Five reasons why Pangot deserves your time

We’ve all heard about the wonders of Nainital, but very few of us know about its close cousin Pangot, which is a hidden gem of Uttarakhand. As a traveler who has been to both places, I would recommend keeping Pangot on your list if you’re planning a visit to Nainital.

Here is a list of five reasons why Pangot is worth your time

It’s untouched

While there is no denying the fact that Nainital is beautiful, there is a lot of it that has been modified for the sake of tourism. As a nature lover, nothing gives me more joy than marvelling at Mother Nature’s beauty in its pristine condition, and Pangot is the epitome of unadulterated ethereal beauty. If you are a nature lover like me, this beautiful hamlet should be on your list just for this reason alone.

2 . It’s quieter

The reason you visit a hill station is to escape the chaotic crowds of cities and spend some time in the lap of nature peacefully, but your entire trip can get ruined if you keep finding the same crowd everywhere you go. Unfortunately, most mainstream hill stations are overcrowded these days. This is where Pangot comes in. This place is so quiet and calm, time stands still here. Gurgling of brooks and chirping of birds are the only disturbances you’ll find here.

3. It’s a birding paradise

Pangot is home to a plethora of rare and endemic Himalayan species such as the Cheer Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Slaty-backed Forktail and Rufous-bellied Woodpecker to name a few. It is therefore, an ideal destination for serious birders as well. The Oak and Pine trees that cover the land serve as ideal nesting grounds for these birds. Jungle Lore Birding Lodge is the most renowned eco lodge in Pangot that specialises in organizing birding excursions to the major hotspots in the area and their well trained naturalist guides can help you find your target species.

4. It’s perfect for trekking

There are plenty of nature trails in Pangot that are adorned with jaw dropping views. The trek to Cheena Peak via Kilbury is one of the most rewarding treks in the area. The wind whispers against your face and the forest path opens up before you. Rustling of leaves in the trees, the smell of grass, the warmth of Sun’s rays and the chirping of birds make you feel one with the nature.

5. It gives you an opportunity to discover Kumaoni culture.

Pangot is the perfect destination for cultural buffs. Here, you get the opportunity to meet and interact with the local folk and learn their customs and traditions. There are some eco lodges and homestays in the region run by the locals, and if luxury isn’t your first priority you should consider staying in these lodges to enjoy authentic Kumaoni culture and cuisine. Kafal House is one such place in Pangot, owned and managed by the locals and is one of the best budget hotels in the area.

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Things to do in Pangot

Once a sleepy village Pangot lying on the way to Nainital is now a sought after destination for birdwatchers from around the globe. Tourism has progressed to such an extent, that this little town in Kumaon can often get mistaken for a mini-Nainital town. Bestowed with spectacular landscapes, Pangot, at an altitude of 6510 ft above sea level. Head here for some interesting birdwatching, stay in cosy lodges and we recommend Jungle Lore birding lodge, the best hotel in Pangot run and manages by Asian Adventures.

The Nanda Devi bird sanctuary near Pangot is a birders delight. Families visiting Pangot can spend quality time on a family picnic or a decent trek to cheena peak. Pangot has lovely villages, pahadi houses to visit and lovely eateries and cafes, an ideal getaway from Delhi. Take a slow immersive forest walks, visit waterfalls in the forest a highly rejuvenating experience.

Drive down to Nainital, a mere 15 kilometres from the town, past scenic Himalayan views and views of the Nainital lake. Once in Nainital do visit the Bhotia market and try Sonam's momos. Watch tourists sit in lovely cafes with enthralling views of the lake set against the backdrop of surrounding green Nainital hills. Try a boat ride or hike on, through forested land where sunrays filter through trees.

Return to your hotel in Pangot and sit around warm bonfires and delicious. Home-style meals he warm local folk ensure that your days here in Pangot are memorable.

For Holiday near Delhi do visit Kumaon. There are lovely holiday destinations to Pangot, Ranikhet, Jageshwar and Mukteshwar. Get an itinerary designed to suit your requirements contact www.pangot.com 

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Corporate Offsite Training Pangot, Nainital

Hello, my name is Ashish Kumar. I am a new employee of Asian Adventures. On the 28th of June, I was informed that we are going on a SOP training program (standard operating procedure) to Pangot near Nainital in a couple of days, I was really excited.

On the 30th of June, we left the Noida office at 5 PM, and our journey was wonderful, the weather was enjoyable. We stopped at 2-3 places en route to Pangot for tea and some delicious pakoras. We reached Pangot by 2 PM we were not in a hurry so. We told the driver not to rush as our Indian railways say "durghatna se der bhali" (Rather late than never) we followed that principle. We arrived at Pangot late at noon, we went to our respective cottages at the  Jungle lore birdinglodge.

 The cottages were lovely, cosy and comfortable beds so, we slept in a second.

Next day, we woke up at 6 AM some people had already gone for birdwatching so, we had our breakfast at Guldar (Restaurant of Jungle lore, Pangot The food was very delicious and cooked in Kumaoni style every one enjoyed it and had a great time at the restaurant. We started our 1st-day training at 11:00 AM it was very informational. Our Boss explained to us about different aspects of tourism and what problems can occur in a tourism company and how to solve that effectively, and efficiently, we were free around 8:00 PM  we had some free time so, we spent time chitchatting. Employees and various Lodge managers of from different properties had joined the training program so. It was nice catching up with colleagues who we had only exchanged emails and spoken over the phone earlier. Post lunch we went to our respective rooms.

On day two, we have to be present for the next session at seven so. We woke up by six, had our breakfast, and prepared for our second training session. It was an excellent training session we get to know a lot about ourselves, and the question that was asked was -

Where do we see our self in the next five years? Then we got to know no one was that sure about their future. We were thinking about that one question the whole day. later we found the way with the help of our mentor and Boss Mr. Mohit Aggarwal, he told us how we could be confident about our future goals and objectives. Our second session got over and we were free by 6:00 PM. Pangot is a serene spot and a haven for birdwatchers, so we went for some photography session and appreciated the serenity of the place. We came back around 9 pm had some local 'Pahadi' food with a delicious dessert at Guldar.

Day 3 We all were very excited on day 3 because it was our last day in Pangot. Our morning started with some videography and photography. Then around 8 o'clock, we started our training session this day was more about the management of lodges. We went through different aspects of tourism promotion. We discussed various ideas and activities that could be implemented at our lodges. After having lunch, we talked about cross-promotion, which could be very beneficial for the company.

after that, we clicked some group photographs. A certificate was awarded to each and every employee for their successful completion of the SOP training session. We had some great time together and left for our respective rooms as we had to leave Pangot at 4 in the morning.

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