Birdwatching
Birds of Bhimtal
Bhimtal, Nainital · Kumaon, Uttarakhand · ≈ 100 km from Kunja
All birdwatchingBhimtal is a broad lake ringed by wooded hills in Nainital district, and one of the easiest, most rewarding introductions to Kumaon's water birds. Kingfishers and forktails work the edges, while thrushes, woodpeckers and flycatchers call from the oaks above.
Quieter than its famous neighbour Nainital, and a lovely half-day's birding. Photographs from our own visits are on the way.
Birds to look for
The prizes here
We've birded here ourselves — our photographs are on the way. In the meantime, these are the species worth coming for.
White-throated Kingfisher Forktails Grey-headed Woodpecker Verditer Flycatcher