Himachal Birding Tour
- Tour Overview
Himachal Pradesh- the land of fruit orchards & English-style cottages have weaved several adventurous stories for travel enthusiasts. Laced with snow-clad mountains and lush green valleys, the place unfolds the mystical culture of ‘Pahar’ thriving in the region for centuries. For many people, this state acts as a synonym for the seamless beauty of the Himalayas, some associate the state for preserving the ancient Tibetian heritage. However, our upcoming Himachal Tour will make you unfold the undisturbed avian life breathing in the region. Spread in the area of 55,673 km², the state is a beautiful blend of the dry temperate forest to the thick canopies of coniferous trees providing a protective shield to many winged species. The place is also deemed as a Pheasant Land for hosting a wide variety of Pheasant species including Western Tragopan, Khalij Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Chukar, Hill Patridge, Snow Patridge, etc. Besides pheasants, Himalayan Griffon, Bearded Vulture, Himachal Pradesh is one of the few places on this planet where chances of sighting Red-headed Bulfinch and Spectacled Finch are very high.
| Tour Dates | October (15st- 22th), 2020 |
| Tour Price | USD 955 |
| Tour Category | Western India Birding Tour |
| Single Supplement | USD 1,831 |
| Space Available | 10 |
- Target Species
Himalayan Monal, Kokalss Pheasant, Khalij Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Western Tragopan, Chukar, Snow Patridge, Hill Patridge, Rock Bunting, Beautiful Rosefinch, Golden Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, Bearded Vulture, Spectacled Finch, Red-Headed Bullfinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Blue-capped Redstar, White-collared blackbirds, Yellow-bellied Fantails
Weather
Pleasant
Places to Stay
Ecolodges
Best time to visit
October to April
Our representative will greet you at Chandigarh airport and transfer to the hotel in Narkanda. Go for a short birding trail in the evening. Overnight stay in Narkanda.
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive towards Sangla, a terrific hotspot for birdwatching and bird photography. En-route Sangla you will come across several birding spots housing some of the gorgeous and rare species on this planet. Overnight stay in Sangla. Species: Western Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Khalij, Himalayan Woodpecker, Plain Mountain Finch Pheasant, Himalayan Tayr, Asiatic Black Bear, etc
Today after breakfast you will go for a full day birding in the Sangla region of Himachal Pradesh. Not only the place is harboring a unique avian life, but you will also get a chance to marvel at the natural beauty unexplored to date. Overnight stay in Sangla.
Today after breakfast you will head towards Chitkul, a small village that is around 2 hrs drive from Sangla. Located in high mountains and surrounded by green fields Chitkul is the last village in this area housing many beautiful winged species. Overnight stay in Sangla. Species: Rock Bunting, Blue-capped Redstart, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, Rosy Pipit, etc
Today after breakfast you will check-out from the hotel and head towards Sarahan, a pretty village surrounded by beautiful apple orchards & is very much dominated by the majestic peak of Srikhand Mahadev. This peak looks like a Shiva Linga and is known for its Bhimakali temple. The remaining day will be spent to watch the birds and also visit the Pheasant Breeding Centre. Overnight stay in Sarahan. Species: Himalayan Monal, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Khalij Pheasant, Western Tragopan, etc
Today after breakfast, take a bird watching tour to the Great Himalayan National Park. In the afternoon, take a downstream walking tour along the River Tirthan. Overnight stay in Tirthan Valley. Species: Lammergeiers, Himalayan Griffon Vultures, Golden Eagles, Long-tailed Minivets, Yellow-bellied Fantails, Wallcreepers, White-collared blackbirds, Spectacled Finch
- Nusa Penida, Bali
Packages Includes
- I night stay in Narkanda
- 3 Night stay in Sangla
- 1 Night stay in Sarahan
- 2 Night stay in Tirthan Valley
- Birding Guide From day 01 to Tour end
- 1 Innova from day 01 to Tour end
- Meals as per the itinerary
- All taxes
- Tour's Location