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Sattal

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Field notes · 01

Accommodation

  • Incredible Birding (Khushboo & Rahul Sharma) — spartan-but-clean, simple wholesome food, most reasonable after comparing 3–4 providers (.vcf: Incredible Birding.vcf).
  • Jeevan's homestay — delightful, very good food.
  • Nature Sparsh Homestay (Suryagaon/Jantwalgaon) — friendly, has a bird hide.
  • Moustache Select Sattal — newer property.
  • Prabhu Hazara — reportedly raised tariffs, service declining (per group feedback).

Field notes · 02

Species & seasonal notes

  • Best Oct → May (avoid monsoon). Nov-mid onwards good; Dec onwards best. Early June good for baby owls / fledglings. April also works.
  • 'Sattal Studio' (water body right of Sattal lake, near parking, ~100 steps down): 45 species in a single day possible. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/48UthNupfNLyLyuK9
  • Most hides have been closed for feeding/ethical reasons — back-door entry possible but activity minimal.
  • Naukuchiatal (lotus pond, waterbirds, boating) and Bhimtal trail both nearby.

Field notes · 03

Logistics

  • Don't walk trails alone — leopards in hills; tiger sighting reported near Sattal Studio.
  • Flights: BLR/BOM → DEL → Kathgodam (Shatabdi) → cab to Sattal.
  • Taxi from Delhi Airport: Mr. Yashpal
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Directory

Contacts

  • Birders Den Yogesh Yogesh Bisth

    Also: Yogesh Birder Sattal

    Shared 2× in the group

  • Guide Lama Sattal

  • Guide Sattal Praveen Munsiyari

    Also: Prem Bird Sattal

    Shared 2× in the group

  • Neer Bird Guide Sattal

    Also: Quantum Explorer

    Shared 2× in the group

  • Prabhu Hajara Sattal

  • Rahul Guide Sattal

  • Sakshi Naturalist Quantum Explorer Inc. Office Number

  • Sanjay Sattal Bird Guide

  • Sattal Vinod Berders Den

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