Nameri itinerary

Plan 01

1 day at Nameri

1. 01

   Day 1: Rafting and a forest walk

   Leave Tezpur early so you reach the range office at Potasali soon after the gate opens; hours have been reported as roughly 6 am to 2 pm, so confirm them. Arrange permits and a guard, then raft or boat on the Jia Bhoroli for two to three hours with binoculars ready. After a simple lunch at the camp, take a short guarded walk on a set trail if energy allows. Leave by early afternoon so you are not on the forest track in poor light.

Plan 02

2 days at Nameri

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrive and settle

   Drive from Tezpur by late morning, check in at a camp near Potasali and rest through the heat. In the afternoon, take a short guarded walk near the camp or ask about the pygmy hog centre if visits are allowed. Sit by the river at dusk and listen for hornbills and night sounds.

2. 02

   Day 2: River and birds

   Start at first light with a guide on the trails, looking for hornbills, ibisbill and, with luck, the white-winged wood duck. After breakfast, raft the Jia Bhoroli. Leave after lunch for Tezpur.

Plan 03

3 days at Nameri

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrive and walk

   Reach Potasali by late morning, rest, then take a short guarded walk in the afternoon. Keep the evening quiet by the river.

2. 02

   Day 2: Birds and river

   Walk the trails at first light with a guard, then raft or boat on the Jia Bhoroli. Spend the afternoon at the camp or visit the pygmy hog centre if permitted.

3. 03

   Day 3: Across the border

   If permits and entry rules allow, drive to Bhalukpong for the Kameng riverside and the Tippi Orchid Research Centre, then return. Allow extra time at checkpoints and aim to be back before dark.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bhalukpong	1 to 2 hours; half a day with Tippi	Easy	October to April
   Tippi Orchid Research Centre	1 to 2 hours	Easy	October to February, according to one travel guide

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Nameri trip for parents and children

• Choose your stay by comfort: a Tezpur hotel and a long day visit often suit older travellers better than a basic tent.
• The final road is unpaved and bumpy, so travel with a driver who knows it and expect a slow last stretch.
• Pick rafting or a rowed boat ride over long walks; both are done seated and are easier on knees.
• Ask for a shorter route when you book a guided walk, and rest often. Leeches are common after rain, so wear closed shoes and socks.
• Carry regular medication, water and snacks; the nearest good hospitals are in Tezpur.
• Follow guards' instructions about elephants without argument; do not leave the path.

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