This Bird Watching Trail is about 04 kilometers long under Ratighat beat of Chhakata Range. It is adjacent to the Kalichaud temple and is a unique place on the basis of the number and diversity of birds. It has every potential to become popular as a very important trail. Initial of this trail. The survey was conducted under the direction of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Nandhaur Shri Ganesh Datt Joshi along with Smt Sangeeta Kohli, Forester and Shri Pramod Joshi, Van Beat Officer and Himanshu, Plantation watcher of Chhakata Range of Haldwani Forest Division.

The Unique Features of the site are as follows:

1. 1. The Distance of the trail is about 04 kilometers.
2. 2. The identified site is suitable for excellent visibility of birds.
3. 3. Photography points have been identified in the trail.
4. 4. Being connected by train / Roads makes it easy for tourists to arrive. It is hardly 8-9 kms from Haldwani Bus Stand.
5. 5. Due to its proximity to dense forests, to ensure the safety of tourists the bird watching in the trail is to be done in the presence of forest watchers and trained nature guides only.
6. 6. This trail can be used by people of every age group.
7. 7. Due to its proximity to the Kalichaud temple, tourists can visit the temple and together with it go for bird watching and remain connected with nature.
8. 8. While tourists go for bird watching they have ample opportunities to sight species of herbivores as well.
9. 9. Safe from the safety point of view because of its proximity to the temple and by virtue of being close to the road.

This bird watching trail is about 3-5 kilometers long under Nandhaur beat of Nandhaur Range. This trail is going along the Chorgalia Panchakki – Machhalivan Fire Line of Nandhaur Range. This area has high number and diversity of birds. It has very high potential to become a popular and important trail on the basis of the this. The survey of the trail was conducted under the direction of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Nandhaur Shri Ganesh Datt Joshi, Shri Suresh Mehra, Forest Beat Officer, Smt Saifali, Forest Guard , Ms Poonam Chauhan, Forest Guard, Suraj Singh, J.R.F. and Yashpal Gonia, Plantation watcher of Nandhaur Range.

The unique Features of the trail are as follows:

1. 1. The trail distance is about 3. 5 kilometers
2. 2. The identified site is very suitable for excellent sightings due to availability of the variety of birds.
3. 3. The trail has unique photography points to save the memories of the sight.
4. 4. Due to its connectivity by road, it is easy for tourists to reach here. It is very close to Chorgalia Town, which is 30-35 kms away from Haldwani City.
5. 5. Proper seating arrangements for tourists in the identified trail can be made in an eco-friendly manner
6. 6. This trail can be used by people of every age group.
7. 7. Being close to Chorgalia town and close to the Haldwani-Tanakpur road, Tourists can reach to the sight very easily.
8. 8. During the survey in the trail, the pellets of angulates like chital, sambar etc. were also found. Due to which tourists can see wild animals along with bird watching.
9. 9. Number of Butterflies species are also available in the trail which will help in further enriching the tourist experience.
10. 10. Being close to the dense forest area, presence of forest watchers and trained nature guides with tourists is mandatory, to ensure safety of tourists.

Located in the Sharda Island I beat of Sharda Range, this bird watching trail is about 3.32 km long. This Bird Watching Trail encompasses the scenic beauty of Sharda. It is situated on the banks of the river. This trail is for observation of both aquatic and terrestrial birds. Suitable. The initial survey of this trail was conducted during the Winter Bird Survey in January 2025. Under the direction of Divisional Forest Officer, Sharda Dr. Shalini Joshi, Mr. Yashpal Singh Sammal, Forester, Shri. Saurabh Kalkhuria, Nature Guide.

Unique Features of the trail are as follows:

1. 1. Being located in close proximity to Sharda Ghat, Panorama is a rich area of natural beauty.
2. 2. It is a suitable place for observing the diversity of terrestrial and aquatic birds.
3. 3. This trail can be used by people of every age group.
4. 4. Photography points are available in many places.
5. 5. Being connected by train / Roads makes it easy for tourists to arrive.
6. 6. Proper seating arrangements for tourists in the identified trail can be made in an eco-friendly manner.
7. 7. Due to its proximity to Tanakpur and close to the Haldwani-Tanakpur road, more and more tourists are coming to the spot
8. 8. Being close to the dense forest area, presence of forest watchers and trained nature guides with tourists is mandatory, to ensure safety of tourists.

Located in the Kakrali 1st beat of Sharda range, this bird watching trail is about 3.99 km. The region is full of a variety of terrestrial birds. Being near to Kakrali Gate and Forest Chetna Kendra , all the tourist friendly facilities are available here. Initial survey of the trail is conducted in the month of February 2025 under the direction of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Sharda Dr. Shalini Joshi, Ms. Pooja Chauhan, Forest Beat Officer, Mr. Mahesh Singh Adhikari, Forester, Mr. Dungar Singh, Beat Watcher

Unique Features of the trail are as follows:

1. 1. The trail starts from the entrance of Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary and covers a length of about 4.00 km.
2. 2. This bird watching trail passes through the dense forest of Sal to bird lovers in its amazing way. It will attract tourists because of its natural beauty.
3. 3. This area is rich in wildlife.
4. 4. Photography points can also be made in many places.
5. 5. It is easy for tourists to reach due to its connectivity by road/train.
6. 6. Proper seating arrangements for tourists in the identified trail can be made in an eco-friendly manner.
7. 7. Due to its proximity to Tanakpur and close to the Haldwani-Tanakpur road, more and more tourists are coming to the spot.
8. 8. The area is rich in wildlife, presence of forest watchers and trained nature guides with tourists is mandatory, to ensure safety of tourists.

Located in the northern Sarada beat of Danda range, this bird watching trail is about 4.00 km long. Located on a light climb, this trail is enriched with scenic views. This trail is having terrestrial birds. It is full of diversity. The initial survey of this trail was conducted during the survey in February 2025 under the direction of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Sharda Dr. Shalini Joshi, Shri Pushpendra Yadav, Forester, Shri. Bhupendra Singh Bisht, Forester and Shri Ganga Singh Rawat, Beat Watcher.

Unique Features of the trail are as follows:

1. 1. Located in Sal and Chir pine mixed forest, this bird watching trail have been selected to provide a wonderful opportunity to the tourists to witness the forest transition zone .
2. 2. This trail not only provides bird watchers with an opportunity for bird watching, but also provides an opportunity to see the rural lifestyle.
3. 3. This area is rich in wildlife.
4. 4. Photography points can also be made in many places.
5. 5. Proper seating arrangements for tourists in the identified trail can be made in an eco-friendly manner.
6. 6. Even being 70 km away from Tanakpur, but being close to rural areas, this trail will prove to be a milestone for the promotion of ecotourism.
7. 7. The area is rich in wildlife, presence of forest watchers and trained nature guides with tourists is mandatory, to ensure safety of tourists.

This zone covers the area from Nandhaur gate towards Jaulasal. On the way Nandhaur river and other two Nalas are to be crossed to reach the Kalega forest chowki. Due to abundant water resources and dense forest this place is very special w.r.t sighting of wildlife. Sighting of spotted dears, tigers and varieties of bird species is very common in this zone.

Haldwani Tanakpur Road – Asni Nala to Aambag

This area covers a very thick patch of Sal forest and gives an opportunity to nature lovers and researchers. Sighting of wildlife and bird species is very common in this area. Lakhanmandi Tree House is another attraction in the route. An adjoining water hole to the tree house gives immense opportunities to sight the wildlife

Machhali Van Road

This zone covers the area from Nandhaur Gate to Machhali van. It starts with mesmerizing beauty of butterfly garden maintained in 1 Hectare area, which houses more than 80 species of butterflies. The adjoining canal water running beside of this park enhances its beauty multiple times. The park is well maintained and well protected with Solar fencing. This zone covers a beautiful patch of mixed forest on the way till Machhalivan. Machhalivan area is very unique due to very pure water and calm waves of Nandhaur river can be witnessed in a very wide area. Golden Mahasheer can be seen in abundance in this area. It gives a long viewing area to the visitors for sighting of wildlife and presence of Tigers, Leopards, Elephants and other angulates can be easily witnessed in this area. It gives a unique opportunity to bird watchers.

Chorgaliya Chaudan Forest Road

This zone is covered with thick and dense forest containing mixed species. Watch tower at Chaudan top gives a unique location for the nature lovers, photographers to capture 360 degrees view of the surrounding. Regular sighting of wildlife in this area makes it interesting for wildlife lovers.

This Eco Tourism Zone is very close to Tanakpur and well connected through road and railways.

Forest Roads
- Kakrali to Kalonia Forest Road

1-Haldwani -Tanakpur road upto Kalega Chowki
The unique Features of the zone are as follows:

1. 1. This zone covers a very rich bio-diversity zone.
2. 2. The area covers a dense Sal Forest.
3. 3. Kalonia river flows through this zone giving shelter to various avian species and wildlife.
4. Sighting of all wildlife especially Tigers, bears, elephants and ungulates is very very often in this area.

This Eco Tourism Zone is very close to Haldwani City and Entrance Gate is at Dolpokhara on Haldwani-Tanakpur Road. The place is well connected through roads , railways and air routes.

Forest Raods -
1-Dolpokhara-Surydevi
2-Haldwani-Tanakpur

Unique Features of the trail are as follows:

1. 1.Suryadevi temple is one of the most popular Temple in Haldwani region.
2. 2. It is situated at the bank of Surya Nala in this Eco Tourism Zone.
3. 3. Natural Water stream of Surya Nala along with artificial water holes and surrounding dense Sal forest is very unique in this region.
4. 4. Sightings of wildlife species such as Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Bears, Spotted dears, Sambhars, Barking dears etc are prominent in this area.
5. 5. Due to water bodies nearby ample number of bird species can be easily spotted in this area making it very special place for bird watchers .