Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary is a tiny village about 15 km from Nainital, surrounded by oak, rhododendron and pine forests that form part of the Pangot–Kilbury birding belt. The area is globally known as a birdwatching hotspot: hundreds of Himalayan and migratory species can be seen along forest trails, streams and viewpoints. Quiet roads, a handful of lodges and camps, and dark, star-filled skies make Pangot popular with nature lovers, photographers and couples seeking a peaceful, cool retreat away from crowded lakesides.
About this place
History & highlights
Birders and naturalists have visited the forests around Pangot and nearby Kilbury for decades, drawn by the diversity of birdlife and relatively undisturbed habitats in the Naina Range. Old bridle paths from the British period still form part of the walking routes used by birdwatchers today, linking small villages, viewpoints and forest rest areas. In the late 20th and early 21st century, specialised birding lodges and eco-camps were developed, turning Pangot into one of India’s best-known birding bases while still remaining a small, low-key settlement. Ongoing conservation efforts and responsible-tourism guidelines aim to protect the forest and avian diversity that made Pangot famous.
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