Kumaon Birding Tour to Kaladhungi and Manila
A 5-day birding escape to the unexplored gems of Kumaon – Kaladhungi and Manila. Perfect for bird lovers seeking rare sightings and tranquil landscapes.
Kumaon Birding Tour to Kaladhungi and Manila
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered: Kathgodam/Ramnagar – Kaladhungi – Manila – Ramnagar
Experience the serene beauty and rich birdlife of Kumaon on this 5-day birding tour through Kaladhungi and Manila. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, these offbeat destinations offer ideal habitats for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. The tour begins in Kaladhungi, known for its lush forests and association with Jim Corbett, and continues to the peaceful hill village of Manila, a hidden gem for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Led by experienced birding guides, the tour offers early morning and evening walks, quiet forest trails, and ample opportunities for observation and photography. Comfortable eco-friendly accommodations and a relaxed itinerary allow for an immersive experience in nature. This tour is perfect for those looking to escape the crowds and connect with the avian wonders of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathgodam/Ramnagar Railway Station to Kaladhungi
Pick-up from Kathgodam Railway Station at 05:00 hrs or Ramnagar Railway Station at 04:00 hrs and depart for Kaladhungi.Check in at the hotel and freshen up, followed by a morning birding session at Baur Reservoir.
Afternoon birding session along Nainital Road.
Overnight stay at Kaladhungi.
Day 02: Kaladhungi
Morning birding session at Ranikota with packed breakfast.Return to the hotel for lunch.
Afternoon session around Kaladhungi to target any remaining species.
Overnight stay at Kaladhungi.
Day 03: Kaladhungi to Manila
Early check-out from the hotel with packed breakfast and depart for Manila.Morning birding en route, including Garjiya and surrounding areas.
Afternoon birding session, followed by owling at twilight.
Overnight stay at Manila.
Day 04: Manila
Full-day birding in and around Manila.Overnight stay at Manila.
Day 05: Manila to Ramnagar Railway Station
Morning and afternoon birding sessions in Manila.Depart for Ramnagar Railway Station in the evening to board the train to Delhi at 22:00 hrs.
Tour concludes.....
Target Birds for Kaladhungi Area
Great Slaty Woodpecker, Himalayan Flameback, Greater Flameback, Jungle Owlet, Ashy Bulbul, Black Bulbul, Slaty Blue Flycatcher, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Greater Yellownape, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Rufous Woodpecker, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler, Great Barbet, Blue Whistling Thrush, Green Magpie, Black-chinned Babbler, Crimson Sunbird, Green-tailed Sunbird, Grey-crowned Prinia, White-crested Laughingthrush, Blue-throated Barbet, Small Niltava, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Smoky Warbler, West Himalayan Bush Warbler, Bengal Bushlark, Paddyfield Warbler, Pallas's Gull, Chestnut-capped Babbler, Red-headed Bunting, Striated Babbler, Black-breasted Weaver, Streaked Weaver, etc.
Target Birds for Corbett Outskirts
Ibisbill, Nepal Cupwing, Himalayan Rubythroat, Crested Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Collared Falconet, Wallcreeper, Taiga Flycatcher, Common Greenshank, Yellow-bellied Fantail, Slaty Blue Flycatcher, Lesser Fish Eagle, Collared Falconet, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, White-capped Redstart, Plumbeous Water Redstart, Hair-crested Drongo, etc.
Target Birds for Manila
Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Mountain Scops Owl, Upland Pipit, Small Niltava, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Himalayan Prinia, Verditer Flycatcher, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Grey Nightjar, Large-tailed Nightjar, Common Hawk-Cuckoo, Red-rumped Swallow, Blue-capped Rock Thrush, Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush, Scarlet Minivet, Long-tailed Minivet, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Asian Barred Owlet, Indian Cuckoo, Common Cuckoo, Black-winged Cuckooshrike, Crested Bunting, Himalayan Cuckoo, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Chukar Partridge, Speckled Piculet, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Black-faced Warbler, Grey-bellied Cuckoo, etc.
