Pangot Birding & Nature Escape Tour

This immersive Pangot Himalayan Birding Tour is designed for birdwatchers and nature lovers seeking rich avian diversity in the lower Himalayas. Based in the serene forests of Pangot near Nainital, the tour explores some of the region’s finest birding habitats, including Kilbury Forest Reserve, Cheena Peak Range, Snow View Point, and surrounding oak–pine–rhododendron forests. With guided morning and afternoon birding walks, scenic forest drives, and stays at a specialized birding lodge, the tour offers excellent opportunities to observe Himalayan pheasants, raptors, flycatchers, warblers, and laughing thrushes in their natural environment.

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathgodam to Pangot

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge

Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, where you will be warmly received and driven to your nature retreat in Pangot (approximately 52 km / 2 hours). The scenic mountain drive winds through dense oak and pine forests, offering beautiful views of the Kilbury Forest Reserve and the lower Himalayan valleys along the way.

Upon arrival at Pangot, check in at the lodge. After some time to freshen up, set out for a birding session around Pangot and its forest trails. Birding may be combined with gentle nature walks in the surrounding areas.

Return to the resort by evening to relax amid serene forest surroundings.

Overnight stay in Pangot.

Day 02: Pangot

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge

Spend this entire day immersed in birdwatching in Pangot, a paradise for Himalayan avifauna. Begin with an early morning birding excursion to Cheena Peak, carrying a packed breakfast to maximize your time in the field. This picturesque trail offers breathtaking views and excellent birding opportunities. You will explore the surrounding forested areas and hidden trails, where the rich biodiversity of the region comes to life.

Venture into the nearby woods and streamside habitats, which serve as prime feeding and nesting grounds for an array of species. Keep a keen eye out for the elusive Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, and Hill Partridge, alongside other sought-after Himalayan birds. The dense vegetation and water sources may also reveal a variety of smaller bird species, adding to the excitement of the day.

As dusk falls, step out once more for an evening birding session, focusing on nocturnal species. Late-evening owling offers a chance to spot species such as the Himalayan Owl and Mountain Scops Owl, adding a thrilling dimension to your Pangot experience.

After an enriching day in the wilderness, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible sightings and experiences of the day.

Day 03: Pangot to Kathgodam

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

Spend a final morning in Pangot, making the most of the golden-hour light before breakfast. After a leisurely late breakfast, check out and begin your drive to Kathgodam railway station for your onward journey. Enjoy the final views of the Kumaon hills as you descend through forested roads and mountain valleys, carrying with you memorable birding experiences from Pangot and the surrounding Himalayan forests. Tour Ends

Tour ends

Highlights

Explore the pristine oak, pine, and rhododendron forests of Pangot, one of the finest birding destinations in the lower Himalayas
Stay at the renowned Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, ideally located within rich Himalayan bird habitats
Guided morning and afternoon birding walks led through prime forest trails and village edges
Birding excursions to Kilbury Forest Reserve, Cheena Peak Range, Snow View Point, and surrounding forest roads
Excellent chances to spot Himalayan pheasants, including Cheer, Koklass, and Khalij Pheasants
Opportunity to observe impressive raptors such as Himalayan Griffon, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Besra, and Common Kestrel
Rich diversity of flycatchers, including Ultramarine, Verditer, Tickell’s Blue, Asian Brown, and Rufous-bellied Niltava
Sightings of colorful laughingthrushes, minlas, yuhinas, accentors, and mixed-species flocks
Productive encounters with warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers, bush robins, and redstarts
Scenic mountain drives with panoramic valley views and distant snow-clad Himalayan peaks
Relaxed pace tour ideal for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers
Best birding season from October to June, covering winter migrants and resident Himalayan species

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Services

Included

Accommodation 02 Nights Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Meals as per the itinerary
02 days guided birding
All applicable taxes

Not Included

Accommodation, meals, optional tours, tips, laundry, drinks, bottled water
Airfare, Visa, insurance, monument entrance fee, camera fee etc
Any last-minute safari price hike by the forest department
Anything not included in the above inclusion

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