Wildlife Photography in Uttarakhand

There are many reasons to visit the subordinate Indian Himalayas, but this Tour is for those who want to take pleasure in the lap of nature, take great photographs and simply enjoy themselves. This Tour is for those who want to keep in touch with the birds, nature & wildlife of the “Dev Bhoomi” Uttarakhand.

How & where:

Sattal 

Sattal or “Seven lakes“ is a unified group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. During the British era the area had a tea plantation. The lakes sit at an altitude of 1370 meters below lush orchards in the Mehragaon valley.

Full day Photography in Sattal 

Full day photography around Sattal. Photograph babblers, tits, bulbuls, warblers, minivets, woodpeckers, pigeons, myna and the colorful barbets. Along with these birds you can find around 230 varieties of other birds & some which one can find only in Sattal region. Sattal is an area blessed with much ecological prosperity, and its avian population, which is its crowning glory, and will ensure that you get a lasting taste of it.

Another Full day Photography in Sattal 

Another full day for photography at Sattal. Sattal will surprise you with the unity of its amazing assortment. Set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees, Sattal is one of the few untouched and uncontaminated freshwater biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for variety of migratory birds & you have the chance to capture all these in your camera before the day ends.

Sattal & Pangot

Boating at Sattal lake. Pangot, another paradise of Birds & nature. A small village which lies in the north-western range of Nainital. This drive will take 02 hrs, Enroute you will drive through Mehragaon valley having lush green orchards, plenty of natural beauty & many beautiful locations which you can save in your cameras.

Pangot another day Full day Photography 

Full day photography at Naina Peak, Kilbury & Timla Pani. Visit to villages Baggar and Gughu Khan. These walks can be very rewarding for capturing crested serpent-eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, Woodpeckers such as brown-fronted, stripe-breasted, rufous-bellied etc. The entire drive is through the forested area of Naina Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for excellent bird & nature photography. The forests of Pangot and surrounding areas are dominated by thick Oak, Pine and Rhododendron. The streams passing by the area makes it even more attractive place.

Pangot Full day Photography

Full day photography at Pangot & nearby surroundings. At Pangot there are many walking trails through the surrounding jungle. You can choose your own trail. You can go through the forest or along the main road, which rarely sees vehicles pass by. The oak, pine, bamboo, cedar, rhododendron and other conifers make the walk delightfully beautiful and refreshing. The undergrowth is as fascinating with varieties of fern and moss breaking through the rich soil. The forest gets thicker as you walk further. The trickle of fresh water streams enriches the habitat. You can often spy wildlife around the streams. A host of birdlife inhabits this world. An absolute dream for a nature lover, this walk is a must. Late evening return back to the lodge for dinner & overnight stay.

Pangot & Dhikala 

Leave for Dhikala the core area of Jim Corbett National Park. At Corbett national park you will get the chance to come face-to-face with some fiery faces of the park such as Tiger, Leopard, wild boar etc. Arrival Dhikala at the time of lunch. After Lunch board the 04 WD open jeep to start your Tiger photography Safari at Dhikala grasslands. Return back to the lodge in the evening for dinner & overnight stay.

Dhikala Full day Photography

Morning & Afternoon half day open jeep safaris for Dhikala zone of Corbett national park. For professional photographers Ram Singh road track along the Ramganga River is very rewarding, birds such as river lapwings, waders, mergansers and other waterfowl. While visiting the grasslands one can see long-tailed nightjar, jungle owlet, spot-bellied owl, common stonechat, black francolin, purple and crimson sunbird, golden-fronted & orange-bellied leaf bird, black-shouldered kite, hen harrier, changeable hawk-eagle, chestnut-tailed starling etc. Explore the richness of Nature at Corbett National Park with jungle safari tours and discover what makes this gem a paradise for photographers & wildlife lovers.

Dhikala & Delhi

After 1 week of photography tour to Uttarakhand, time to pack your baggage for returning back to Delhi. After finishing Morning jeep safari back to the lodge for breakfast. Later bid good bye to the team & start your drive to the nearest town. Leave the open jeep & board the car to drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel for an overnight stay.

 

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