Pangot, near Nainital, Uttarakhand
Pangot – The Bird Watchers’ Paradise
Pangot is a small Himalayan village situated 15 kilometers from Nainital. A very quaint settlement for the local Kumaoni hill folk. It is a 25-minute drive from Nainital. The entire drive is through the forested area of the Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury. These habitats are excellent for birdwatching and trekking. This green belt supports an enormous variety of flora and fauna. More than 250 species of birds have been recorded in this area.
Renowned for Birding and nature walks, you can choose to soak in the terrific uninterrupted natural beauty or read a book and relax as you spot birds and wildlife right from the comfort of your room’s sit out area. We can also arrange a trek to Naina Peak which, at 2611 meters, is one of the highest peaks in Nainital.
For those wanting more touristy options, one can also easily spend a couple of hours visiting the scenic spots of Nainital, such as Dorothy’s Seat, Land's End and Tiffin Top. You can enjoy boating, sailing yachts, horse-riding or shopping in the local Tibetan market for handicrafts, candles, wooden products, shawls, etc.
You can also choose to explore the six natural caves in the cave garden discovered a few years ago.
Jungle Lore Birding Lodge Jungle Lore Birding Lodge has 4 cottages with attached toilets with running hot and cold water with 01 separate dining area. One of the cottages is a living room that serves as a common dining hall, giving travelers a chance to meet other like-minded nature lovers. The kitchen serves a variety of scrumptious traditional Indian homemade meals and they are happy to customize dishes as per your preferences. Special care is taken in the hygiene and preparation of all meals. The other cottages are independent bedrooms with twin beds. Two of them have wooden attics and each attic can accommodate two - three additional persons. The cottages are on different terraces; each one has its own sit-out area. We provide heaters in each cottage during winter. Please refer to the lodge features carefully on pages 4, 5 & 6 before making a reservation. |
How to Reach?
To get to Pangot, one can take any of the following options:
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By Road
- Drive from Delhi via Kathgodam and Nainital: 8 hours
- Drive from Delhi via Ramnagar (Corbett National Park) and Kaladungi: 7½ hours
By Train
- Overnight air-conditioned train from Old Delhi railway station (departing at 2235 hr.) to Kathgodam (arriving at 0615 hr.) and then 2 hr. drive to Pangot via Nainital.
- Overnight air-conditioned train from Old Delhi railway station (departing at 2235 hr.) to Ramnagar (arriving at 0500 hr.) and then 2½ hr. drive to Pangot via Kaladungi.
- There are now day trains to Kathgodam and Ramnagar as well.
- There are trains from Kolkata, Dehradun and other cities too.
By Flight
- There is a daily flight from Delhi to Pantnagar. Pantnagar is 100+ km from Pangot.
Note
- Road transportation, train and air tickets can be arranged at an extra cost.
Tariff in Indian ₹ (accommodation with breakfast)
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Note:
- Only accommodation, Breakfast and Morning Tea is included in the price
- GSTax 12% is extra
- Extra person (over 05 years of age): 25% of the double room cost
- Children under 5 years of age are free.
- Validity: till March 31, 2025
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Buffet
- Breakfast – Rs. 350 per person
- Lunch – Rs. 500 per person
- Dinner – Rs. 600 per person
- GSTax 12% is extra
Check deals at the website or online booking engine
*Cancellation rules for the above tariff
- Less than 15 days before arrival date- No Refund
- Less than 20 days before arrival date- 60% Refund
- Less than 25 days before arrival date- 75% Refund
- No refund in case of roadblocks, accidents, snowfall, no show, etc.
- 50% of the total refundable amount (as per the above policy) will be released within 30 days of cancellation and the balance 50% will be adjusted into future bookings.
Payments
An advance of 100% is required. Please check with us before making the payment. You can pay through an online wallet as well.
The activities here are many and most of them can be availed at a cost as specified at the lodge. We suggest you book them in advance with us. Please see holiday options.
Bird Watching More than 290 species of birds have been recorded in the area. One can have excellent birding opportunities at the lodge itself. Besides, there are numerous walks through the terrace fields into thickly wooded oak forest which are extremely rewarding. Opt for short or long holidays with us. We arrange for the services of a bird guide and use of bird hides. Please speak with our manager to book this service which is chargeable. |
Treks China Peak (2611 meters) is one of the highest peaks in Nainital. Since the biotope is thick forest, this is a sheer trekkers’ delight. Day treks are organized for individuals, small groups, and families with a picnic lunch. Overnight and 2-3-night treks are also organized with all the equipment and staff. The most popular trek is the old trail from Pangot to Corbett via Kunjakharak and Akash Kanda. Please speak with us or our manager to book this service. It is chargeable though. |
Boating Nainital, which is just 15 km away from Pangot, is famous for boating. Yachts, paddle boats and rowing boats are available hourly. |
Horse Riding Horse riding is one of the most interesting activities in Nainital to visit scenic spots such as Dorothy’s Seat, Land's End and Tiffin Top. A 3-day horse-riding tour is conducted from Corbett Park to Pangot. You may ask us for this tour. |
Shopping The Tibetan market along the edge of Nainital lake is very popular for curios and candles. |
Picnic Kilbury is a nice and quiet place to get panoramic views of the snow-clad mountains. You may go with a packed lunch and enjoy the flora and fauna of this place. | |
Cooking Class We are happy for you to interact with our chef. We can arrange a free cooking lesson and you can share your favorite recipes with us, too. |
Yoga & Meditation The lodge can be hired for yoga and meditation retreats. Should you wish to conduct a programme with an expert teacher from Isha Yoga Center, let us know and we shall organize it for you. |
Excursions You may visit our other lodges in Kumaon and Garhwal regions or Uttarakhand, please email us |
Accommodation
Each room has a double bed with fresh linen, fresh towels and warm blankets / duvets. We provide heaters in cold weather.
When one approaches the lodge from the parking area, one comes to Cheer Cottage first, then the Dining Room (Guldar), then Koklas Cottage, then Khalij and then, in the end, Marten Cottage.
Cheer Cottage As soon as one descends into the parking area from the main road and walks down 13 steps, one reaches Cheer Cottage. The cottage is equipped with a double bed, a wooden attic with two separate floor mattresses, an en suite toilet with a WC and a hot shower, a wooden verandah overlooking the valley and the garden. We provide buckets and mugs in the toilet for washing up if the water pressure is less in the shower or faucet. The size of the room is about 15’x18’. |
Koklass Cottage Walking down 15 steps from the dining room, one reaches Koklas Cottage. The cottage is equipped with a double bed, an en suite toilet with a WC and a hot shower, a small sit-out facing the jungle and the garden. Buckets and mugs are provided in the toilet to wash up if the water pressure is less in the shower or faucet. The size of the room is about 11’x12’. |
Khalij Cottage Walking down 33 steps from Koklas Cottage, one reaches Khalij Cottage. The cottage is equipped with a double bed, an extra bed, an en suite toilet with a WC and a hot shower, a sit-out facing the approach path & the jungle. We provide buckets and mugs in the toilet for washing up if the water pressure is less in the shower or faucet. The size of the room is about 14’x16’. |
Marten Cottage Walking down 15 steps from the Khalij Cottage, one reaches the Marten Cottage The cottage is equipped with a double bed, a wooden attic with two separate floor mattresses, an en suite toilet with a WC and a hot shower, an enclosed verandah facing the approach path & the jungle. We provide buckets and mugs in the toilet for washing up if the water pressure is less in the shower or faucet. The size of the room is about 12’x14’. |
- Also, please read the notes on the website – Know where you are headed.
We encourage you to think about the environment and try to re-use towels & linen. Please place them in the basket if you want them replaced.
Dining Room (Guldar)
Walking down 16 steps from the Cheer Cottage, one reaches the Dining Room. The dining room also serves the purpose of a restaurant. When we have a full house, we serve buffet meals. à la carte snacks are served on prior order as per the menu. Please give adequate notice. The meals are wholesome and hygienic. The menu comprises Indian and Kumaoni dishes. We usually serve traditional home-cooked Indian food. |
With prior intimation, we can also arrange a private dinner on the verandah of your cottage or provide you room service.
We stock a limited selection of beverages at the lodge. All beverages are chargeable.
We do not serve alcohol at the lodge; clients may get their own.
We discourage the use of pre-packaged food items and bottled water as it adds to pollution and is an additional cost for us to carry it all the way back to Haldwani for proper disposal. The guests may get their own food items as per their preference and are requested to take away as much non-biodegradable material with them. We serve filtered water that is safe to drink.
We also provide packed meals for your return journey. Let us know in advance and we will arrange it for you.
Other Notes
- It can sometimes be chilly outdoors at night, even in summer, so dress warmly. We expect snow in winter.
- The power supply is 220V. The plug size is Standard English. The power supply in Pangot can be very erratic. The government has a load-shedding system and shuts down supply sometimes. Unfortunately, the timings of load-shedding are not fixed, power supply may disappear in the morning on some days, and in the afternoon on others.
- As our focus is on developing a nature-centric experience at the lodge, we do not have electricity generators which cause sound and atmospheric pollution. We usually use emergency lights when there is no electricity and all pathways are lit by them at night. A staff member can escort you to your cottage.
- We would urge our guests to not smoke in and around the lodge, inside the cottages and in the dining areas.
- The smaller mammals, wild animals & birds occasionally do enter and pass through the lodge. Guests are requested not to walk alone at night. Members of our staff will be happy to accompany guests back to their cottages. Please do not walk barefoot anywhere, not even inside your cottage. If there are unwanted guests in your cottage (spiders, insects, geckos, etc.) please alert our staff who will remove them. Macaques and langurs visit the lodge too. Please ensure that you keep eatables away from them.
- If there are wild animals in the surroundings, the village dogs may bark at night, causing disturbed sleep.
- We do not have in-house laundry. We send it out to a nearby facility in the village, hence we cannot take responsibility for them. If you would like your clothes laundered, please place the items in the bag and they will be laundered within 24 hours. Please note that laundry charges are extra.
- We advise you to be careful with your valuables. If there is anything you would like to keep safe, our managers will be happy to assist you.
- Pangot does not have a bank to exchange foreign currency. The nearest ATM is in Nainital, 15 km from Pangot. Please contact our manager for help.
- Nainital is the closest town that has a hospital. If you have any medical conditions that we need to be aware of, please inform our manager. We do not have doctors on call.
- If you’d like to leave a tip for our staff at the end of your stay, please do not tip any of our staff individually. There are many unseen hands who work hard to make your stay comfortable, and we strive to divide tips between the entire staff. Please leave tips in the tip box.
- Check-out time is 11 am.
- We do not have the facility to charge credit cards at the lodge but you may use an online wallet to pay. We recommend you carry enough spare cash to pay for hotel taxes and any extra expenses that you may incur. The room payment can be made through the payment gateway.
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