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Delhi, Sultanpur, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Jabarkhet, Corbett National Park, Pangot, Sat Tal

Himalayan Foothills Birding And Wildlife Tour

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Overview

This is a very easy and productive driving tour in the Himalayan Foothills for Birds and Wildlife. A big list of species can be achieved

 

The wildlife and birdwatching destinations of North India are perfect for anyone who is a first-time visitor to the country and its wildlife. With a wide variety of landscapes and habitats, home to a wide variety of animals and birds, this region is one of the most promising and fulfilling of wild destinations that India has to offer.  This guided birdwatching and wildlife tour takes you to some of the best sites of North India, such as Sultanpur National Park, the Doon Valley in the Garhwal Himalayas, Himalayan Foothills near Nainital, and the Corbett National Park, one of India’s premier tiger reserves. 

 

This tour can be tailored to suit your needs. To get more information, please fill-up the ‘Tour Enquiry Form’ given below.

 

Key bird species: Kalij Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, White-throated Laughingthrush, White-crested Laughingthrush, Streaked Laughingthrush, Nepal Cupwing, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Long-tailed Broadbill

 

Key mammal species: Tiger, Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Indian Muntjac, Sambar, Yellow-throated Marten, Terai Langur, Himalayan Langur, Rhesus Macaque.

Day 01
Arrive Delhi (Half day Sultanpur)

Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace

 

Your adventure begins as you touch down in New Delhi, a centre of civilization for millennia, and now the capital of India! You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. After checking in, we can proceed to our first birding destination, Sultanpur National Park, for a day of birding.

Overnight stay.

Day 02
Delhi to Doon Valley

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Kachnar Homestay

 

After an early breakfast, you will check out and drive to Dehradun. From Dehradun, you move a little further to Kachnar Homestay, an elegant boutique bungalow designed for birders, arriving in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the day birdwatching in the Doon Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kachnar Homestay.

Day 03
Doon Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kachnar Homestay

 

We have a full day of birdwatching today in Mussoorie, and its surroundings. The three-acre estate of Kachnar Homestay is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 350 species being spotted here, including Crimson Sunbirds, Spot-winged Starlings, Grey Treepie, and more. The first Indian record of the Nepal Cupwing was at Kachnar Homestay.

 

In addition, you will visit Jabarkhet Nature Reserve for a nature trek and some Himalayan bird watching. The forests of Jabarkhet and the surrounding areas have immense ecological value both for the biodiversity they harbor and the services they provide. As one of the few remaining natural forest patches near Mussoorie with connections to the Shivalik Hills and the middle Himalayas, they form an important wildlife corridor. They also sustain a critical water source that feeds into the Kolti Nala, which is the source of water supply for a large section of Mussoorie residents.

Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 04
Doon Valley to Corbett National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tiger Camp

 

After breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park. Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park in order to protect tigers and their habitat, Corbett National Park is India’s oldest national park. In the 1970s, it also became the first national park to come under the Project Tiger initiative. An afternoon of birding along the river at Kumeria with a guide will help you get acquainted to the birdlife of the park. 

Overnight stay

Day 05
Corbett National Park

Meals: Breakfast in Tiger Camp, Lunch and Dinner in Dhikala
Accommodation: Dhikala Forest Lodge

 

After breakfast, leave for your morning and afternoon safaris through Dhikala zone on an open vehicle. Arrive at the main tourist complex at Dhikala, where you can capture the panoramic expanse of the park on your camera. An exciting drive through the unforgettable, sylvan beauty of the Khinanauli range offers wildlife viewing in plenty and a chance sighting of the elusive tiger.

Note: Dhikala Forest Rest House is a basic lodge, and will not be luxurious.

Day 06
Corbett to Pangot

Meals: Breakfast in Dhikala, Lunch in Tiger Camp and Dinner in Pangot
Accommodation: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge

 

Depart on a morning safari through the open “chaurs” (grasslands) and mixed forests, and then drive back to Tiger Camp. The drive is a safari in itself. Arrive at Tiger Camp for late lunch. 

 

After late lunch, we will proceed to Pangot. Just 10 km from the popular hill station of Nainital, Pangot is an incredible place for birdwatching. The road from to Pangot passes through mixed forests of thick oak, pine and rhododendron. Perennial creeks and streams crisscross the area, adding to its beauty. Once we arrive at Pangot, we can enjoy some birding around the lodge, if time permits.

 

Key species: Blue Whistling Thrush, Greater Yellownape, Himalayan Bulbul, White-throated Laughingthrush, Streaked Laughingthrush

Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 07
Pangot

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

 

We have a full day of birding today at Pangot to look for our targets. Around 250 bird species have been recorded in this area, and one can see a variety of Himalayan species like Himalayan Vulture, Blue-winged Minla, Spotted & Slaty-backed Forktails, Blue Whistling Thrush, Rufous-bellied and Himalayan Woodpeckers, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Kalij Pheasant, and a variety of other species.

Overnight stay.

Day 08
Pangot

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

 

Another full day of birdwatching in Pangot. Apart from a myriad of birds, Pangot is also home to mammals such as Indian Muntjac, Wild Boar, Yellow-throated Marten, and more.

Overnight stay

Day 09
Pangot to Sat Tal

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch from Pangot & Dinner in Sat Tal
Accommodation: Hotel Lavanya

 

We will spend a last morning birding session in Pangot. After breakfast, we will check out at 0900hrs. From one Himalayan village to another, we continue our mountain birding odyssey, and move to Sat Tal, stopping en route at the Sat Tal Studio for productive birding and photography. We will continue on to our hotel, arriving by evening after checking out the many birding stops along the way.

 

Dinner and overnight stay at Lavanya Resort. 

 

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 10
Sat Tal

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Sat Tal
Accommodation: Hotel Lavanya 

 

We have a full day of birding today in Sat Tal to look for our targets. Sat Tal, named after the seven lakes in the area, is a birding paradise, with species such as Blue-winged Minla, Ashy Bulbul, Mountain Bulbul, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, and more, found here.

Overnight stay.

Day 11
Sat Tal to Delhi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch in Sat Tal
Accommodation: Shanti Palace

 

We have time for a morning birding session in Sat Tal. After an early lunch, we will head back to Delhi, where we will arrive by evening.

Overnight stay.

Day 12
Departure

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Highlights

  • Architecture
  • Wildlife and Nature
  • Birding
  • Jungle Safari
  • Photography
  • Local Cuisine
  • Quaint Accommodation

Included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis for 12 days as per the itinerary Meals as per the itinerary
  • Arrival transfer in Delhi on Day-01 Visit to Sultanpur with park entrance fee
  • Private air-conditioned car for the entire tour Birding in Doon Valley, Mussoorie & Jabbar Khet with entrance fee
  • Birding outside the park in Corbett 02 Jeep safaris in Dhikala, Corbett
  • Open top 4WD, permits and entrances for Dhikala visit Services of mandatory park wildlife guide for safaris in Dhikala
  • Birding in Pangot and Sat Tal as per the itinerary Arrival and departure transfers in Delhi
  • Asian Adventures birding guide for the entire trip All taxes

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We also got a nice Birding trip from Bharatpur to Uttarakhand with (Sattal, Pangot and Corbett), with your driver and (bird) guide Joginder. Excellent Birding tour It was really nice to do this trip, also together him. We really enjoyed it! Joginder showed us again some special birds like Jungle Owlet, Spotted Forktail and so on.

Gijs Kurstiers & Nina Boemars

Asian Adventures Birding Tour

It was my first trip to India in 2016. And being a nature lover, I was really skeptical about it, though the friend who had recommended it to me was quite confident that I will come back with memories of a lifetime, He was right. Asian Adventures are not just travel specialists, they are nature conservationists whose each representative, guide has been carefully hand-picked. And so are the lodges where they made us stay. I captured more than 300 species of birds in my camera. No words enough to describe the planning of the tour, the experience, the hospitality - I would love to come back soon, for another Birding adventure - this time to a different location in India.

John Bayern

Germany

Thank you for arranging the Pangot Sattal tour especially when we had to contact you at the last moment for a car when we had issues with our flight. My wife Geetha and I had a great time and we managed to spot many of our target birds in spite of this being summer season . Our guide Deepak was excellent and has great field knowledge and helped us spot many of our main target birds like long tailed broadbill , brown wood owl , laughing thrushes , Minlas, koklass pheasant , woodpeckers ( 4 of them ) , forktail etc . Deepak went to great lengths to find each and every bird possible as well as used his knowledge of calls to spot around 100 species . I would highly recommend him and would want to come back next time with your company and Deepak as guide ! Also wanted to thank Pavan our driver who is very professional and hardworking and was always helping . Thank you once again for your professional handling of my trips

Geetha and Vijay

Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Pangot

While the animals, lodges, scenery, and culture were great, what really made the trip special was Jaipal and our guides? Ganesh, Bachu, and Shyam. Ganesh did a superb job in Pangot and Corbett. He is an excellent birder and showed us many nice species. We learned a lot about your beautiful country, especially that it is full of many kind, hard-working, and special people. You run a first-class operation and we will recommend it to all of our traveling friends.? All of the guides you had organized for us did a good job. Many thanks to you all for making our trip to India a memorable one.

Joan Chatterjee-Cooper

Corbett

I have been intending to write to give feedback as I wanted to thank you for a great trip. Firstly may I say how impressed I was that from start to end you were very considerate to my requests and the flexibility you showed when I made a last minute request to change my itinerary was greatly appreciated. In respect of accommodation, I was greatly impressed with Kaffal House/ Jungle Lore in Pangot. Staff were very helpful and amenable, the food fantastic and the location ideal. I could easily have spent more time here. I had been spoiled with my Pangot experience! The food in all hotels and accommodation was superb and I enjoyed the meals which were varied and plentiful, sometimes too plentiful as I had put on a little weight!!

Thierfelder, Frank

UK

Overall I enjoyed my trip and was able to focus on my birdwatching, confident in the knowledge that all other aspects such as transport, organisation, accommodation etc were well taken care of. I thank you again for a truly wonderful trip and I have no hesitation in recommending you to other people. I am seriously considering returning to India, perhaps to visit the north east corner within the next 18 months

Thierfelder, Frank

Stattal

Jungle Lore Lodge: Excellent location and very pleasant stay. Staff was very good as was the food - some of the best food of the trip. Bird hide on the premises was a plus. Probably our favorite place, with Chambal a close second

Richard Bansberg

Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Pangot

It was my first trip to India in 2016. And being a nature lover, I was really skeptical about it, though the friend who had recommended it to me was quite confident that I will come back with memories of a lifetime, He was right. Asian Adventures are not just travel specialists, they are nature conservationists whose each representative, guide has been carefully hand-picked. And so are the lodges where they made us stay. I captured more than 300 species of birds in my camera. No words enough to describe the planning of the tour, the experience, the hospitality - I would love to come back soon, for another Birding adventure - this time at a different location in India.

John Bayern

Germany

On this 3 nights trip in 2017, Asian Adventures gave me a chance to indulge in a great birding experience. I recommend it for all nature and outdoor lovers, not only because the guides are so well-versed with the region and its bird-spotting locations, but also for the amazing hospitality Asian Adventures had arranged for us. The Jungle Lore birding Lodge where we were made to stay was so very well selected by this trip planner. I have earlier been to India for birding through a different operator in 2014. And I must stay Asian Adventures left me with memories of a lifetime.

Susan Roshelle

Canada

As we told Mohit when he kindly called on us in Delhi, we had a splendid time. The programme was just right, with a variety of environments from rivers to parks to mountains, and the birds and other wildlife were even more than we had expected.More important, perhaps, given my wife?s disability, our guide and driver (Deepak and Pamun) were kind and helpful to a fault. Deepak went out of his way to help at all times, and ? most important ? we felt we could rely on him in all circumstances. He also had a thorough knowledge of the birds! Both were also charming and fun to be with. It is not often one can spend three weeks in close proximity with strangers and (on our side at least) have no issues to complain about!

Sir David Blatherwick

Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Pangot

Walterre is one of the most relaxing places I have stayed at, ever. We had wrapped up a trip to Landour and Chopta, and stayed at Walterre for 2 nights before leaving for Bangalore. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable, and this is a must visit place if you like nature and chilling. The accommodation is superb. The house is very well decorated with paintings, prints and cartoons of natural history. We were in the peacock room, which had a blue theme. Very comfortable vintage designed beds, very comfortable and luxurious bathrooms. There are lots of places to sit and relax. Our favourite was the large terrace on the first floor. It has a lot of couches to curl up with a book in the day, and have a drink gazing at the distant lights of Mussoorie , in the evenings. There is a beautiful garden, where you can relax and take a small walk. The food is very homely and tasty. The staff is very helpful and eager to please. If you are a birder, there is a lot to do. The garden itself has crimson sunbird, white-crested laughingthrush, bar winged flycatcher shrike and lots of bulbuls. The stream nearby has 4 kingfishers, including crested. The scrub nearby has 60-70 species of birds. Walterre is ideally located to bookend a trip to Uttarakhand, especially if you are flying into or out of Dehradun. I would most highly recommend it !!

Dipayan Chakraborty

Walterre

I wish to thank the Asian Adventures Team for the excellent holiday my cousin and I had at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge at Pangot, Uttrakhand. It was a tough and rugged place for us, two senior citizens. But what made it so unforgettable are the beautiful birds all around and the kind and caring staff, who attended to all our needs. After a few marginal additions to the property are made to make it more disabled-friendly, I would highly recommend it for senior citizens with minor disabilities.

Vasumathi Sankaran

Chennai

Thank you for making our trip a memorable one. We truly appreciate your warmth and professionalism. Thank you for leading this fantastic trip and showing us many Uttarakhand specialties. We appreciate you taking care of us, and we admire your dedication to birding. You are an excellent guide. Hopefully, we can do this again.

Mr. Deepak

Corbett

Thank you so much for making our trip very exciting. We appreciate your punctuality, professionalism, and warmth throughout our trip. Thank you for keeping us safe on the roads. You are an excellent driver and birder too. We enjoyed your company.

Mr. Pawan

Corbett

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