Nepal bird watching tour

Nepal bird watching tour

Nepal bird watching tour combine rich biodiversity, fabulous landscapes, and cultural experiences, making it pleasant holidays in Nepal  for both amateur and experienced bird watchers.  Bird watching tour Nepal delivers the chance to see over 873 species of birds, making it one of the richest birding destinations in Asia. Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers, offering an incredible diversity of habitats within a quite small area from the lowland jungles of the Terai to the alpine regions of the Nepal trekking routes. Bird watching trip  in Nepal  explore the all Nepal birds in different ares such as Phulchowki forest, Chitwan national park, Bardia National park, Shivapuri national park, Langtang valley trek route and Nagarjuna hill. Nepal, though small in its size, has all kinds of habitats for birds-wetlands, lakes, tropical and subtropical forests, coniferous and Himalayan habitats. Normally, 3-4 days to three weeks holidays required for bird watching trip in Nepal  however we Himalaya Journey Trekking  arrange as per traveler’s wish and holiday schedule with amazing life time experience. HJT generate Nepal bird watching tours itinerary as below mentioned but travel plan change or extend as per bird watchers wish and holiday frame. 

Bird watching tours in Nepal  explore the different type of the bird including the Nepal National Bird as phesant (Dhape). we take bird watcher's to Nepal trekking trails too such as Langtang trekking trails, Annapurna trekking trails, Everest trekking trails as well as  Godavari,  we generate Nepal bird watching trip itinerary as per travelers wish and desire even specific trip itinerary as belwo mentioend.  We offer all Nepal National park bird watching tour as per your wish and holiday frame with our professional Nepal bird guide.  Nepal bird watching tour cost is depend on group size and choice of packages. Suggested all travelers  do the Nepal bird watching trip through government registered local Nepal trekking company recommended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured journeys in Himalaya.  The best time for bird watching in Nepal is from October to April, when migratory birds arrive and the weather is clear. Guided tours are highly recommended, as experienced local guide  can help identify species and navigate the best  Nepal birding spots.

We have been promoting Nepal bird watching trip with much interest and vigor as comprise the people of wildlife and birding background. Himalaya journey Trekking  worked as a Naturalist in Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National parks, Sagarmatha National park, Shiva puri national park , Langtang National park, also spent more than a decade in wildlife tourism and has extensively lead birding trips in various parts of Nepal. Nepal bird watching tour can do with in two weeks but bird watching tour can do up to fours weeks. 

Nepal Bird watching tour Major Highlights

  • Nepal bird watching tour discover the Nepal birds in different destintion such as Shivapuri national park, Chitwan National park, Bardia National park, Phulchowki forest and Langtang national park.
  • Bird watching tour in Nepal is lifetime experince with Nepal national bird phisants and differnt type of Himalayan birds of Nepal.
  • Nepal bird watching trip doable around the year as per travelers holiday frame but suggested autumn and spring season. 
  • Nepal is the best destinations for bird watching tour & fit for all age group travelers. 

Best season for Nepal Bird watching package trip 

The best season for a Nepal bird watching tour package is generally October to April, when the weather is clear and bird activity is at its peak across different habitats in Nepal.

 Autumn (October–November)

This is one of the most popular season for bird watching tours in Nepal . After the monsoon rains, the landscapes are fresh and green, and many migratory birds arrive. Wetlands, forests, and national parks become active with species movement.

 Winter (December–February)

Winter is the best time for migratory bird watching. Large numbers of birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit Nepal’s lowlands and wetlands. Places like Chitwan National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are especially rewarding during this season.

Spring (March–April)

Spring is ideal for resident and breeding birds. Forests in the hills around Kathmandu and Pokhara come alive with nesting activity, colorful plumage, and bird calls.

 Monsoon (June–September)

This season is less suitable due to heavy rain, humidity, and limited visibility on trails, although some resident species can still be seen.

Conclusion

For the best experience, combine winter wetland birding with spring forest birding. This gives you the widest variety of species in the diverse ecosystems of the Himalayas.

Best Bird watching destination in Nepal

Nepal is one of the most popular birding destinations in Asia, offering a wide range of habitats from tropical lowlands to high Himalayan forests. One of the best bird watching destinations in Nepal is Chitwan National Park as it is  home to over 500 bird species, including the Bengal florican, great hornbill, and various kingfishers. Pokhara also  excellent birding hub, especially around Phewa Lake, where you can spot kingfishers, herons, and cormorants with the backdrop of the Himalayas. Bird watching trip in Bardia also very famous unlike more crowded parks in Nepal, Bardia offers a quieter, more natural experience. Its low human disturbance allows birds to thrive, making sightings more frequent and rewarding.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve famous place for bird watching trip . During winter, it attracts ducks, storks, herons, and even rare species like the swamp francolin, making it a paradise for wetland birding trip in Nepal . In the mid-hills, the forests around Kathmandu offer excellent birding  trip  in Phulchoki Hill and Godavari are rich in species such as sunbirds, barbets, woodpeckers, and laughing thrushes. Bardia birding tour offer exclusive bird watching trip rich diversity of birdlife, with over 400 recorded species including Bengal florican (rare and endangered) ,Great hornbill ,Lesser adjutant stork, Red junglefowl, White-rumped shama Crested serpent eagle, hawk-eagle ,Crested honey buzzard , Herons and egrets . River lapwing .Little pratincole Openbill stork ,ducks, wagtails, and warblers.

Nepal Bird watching tour Itinerary 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. 
Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. Nepal Bird watching tour briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing 
After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath: visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visitPashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of Kathmandu valley. overnight at kathmandu in Hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu-Patan-Bird Watching in Godavari Botanical Garden 
Drive to Patan where you will visit the Durbar Square, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. From here you will continue to Godavari. Check in hotel and after refreshment, bird watching trip in Godavari Botanical Garden.

Day 04: Godavari-Phulchoki Hill-Kathmandu 
After breakfast, leave with lunch pack and hike up the Phulchoki Hill. Full day birding. In the evening return to Kathmandu.

Day 05: Birding in Nagarjuna Forest and Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. Return to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Kathmandu-Chitwan ( 160km, 4 hrs). 
Drive to Chitwan National Park and check in the resort. In the afternoon, short Tharu Village Visit.

Day 07: Birding at Chitwan 
Full day birding trip in different vegetations of the park, from wetlands to grasslands to salforest. Overnight bungalow

Day 08: Chitwan National park drive to  Koshi tappu wildlife reserve 

Day 09: Chitwan-Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve 
A full day birding trip in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Overnight bungalow.

Day 10: Flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to airport.

Day 11:  After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you sightseeing such as Monkey temple (swyambhunath): you will enjoy with Budhhist stupa from where you will see whole kathmandu valley view including the Himalayan view. Patan Dubare square: Patan city is the temple city of Nepal where you will see the many temple, Mahabudhha , Golden temple etc , Khokana for old Newari culture and Daksinkali hindu goddess temple,Bhaktapur Durbar Square: you will enjoy with different spectacular Himalayan scenery , old architecture, 55 windows, Pottry farm, king curd and old style primitive houses. etc , and drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 12: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then three hours before departure to international airport or if you have time to stay in Nepal leisure period , excursion or trip will arrange accordingly such as any package tour , Rafting etc.

Nepal Bird watching  tour cost

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Service includes:-

  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
  • 6 night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis ( 3 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder Bird watching tour guide.
  • Shivapuri bird watching tour as mentioned in itinerary
  • Phulchowki bird watching tour as mentioned in itinerary
  • Godavari Botanical garden bird watching tour as mentioned in itinerary
  • Kathmandu chitwan overland transportation by private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
  • Two night hotel accomodation in chitwan as mentioned in itinerary
  • Three time meal Breakfast, lunch & dinner during chitwan bird watching tour as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Chitwan Natinoal park bird watching tour as mentioned itinerary
  • Chitwan National park to Koshi tappu wildlife Reserve overland transportation by private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Koshi tappu bird watching tour as mentioned in itinerary
  •  Koshi tappu to Kathmandu flight ticket as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with guided trip as mentioned in itinerary
  • Kathamndu valley tour with private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary 
  • All program as mentioned in itinerary
  • Overland transportation
  • Trekking guide both way flight ticket
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide,  and porters)
  • Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

  • Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu / stay
  • International flight ticket
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal -  approx. US$ 24. al equipments
  • High risk medical insurance
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
  • Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
  • Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
  • Purely personal nature expenses
  • Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
Nepal Bird watching  trip equipment
  • Trekking Bag pack.
  • Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
  • Trekking shoes.
  • Sports shoes or sandal.
  • Trekking stick.
  • Trekking Hat, cat
  • Trekking woollen cap.
  • Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
  • Pullover or warm sweeter.
  • Raincoat.
  • 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
  • Hand gloves.
  • 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
  • 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
  • 3/4 pairs of Underwear
  • Eye glass
  • Water bottle.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Flash or Torch light.
  • Camera and batteries.
  • Sun cream.

 

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Useful Information:

Bird watching tour in Nepal  is one of the popular adventure tour for those who love nature and birds of Nepal. Nepal Bird watching tour explore Nepal low land ( Terai ) to hilly / mountains region as well different Nepal trekking route . Nepal bird watching trip explore the all Nepal birds in different ares such as Phulchowki forest, Chitwan national park, Bardia National park, Shivapuri national park, Langtang valley trek route and Nagarjuna hill.  Nepal is Bird Watcher's Paradise with 873 species (10% of the world's total bird's species) of birds. Nepal, though small in its size, has all kinds of habitats for birds-wetlands, lakes, tropical and subtropical forests, coniferous and Himalayan habitats. Normally, 3-4 days to three weeks holidays required for bird watching trip in Nepal but we Himalaya Journey Trekking & Expedition Pvt. Ltd arrange as per traveler’s wish and holiday schedule with amazing life time experience. HJ T generate Nepal bird watching tours itinerary as below mentioned but travel plan change or extend as per bird watchers wish and holiday frame. 

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