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Kilbury Forest

Forest road and birding area above Nainital, associated with the Pangot landscape.
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01 — The story

The story

A quiet forest drive becomes a slow search for Himalayan birds and changing forest light.

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02 — About

About Kilbury Forest

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Kilbury Forest: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring; autumn; winter birding
Time of day
Early morning
Crowds
Suitable for nature lovers

Time and effort

Time needed
2–4 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No general fee confirmed
Parking
Limited roadside parking
Permits
Easy walking; road-based visit

On the ground

Local food
Low to moderate
Access
Mountain road
Families
Narrow roads and wildlife; avoid litter and loud disturbance.
Mobile network
Uttarakhand Forest Department / Nainital district administration

Stay safe

Variable

Where it is

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Near Nainital / Pangot

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