Bird watching in Himalaya is always a most fascinating dream of many bird watchers and now it going to become true, if you are a really bird watching enthusiast then must visit Chopta valley. The valley is becoming popular for its rich variety of flora & fauna and offers some wonderful birding opportunities for birding lovers. Chopta is a home to a lot of rare and enchanting species because of its hilly slopes at high to mid altitudes and Bugyals. The area is declared as an important birding area with around 240 bird species. This area can be deeply explored in a week – long visit covering with the beautiful peaks including Chopta, Tungnath, Deoriatal Mandal etc. Enjoy bird watching in a Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand will have a really mind-blowing experience.
Popular Birds in Chopta
There are around 240 species of birds like Crested Goshwawak, Himalayan Swiftlet, Himalayan Griffon, Snow Partridge, Golden Eye, Hill Partidge, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Koklas Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Maroon Orilo, Long-billed and Pied Thrush, Scarlet Finch, Cheer pheasant, Sport-winged Rosefinch Chestnut-Crowned Warbler and many more.