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Himalayan Birding Tour

  • Complete Himalayan Birding experience for 7 Nights/8 Days.
  • Stay at good resorts/hotels/homestays with good food
  • Photography discussions will be conducted after birding.
  • We will be covering atleast 80+ species of birds and 5+ species of mammals.

Safari timings are as follows:

Full day birding with breakfast and lunch in between.

Photography Tour Itinerary


Day 1
Pick up from Dehradun Airport to Mandal Village(Chopta). travel time 8-9 hrs. Breakfast and Lunch on the way Reach Mandal in the evening and stay at hotel. Have dinner and rest for the night.

Day 2
06:00-Morning session at the herbal farm area for birding 10:30- Breakfast at Hotel after Birding. 13:00- Lunch at the hotel 14:00- Afternoon session birding at nearby mandal villages 18:00- Complete the birding session and return to the hotel 20:00- Have dinner and take rest for the night

Day 3
05:30- Transfer to Chopta 07:00- Birding at Chopta 10:00- Breakfast at Chopta 12:00- Hotel check-in at Chopta 13:00- Lunch at the hotel 14:00- Afternoon Birding session nearby the Bhulkan Area 18:00- Complete the birding session and return to the hotel. 20:00- Have dinner and take rest for the night

Day 4
04:30-Start Trekking to Tungnath for birding 06:00-Start birding on the Tungnath trek 10:00-Breakfast in between birding 10:30- Return to the hotel at Chopta 13:00-Lunch at the hotel 14:00-Afternoon birding session at Dugalbitta , makku-farm and kakadagaad area. 18:00-Complete birding at Chopta and travel to Mandal for overnight stay 20:00-Reach Mandal Hotel , have dinner and take rest for the night.

Day 5
06:00- Birding at Mandal village area 10:00-Complete morning birding session and return to the hotel 10:30-Have breakfast at Mandal hotel 12:00-Check out from Mandal hotel and transfer to Manila 20:00- Reach Manila homestay , have dinner and take rest for the night.

Day 6
06:00-Morning session birding nearby the homestay area 10:00-Complete birding session at Manila 10:30-Have breakfast at manila Homestay 13:00-Lunch at homestay 14:00-Check out from homestay and do afternoon birding near Bashket village 16:30-Transfer to Sattal 20:30-Reach sattal hotel, have dinner and take rest for the night

Day 7
06:00-Morning session at Sattal roadside 10:00-Complete birding at Sattal roadside and return to the hotel 10:30-Have breakfast at the hotel 13:00-Lunch at the hotel 14:00-Afternoon birding session at Chafi river area 18:00-Complete birding and return to the hotel 20:00-Reach sattal hotel, have dinner and take rest for the night

Day 8
06:00-Morning session at Sattal hide 10:00-Completion of birding and return to the hotel 10:30-Breakfast at Sattal hotel 12:00-Check out and travel to dehradun/kathagodam for flight/train respectively

Cost Terms:

Inclusions:

1. Hotel stay for the tour duration

2. All local fees and permits

3. All birding costs

4.All 3 meals as per availability of proper food or fast food at travelling places including Tea/Coffee

5.Hide/Studio sessions

Exclusions:

1. Airfare /Train expenses

2.Any extra accomodation availed of outside the itenerary, before or after the tour

3. Visa expenses

4.Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered.

5.Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

6.Tips and gratuites

7.Any special food ordered by the  client.

8.Mineral water bottles

7. Anything that is not included in the inclusions list.

Frequently Asked Questions

People coming from any part of India can take a straight flight to Dehradun. They can also take a train from Delhi and reach Dehradun.

We are booking only good resort and food quality will not disturb the birding.

For Photography Camera with zoom 100-400 mm lens or greater, prime greater than or equal to 300 mm would be better for photography.

Please pay 50% at the time of booking. Pay the remaining one month before the trip

25% refund before 30 days of the trip if cancelled No refund within 30 days of the trip if cancelled

Pangot Village is located about 13 kilometers from Nainital, which is a popular hill station.The drive to here passes through the forested area of Naina Peak Range via Himalaya Darshan & Echo Zone which are famous for Himalaya view of Nanda Devi series and Kilbury, which are birding spots.The main attraction of Pangot are its birds; around 580 bird species have been recorded in this area.One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeierHimalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and the surrounding areas. The numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to a variety of flora and fauna including leopards, yellow-throated Himalayan martens, Himalayan palm civetsgoralsbarking deer and sambhar.

Chopta is a small region of trek and evergreen forest area, a part of himalayas wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar which lies 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) away. Located at a distance of 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from Tungnath is Chandrashila, a summit rising to over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).

Chopta is an unspoiled natural destination lying in the lap of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and offers views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at an elevation of 2,709 metres (8,888 ft) above sea level. Chopta village is surrounded by forests of pine, deodar and rhododendron and is rich in flora and fauna include rare species of birds and musk deer.

Himalayan Birding Tour

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