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Ramnagar is a small town and municipal board in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 kilometres from Nainital, the headquarters of the district. Ramnagar is the gateway to the Corbett National Park, the oldest National Park and a famous tourist destination of India. Garjiya Devi Temple and Sitabani temple, Sitabani Wildlife Reserve located nearby also attracts many visitors.
Ramnagar is located at the foothills of the Himalayas on the bank of river Kosi. Ramnagar is the gateway to western Kumaon and Garhwal.
Ramnagar is a home to more than hundreds of different species of migratory birds. Ramnagar is truly a peaceful spot for you and your family to have a really fun time. Popular spots in and around Ramnagar will surely keep you relaxed and entertained. One can go and have a peaceful walk in the woods or go for the jungle safari in search of the big game, the Corbett Fall which is approximately 40 mins drive from Ramnagar is a wonderful place to hang out. Please check Corbett Fall’s timing before leaving for it.
Fish Eagles, Redstart. Hornbills, Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Bulbuls, Magpies, Great Hornbills, Birds of Prey, Long Billed Thrushes, Brown dippers, Owls, Fantails, Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, Eagles, Barbets Nut hatches, Owlets, Woodpeckers, Vultures, Lapwings, Hornbills, Babblers, Bulbuls, Siberian cranes, Rosy Pelican, Ruff, Bluethroat, Eurasian Golden Oriole and Asian Koel, Mallards, Greylag Geese, Gadwalls, Teals, Shovelers, Pochards and Coots are some of the many bird species that can be seen here. Migratory birds travel from Serbia and Ladakh.
The arrival of the birds is witnessed from November onwards and continues till December. Their return is marked by the spring season. Siberian cranes, Rosy Pelican, Ruff, Bluethroat, Eurasian Golden Oriole and Asian Koel are some of the popular varieties of migratory birds.
The best time to visit Ramnagar especially for the birders is in the winter to view the migratory birds. The arrival is witnessed from November.
There are 6 popular birding spots in Ramnagar.
By Rail: Ramnagar is well connected with various cities of the country through rail network. It has its own railway station. One can check on railway site www.irctc.co.in to find trains to Ramnagar.
By Road: Broad national highways and well built state highways connect Ramnagar with nearby cities. It takes around 5 to 6 hours from Delhi to reach Ramnagar by road. One should rely on Google maps to find the best route to Ramnagar as there are multiple routes and Google tells what is best at that time. There are frequent buses available from Delhi and other cities.
By Air: Nearest airport is Pantnagar.
The Jim Corbett National Park is a popular birding destination in Uttarakhand that offers bird watching opportunity in the wild amidst the dense forest. Being in the proximity of the Himalayan mountain range, the deep forest of Corbett makes a perfect habitat for not only the wild animals but also for the great numbers of domestic as well as migratory bird species. This article covers how to reach, timing, bird gallery, birding guides, time to visit.
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Interested in Ramnagar.
We have an old lady about 88yr.she will be Staying at the hotel/lodge.
What are the options for accommodation
Dear Mr. Karan,
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Where do you want to do birding and any preferred birding guide? You can search for guides in Ramnagar on the website.