MONAL

We believe that galaxies of trained manpower in their respective genre are the grass roots of the tourism industry.

Established in 2008, Mass of Nature and Adventure Lovers (MONAL) is committed to promoting sensible tourism, effective disaster management practices, wildlife conservation, and holistic community development. Monal ( Mass of Nature and Adventure Lovers) is Adventure Based Society of Uttarakhand, established in the year 2013, is dedicated for the development and promotion of tourism scenario of Utt

arakhand. We are a group of young professional’s expertise in sectors like Adventure tourism, Adventure Education, Disaster Managment , Rescue Operation, hospitality, Wildlife Conservation and yoga.

25/03/2026

Blue-throated Barbet
🐦 Key Features:
Scientific name: Psilopogon asiaticus

Family: Megalaimidae (Asian barbets)

Size: Medium-sized (about 20–23 cm)

Color:

Bright green body

Blue throat and face

Red forehead and crown

Yellow patch around the eyes

🌍 Habitat:

Found in forests, gardens, orchards, and urban green areas

Common across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia

🍉 Diet:

Mainly fruits (especially figs)

Also eats insects

🔊 Sound:

Known for its repetitive call:
👉 “kutrook… kutrook… kutrook”

Often heard more than seen!

🪵 Behavior:

Spends most time in trees

Nests in tree holes, which it digs itself

18/02/2026

5-days two skiing course was organized by Monal NGO in collaboration with Pithoragarh Tourism Department.
• First course - 05feb to 09feb
• Second course - 10feb to 14feb

28/01/2026

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24/12/2025

HIMALAYAN MONAL ♀️

13/12/2025

Sea Buckthorn

Scientific name: Hippophae rhamnoides

Common names: Chuk, Amla (local names)

Found in: Himalayan regions—Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

Key features:

Small orange-colored berries rich in nutrients

High in Vitamins C, A, E, and Omega 3, 6, 7, 9

Grows well in cold and high-altitude areas

Benefits:

Boosts immunity

Beneficial for skin and hair

Supports heart health and digestion

Uses:

Juice, jam, tea

Medicines, cosmetics, and sea buckthorn oil

05/12/2025

Satyr Tragopan

The Satyr Tragopan is a very beautiful and rare Himalayan pheasant species.
It is found in the northern Himalayas of India — Uttarakhand, Himachal, Sikkim, Arunachal — and also in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

⭐ Main Identification

The male is very colorful — red, blue, black, and white patterns

The female is brownish and less colorful to help her camouflage in the forest

Found at elevations of 2,400–4,000 meters

It roosts on trees but feeds mostly on the ground

🍃 Food Plants / Diet

The Satyr Tragopan mainly eats plant-based food:

Wild berries

Leaves and tender shoots

Rhododendron leaves

Bamboo shoots

Herbs and small grasses

Fallen fruits

Sometimes it also eats insects, slugs, and snails, especially during the breeding season.

🏞 Habitat

Dense oak, rhododendron, and mixed conifer forests

Shrub-covered steep slopes

Areas with thick vegetation for cover

🔎 Conservation

IUCN: Near Threatened

Threats: habitat loss, hunting, forest fires

11/10/2025

MOUNTAIN BULBUL-The Mountain Bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii) is a beautiful songbird found mainly in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Here’s a short overview:

🐦 Mountain Bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii)

🔹 Scientific name: Ixos mcclellandii
🔹 Family: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
🔹 Common names: Mountain Bulbul, McClelland’s Bulbul

🌍 Distribution & Habitat

Found across the Himalayan foothills, Northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China.

Prefers montane forests, bamboo groves, and hilly evergreen forests, usually between 1,000–2,500 meters altitude.

🪶 Identification

Olive-brown upperparts

Whitish face with streaks and a slightly crested head

Underparts are grayish to yellowish-olive

Dark eye-line gives it a striking appearance

Medium size: about 20–22 cm long

🍇 Diet

Omnivorous — feeds on fruits, berries, insects, and occasionally nectar.

🎶 Voice

Its song is a sweet, melodious whistle, often described as “whee-chu-whee-chu” or “chee-wee-choo.”

Very vocal, often heard before seen.

🪺 Breeding

Breeds mainly from April to August.

Builds a cup-shaped nest of moss, grass, and roots on tree branches..

05/10/2025

Yellow-throated marten

13/09/2025

Bird Watching Training Course 2025-26
जिला पर्यटन विभाग, पिथौरागढ़ द्वारा आयोजित
स्थान मुनस्यारी, खलिया टॉप
कोर्स की तारीख
🔹20 से 24 सितम्बर 2025
🔹25 से 29 सितम्बर 2025
🔹30 सितम्बर से 4 अक्टूबर 2025

अधिक जानकारी एवं नामांकन हेत संपर्क करें:
मोनाल संस्था, मुनस्यारी 7500727271, 8907292222

03/08/2025

SIBERIAN STONECHAT-The Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) is a small passerine bird in the Muscicapidae (Old World flycatcher) family. It’s a close relative of the European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) and the African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus), and was formerly considered the same species. Here’s a brief overview:

🐦 Siberian Stonechat Overview

Scientific name: Saxicola maurus

Common name: Siberian Stonechat

Family: Muscicapidae

Order: Passeriformes

📍 Distribution:

Breeding: Central and eastern Europe to Siberia and Central Asia

Wintering: South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia, and parts of the Middle East and North Africa

🧬 Identification:

Male (breeding plumage):

Black head and throat

White collar (neck ring)

Orange breast and flanks

Dark brown upperparts with a white wing patch

Black tail with white outer feathers

Female / Non-breeding male:

Brownish overall with lighter throat

Orange tint on breast

Pale supercilium (eyebrow line)

🗣️ Call and Song:

Harsh "chak-chak" call (stone-tapping sound)

Simple, repetitive song – not very musical, often used to defend territory

🌿 Habitat:

Open countryside, scrublands, grasslands, agricultural fields

Often perches on wires, low shrubs, or fences

🍽️ Diet:

Insects, spiders, small invertebrates

Occasionally seeds and berries

🐣 Breeding:

Nests low in grass or under shrubs

Lays 4–6 eggs per clutch

Both parents feed the chicks

28/07/2025

SATYR TRAGOPAN (Tragopan satyra) is a colorful and elusive species of pheasant found in the Himalayan region. It's known for its striking plumage, especially in males, and elaborate courtship displays.

🐦 Quick Facts:
Common Name: Satyr Tragopan

Scientific Name: Tragopan satyra

Family: Phasianidae (Pheasants and Allies)

Habitat: Forested slopes of the Himalayas — from Nepal and northeastern India to Bhutan and southern Tibet

Conservation Status: Near Threatened (IUCN Red List)

🧬 Physical Description:
Males are especially vibrant:

Bright red and orange plumage with black and white spots.

Blue facial skin and inflatable blue lappet (throat wattle) used during displays.

Horn-like fleshy appendages on the head that erect during mating rituals (hence the name “Satyr,” referring to the half-goat nature spirits in mythology).

Females are duller in appearance, brown and speckled for camouflage while nesting.

🏞️ Habitat & Behavior:
Found at elevations of 2,400 to 4,200 meters during the summer; descends to lower altitudes in winter.

Prefers dense, moist forests with thick undergrowth.

Shy and elusive, more often heard than seen.

Mostly ground-dwelling, but roosts in trees.

Address

Vill + Post/Madkote,/
Munsyari
262554

Telephone

+917500727271

Website

http://www.monal.in/

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