Image by Dipankar Verma
Chopta, in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary of the Garhwal
Himalayas, is fast becoming a birdwatching hotspot in India. With fantastic
landscapes, a mix of pine and deodar forest with rhododendrons, amidst lush
'bugyals' or grassy meadows, it is probably the best and most easily accessible
place in India to see the stunning 'nine-coloured' state bird of Uttarakhand,
the Himalayan Monal, as well as other iconic birds, from Kalij and Koklass
Pheasants, to the delightful Brown Dipper, nuthatches and laughingthrushes.
Chopta is an amazing place for wildlife lovers, birdwatchers, and photographers
alike.
Image Courtesey Marc Guyt
Despite the stunning beauty, the Himalayas are under threat,
with climate change and changing weather patterns playing a major part. It is
sensitive habitats like those in Garhwal that require constant monitoring. This
Chopta Birdwatching tour aims at learning about, as well as contributing
towards, the monitoring efforts being carried out here.
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