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Chopta Birding Tour
Kathgodam | Ranikhet | Mandal | Tungnath | Chandrshila
moderateDuration: 7N · 8DRoute: Kathgodam to KathgodamMax altitude: 3,680-4000 mSeason: November - MarchGroup size: Up to 4
About this expedition
Kathgodam to Chandrashila Birding Tour – Explore the Himalayas of Uttarakhand
The journey from Kathgodam to Chandrashila takes you through some of the most spectacular landscapes and birding habitats of Uttarakhand. This Himalayan birding route connects Kathgodam, Ranikhet, Mandal, Chopta, Tungnath, and Chandrashila, offering a remarkable combination of forest birding, mountain landscapes, and high-altitude Himalayan experiences.
Starting from Kathgodam at approximately 554 metres, the route gradually climbs through the diverse forests of Ranikhet (1,869 m) and Mandal (around 1,500 m) before reaching Chopta at approximately 2,680 metres. These changing elevations create a variety of habitats, making the route particularly rewarding for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers looking for Himalayan bird species.
From Chopta, the journey continues on foot towards Tungnath Temple, located at around 3,680 metres, one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. The trail then climbs further to Chandrashila Peak at approximately 4,000 metres (13,123 feet), the highest point of the expedition.
From the summit of Chandrashila, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges, while the surrounding alpine landscapes provide a dramatic finale to this unique Uttarakhand birding and photography expedition.
With its combination of Himalayan birding, wildlife photography, scenic forests, mountain trails, Tungnath Temple, Chopta, and Chandrashila, this route is ideal for birders, photographers, nature enthusiasts, and travellers looking to explore the lesser-known natural beauty of the Indian Himalayas.
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Chopta Birding Tour
from ₹37,400 per person