safari at Bhyanpara for upcoming 4 days and today is our day one. After returning from Elephant safari now we take our breakfast and after breakfast our full day Jeep safari will start from Bhuyanpara. Night stay at Resort/Homestay.
A Morning drive to Bhuyanpara range. Today is our second day and we again take an extended Elephant safari at Bhuyanpara. After elephant safari, coming back to our resort. Then after lunch we take an evening Jeep safari to Mathanguri. Return to Resort/ home stay by evening.
Morning drive to Bhuyanpara range. Today is our third day and we take an extended elephant ride at Bhuyanpara in search of Pygmy Hog. As Pygmy Hog is one the most elusive of all wild pigs, we tried our best to spot them in Manas. After return we take our breakfast and continue our journey to Panabari, the western range of Manas for a Jeep Safari. Return to Resort/Homestay by evening.
This our fourth and final day atBhuyanpara range. We start our extended elephant safari again and Pygmy Hog is our prime target. But these jungles are full of wildlife and sighting of endangered species like Royal Bengal Tigeris not out of itinerary. Return to Resort/Home stay and then after lunch a Jeep Safari to Kahitama region of Manas. Return to Resort/Homestay by evening
From Manas National Park To Guwahati airport/ Railway Junction.
Note: This tour will be highly customizable according to client’s need. Additional activities like of River rafting on Beki river is also available but need a prior booking and incurring an additional cost.Option for one night stay at Panbang, Bhutan is also available with additional cost. One can opt for more safari days and then we can make itineraries according to that, but kindly inform us before booking.