Experience Birding @ Sattal & Pangot
Sattal & Pangot
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Sattal or Sat Tal is an interconnected group of seven pristine freshwater lakes in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of about 1,370 meters and set against captivating surroundings of dense Oak and Pine forest, Sattal unfurls the rustic beauty of lower Himalayas. The region is famous for its rich biodiversity as it is home to about 500 species of resident and migratory birds; and over 500 species of butterflies, moths, beetles and other insects. Pangot is located about 15 Km from Nainital and about 45 Km from Sattal. Dominated by thick oak, pine and rhododendron forest with perennial streams crisscrossing the landscape the scenic beauty of this place is breathtaking. Heaven for naturalists, birders and photographers alike, these forests are literally pulsating with life with constant sweet chirping of birds. The mesmerizing avian fauna include a unique assortment of birds where one can spot a variety of Babblers, Tits, Thrushes, Raptors and Woodpeckers.
Highlights
- The tour includes 4 N/5D stay on twin sharing basis. - All meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in the package. - NAC vehicles for visiting various birding sited in & around Sattal-Pangot as per itinerary. - Highly Experienced Bird Guide on retainer basis on all 5 days. - Photograph more than 100 species of birds in their natural habitat. - Hands-on expert advice from the mentor to improve your photography skills. - Loads of Fun!! We can provide assistance in Railway/Air bookings. So, what are you waiting for… BOOK NOW!!
Who should attend?
Do you like Nature Photography? Is Birding your passion? Would you like to click exotic birds in their natural habitat? If you answered 'YES" for any of the above, then this tour is definitely for you!! Unleash your passion for Birding at birder's paradise Sattal & Pangot in the scenic Uttarakhand state of India. This 4N/5D all inclusive tour is the surest way to click more than 100 species of exotic and rare birds endemic to the Himalayas as well as migratory.
Private Vehicle
NAC Tavera / Scorpio or similar
Hotel
Hotel Birders Den or similar on Twin Sharing Basis
Lunch, Dinner
- The Tour starts at Kathgodam. - Pickup from Kathgodam Railway Station. - From Kathgodam we travel by road to Sattal about 25 kms away. - Check-in at our hotel. - Post lunch, bird photography ethics and techniques session. - Birding session. - Review and discussion sessions. - Overnight stay at Sattal.
Hotel Birder's Den, Sattal
Hotel Birder's Den, Sattal
Hotel Pine Woods, Pangot
Hotel Pine Woods, Pangot
Private Vehicle
NAC Tavera / Scorpio or similar
Hotel
Hotel Birders Den or similar on Twin Sharing Basis
All Meals
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- The day begins at 5 am. - We start our Dawn birding session at first light ie. by 6 am. - Enjoy the sight, sound & the fragrance of the jungle. Click away!! - Breakfast on-field/Hotel. - Birding session. - Lunch at hotel. - Rest for a while. - Birding session. - Expert advise on the spot. - Review and discussion sessions in the evening. Overnight at Sattal.
Rufous-throated partridge
White throated laughingthrush
Great barbet,
Private Vehicle
NAC Tavera / Scorpio or similar
Hotel
Hotel Birders Den or similar on Twin Sharing Basis
All Meals
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- The day begins at 5 am. - We start our dawn birding session by 6 am. - Enjoy the sight, sound & the fragrance of the jungle. Click away!! - Breakfast on-field/Hotel. - Birding session. - Lunch at hotel. - Rest for a while. - Evening birding session. - Expert advise on the spot. - Constructive Critiquing and discussion sessions in the evening. - Overnight at Sattal.
Grey headed woodpecker
Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler
Striated laughingthrush
Black lored tit
Private Vehicle
NAC Tavera / Scorpio or similar
Hotel
Hotel Pine Woods, Pangot or similar on Twin Sharing Basis
All Meals
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- The day begins at 5 am. - We start our dawn birding session by 6 am. - Enjoy the sight, sound & the fragrance of the jungle. Click away!! - Breakfast on-field/Hotel. - Morning birding session. - Lunch at hotel. - Check-out - Travel to Pangot by road. - Evening birding session at Pangot. - Expert advise on the spot. - Constructive Critiquing and discussion sessions in the evening. - Overnight at Pangot.
Rufous-chinned laughingthrush
Oriental turtle duck
Himalayan bulbul
Kalij pheasant (Male)
Private Vehicle
NAC Tavera / Scorpio or similar
Hotel
Hotel Pine Woods, Pangot or similar on Twin Sharing Basis
Breakfast, Lunch
- The day begins at 5 am. - We start our dawn birding session by 6 am. - Enjoy the sight, sound & the fragrance of the jungle. Click away!! - Breakfast on-field/Hotel. - On field birding session. - Lunch at hotel. - Check-out. - Travel to Kathgodam by road. - The Tour ends at Kathgodam. Suggested... - Travel to NDLS by Shatabdi Train No. 12039 - Catch a flight/Train back to Pune.
Kalij pheasant (female )
Sattal Lake
Red billed blue magpie
Gadwali Dawn
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Nature Mosaics
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We offer a perfect blend of nature, photography, travel and community based Photo Tourism & offer exciting tours for Landscape, Birding, Seascape, Wildlife & Macro Photography to some exotic locations across the country. We also conduct photography workshops for: Basic Photography & Post Processing Nature is the best classroom to learn photography and hence, we take passionate people like you to various exotic location across the country, so that you can learn advanced techniques of photography and understand compositions better . We want people from all walks of life to learn the fundamentals of Photography and develop their interest in this art.
Inclusions
- 4N/5D Accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Meals– Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. - Transportation to visit various birding sites as per itinerary. - Photography Mentoring: Learn to photograph exotic species of birds with expert advice from the mentor, this gives you a hands-on experience to improve your photography skills. - Review and discussion sessions. - Lots of FUN!!
Exclusions
- Travelling expenses to the starting point and return are not included in the tour cost. - Any expenses of personal nature like extra meals, alcoholic drinks/ Soft Beverages - Laundry, Phone calls, any extra meals/drinks ordered. - Cost incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather, Ill health, - Stay on account of flight cancellation, landslides, Road blockage and other nature calamity which is beyond our control. - Food and other expenses during train/bus/flight travel to Kathgodam and return is not included in the package. - Hide Charges and/or any optional activities. - Any Personal expenses and Travelling plans made outside tour itinerary. - Extra Purchases / shopping of any sort. - Medical expenses beyond first aid. - Medical/Travel insurance. - Personal losses/ damage / Theft – including baggage, personal articles, photography gear etc. - Anything that is not mentioned in the package includes list.
THINGS TO CARRY
- Your camera with all its accessories. - As this is a Birding tour we recommend that you carry a telephoto lens preferably above 400mm. - Tripod - Fully charged batteries. - It is recommended to carry a spare battery. - Battery charger - Memory cards / backup devices / Laptop - Please carry a big cloth / scarf to protect your gear from dust. - Hooded jacket / Scarf / Bandana to protect yourself from dust. - Warm cloths / Windcheater for morning rides. - It is recommended that you carry basic first aid kit. - Please avoid bright colored clothing as it scares Birds/wildlife. - Please avoid wearing perfume / deodorant for safari rides. - Please carry your PAN / Aadhar card for identification at airport / park gate. - Regular clothing as per season. - Your medicines, if any.
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Kathgodam Railway Station
HOW TO REACH
- Reach New Delhi Railway station (NDLS) by Flight/Train - We travel to Kathgodam by Kathgodam Shatabdi Train No 12040 - The Tour starts at Kathgodam - Pickup from Kathgodam Railway Station. - From Kathgodam we travel by road to Sattal.
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Policy and Terms
We work very hard to provide a delightful experience to our customers, Cancellations hurt us and as such Refunds are discouraged. However, we do understand that our customers, under exceptional circumstances, may be required to cancel their booking. In such a scenario our cancellation policy is as under: Cancellation before 30 days of the tour - 100% refund Cancellation between 20 to 30 days of the tour - 50% refund. Cancellation within 20 days of the tour - Zero refund.
Terms and Conditions
Consumption of alcohol during this tour is strictly prohibited. Management is at liberty to change the itinerary/Hotels/Vehicles at any time.
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