Jungliagaon

Tucked away in the forested hills of Nainital district roughly 8 kilometers uphill from Naukuchiatal and 12 kilometers from Bhimtal, Jungliagaon is an offbeat eco tourism hamlet and premier birdwatching destination in Uttarakhand. Perched at an elevation of 1,800 meters, this secluded village is enveloped by dense untouched forests of ban oak, rhododendron, and Himalayan cypress.

Due to its undisturbed natural forest canopy and diverse fruit bearing flora, Jungliagaon is recognized as a vital birding corridor housing over 200 species of resident and migratory birds. Avian enthusiasts frequently record sightings of cheer pheasants, blue capped rock thrushes, black headed jays, verditer flycatchers, and great barbet woodpeckers.

Rustic stone cottages and traditional Kumaoni homestays provide immersive stays with home cooked organic meals and wood fired evening bonfires. The village features unpaved hiking trails leading across quiet mountain ridges overlooking the multi cornered Naukuchiatal lake below.