8-Day Chopta, Ranikhet and Sattal Himalayan Birding Tour
An eight-day private Himalayan birding journey from Mandal and Chopta to Ranikhet and Sattal, with woodland, mountain and foothill field days.
About this tour
This private eight-day journey crosses a wide range of Himalayan birding habitats in Uttarakhand. It begins with the drive from Haridwar or Dehradun to Mandal, then uses Mandal and Chopta as bases for several highland field days before moving west through Ranikhet to Sattal.
The mountain section includes a full day around Mandal, birding in Chopta and a day on the Tungnath trail. The route then descends through Ranikhet, where forest and open slopes provide a different bird community. Final sessions around Sattal include Chaanfi, local hides, Bend road, Garur Tal, the Studio trail and Shyamkhet.
Exact dates, accommodation, road logistics and price are confirmed after inquiry. The daily plan can be adjusted around weather, road conditions, altitude, access and current bird activity. All wildlife observations depend on season and the behavior of wild birds.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to India.
Birds you can spot
Catreus wallichii
target
Troglodytes troglodytes
target
Lophophorus impejanus
target
Tetraogallus himalayensis
target
Ibidorhyncha struthersii
target
Pucrasia macrolopha
target
Pyrrhula erythrocephala
target
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and transfer to Mandal
Meet at Haridwar or Dehradun railway station or airport and travel by road to Mandal.
Day 2
Full day around Mandal
Spend a full field day in forest, village-edge and mountain habitat around Mandal.
Day 3
Chopta birding
Explore Chopta and nearby highland forest, with the exact route chosen for weather and current bird activity.
Day 4
Tungnath trail
Use the day for birding along the Tungnath trail, adjusting distance and pace to conditions and the group.
Day 5
Transfer to Ranikhet
Leave the Chopta area for Ranikhet and begin exploring the local forest and open mountain habitats.
Day 6
Ranikhet birding and transfer to Sattal
Bird around Ranikhet before continuing to Sattal. Finish with an afternoon or evening session around Chaanfi if time allows.
Day 7
Sattal forests and lakes
Combine a local hide or Bend road session with Garur Tal and the Sattal Studio trail.
Day 8
Shyamkhet and return to Kathgodam
Begin around Shyamkhet, then leave for Kathgodam with arrival planned around midday.
Locations & map
- Mandal - Uttarakhand India (Mountain forest and village-edge habitat near Chopta.)
- Chopta - Uttarakhand India (High-elevation forest and alpine approaches, with access shaped by weather.)
- Ranikhet - Uttarakhand India (Pine and mixed forest, open slopes and mountain-edge habitat.)
- Sattal - Uttarakhand India (Woodland, streams, village edges and birding trails in the Kumaon foothills.)
4 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Private departures are arranged on request. Highland access and bird activity vary by season and weather.
Price: Price on request
Transport & stays
- Private road vehicle Road transfers connect Haridwar or Dehradun with Mandal, Chopta, Ranikhet, Sattal and Kathgodam. Mountain timing depends on road and weather conditions. | Meet: Haridwar or Dehradun railway station or airport, as confirmed | Pickup: Final pickup and return arrangements are confirmed after inquiry.
Policies & FAQ
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Is this a fixed-departure tour?
No. Private dates and final arrangements are confirmed after inquiry.
How demanding is the Tungnath day?
It is a mountain trail day. The distance and pace are adapted to weather, access and the group.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Mountain weather, road conditions and current bird activity can change the order or choice of sites.
Are particular birds guaranteed?
No. Every sighting depends on season, local conditions and the behavior of wild birds.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.