Birding

The Western Himalayan region of Uttarakhand has one of richest and diverse bird habitats in Asia. Of the 1,248 species of birds found across India, over 621 have been spotted in our state, largely due to the altitude that varies from 400m to over 7800m in the Himalayas, leading to rich and varied forest types over a relatively small region. Birding is a specialty at Vanghat, and whether after a general introduction to the almost overwhelming array of avian fauna or on the hunt for a very specific species, we can tailor our expertly-led guided birding activities to suit you.

  • Littel Forktail(Enicurus Scouleri)

    Varun Mathur

  • Ibisbill(Ibidorhyncha struthersii)

    Christopher Mills

  • Wallcreeper (Tichodroma Muraria)

    Varun Mathur

  • Long billed thrush (Zoothera monticola)

    Varun Mathur

  • Himalayan rubythroat(Luscinia pectoralis)

    Georgina Steytler

  • Long tailed broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae)

    Kalyan Singh Sajwan

  • Tawny Fish Owl(Ketupa flavipes)

    Varun Mathur

  • Lesser Fish Eagle(Icthyophaga humilis)

    Bruce Oswald

  • Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens)

    Christopher Mills

  • Cheer Pheasant(Catreus wallichii)

    Kalyan Singh Sajwan

We are also happy to help plan and book birding excursions and trips farther afield in Uttarakhand, or indeed across India.

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