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Happy Friday!
This is Adventure Fix, the weekly email that pays tribute to Earth’s power, energy, and extraordinary biodiversity, immersing you in the captivating beauty of the untamed natural world.
Today we’re traveling to a remote corner of the Himalayas, to search for Red Pands in Singalila National Park.
Red Pandas at Singalila National Park
Deep in the mountains and jungles of Nepal, India, Myanmar, and China lives a fast, nimble, and adorable creature - the red panda.
It’s a rare and mysterious animal with only a few left of its kind in the wild.
Up until recently, an encounter in the wild was considered nearly impossible because they live in dense bamboo forests at high altitudes.
As more conservation and research organizations began tracking red pandas, the opportunity for tourists to spot them is also increasing.
At the foothills of the Himalayas at the Nepal - India border, you can be guided through the forests to search for this elusive ‘firefox’ as many locals call them.
The hours spent trekking through rough terrain pay off when you catch your first glimpse of these expert climbers scrambling along the branches of a massive tree.
Watch them go about their day as they play fight with their siblings, jumping and rolling around then getting their energy back by sunbathing while munching on bamboo leaves.
Even researchers who have spent years living amongst red pandas say if you encounter them in the wild it feels like a miracle every time.
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How to Visit the Red Pandas at Singalila National Park
The easiest way is to visit the park as part of an organized tour.
You can also combine your visit to Singalila with another park to have a chance to spot bengal tigers, rhinos and other wildlife.
Natural World Safaris and Nature Safari India offer comprehensive packages covering several parks in the area.
We hope your travels take you in this direction very soon.
Until then - keep exploring!
- Amanda
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