| chopta and surroundings areas of kedarnath wildlife sanctuary is well-known destination for birders who come from different states of india so many rare species of birds found in region himalayan monal. snow partridge scarlett finch koklass pheasant yellow rumped honeyguide and many more other wild animals as well himalayan thar.indian jackal.leopard.even (Pothibasa) also on route of chopta which is surrounded by dense forest oak and alder trees Pothibasa is very old name actually this is located on old pilgrimage route to badrinath in past time this trek is used by pilgrims when it was not motor marg route so they come from kedarnath and go to badrinath pilgrimage through this point.actually Pothibasa meaning is this Pothi mean bird and Basa mean stay where are staying birds (Home of Birds) so named pothibasa it was much popular by birds because of birds come to stay at this point and at bank of mandakini river creasted kingfischer.common kingfischer.brown Dipper. Tawany Fish Owl.asian barred Owelt.bush family even on kanchula khark musk deer park and in mandal valley forest these all birds pictures taken by me while of bird watching around chopta valley I have covered all species of birds if you are expecting bird watching in surroundings areas of kedarnath wildlife sanctuary in chopta-Tungnath chandrashila peak trek deoriatal lake and nearby on mandakini river Kakragaad in dis.rudraprayag in indian state of Uttarakhand so join me moslty i do birding tour package which includes everything accomoodaton food guide charge even i can arrange vehicle from rishikesh or neardy airport from dheradun for pick up and drooping so let me know if you are expecting birding trip in chopta valley and in kumaon region in Sattal also i live in ukhimath town nearby chopta valley from where i do birding tour myself leave a message or call me Bharat WhatsApp +91-9719875326 or call on 9456108780 |
