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Nainital and Pangot

Uttarakhand

Best Time to Visit

November – Mid May

March – May (breeding season)

Reaching Nainital & Pangot

New Delhi International Airport

2.5 hour drive from Corbett National Park

Types of Safaris

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Accommodation

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Highlight Species

  • Cheer Pheasant
  • Koklass Pheasant
  • Chukar Partridge
  • Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture
  • Himalayan Griffon
  • Black-headed Jay
  • Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
  • Brown-fronted Woodpecker
  • Himalayan Woodpecker
  • Grey-headed Woodpecker
  • Greater Yellownape
  • Lesser Yellownape
  • Speckled Piculet
  • Bar-tailed Treecreeper
  • White-tailed Nuthatch
  • Slaty-headed Parakeet
  • White-browed Shrike Babbler
  • Blue-winged Minla or Blue-winged Siva

About Nainital and Pangot

In the foothills of the West-Central Himalayas lies the Kumaon region, made famous in the writings of the legendary Tiger Books of Jim Corbett.

Part of the Shivalik range, Nainital and Pangot are at an altitude close to 2000m above sea-level is covered with Rhododenron, Pine & Oak forests, home to over 250 Himalayan bird species – a sea of tranquil and a paradise for bird watchers.

These stunning forests provide great birdwatching opportunities with stunning landscapes both rural and wild.

Explore the richness of Nainital and Pangot

Greater Yellownape

Tiger and Bird Photographic Safari

Rated 5 out of 5
11 Nights/12 Days
Over several lifetimes, the peaks of the colossal Himalayan range have nestled the Indian subcontinent to give rise to a splendid assemblage of diversity. A quest…
Blue-tailed bee-eater in Corbett

Tiger, Taj and Birding Tour

Rated 5 out of 5
10 Nights/11 Days
Northern India arguably has one of the richest avian diversities as well as cultural landscapes to offer. It also hosts the most Iconic animal, the Tiger and is blessed with…
Asian Elephant taking mud bath in corbett

On the Footsteps of Jim Corbett Tour

Rated 5 out of 5
09 Nights/10 Days
Naturalist James Edward Corbett had a way about the forest which he nurtured with fine finesse. As a child, it was around the age of seven that Jim tuned his sense towards…
Indian Wildlife in Corbett

Best of Indian Wildlife Safari Tour

Rated 5 out of 5
20 Nights/21 Days
Create the perfect Indian adventure as you combine India’s very own Golden Triangle with best wildlife excursion the country has to offer. Signing up for this tour…
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Safaris at Nainital and Pangot

Walking Safaris

Birding is done here on foot. A vehicle does accompany one while ascending the hills, and as it is an unregulated area – you can easily get off the cars amongst the various birding areas to look for different species.

Accommodations at Nainital and Pangot

Abbotsford Nainital

Abbotsford Estate is the only boutique heritage home stay in Nainital. Its a 1876 property that offers a old world country homes experience with – Abbotsford House, Wordsworth Cottage and its premium wing at Apsley House within the Estate making it a 11 bedroom property tucked away in the quiet corner of Nainital.
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