Day 1 : Arrival at Sattal Birding Camp Suriyagoan An introductory session, lets meet our bird guide, with his endless bird soties, a short trail in the surrounding area. Connect with bird calls. Chafi stream trail; a home for the riverine & piscivores birds. A performance of focus and patience by Crested kingfisher and towny fish owl can be the highlight for the day. Overnight at Sattal.
Day 2: Morning drive to Syamkhet, explore the tea garden, look out for owlet on the drooping branches of Oak trees. Swim in the Garudtal. Picnic lunch near the lake. Trail to Subhasdhara waterfall. Relaxation session at “Sattal bird studio” look for evening dip of mix hunting flock before the roost. Overnight at Sattal
Day 3: Early morning drive to Pangot Explore woodland birds, as well as open air birds glide, the Himalayan woodpecker, Himalayan Griffon, khalij pheasant, Maroon Oriole can be the highlight, visit the old forest bungalow at Kilbarry& Vinayak village farmlands. Night at Pangot homestay.
Day 4: A beautiful drive to Ranikhet Birding session at Ranikhet, look for Cheer pheasant, Koklass pheasant, Chukar Partridge in the slops of golf ground at Ranikhet, explore the Choabatiya garden. Drive to Mukteshwar A short evening birding session at Mukteshwar. Overnight at Camp Purple Mukteshwar.
Day 5: Explore the dance oak and Rhododendron forest in Rata region, look for woodland birds, paradise forest trail to Rata village. Evening trail to Baridhunga sunset point, beautiful trail through forest and village. Bird eye view of Ramgarh forest. Look for crepuscular movement around you. Bonfire party and live Kumauni music. Night walk; open all senses in the forest's darkness and enjoy the hooting of one of the majestic Indian owls and the red eyes of Nightjar. Night at Camp Purple Mukteshwar.
Day 6: Experience the synergy between forest, Himalayan villages, and birdlife. Explore the village Orchard & village life, lunch with village family. Drive back to the camp. Departure.

Birding & Photography Walks in Kumaon, Uttarakhand
Sattal, Chafi, Ranikhet, Pangot, Corbett, Syat
₹ 26000/- per person
Guide fee: ₹ 4000/ Day
A birding tour through the hot spots of Kumaon .
Welcome to the slow life… may be for a few days only…
A walk through the jungle. Sharpened senses and heightened spirits, observations and learning the signs of the nature along with wonders of the unfolding scenarios, are all part of the slow life of a bird enthusiast. The jungles and country side of Kumaon is long known for the rich flora & fauna of the Himalayan landscape. Kumaon reveals itself as we explore the much-celebrated regions of it, focusing on the varied avian life.


