Trip Duration
10 Days DaysGroup Sizes
1-16 PeopleTransportation
Land TransportationDestination
NepalMax. Altitude
1350m. / 4,429ft.Activities
Difficulty
ModerateMeals
Accommodation
Bird Watching Tour in Nepal is one of the popular adventure tour in Nepal that features Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Chitwan National Park. These tour is perfect for the nature and bird lover. These is not only bird watching trip, but also comprise the wildlife background too.Approximately 10% of the total world bird populations are found in Nepal and thus Nepal is a perfect place for ornithologists and bird watchers. Approximately 862 species of birds are found in Nepal. Nepal has a versatile land topography ranging from the highest Himalayan range to flat terrain which provides different climatic condition. Therefore these different climatic conditions provide a perfect habitat for different species of birds.
There are 14 National Park and Wildlife Reserves that conserves and protects the natural habitat of many different species of birds. The most popular bird watching spot in Nepal is Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve which is easily accessible. Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Around Kathmandu Valley are also other famous destinations for Bird Watching in Nepal. Shivapuri National Park is the nearest National Park from Kathmandu and it is the most popular bird watching spot near Kathmandu valley. Moreover, Nagarjun hill and Phulchowki hill also promises to be a great spot for bird watching. Some of the species of birds that are found in Nepal are Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Pheasants, Lhophophorus (Danphe), Munal, Eagle, vultures, Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Cormorants, Siler eared Mesia, Sarus Crane, Water fowl, Brahminy ducks, Warblers, Flycatchers, Kingfisher, Peacock, Dove, Wood pecker, parrot, etc.
However, if this is the not the Nepal Watching Tour itinerary you are looking for then please contact us or customized your own trip we would love to make that trip happen.
We will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, The city of temples and the
kingdom of Himalayas. One of our representatives will be there waiting for your arrival with a name card
bearing your name. we will then transfer you to your Hotel, Where You can relax and rest. On the same
day, we will have a short meeting about the trekking.
On the second day, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Birdwatching trips in Kathmandu. We will visit places like Khokana village, Godawari garden, Bugmati village, and Kirtipur panga Paddi field to explore the birds. In these areas, we will have many opportunities to see birds. The trip also provides panoramic mountain views, glimpses of different animals, and enjoy the local people’s culture and traditions. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will have a flight scheduled for Biratnagar, so you will be transferred to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Biratnagar. We will then transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle to Koshi Tappu. Overnight at the camp.
Koshi Tappu is the most important wetland for migratory water birds in Nepal, and one of the most important in Asia. A total of 485 bird species have been recorded here. It has the largest heronry in Nepal and 20 globally threatened bird species have been recorded. This is especially important for some wetland and grassland species, notably Swamp Francolin, Baer’s Pochard, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican, and Bristled Grassbird. Other globally threatened animal species include Ganges Dolphin, Nilgai, Smooth-coated Otter, Gharial, and Red-crowned Roof Turtle and overnight at the camp.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Chitwan which will take only about 9-10 hours. We will be driving through the countryside to reach Chitwan. You will be transferred to the hotel in Chitwan. After checking in to the hotel and being refreshed, you will be briefed about full nature programs by our nature guide and head on for the following activities. After the briefing about the nature programs, you will be guided on a village walk and sunset view. We will also visit the elephant breeding center and go for an evening dinner with a cultural program. Overnight.
The Chitwan national park is one of the important bird areas because of its international importance for threatened species and their habitat conservation. Moreover, this park is not only endowed with rich biodiversity, but also an equally rich cultural heritage. A total of 540 bird species have been recorded in Chitwan. Two-thirds of Nepal’s globally threatened bird species have been recorded in Chitwan. The site is especially important for several grassland species, including Bengal Florican, Grey-crowned Prinia Cinereocapilla, Slender-billed Babbler, Turdoides longirostris, and also for Lesser Adjutant. It is the only Nepalese locality where the Slender-billed Babbler has been recorded and it may support a larger population than any other area in the Indian subcontinent. Chitwan is the only Nepal site where Grey-crowned Prinia is common and it may also hold the largest population in the species range. The globally threatened Indian Spotted Eagle has bred in the park, one of its few known-breeding localities in Nepal. A large proportion of 15 out of 22 of Nepal’s near-threatened birds has been found in Chitwan. You will be transferred to the Elephant back safari for a jungle excursion on this day. After lunch, you will also have a chance to view an elephant bath and bird watching in the forest area. We will again take on the canoe ride and jungle walk. Overnight at the hotel
Drive to Pokhara. Local exploration at Pokhara and the popular Phewa Lakeside. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Paragliding in Pokhara, catching a birds-eye view of the mountains and the beautiful valley of Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara.
If you get a seat on the left side of the bus, you will see some amazing views, such as mountain, rivers, gorges and farming lands. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can visit the local market, restaurant, and do some last-minute shopping for your loved ones, friends, and family as gifts from Nepal. In the nighttime you can enjoy the nightlife in Thamel
This is your final day in Kathmandu. One of our representatives will take you to the airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. We hope you have made wonderful memories that will last a lifetime in Nepal. In the future, we hope you will consider us for another adventure. We are ready to assist you in this beautiful country.