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Uttarakhand stretches from the lush subtropical foothills of the Shivaliks to alpine heights above 3,500 m. Its forests, lakes, and meadows host over 600 bird species—from pheasants and parrotbills to warblers and vultures. Key birding regions include Corbett, Pangot & Sattal, Chopta Valley, and the Binsar–Munisiyari belt. Best visited March to June and September to November, with access via Dehradun, Pantnagar, or Kathgodam. Expect a rewarding mix of birdlife, breathtaking landscapes, and charming hill village culture.
At A Glance
Nearest Airports
Dehradun (Jolly Grant), Pantnagar
Best Time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Forests
Subtropical to Alpine
Min Recommended Stay
04 Days
Main Destinations
Corbett, Pangot & Sattal, Chopta Valley, Binsar–Munisiyari
These four zones cover the best of Uttarakhand’s birding. We can also tailor add-ons to Ramgarh, Askot, or Nainital based on your time and interests.
Places to Go:
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Pangot & Sattal (1,400–1,900 m; oak, rhododendron, lake-edge forest): Laughingthrushes, Himalayan Griffon, flycatchers; gentle trails with dense mixed flocks and serene forest birding. .
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Chopta Valley (2,700–3,000 m; alpine meadow & rhododendron): Koklass and Monal Pheasants, Bearded Vulture, Snow Partridge; brilliant high-altitude birding with dramatic views of the Himalayas. .
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Binsar–Munisiyari Belt (1,600–3,000 m; oak, mixed conifer, alpine): Goldcrest, Himalayan Woodpecker, Lammergeier, Ibisbill; remote forest and alpine birding with stunning backdrops and fewer crowds..
Suggested Itineraries
Song of the Hills: Uttarakhand Birding Trails
7 nights, 8 days
Corbett, Rajaji and the Terai belt host Pallas’s fish eagle, great hornbill, red-headed trogon, and rich waterbird congregations.
Around Sattal, Pangot, and the Dehradun valley, expect laughingthrushes, forktails, sunbirds, and flocks of barbets.
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Jim Corbett’s Legacy: Wild India’s First Reserve
5 nights, 6 days
Established in 1936, Corbett remains a cornerstone of Project Tiger and India’s conservation story.
Explore dense sal forests, river valleys, grasslands, and the foothills of the Himalaya—all in one park.
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Nepal’s Journey Of Wildlife and Culture
11 nights, 10 days
Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
Birdwatching along Rapti River
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Western Himalayas
11 nights, 12 days
Ride the Toy Train to colonial Simla
Visit the serene Golden Temple in Amritsar
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Nepal’s Wildlife & Trekking Escape
12 nights, 11 days
Trek in Langtang or Annapurna
Mountain teahouse stays
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High Passes & Crying Rivers: Birding Kashmir & Ladakh
14 nights, 15 days
Kashmir Valley’s Forest & Valley Specialists – In Dachigam, Aru, Sonmarg, and Zabarwan, spot Kashmir Flycatcher, White-cheeked Nuthatch, Kashmir Nutcracker, Orange Bullfinch, and Spectacled Finch.
Along shingle beds and brooks, Ibisbill and White-throated Dipper thrive, especially on the Srinagar–Leh highway stretches.
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Rivers, Wetlands & Winged Wonders: West Bengal Birding
7 nights, 8 days
Buxa Tiger Reserve, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Latpanchar show great numbers of oriental pied, grey, and rufous-necked hornbills in forest canopy.
Waterbirds, geese, and raptors gather around the water for dramatic winter displays at sunrise.
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Wings Over Water: Birding in Odisha
7 nights, 8 days
Glide through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles, kingfishers, monitor lizards, and estuarine birdlife in India’s “Mini-Amazon.”
Witness the world’s largest mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles at Gahirmatha and Rushikulya beaches (Nov–Dec)
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Evergreen Echoes: Birding the Western Ghats
5 nights, 6 days
Look for Nilgiri wood-pigeon, Flame-throated Bulbul, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Sahyadri Whistling-Thrush & more in forest zones.
Explore Bhagwan Mahavir, Bondla, and Salim Ali sanctuaries for Malabar trogon, blue-eared kingfisher, Malabar grey hornbill, and winter waders in the estuaries.
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