Dharamsala+2 weeks

suginami · Feb 5th, 2004, 14:09

I have 2 weeks and plan to fly up to Dharamsala stay at least 4 days there but where else would be good to go to. I want to stay in places with gardens and/or close to forests to go birdwatching. I am not new to India but new to this bit. Would it be more fun to get a driver and drive up to D? Oh, end of April early May. Any suggestions gratefully accepted.

steven_ber · Feb 5th, 2004, 15:20

Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway

An alternative route by car.

Alan D · Feb 5th, 2004, 16:45

suginami

I haven't been to this area since the early 70's so I can't offer much info on places to stay but since you're interested in seeing birds, a general comment.

You will see the largest number of species if you can plan to stop at different altitudes. Lowland jungles at the base of the Himalayas (1000-2000ft) have probably the biggest diversity of species and as you move up things change, so a stop at this level would be good. Palampur, with its tea gardens should also be interesting and higher up, McLeodganj. From there if you climbed up another 1000-3000 ft you would have covered a wide habitat range.

premsood · Mar 31st, 2004, 18:08

Tata Sumo jeep is available in Mcleodganj or Dharmsala with english spoken driver Rs.1200/- per day.About guest house with garden only in remote areas like Naddi village or Dharmkot or one Glenmoor Cotages in the forest.

guerik · Apr 15th, 2004, 20:58

There's a bird sanctuary in Bharatpur which is supposedly fabulous for birdwatchers. I've been but just mucked around on bikes there instead - the birds were pretty similar to the ones at home as far as I could tell?

Feb 5th, 2004, 14:09	#1
suginami Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 42	Dharamsala+2 weeks I have 2 weeks and plan to fly up to Dharamsala stay at least 4 days there but where else would be good to go to. I want to stay in places with gardens and/or close to forests to go birdwatching. I am not new to India but new to this bit. Would it be more fun to get a driver and drive up to D? Oh, end of April early May. Any suggestions gratefully accepted.

Feb 5th, 2004, 15:20	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway An alternative route by car. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Feb 5th, 2004, 16:45	#3
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	suginami I haven't been to this area since the early 70's so I can't offer much info on places to stay but since you're interested in seeing birds, a general comment. You will see the largest number of species if you can plan to stop at different altitudes. Lowland jungles at the base of the Himalayas (1000-2000ft) have probably the biggest diversity of species and as you move up things change, so a stop at this level would be good. Palampur, with its tea gardens should also be interesting and higher up, McLeodganj. From there if you climbed up another 1000-3000 ft you would have covered a wide habitat range.

Mar 31st, 2004, 18:08	#4
premsood Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mcleodganj Posts: 17	Tata Sumo jeep is available in Mcleodganj or Dharmsala with english spoken driver Rs.1200/- per day.About guest house with garden only in remote areas like Naddi village or Dharmkot or one Glenmoor Cotages in the forest.

Apr 15th, 2004, 20:58	#5
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	There's a bird sanctuary in Bharatpur which is supposedly fabulous for birdwatchers. I've been but just mucked around on bikes there instead - the birds were pretty similar to the ones at home as far as I could tell?