Duration: 4N/5D
Pangot & Sat Tal
Best Season: October to June
Tour Code: #800Destinations: Pangot & Sat Tal
Duration: 04 Nights & 05 Days
Best Season: October to June
Tour Code: 800
Pangot
Pangot, just 15 km from Nainital in Uttarakhand state, is one of India’s beautiful hamlets. The feeling around here is like being in a remote Himalayan village, and according to the records of Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, the area boasts of having over 250 bird species.
Pangot is mainly forested with thick oak, pine, and Rhododendron, which serve as excellent nesting places for many resident and migratory birds. The weather is pleasantly warm in summer, and during winter, the mountain peaks are covered in snow, which is attractive to watch. Well-defined trails are starting from Pangot to Naina Peak and another one leading to Corbett National Park. There are also good trails from the lodge that go to Timla Pani, then to Ghughu Khan, Kilbury Forest House, all the way to Cheena Peak. For safety and to ensure no one gets lost while trekking, there are enough guides to help tourists around.
Pangot is a heaven for lovers of bird watching. Bird species such as the Lammergeier, Griffon, Blue-winged Minla, Woodpecker, Khaleej Pheasant, and Rufous-bellied Niltava are all found here. As a tourist, there is more than the eye can see. Honeymooners, too, are not left out. The calmness and quietness of Pangot, together with all the beautiful surroundings, make the honeymoon a memorable one.
Sat Tal
Sattal or Sat Tal is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal, a town of the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India. The lakes sit at an altitude of 1370 meters below lush orchards in the Mehragaon valley.
Set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees, Sattal is one of the few unspoiled and unpolluted freshwater biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for migratory birds. It is home to a few camps being operated mostly by local people, catering to tourists looking for outdoor vacations.
At Sat Tal, the habitat offers species such as White-crested Laughingthrush, Rufousgorgeted Flycatcher, Red-billed Leothrix, Siberian Rubythroat, Rock Bunting, etc. This scattered and forested area is one of the most pleasant destinations. Look for Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Greater Yellow-naped Flameback, Speckled Piculet, Golden Bush Robin, etc
Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathgodam and drive to Pangot
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Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding LodgeArrive Kathgodam, and drive to Pangot (A birder's paradise) (52 km / 2 hr.), stopping en route for birding
Late Lunch at the resort
Time free for bird watching and photography
Overnight staySpecies:
One can see woodpeckers such as Greater Yellownape, S caly-breasted, and Speckled Piculet here. Large flocks of Slaty-headed Parakeets, numerous Spotted and Oriental Turtle Doves, Grey Bushchat, and Russet Sparrow. Cuckoos will feature highly, and we hope to see Indian, Oriental, Large-hawk,k and Eurasian Cuckoos. Large-billed Crow, Grey Treepie, Black-headed Jay, Maroon Oriole, Large Cuckoo Shrike, tits such as Rufous-naped, Black-throated & Yellow-browe,d and smaller numbers of Black-lored and Green-backed. White-tailed Nuthatches, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch,s and Bar-tailed Treecreeper should also present.Note: Share your target species with the guide so that the planning can be foolproof
- Day 02: Pangot
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding LodgeEarly morning, proceed for the birding tour with your guide. You will go for a short and very interesting hike towards Kilbury to see the feeding flocks. Packed breakfast will be served.
Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon birding in the lower altitude to look for birds of the terai.
Overnight stay at the Lodge.Species: We spend the day birding at Cheena Peak and Kilbury [6500-7500 feet]. The walks can be done at a very easy pace. We will encounter an excellent selection of Himalayan species, including Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Blue-winged Minla, Spotted and Slaty-backed Forktails, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Niltava, and Khalij Pheasant. The numerous perennial and seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna, including Leopard, Himalayan Palm Civet, Yellow-throated Himalayan Martin, Ghoral, Sambhar, and Barking Deer.
Note: From a birding point of view, these walks are very rewarding
- Day 03: Pangot to Sat Tal
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Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lavanya InnToday, proceed to Sat Tal (54 km / 2 hr.). Enjoy the drive with the scenic beauty of the Kilbury hills. Reach Sat Tal and check in at the resort.
The habitat offers species such as:
White-crested Laughing Thrush, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Red-billed Leothrix, Siberian Rubythroat, Rock Bunting,g etc. This scattered and deliberately undeveloped area is one of the most pleasant destinations. Look for Rufous-chinned & White Crested Laughing Thrush, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Greater Yellow-naped Flameback, Speckled Piculet, Golden Bush Robin, etc
- Day 04: Sat Tal
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lavanya InnFull day birding at Sat Tal Studio, Chaf,i and surrounding areas.
The habitat offers species such as:
White-crested Laughing Thrush, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Red-billed Leothrix, Siberian Rubythroat, Rock Bunting, etc. This scattered and deliberately undeveloped area is one of the most pleasant destinations. Look for Rufous-chinned & White Crested Laughing Thrush, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Greater Yellow-naped Flameback, Speckled Piculet, Golden Bush Robin, etc
- Day 05: Departure
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NoneEnjoy the last morning birding session. Later, check outand proceed to Kathgodam for onward journey. Tour Ends
You should have gotten a long list of birds and many good photographs
