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Himachal Birding Tour Day-wise itinerary

Day-1: Arrival at Chandigarh and travel to Narkanda (Meals: Dinner) Our representative will greet you at Chandigarh airport and transfer to the hotel in Narkanda. Go for a short birding trail in the evening. Overnight stay in Narkanda.
Day-2: Narkanda to Sangla (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive towards Sangla, a terrific hotspot for birdwatching and bird photography. En-route Sangla you will come across several birding spots housing some of the gorgeous and rare species on this planet. Overnight stay in Sangla. Species: Western Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Khalij, Himalayan Woodpecker, Plain Mountain Finch Pheasant, Himalayan Tayr, Asiatic Black Bear, etc
Day-3: Full day birding in Sangla (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast you will go for a full day birding in the Sangla region of Himachal Pradesh. Not only the place is harboring a unique avian life, but you will also get a chance to marvel at the natural beauty unexplored to date. Overnight stay in Sangla.
Day-4: Full day birding in Sangla (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast you will head towards Chitkul, a small village that is around 2 hrs drive from Sangla. Located in high mountains and surrounded by green fields Chitkul is the last village in this area housing many beautiful winged species. Overnight stay in Sangla. Species: Rock Bunting, Blue-capped Redstart, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, Rosy Pipit, etc
Day 05: Sangla to Sarahan (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast you will check-out from the hotel and head towards Sarahan, a pretty village surrounded by beautiful apple orchards & is very much dominated by the majestic peak of Srikhand Mahadev. This peak looks like a Shiva Linga and is known for its Bhimakali temple. The remaining day will be spent to watch the birds and also visit the Pheasant Breeding Centre. Overnight stay in Sarahan. Species: Himalayan Monal, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Khalij Pheasant, Western Tragopan, etc
Day 06: Sarahan to Tirthan Valley (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast you will head towards Tirthan Valley. En-route you will come across Shoja, a small village sitting at an altitude of 8000 feet. The place is ringed by a thick foliage of alpine trees. While going for an eventful birding trail, you will get a chance to explore the roosting points of the gorgeous pheasants living in the Himalayas. Overnight stay in Tirthan ValleySpecies: Himalayan Griffon, Scaly Breasted Wren Wobbler, Hill Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Snow Partridge, Indian Muntjak, Barking Deer, etc
Day 07: Tirthan Valley (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast, take a bird watching tour to the Great Himalayan National Park. In the afternoon, take a downstream walking tour along the River Tirthan. Overnight stay in Tirthan Valley. Species: Lammergeiers, Himalayan Griffon Vultures, Golden Eagles, Long-tailed Minivets, Yellow-bellied Fantails, Wallcreepers, White-collared blackbirds, Spectacled Finch
Day 08: Tirthan Valley to Chandigarh (Meals: Breakfast) Today after breakfast you will head towards Chandigarh for the onward journey to Delhi.

Package Inclusion

  • I night stay in Narkanda
  • 3 Night stay in Sangla
  • 1 Night stay in Sarahan
  • 2 Night stay in Tirthan Valley
  • Birding Guide From day 01 to Tour end
  • 1 Innova from day 01 to Tour end
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • All taxes

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