Introduction
Munsyari
Its name refers to a ‘place with snow’. Situated on the banks of Goriganga River, it is a fast growing tourist destination, and mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts, high altitude trekkers and nature lovers commonly use it as their hub or base camp. Munsyari also falls on the ancient salt route from Tibet and is at the entrance of the Johar Valley, which extends along the path of theGoriganga River to its source at the Milam Glacier. It is inhabited mainly by the Shauka tribe. The town is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, with a key attraction being the trekking route to Khalia Top.This area is rich in avian fauna too with some special birds like Cheer Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, White-throated Tit etc.
Manila
Blessed with scenic beauty Manila is nature lover’s paradise. Manila offers enchanting views of Trishul, Nandadevi and Panchachuli peaks. Manila is the native place of Manila Devi, the family goddess of Katyuri clan from where the region got its name. This lesser know place is perched at an elevation of 1,820 metres, snuggled in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Ramnagar Railway Station by Ranikhet Express (Train No. 15013, Departure from Old Delhi (DLI) at 22:00 hrs, Arrival at Ramnagar (RMR) at 04:55 hrs. Pick up from railway station and departure for Manila. It takes about 3 hrs to reach Manila from here. Birding on way at Corbett Outskirts including Garjia Temple. Breakfast and Lunch on way depending upon birding. Arrival at Manila by afternoon. Check in at hotel Manila Birding Lodge. Afternooon birding at Manila. Owling in the evening. Night stay at hotel Manila Birding Lodge on twin sharing basis.
Target Birds at Corbett Outskirts: Crested Kingfisher, Ibisbill, Nepal Wren Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Small Niltava, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Spotted Forktail, Long-billed Thrush, Chukar Partridge, Collared Falconet, Lesser Fish Eagle, Besra etc.
Day 2
Whole day birding around Manila, Bajkhet and Saraikhet Road area. Will carry packed breakfast and back to hotel for lunch. Dinner and night stay at Manila.
Target Birds Slaty-headed Parakeet, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Coal Tit, Black-throated Tit, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Common Rosefinch, Golden Bush Robin, Black-throated Thrush, Kalij Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Common Wood Pigeon, Chestnut Thrush, Chestnut Thrush, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Collared Owlet, Asian Barred Owlet, Mountain Scops Owl etc.
Day 3
Check out from the hotel after morning birding session and breakfast and departure for Chaukori. It takes about 5-6 hrs to reach Chaukori from here. Birding on way. Lunch on way. Arrival at Chaukori by evening and check in at hotel Ojaswi Resort and evening tea. Dinner and night stay.
Target Birds on way: Kalij Pheasant, Black Francolin, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Golden Bush Robin, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Wallcreeper, Whiskered Yuhina, White-tailed Nuthatch, Himalayan Buzzard, Eurasian Sparrowhawk etc.
Day 4
Morning birding session at Chaukori, breakfast at hotel after finishing birding. Check out and departure for Munsyari. It takes about 5 hrs to reach Munsyari from here. Lunch on way at Birthi Fall. Afternoon birding session at Ginni Bend area, Kalamuni Top and Betulidhar area. Arrival at Munsyari by evening and check in at hotel Vijay Mount View. Dinner and night stay.
Target Birds during morning session: Cheer Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Hill Partridge, Collared Grosbeak, Black-and-Yellow Grosbeak, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Spot-winged Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Scarlet Finch, Brown Bullfinch, Altai Accentor, Alpine Accentor, Aberrant Bush Warbler, Brown-flanked Bush Warbler, Golden Bush Robin, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Whiskered Yuhina, White-browed Fulvetta, White-tailed Nuthatch, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Long-billed Thrush, White Collared Blackbird, Plain-backed Thrush, Spotted Laughingthrush, Variegated Laughingthrush, Plain Mountain Finch, Snow Pigeon, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Bearded Vulture, Golden Eagle, Cinereous Vulture, Himalayan Vulture etc.
Target Birds during afternoon session: Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, Hill Partridge, Alpine Thrush, European Goldfinch, Red-fronted Serin, Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Rock Bunting, Golden Bush Robin, Whistler’s Warbler, Grey-sided Bush Warbler, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Spot-winged Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, Alpine Accentor, Altai Accentor, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Black-throated Accentor, Chestnut Thrush, Variegated Laughingthrush, Chesnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, White-browed Fulvetta, Himalayan Buzzard, Bearded Vulture, Peregrine Falcon etc.
Day 5
Morning birding around Thamri Kund entry trail, Kalamuni Top and Ginni Bend area with packed breakfast. Back to hotel for lunch. Afternoon birding at Nanda Devi Temple area. Back to hotel and evening tea. Dinner and night stay at hotel.
Target Birds during morning session: Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Black-throated Accentor, Aberrant Bush Warbler, Brown-flanked Bush Warbler, Golden Bush Robin, Himalayan Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Whiskered Yuhina, White-tailed Nuthatch, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Mistle Thrush, White Collared Blackbird, Plain Mountain Finch, Blue-capped Redstart, Blue-fronted Redstart, Red-fronted Serin, Himalayan Goldfinch, Rock Bunting, Goldcrest etc.
Target Birds during afternoon session: European Goldfinch, Red-fronted Serin, Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Rock Bunting, Golden Bush Robin, Whistler’s Warbler, Grey-sided Bush Warbler, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Spot-winged Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Black-throated Accentor, Chestnut Thrush, Variegated Laughingthrush, Chesnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, White-browed Fulvetta, Himalayan Buzzard, Bearded Vulture, Peregrine Falcon etc.
Day 6
Whole day birding on Madkot road with packed breakfast. Lunch at Madkot or if return early lunch can be done at hotel also depending upon bird activity.
Target Birds during whole day: Wallcreeper, Blue Rock Thrush, Small Niltava, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Yellow-bellied Fantail, Spotted Forktail, Little Forktail, Slaty-backed Forktail, Brown Dipper, Speckled Piculet, Bar-throated Siva, Lemon-rumped Warbler, Buff-barred Warbler, Greenish Warbler, Western-crowned Leaf Warbler, Hume’s Leaf Warbler, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Black-throated Sunbird, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Golden Bush Robin, Scarlet Finch, Dark-breasted Rosefinch, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Alpine Swift etc.
Day 7
Early morning check out from hotel and departure for Kaladhungi. Birding on way for missing species. Arrival at Kaladhungi by evening, dinner and night stay at Milieu Villa Homestay.
Day 8
Morning birding session on Ranikota trail with packed breakfast. Back to hotel and lunch. Afternoon birding in Chhoti Haldwani village area. Night stay at Milieu Villa Homestay on twin sharing basis
Target Birds during whole day: Wallcreeper, Grey-crowned Prinia, Indian Nuthatch, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Himalayan Goldenback, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Grey-bellied Tesia, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Himalayan Rubythroat, Rosy Minivet, White-capped Bunting, Chestnut-eared Bunting, Green-billed Malkoha, Black-chinned Yuhina, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Black Eagle etc.
Day 9
Morning birding in Baur Reservoir area with packed breakfast. Back to hotel and lunch. Check out after lunch and keep your luggage in common room of the hotel. Afternoon birding around Chhoti Haldwani or Nainital road area for missing species. Back to hotel and early dinner. Departure for Ramnagar Railway Station after finishing dinner. Drop off at Ramnagar Railway Station by 09:00 pm. Tour Concludes
Target Birds during whole day: Indian Nuthatch, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Himalayan Goldenback, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Grey-bellied Tesia, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Himalayan Rubythroat, Rosy Minivet, Finn’s Weaver, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Red-headed Bunting, Black-headed Bunting, Yellow-bellied Prinia, Chestnut-capped Babbler, Smoky Warbler, Cetti’s Warbler, Paddyfield Warbler, Moustached Warbler, Blunt-winged Warbler, Red-necked Falcon, Greater Scaup, Falcated Duck, Red Crested Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Common Pochard, Mallard, Northern Lapwing, Grey-headed Lapwing, White-tailed Lapwing, River Lapwing, Indian Thick-knee, Yellow Bittern, Brown Crake, Ruddy-breasted Crake etc.
Tour Cost
Rs. 40,500/- per person on twin sharing basis.
Tour Cost Includes
- Conveyance charges from Ramnagar RS and back.
- Two nights stay at Hotel Manila Birding Lodge, Manila, One night stay at hotel Ojaswi Resort, Chaukori, Three nights stay at Hotel Vijay Mount View, Munsyari and two nights at Milieu Villa Homestay at Kaladhungi on twin/double sharing basis with all meals
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary starting from breakfast on day one till dinner on last day
- All entry fees, guide charges, taxi and driver charges
- Service of a dedicated professional bird guide for the entire tour
- Mineral Water for entire trip
- All applicable taxes
Tour Cost Excludes
- Travel cost from participant’s home town to Ramnagar 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”
Payment Terms
- 50% amount as advance to book the tour
- Balance 50% at the time of check in at Manila Birding Lodge
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
Account Details
Account Holder- Avian Trails
Account Number- 50200031542621
Bank- HDFC
Branch- Haldwani
IFSC Code- HDFC0000458
Account Type- Current
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