BIRD WATCHING TOUR IN NEPAL
Bird watching tour is one of the popular adventure tour in Nepal. These tour is perfect for the nature and bird lover. These is not only bird watching trip, we have 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 and Bardia National Park are also other famous destinations for bird watching tour. 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.
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu Airport.
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and warm welcome by our representive from Plan Nepal Travel & Tour, transfer to Hotel. Free time, later short information about the tour and evening welcome dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Bird Watching at Phulchowki hill
With the drive of 50 minutes from Kathmandu, Bird watching Tour will start from Phulchowki hill. On the way to Phulchowki hill, there is a National botanical garden named Godavari Botanical garden which is treasured with bio diverse flora.
Day 03: Flight to Biratnagar and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
The flight to Biratnagar is approximately 55 minutes and the 01 hour drive to Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve. Overnight stay at tented camp
Day 04: Bird Watching at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Explore different species of birds at Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve throughout the day.
Day 05: Drive to Chitwan
10 hours drive from Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve to Chitwan National Park
Day 06: Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park
Explore different species of birds at Chitwan National Park
Day 07: Drive/ Fly back to Kathmandu
05 hours drive back to Kathmandu and 25 minutes flight back to Kathmandu from Bharatpur.
Day 08: Final Departure
Plan Nepal Will provide you ride to international Aiport for the Final Depature.