Overview
Birding & Photography
Nature Walks & Treks
Butterfly & Moth Watching
Lakeside Watersports
Religious Sites
A dedicated birding trail through Pangot and Sattal, two of India's richest Himalayan birding hotspots, home to forktails, laughingthrushes, woodpeckers and the elusive cheer pheasant.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Kathgodam → Sattal
★ Highlights: Sattal lakes, woodland birds Drive to Sattal and bird around the seven lakes and studio trail. Overnight at Sattal.
◗ Overnight Stay: Sattal
Day 2
Sattal → Pangot
★ Highlights: Kilbury, Cheena Peak road Bird along the way to Pangot via Kilbury, watching for thrushes, minivets and barbets.
◗ Overnight Stay: Pangot
Day 3
Pangot Birding
★ Highlights: Forktails, pheasants, raptors Full day of guided birding on the Pangot trails and Vinayak forest road.
◗ Overnight Stay: Pangot
Day 4
Pangot → Kathgodam
★ Highlights: Departure Morning birding and drive to Kathgodam for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- ✓✓ Accommodation for the entire tour on twin / double-sharing basis at jungle resorts / hotels.
- ✓✓ Daily breakfast and dinner at the resort / hotel.
- ✓✓ Air-conditioned vehicle for all arrivals, departures and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- ✓✓ Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax, parking and driver charges.
- ✓✓ All presently applicable taxes.
- ✓✓ Assistance on arrival and departure.
❌ Not Included
- ✗✗ Jungle safari (Gypsy / Canter), national-park entry permits, naturalist and camera fees — arranged on request at additional cost.
- ✗✗ Air / train fare to and from the starting point.
- ✗✗ Meals other than those mentioned above and items of personal nature.
- ✗✗ Boating, elephant ride, entry fees and any adventure-activity charges.
- ✗✗ Still / video camera fees levied inside parks and at monuments.
- ✗✗ Any shopping, tips, laundry, telephone and personal purchases.
- ✗✗ Travel insurance and medical requirements.
- ✗✗ GST as applicable and anything not specified under inclusions.