Tour: Birding In The Himalayas
Places Visited
Delhi, Nainital, Binsar, Pangot, Corbett NP
Species in Focus – Tiger, Leopard, Wild Elephant,Civets, Fishing Cat, Hog Deer, Yellow Throated Marten. Bengal Monitor etc.
Price Includes
✔ Accommodation (13 nights) in amazing Lodges/ Hotels.
✔ Meal Plan – Delhi – Bed & Breakfast- Rest of places on full board.
✔ All transportation by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle.
✔ All entrances fee and guide during sightseeing.
✔ 4 private Game drives in Corbett NP.
✔ All Birding walks & trails as mentioned in the itinerary including Naturalists.
✔ Specialist naturalists and park fee during game drives in national parks.
✔ All currently applicable taxes. (Subject to change)
✔ Meal Plan – Delhi – Bed & Breakfast- Rest of places on full board.
✔ All transportation by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle.
✔ All entrances fee and guide during sightseeing.
✔ 4 private Game drives in Corbett NP.
✔ All Birding walks & trails as mentioned in the itinerary including Naturalists.
✔ Specialist naturalists and park fee during game drives in national parks.
✔ All currently applicable taxes. (Subject to change)
The bird list goes Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Kingfishers, Blue-Throated And Brown-Headed Barbets, Lineated Barbet, Golden-Throated Barbet, Crimson-Fronted Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet Plum-Headed Parakeet, Slaty-Headed Parakeet, Chestnut Bellied Rock Thrush, Titmouse, Babblers, Jungle Owlet, Fish Eagle, Pied Woodpecker, Brown-Capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Grey-Capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Brown-Fronted Woodpecker, Stripe-Breasted Woodpecker, Yellow-Crowned Woodpecker, Rufous-Bellied Woodpecker, Crimson-Breasted Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker, Greater Yellow-Naped Woodpecker, Streak-Throated Woodpecker, Grey-Headed Woodpecker, Scaly-Bellied Woodpecker, Common Flameback Woodpecker, Indian Tree Pies, Blue Whistling-Thrush, Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Crested Serpent Eagle, Flycatchers, Cheer Pheasants, Kalij Pheasant, Koklas Pheasants, Dollarbird, Leaf Birds, Flowerpecker, Purple Sunbird, Brown Headed Stork-Billed Kingfisher, Stork-Billed Kingfisher, Crested Kingfisher, White-Throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Blue-Eared Kingfisher, Himalayan Kingfisher, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Green-Tailed Sunbird, Black-Throated Sunbird, Black-Breasted Sunbird, Crimson Sunbird, Fire-Tailed Sunbird, Thick-Billed Flowerpecker, Plain-Leaf Flowerpecker, Fire-Breasted Flowerpecker, Russet Sparrow, Rufous Babbler, Black-Headed Jay, Scaly-Breasted Wren-Babbler, Black-Capped Sibia, Blue Whistling Thrush, Finches, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Eurasian Jay, White-Rumped Needletail, Black-Headed Jay, Black-Lored, Black-Throated Tits, Black Bulbul, Ashy-Throated Warblers, Black-Chinned Babbler, Rufous-Breasted Accentor, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Grey-Winged Blackbird, Eurasian Griffon, Common Buzzard, Black-Chinned Babbler, Pink-Browed Rosefinch, Common Wood Pigeon, Slaty-Headed Parakeet, Laughingthrush, Chestnut-Tailed Minla, Lemon-Rumped Warblers, And Many More.
Day 1 – Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and you will be met by Mysteries of India representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
The Claridges
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
Accommodation Options
The Claridges
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
Day 2 – Delhi
Today you start your day with Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.Visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) and its nearby markets, India Gate and drive past the Presidents Palace and Parliament.
Overnight at hotel.
The Claridges
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
Overnight at hotel.
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The Claridges
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
Day 3 – Delhi to Nainital
Drive to Nainital. At an elevation of roughly 2,000m. Formerly a British hill station Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalayan necklace, blessed with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes and forest around that makes it a perfect abode for birds and other wildlife in the region.
Here you will stay at charming heritage home called Abbotsford. Abbotsford Prasada Bhawan a little nook in the woods that time left unmolested. Even for 145 years. While the rest of the town has marched on and bowed to the dictates of commerce, burgeoning populations and livelihoods, this proud little estate still stands as a sentinel of a bygone era, a relic of simpler, pristine times.
Rest of the day at leisure or walk around the area or bird spotting around home as Abbotsford is the home for about 20 species of birds.
Overnight at home.
AbbotsFord
Here you will stay at charming heritage home called Abbotsford. Abbotsford Prasada Bhawan a little nook in the woods that time left unmolested. Even for 145 years. While the rest of the town has marched on and bowed to the dictates of commerce, burgeoning populations and livelihoods, this proud little estate still stands as a sentinel of a bygone era, a relic of simpler, pristine times.
Rest of the day at leisure or walk around the area or bird spotting around home as Abbotsford is the home for about 20 species of birds.
Overnight at home.
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AbbotsFord
Day 4 – Nainital
Morning Birding Walk– 4-5 hours
Follow the ancient uphill stone road above Abbotsford to Cheena Chungi, make your way into thick deodar forests and enjoy the topography, smell and sounds of the Kumaon forests. This is a birding paradise with more than 200 species of birds coming your way so keep those binoculars ready. Along the way our naturalist and birding guide will answer all your queries and tell you about the rare bits that the forest has to offer. Reach Pangot/Kilbury for lunch – view the Himalayan ranges and return to Abbotsford by car.
Afternoon proceed for Abbotsford Heritage Walk.
Discovered in 1841 by a British officer who was a keen trekker, Nainital, is replete with its hidden gems that herald back to the time of yore. Explore the history of Nainital with Abbotsford. A heritage walk that gives you glimpses of the colonial Nainital, its architecture, local markets and popular restaurants.
Overnight at home.
AbbotsFord
Follow the ancient uphill stone road above Abbotsford to Cheena Chungi, make your way into thick deodar forests and enjoy the topography, smell and sounds of the Kumaon forests. This is a birding paradise with more than 200 species of birds coming your way so keep those binoculars ready. Along the way our naturalist and birding guide will answer all your queries and tell you about the rare bits that the forest has to offer. Reach Pangot/Kilbury for lunch – view the Himalayan ranges and return to Abbotsford by car.
Afternoon proceed for Abbotsford Heritage Walk.
Discovered in 1841 by a British officer who was a keen trekker, Nainital, is replete with its hidden gems that herald back to the time of yore. Explore the history of Nainital with Abbotsford. A heritage walk that gives you glimpses of the colonial Nainital, its architecture, local markets and popular restaurants.
Overnight at home.
Accommodation Options
AbbotsFord
Day 5 – Nainital to Binsar
Drive to Binsar. One of the most picturesque destinations in the Kumaon region, Binsar is unspoilt; protected by rolling valleys and mighty mountains has been the admiration with its glorious expansive views of the Himalayas. Blessed with serenity, beauty, borne out an unprecedented variety of flora and fauna. Binsar wildlife sanctuary is explored on foot. With the many ancient temples, forts and dense forests.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the resorts hospitality.
Overnight at the resort.
Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the resorts hospitality.
Overnight at the resort.
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Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Day 6 – Binsar
Morning set for your first bird watching session in the region. Binsar is a world-renowned birding sanctuary with over 200 species of birds. It is also home to a large variety of flora and fauna. In the sanctuary, one gets to see Himalayan Goral, Chital, Musk Deer, Sumatran Serow, Wild Boar, Pine Marten, Red Fox, Gray Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Indian Muntjac and if one is lucky, one can also to see the apex predator, the Leopard! Guided birding and wildlife Safari is best done on foot.
Afternoon at leisure to stroll around the estate.
Overnight at the resort.
Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Afternoon at leisure to stroll around the estate.
Overnight at the resort.
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Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Day 7 – Binsar
Morning another bird watching session.
Afternoon you enjoy the Nature walk around the estate. A stroller’s paradise, the many forest trails and mountain paths around the Estate provide succour to intellect and emotions. Varying difficulty levels to pique the interest of serious hikers to loafing around leisure paths.
Overnight at the resort.
Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Afternoon you enjoy the Nature walk around the estate. A stroller’s paradise, the many forest trails and mountain paths around the Estate provide succour to intellect and emotions. Varying difficulty levels to pique the interest of serious hikers to loafing around leisure paths.
Overnight at the resort.
Accommodation Options
Nine Furlongs
Marry Budden Estate
Day 8 – Binsar to Pangot
Pangot is a small picturesque hamlet famous for its jungles and birds, The main attraction of Pangot are its birds; around 580 bird species have been recorded in this area. One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeier, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot itself and the surrounding areas. The numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to a variety of flora and fauna including leopards, yellow-throated Himalayan martens, Himalayan palm civets, gorals, barking deer and sambhar.
Rest of the day enjoy the birding around.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Jungle Lore
Rest of the day enjoy the birding around.
Overnight at the Lodge.
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Jungle Lore
Day 9 – Pangot
Enjoy the day with birding in and around Pangot.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Jungle Lore
Overnight at the Lodge.
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Jungle Lore
Day 10 – Pangot to Corbett
Drive to Jim Corbett National Park.Corbett – Named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter naturalist, Corbett National Park was originally established in 1936, as Hailey National Park. It was later named Raganga National Park, before getting its present name in 1967. This is India’s first National Park and one of her finest wildlife sanctuaries. The park stretches over an area of 1300 sq. km (503 sq. miles) in the Himalayan foothills with open grasslands, sal and riverine forest and the beautiful life – giving Ramganagar River that flows through almost its entire length.
Over 50 mammal, 580 bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in Corbett, but it is most famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger. The very successful project Tiger of the World Wide fund for nature was first launched in this park.
Arrive and check in at retreat.
Afternoon Game drive in the park.
Lunch and Dinner at The Retreat
Overnight at hotel.
Jims Jungle Retreat
Vanghat
Over 50 mammal, 580 bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in Corbett, but it is most famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger. The very successful project Tiger of the World Wide fund for nature was first launched in this park.
Arrive and check in at retreat.
Afternoon Game drive in the park.
Lunch and Dinner at The Retreat
Overnight at hotel.
Accommodation Options
Jims Jungle Retreat
Vanghat
Day 11 – 12 Dhela (Corbett)
Morning & Evening game drives in the park in search of Tigers, Wild Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Jackals and of course plenty of birds.
Overnight at hotel.
Jims Jungle Retreat
Vanghat
Overnight at hotel.
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Jims Jungle Retreat
Vanghat
Day 13 – Dhela (Corbett) to Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. Check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Novotel Aerocity
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
Overnight at hotel.
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Novotel Aerocity
The Imperial
The Oberoi
JW Marriott
