Delhi → Nainital → Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal → Almora → Binsar → Kausani
Hills of Kumaon Tour
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The Valley of flowers and the Devbhoomi not only gives the travelers the extreme divine feeling but the beautiful greenery and forests have other exciting activities hidden in it. One of the most marvelous tourist activities is the Uttarakhand bird watching, and based on that this tour package is designed. Bird watchers are very keen and they visit the Devbhoomi all around the globe during the peak season. This 5 Days / 4 Nights tour package will cover all the necessary bird-watching activities adding peace and serenity for the travelers.
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Delhi to Sattal | Road / transfer time varies | Delhi, Sattal, Sattal forest birding trails | Dinner | Sattal |
| 02 | Sattal Bird Watching | Local transfer | Sattal, Sattal forest birding trails, Pangot Himalayan bird habitats | Breakfast & Dinner | Sattal |
| 03 | Sattal to Pangot | Road / transfer time varies | Sattal, Pangot, Sattal forest birding trails | Breakfast & Dinner | Pangot |
| 04 | Pangot to Binsar | Road / transfer time varies | Pangot, Nainital, Binsar | Breakfast & Dinner | Binsar |
| 05 | Binsar to Delhi | Road / transfer time varies | Delhi, Binsar, Sattal forest birding trails | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
The Namaste India Trip representative will receive you at Delhi airport/ railway station and drive you to Corbett National Park. In the final two hours, you will stop for bird watching activity and enjoy the wildlife of this region. Arrive at the resort and check-in after which you can rest and explore the forest in the evening time. Spend the night at the hotel.
Will start with breakfast after which you will be taken for a walk on the side of the Ramganga River to view the water birds including the mergansers, waders and river lapwings among other birds. Next, you can opt for an elephant ride to get closer to the birds of the jungle. It is more like a ‘watchtower’ giving you the utmost possibility of clear bird view. You can see birds like Blue Winged Minla, Lammergeier, White-rumped Shama and Puff-Throated Babbler along with other beasts of the jungle. Return to the hotel for night stay.
Early morning on day 3 leave Corbett to reach Pangot in Nainital. It is 2-3 hours journey and as you reach this village on the north-western side of Nainital, you will check into a wildlife cottage. Start with the bird watching activity which will include viewing the Himalayan species of birds like the Himalayan Griffon, Rufous-Bellied Woodpecker, Blue-winged Minla, Lammergeier, Slaty – Backed and Spotted Fork Tail. Take some rest and then stroll in the evening along the forest line. Spend the night in the Pangot cottage.
On the morning of day 5, start with breakfast and then start for Sat Tal. On way spot all the bird species of this amazing region. The drive will take you to the Cheena Peak Range through Kilbury and Snow View Point. After reaching Sat Tal check into the hotel booked for you. Bird watching activity can take place along the Sat Tal region. Spend the night at the hotel.
On the final day start with early breakfast and move forward to Nainital. On the way you can stop for bird watching activity and when you reach Nainital go for shopping at local bazaar. Leave Nainital after lunch and the Namaste India Trip representative will drop you at Delhi airport/ railway station to head homewards with ‘birds’ on your mind.
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You have to carry a binocular, hiking shoes or boots, a birding hat, woolen socks, appropriate outerwear, refillable water bottle and some snacks.
Make a bird list which is found in the region you want to visit. Many Audubon societies can provide such lists. You can carry some comfortable warm clothing if you are visiting in winters. Sunscreen, checking the weather details before planning and buying a good bird watching bag.
It is known as Ornithology tourism where one can watch different species of birds and also identify and study as many different bird species as one can. Ornithology tourism is a specialized area of ecotourism.
Birding Tours are planned in a way so that it offers a variety of exciting bird watching tours throughout the Indian Subcontinent. Starting from the Himalayas in the north to the Western Ghats in the south, and from the Thar Desert in the west to the Mishmi Hills in the northeast.
Outdoor and nature-based travelers who could be persuaded to add birding as an extra activity. Also age varies from 35+ to 70 years of age.
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