Pangot Earth Walks - Discover 28 Bird Species During a Monsoon Nature Walk
Exploring the hidden avenues of the Himalayas - A report of the Pangot Earth Walks birdwatching trail
Date: 21 June 2026
Location: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Walk theme: Himalayan Mistwalks & Hidden Birdlife
Walk Leader: Kundan Kumar
Walk Coordinator: Jagjeevan S. Dhami
The monsoon season brings out a new side of Pangot. From the aroma of the rain-laden earth guiding you along the way to the special birds of the season levitating your experience altogether, Pangot is no less than a bliss during monsoon. To experience the same magic of the season, Asian Adventures, in collaboration with Global Wildlife Fair, organised an Earth Walk here. The cool, cloudy weather became a perfect backdrop for the walk. The participants met at the designated time at the entrance of the Jungle Lore Birding Lodge. Here, after a brief introduction, the walk leader asked the participants what acted as the motivation to appear for the walk on a chilly morning when people would suggest staying in bed. The replies became absolute heart winners, where people told how being part of previous Earth walks had brought changes in their everyday lives. One participant shared her experience of how she had become more mindful of her surroundings, and another one shared how he had lived in the present more ever since Earth Walks had become a part of their lives.
With such positive replies, the walk started with the spotting of the Blue-Whistling Thrush, whose plumage appeared to be adorning the nearby green environment that surrounded the bird. The participants learnt about the details and life cycle of the bird and even tried tracking its voice in the Merlin app. As the group proceeded, they entered a discussion regarding the geographic significance of the region. The walk leader explained how elevation affected the species that are found in the region and how different the vegetation in Pangot is than the nearby other areas. After spotting a gray-winged blackbird on the way, the discussion further proceeded into the micro-system that operates the region. From understanding the ecological importance of species like mosses, ferns and lichens to understanding the key characteristics of microclimatic zones, the walk became a complete delve into the ecosystem of Pangot.
Before the rain had hampered the spirit and made further trail impossible, the group by this point had observed and recorded some 28 species of birds, 4 butterfly species and a variety of trees, herbs and shrubs that were native to the region. Overall, the walk was a huge success, and people even joked about carrying umbrellas and gumboots to complete the trail if rain came midway. Add something special, something extraordinary yet simple to your everyday life with Earth Walks. To become a part, click here: https://asianadventures.info/p/af0725/
Bird List
- Brown-fronted Woodpecker
- Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
- Himalayan Woodpecker
- Greater Yellownape
- Ashy Drongo
- Eurasian Jay
- Black-headed Jay
- Red-billed Blue-Magpie
- Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher
- Green-backed Tit
- Himalayan Prinia
- Barn Swallow
- Eastern Red-rumped Swallow
- Himalayan Bulbul
- Gray-hooded Warbler
- Black-throated Tit
- Striated Laughingthrush
- Streaked Laughingthrush
- Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
- Rufous Sibia
- White-throated Laughingthrush
- White-tailed Nuthatch
- Bar-tailed Treecreeper
- Gray-winged Blackbird
- Verditer Flycatcher
- Blue Whistling-Thrush
- Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush
- Yellow-breasted Greenfinch