Pangot is a small picturesque hamlet famous for its jungles and birds, located just 15 kms from Nainital. Walking into Pangot is like stepping into a remote Himalayan village. It is a birdwatchers paradise and have more than 300 species of birds in and around.
Pangot is a scenic village nestled in nainital district of Uttarakhand state in India. It is 17 km from “The Lake City” Nainital. Popular for bird watching and vibrant flora and fauna, Pangot is perched at an elevation of almost 6,300 feet from sea level in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas. It is a bird watcher’s paradise.
Nainital district of Uttarakhand is rich in flora and fauna. It covers the tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, sub-alpine & alpine zones. The region is well known for different kinds of wild animals, birds, plants, and trees. Pangot has both migratory and local birds.
The forests of this region and neighboring areas are full of Pine, Oak, and Rhododendron trees. A drive to this region from “The Lake City” Nainital is a whole different experience. The road is full of lush greenery along with Oak, Pine, and Rhododendron trees. The road passes through the woody region of magnificent China peak range.
Winters are the best time for bird watching in Pangot as these months invite a lot of migratory birds to Nainital region. During the monsoons, only local birds are there to see. In the months of March-April when the flowers on Rhododendron trees start to bloom, the whole valley looks gorgeously pink with lush green surroundings.
