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Sattal - Chafi - Pangot

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Embark on an extraordinary birding adventure with the Sattal - Chafi - Pangot package offered by Himalaya Birding Tours. This immersive 4-night, 5-day tour promises an unforgettable experience for bird enthusiasts in the stunning landscapes of Uttarakhand, India.

Day 1 :-

welcomes you with a warm pick-up from Kathgodam railway station. From there, a scenic 45-minute drive takes you to your hotel in Sattal. Sattal serves as the perfect base for your birding escapades. The day is dedicated to exploring various birding hotspots near Sattal, where you can encounter a plethora of avian wonders. Indulge in the beauty of the surrounding nature and witness numerous bird species in their natural habitats. Your comfortable overnight stay at a Sattal hotel ensures a well-deserved rest.

Day 2 :-

begins with a morning session along the picturesque Sattal roadside. As the day progresses, a special focus is given to observing owls, making for a unique and thrilling experience. After a delectable lunch, you venture to Chafi, a charming riverside location just 12 kilometers away.
The Chafi region boasts its own array of bird species, enriching your birding encounters. Once again, you return to your Sattal hotel for a peaceful night's sleep.

Day 3rd :-

On Day 3, an exciting morning session awaits you at the Chirping Bird Hide in Sattal, where you can marvel at over 20 different bird species. After a delightful lunch, it's time to bid adieu to Sattal and make your way to Pangot, a scenic village nestled at an altitude of 1984 meters. The journey of 40 kilometers takes approximately 2 hours, offering glimpses of the captivating landscapes. Your overnight stay at a Pangot hotel ensures you are well-rested for the adventures that lie ahead.

Day 4th :-

Day 4 is dedicated to exploring the picturesque village area surrounding Pangot. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the surroundings as you encounter a diverse range of avifauna. The day is filled with thrilling bird sightings, capturing the essence of this birding paradise. Later, you return to Sattal, retracing the scenic route back, covering the 40-kilometer journey in approximately 2 hours. Your Sattal hotel provides a comfortable sanctuary for a peaceful night's sleep.
The Sattal Chafi Pangot package by Himalaya Birding Tours encapsulates the beauty of Uttarakhand's birding havens, providing an immersive and unforgettable journey into the world of avifauna. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and create cherished memories as you discover a multitude of bird species in their enchanting habitats.

Day 5th :-

On Day 5, the adventure continues with a morning session at a different hide-out, offering sightings of 3 to 4 unique bird species. After a satisfying lunch, you check out from Sattal and enjoy some final birding experiences in the charming Kathgodam village area. With an altitude of 554 meters, this locale offers its own avian treasures to discover. Finally, as per your train timing, you are dropped off at Kathgodam railway station, concluding your birding expedition. Throughout this tour, you will be treated to delicious meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshing tea breaks. The bird watching expert guides in Uttarakhand from Himalaya Birding Tours will accompany you, sharing their knowledge and ensuring an enriching

[Resident Birds ] :-


Kalij pheasant
Koklass pheasant
Cheer pheasant
Red junglefowl
Hill partridge
Rufous throated partridge
Black francolin
White breasted waterhen
Red wattled lapwing
Oriental turtle dove
Spotted dove
Emerald dove
Slaty headed parakeet
Plum headed parakeet
Drongo cuckoo
Banded bay cuckoo
Brown wood owl
Brown fish owl
Tawny fish owl
Mountain scops owl
Asian barred owlet
Collared owlet
Common kingfisher
White breasted kingfisher
Crested kingfisher
Great barbet
Blue throated barbet
Black naped woodpecker
Greater yellownape
Lesser yellownape
Scaly bellied woodpecker
Himalayan flameback
Brown fronted woodpecker
Fulvous breasted woodpecker
Rufous bellied woodpecker Speckled piculet
Orange bellied leafbird
Barn swallow
Streak throated swalllow
Black drongo
Ashy drongo
Bronzed drongo
Long tailed shrike
Black headed jay
Common green magpie
Red billed blue magpie
Grey treepie
Long tailed minivet
Scarlet minivet
Black bulbul
Himalayan bulbul
Mountain bulbul
Ashy bulbul
Red vented bulbul
Rusty cheeked scimitar babbler
Black chinned babbler
Red billed leiothrix
Blue winged shiva
Rufous sibia
Rufous chinned laughing thrush
Striated laughing thrush
Streaked laughing thrush
White throated laughing thrush
White crested laughing thrush
White throated fantail Chestnut headed tesia
Grey hooded warbler
Whistler’s warbler
Grey breasted prinia
Himalayan prinia
Hume’s leaf warbler
Lemon rumped warbler
Buff barred warbler
Oriental magpie robin White capped redstart
Plumbeous water redstart
Slaty backed forktail
Spotted forktail
Brown dipper
Indian robin
Common stonechat
Grey bushchat
Blue whistling thrush
Great tit
Himalayan black lored tit
Green backed tit
Black throated bush tit
Bar tailed treecreeper
Grey wagtail
White browed wagtail
Black throated sunbird
Crimson sunbird
Purple sunbird
Russet sparrow
Mountain hawk eagle
Black kite
Eurasian sparrowhawk
Shikra
Besra
Crested serpent eagle
Chestnut bellied nuthatch
Velvet fronted nuthatch


[Summer visitors] :-


Wedge tailed green pigeon
Asian koel
Greater coucal
Large tailed nightjar
Grey nightjar
Long tailed broadbill
Spot winged starling
Chestnut tailed starling
Ultramarine flycatcher
Little pied flycatcher
Blue throated blue flycatcher
Grey headed canary flycatcher
Verditer flycatcher
Indian paradise flycatcher
Indian blue robin
Blue capped rock thrush
Orange headed thrush
Pied thrush
Scaly breasted munia


[Winter migrants] :-

Steppe eagle
Wallcreeper
Eurasian woodcock
Common sandpiper
Green sandpiper
Rufous gorgeted flycatcher
Slaty blue flycatcher
Small niltava
Rufous bellied niltava
Scaly wren babbler
Chestnut headed tesia
Pink browed rosefinch
Himalayan goldfinch
Vineceous rosefinch
Common rosefinch
Dark breasted rosefinch
Yellow breasted greenfinch
Maroon oriole
Bar winged flycatcher shrike
Eurasian jay
Eurasian woodcock
Himalayan shrike babbler
Whiskered yuhina
Stripe throated yuhina
Yellow bellied fantail
Aberrant bush warbler
Gray sided bush warbler
Hume’s bush warbler
Ashy throated warbler
Himalayan rubythroat
Siberian rubythroat
Himalayan bluetail
Blue capped redstart
Blue fronted redstart
Chestnut bellied rock thrush
Black throated thrush
Grey winged blackbird
Olive backed pipit
Green tailed sunbird
Fire breasted flowerpecker
Rufous breasted accentor
Himalayan griffon
Black eagle

How to Reach :-

By Air :- the nearest Airport is Pantnagar. 60km / 02:00Hr] & Delhi [320km / 07-08Hr].
By train :- the nearest Railway station is Kathgodam [24km / 45minutes ] & Ramanagar [80km / 2:30Hr].
By Road :- the nearest Bus-Station is Haldwani & Kathgodam. [30km / 01:00Hr].



what to carry

All the Major_essential items to carry are listed below.
▪︎ Telephoto lenses preferably above 500mm, Teleconverters preferably 1.4x, Wide-angle lenses for landscapes and habitat shots and a good study tripod or Monopod and gimble head .
▪︎Rain and dust cover for camera gears.
▪︎Personal Toiletries, toilet rolls and wet wipes.
▪︎Basic first aid and personal medications.
▪︎Personal Water Bottle (Preferably Thermos bottle/flask).
▪︎Extra camera batteries, memory cards and Power Banks for emergency charging of camera batteries and phone.
▪︎Binoculars if you are using .
▪︎1 Oringnal I'd proof ( Adhaar card , Driving license,  PAN card ..etc )
▪︎Heavy Woolen Clothing in Winter good for 10 to -10 degrees Celsius ( Jacket + Sweater + Cap + Socks + Gloves + Inner upper & lower Thermal  + Fleece Nightwear )
▪︎Hiking Boots preferably warm.
▪︎Raincoat/Wind-cheater to protect you from snow.


What's Included:-

1. Boarding and lodging for Tour duration
All local fees & Trip Inner line permits or other forest permissions .
2. All planned activities and excursions as per the itinerary.
3. All 3 meals as per availability of proper food either some local food or fast food at that Traveling places & Tea - Coffee.

What's Not Included :-

1. All airfare and transfer expenses
2. Any extra accommodation availed of outside the itinerary, before or after the Tour.
3. Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered
4. Insurance, laundry and phone calls
5. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
6.  Tips and gratuities.
7. Anything that is not included in the inclusions list
8. All applicable taxes.
9. 5% GST not included .

Payment Terms :-

1. Atleast 50% of the Tour fee as booking amount (non-refundable).
2.  Atleast 70% of the Tour fee before 40 Days of the expedition date.
3.  Remainder of the Tour fee before 15 days .
4. All figures per person.

Cancellation Fees :-

1. 20% of the of the Tour fee on or before 45 days prior to trip.
2.  50% of the Tour fee on or before 15 days prior to trip .
3. 100% of the Tour fee on or Before 7 days prior to trip .
4.  All figures per person based on total amount of trip.

Bank Details :-

Name - Himalaya Birding Tours
Bank - Punjab National Bank
A/c No- 9964002100001286
IFSC CODE-PUNB0996400
Costomer No-C00530524
Distt-Nainital
Himalaya Birding Tours ,Vinayak ( Bhowali )

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