India /Uttaranchal /Nainital /Pangot

Pangot is located in the Nainital district of the state of Uttarakhand. The place is located near the popular hill station of Nainital. The village is generally surrounded by many forests and the drive from Nainital is through a dense wooded area. There are two main viewpoints that are located nearby and they are called Kilbury and Snow View Point. These are excellent places to see many species of birds. Some of the birds that can be spotted in the area are bellied woodpeckers, blue winged minlas, khalij pheasants, Himalayan griffons and many others. There are over 150 species of birds that can be seen in this region. There are numerous watering holes that are located in the region of Pangot and one can spot a few species of animals in these places. Some of the animals that are present in the region are leopards, Himalayan martins, sambhar deer, barking deer, civets and ghorals. There are a few resorts that are located in the place as well and the main attraction of the place is the scenic beauty. There are a few trekking spots that can be seen in the area. It is a good place to indulge in nature walks and long treks.

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Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 263001

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Pangot is located about 15 kilometers from Nainital, which is a popular hill station. The drive to here passes through the forested area of Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, which are excellent birding spots.

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By Air : The closest airport is located at a place called Pantnagar and this is situated around 2.5 hours away from the place. The airport has six scheduled flights a week and is connected to Delhi. Taxis are available at the airport and they charge around Rs 1300 for the trip. One can book taxis through the resorts and hotels as well.

By Train : The closest railway station is located at Kathgodam. The distance from Kathgodam to Pangot is around 50 km. Train tickets from Delhi to Kathgodam cost around Rs 150 for a second class birth. Share taxis are available from the station to Nainital and they cost around Rs 100 per person. The hotels also provide pick up services and they cost around Rs 700.

By Bus : Direct buses are available from Delhi to Nainital. They cost around Rs 500 for non A/C buses. They depart on a daily basis and the trip takes around 8 hours. Up on reaching Nainital you can opt for a taxi to reach Pangot.

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• Ambulance : 102
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• Police : 100

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