Pangot

Pangot is a bird lover's paradise situated in the Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand. Located at a distance of 17 km from Nainital, Pangot is home to 150 different species of birds. The hill hamlet of Pangot is surrounded by forests of pine, fir and rhododendron trees. A number of birds like Eurasian Jay, Black Headed Jay, Himalayan Gray Bushchat, Gray Winged Blackbird, Blue Winged Minla and White Throated Laughingthrush are seen at Pangot.


Getting There

Pangot is easily accessible from Nainital. The nearest railway station from Nainital are Lalkuan and Kathgodam. Both the stations enjoy good connectivity with the rest of the country. Pangot is 53 km from Kathgodam and 69 km from Lalkuan. Cars are available from Kathgodam and Lalkuan to reach Pangot.

Staying There

Kafal Guesthouse. Tel: 9897209933. Tariff - Rs. 2200.
Camp Mehi. Tel: (05942) 220402. Tariff - Rs. 1500.
Monal Resort. Tel: (05942) 220402. Tariff - Rs. 2000-2500.

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