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Overview

Chopta is a village located in Uttarakhand state of India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, third temple of Panch Kedar which is at a distance of 3.5 km. Chopta offers amazing views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at an elevation of 2680mts above sea level. Chopta is surrounded by forest of pine, deodar and rhododendron and is rich in variety of flora and fauna.

This place is popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ in Uttarakhand. Chopta region has many treks and trails through jungle and grasslands. Because of abundance of birds Chopta is becoming popular among bird watchers.

Target birds: Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Snow Partridge, Himalayan Snowcock, Bearded Vulture, Snow Pigeon, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Grey-crested Tit, Fire-capped Tit, White-browed Fulvetta, Variegated Laughingthrush, Winter Wren, Golden Bush Robin, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Black-throated Accentor, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Scarlet Finch, Red-headed Bullfinch

Inclusions

  • Conveyance charges from Kathgodam Railway Station and back to Ramnagar Railway Station
  • One night stay at Mandal, three nights stays at Magpie Eco-camp, Dugalbitta and one night stay at Camp Milieu- A Birding Paradise with neat and comfortable rooms/tents on twin/triple sharing as per itinerary
  • All meals (vegetarian only) as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All entry fees, guide charges, pony charges, taxi and driver charges
  • Service of a dedicated professional wildlife photographer and naturalist for the entire tour
  • All applicable taxes

Itinerary

Walking Hill Climbing
Pick up from Haldwani Railway Station (Arrival by Ranikhet Express at 05:05hrs) and departure for Magpie Eco-camp, Dugalbitta and night stay in tents on twin sharing basis. Target Birds: Crested Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Spotted Forktail, Red-billed Blue Magpie at Kainchi.
Walking Hill Climbing
Whole day birding at Dugalbitta, Makku farm and on Makkumath village road with packed meals- Return to camp and Night Stay- BLD Target Birds: Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Fire-capped Tit, Black-throated Tit, Coal Tit, Kalij Pheasant, Hill Partridge, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Scarlet Finch, Spot-winged Rosefinch, Tickel’s Thrush, Grey-winged Blackbird, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Maroon Oriole, Whiskered Yuhina, Verditer Flycatcher, Dark-sided Flycatcher, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Golden Bush Robin, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker etc.
Walking Hill Climbing
Early morning pony ride to Tungnath with packed brunch. Half day birding on Tungnath trek and afternoon birding on Chopta-Makku road - Return to camp and Night Stay- BLD Target Birds: Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Chukar Partridge, Altai Accentor, Alpine Accentor, White-browed Fulvetta, Golden Bush Robin, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Grey-crested Tit, Yellow-browed Tit, Bar-throated Siva, White-collared Blackbird, Chestnut Thrush, Spotted Laughingthrush, Bearded Vulture, Himalayan Vulture, Snow Pigeon etc.
Walking Hill Climbing
Morning birding around camp- Departure for Mandal- Birding on way – Arrival at Mandal and Night Stay in a Hotel with basic amenities on twin sharing basis – BLD Target Birds: Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Eurasian Jay, Mistle Thrush, Green-tailed Sunbird, Collared Owlet, Himalayan Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Winter Wren, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Black-headed Jay, Verditer Flycatcher, Green-shrike Babbler etc.
Walking Hill Climbing
Morning birding around Mandal and on Anusuiya Devi Temple trek (will cover only half trek). Post breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Camp Milieu- A Birding Paradise. Late evening arrival at camp, check in, dinner and night stay.- BLD. Target Birds: Spot-winged Grosbeak, Pied Thrush, Grey-winged Blackbird, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler, Spotted Forktail, Brown Dipper, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Pink-browed Rosefinch, White-rumped Munia, Striated Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Black-chinned Yuhina, Lesser Yellownape etc.
Walking Hill Climbing
Morning birding on Bajoon trail with packed breakfast, lunch at camp and afternoon birding around camp. Early dinner and departure for Ramnagar Railway Station (Back to Delhi by Corbett Park Link Express at 22:00 hrs) Target Birds: Kalij Pheasant, Black Francolin, Long-tailed Broadbill, Green-tailed Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, Crimson Sunbird, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Black-headed Jay, Eurasian Jay, Crested Kingfisher, Spotted Forktail, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Striated Laughingthrush, Streaked Laughingthrush, White-crested Laughinghthrush, White-throated Laughingthrush, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Russet Sparrow, Black-lored Tit, Green-backed Tit, Black-chinned Yuhina, White-browed Shrike Babbler, Asian Barred Owlet etc.

Exclusions

  • Travel cost from participant’s home town to Kathgodam and back
  • Any extra food item not included in the meal as per itinerary
  • Any alcoholic beverage
  • Any non-alcoholic beverage not included in the meal as per itinerary
  • Laundry, phone call, etc. personal charges
  • Tips
  • Anything which is not mentioned in “Tour cost includes”

Important Notes

Payment Terms

  • 50% amount as advance to book your seat as it is a limited seats tour
  • Rest 50% amount by ………….

Cancellation Policy

  • 75 % of total deposited amount – 30 to 59 days before commencement of tour
  • 50 % of total deposited amount – 16 to 29 days before commencement of tour
  • No refund of total deposited amount – 15 days or lesser before commencement of tour

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