Govt License No: 96875/069/070 Tourism License No: 1802

Trip HighLight

  • Guided bird watching in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara
  • Observe more than 850 species of birds in Kathmandu alone and many more in Chitwan and Pokhara
  • Elephant ride and canoeing in Chitwan
  • Beautiful sunset view from the riverbank in Chitwan
  • Mountain glimpses from Pokhara

Overview

Bird watching in Nepal considers being one of the best recreational activities that let you observe different species of birds. Nepal is a country rich in biodiversity with a diverse range of ecosystems ranging from himalayan highland to mid-hills to terai low lands. The exploration from highland to lowlands lets you observe over 850 species of birds. Not only is Nepal known for its breathtaking sceneries and cultural diversity but it also is a bird watcher’s paradise.  It is a house for about 10% of the world’s population of birds. This tour lets you experience a vast array of vibrant bird wildlife through our naked eyes or through binoculars.
The bird watching tour initiates from Kathmandu. Not to mention, Kathmandu alone has 500 species of birds. First, we visit Godawari Botanical Garden. It is a beautiful garden located on the outskirts of the city where you can find various species of birds. From here, we visit Shivapuri National Park that lies in the alteration zone between subtropical and temperate climate, the vegetation consists of a variety of natural forest types, depending on altitude and aspects. Thus it is an ideal habitat for hundreds of animals and birds including 177 species of birds of which 9 are enlisted as endangered.  We allocate half-day for bird watching and half-day sightseeing.
 
Chitwan is our next destination where lots of recreational activities await us. Best known for its rich biodiversity, Chitwan lets us enjoy watching many species of the birds, along with the rich flora found there. Also, we enjoy an elephant ride, canoeing and will get to explore the Tharu culture here. Our last destination is the beautiful lake city Pokhara. Your birding guide will meet you at your hotel and will escort you to the bird paradise areas of Pokhara.  Not to mention, enjoy the picturesque sceneries and stroll at the lakeside. 
 
All in all this tour ensures a great time for you and your family. It is a perfect short tour filled with recreational activities throughout the tour. You will get to observe diverse species of birds that make your tour simply memorable. Along with bird watching, you will enjoy the breathtaking mountain views, scenic beauty and the unique culture of the places.

Itinerary

  • Hotel

Pick up at the airport and transfer to Hotel

You will heartily be welcomed by our representative at the Tribhuwan International Airport. From thereon, you will be dropped at the hotel for relaxing. After that, you will be given a brief orientation of the tour by our representative.

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

  • Hotel

Our birdwatching tour starts at Godawari Botanical Garden. After having our breakfast, we visit the botanical garden located on the outskirts of the city.  The beautiful garden comprises a large area dedicated to diverse flora and fauna. Various species of birds can be found within the garden premises. Along with bird watching, we can spend our time enjoying the scenic beauty and the rich flora found here. Overnight at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

  • 45 min (Shivapuri)
  • Hotel

Take breakfast and meet your guide. Enjoy his company throughout the whole day. An approx 45 min drive takes you to The Entrance gate of Shivapuri National Park. Shivapuri is the next highest peak among the 4 hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley with the height of 2732m. Positioned towards the north of the Kathmandu Valley, Shivapuri was declared as a Watershed and Wildlife Reserve in 2002. Shivapuri lies in the alteration zone between subtropical and temperate climate, the vegetation consists of a variety of natural forest types, depending on altitude and aspects. Thus it is an ideal habitat for hundreds of animals and birds including 177 species of birds of which 9 are enlisted as endangered. Some of the birds in this area are the Laughing Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Little Pied Fly Catchers, Ruby - Throats, Babblers. Pheasants, magpies, sunbirds and ruby-throats and Himalayan Flameback After wandering into the woods of Shivapuri we come back to Kathmandu to explore Kathmandu Durbar Squire, Swoyambhnath and Pashupatinath. Overnight in Hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

Driving time: 45 min (Shivapuri)

  • 5-6 Hrs
  • Hotel

Take a 5 to 6-hour luxurious bus/jeep/car drive to  Chitwan National Park. Upon arrival at the hotel enjoy the refreshment drink and attend the briefing about the accommodation and the facilities. After a short rest, visit Tharu village and the National Park Visitors Center. Enjoy the wonderful Sunset views from the riverbank which is flowed by dinner. After dinner, we participate in and enjoy the Tharu Cultural Show.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

Driving time: 5-6 hours

  • Hotel

The tour starts after breakfast. The guide will take into the wild where you can enjoy watching many species of birds like Chestnut-capped Babbler, Small Pratincole, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, River Lapwing, Long-tailed Shrike, Emerald Dove, White-browed Wagtail, Collared Falconet, Changeable Hawk-eagle, Brown Crake, Red Jungle fowl, etc. After watching birds for 2-3 hrs we get back to the hotel and take rest. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

  • Hotel

Start the day with a composed canoe trip in Small River. Today we head towards Bis Hjar Tal (20 thousand lakes) where some of the rare and migrated birds inhabit. The drive is around 20 min drive from the hotel. You will be able to see birds like Collared Falconet, Changeable Hawk-eagle, Brown Crake, Red Jungle fowl, Indian Peafowl, Striped Tit-babbler, Jungle Owlet. Drive back to the resort. Lunch and elephants back safari in the evening allows you to watch many other local and guest species of birds. Overnight in Resort.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

  • 5 Hrs
  • Hotel

Take breakfast and transfer to the bus station. Take 5 hours scenic drive to Pokhara. Check-in the hotel, evening explores the bird hub around the lakeside Pokhara. We enjoy bird watching the evening from the surroundings of the enchanting Fewa Lake. Overnight in the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

Driving time: 5 hours

  • Hotel

We spend our entire day exploring the rich beauty and birdwatching here in Pokhara. Your birding guide will meet you at your hotel and will escort you to the bird paradise areas of Pokhara. This tour allows you to witness beautiful species of the birds like Bessa, red-thighed falconet, pale harriers, foresails, many different laughing thrush, hill partridge, warblers, green magpie, yellow and red-billed magpie, maroon oriole, white and grey bulbuls, flycatchers, bearded vultures, griffon vultures, Himalayan griffon, black eagle, golden eagle etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

  • 5-6 Hrs
  • Hotle

Our tour has almost come to an end by today. We take a morning voyage into the Fewa Lake and watch some beautiful species of birds and indulge in the enchanting serenity of the city. Take breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel

Driving time: 5-6 hours

  • Hotel

After having your breakfast, you can have a relaxing time shopping in the city. In the evening our representatives will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Not to mention, you will be taking tons of memories of the trip.

What's Included

    Airport pickups and drops on a Car/ Jeep/ Hiace/ Tourist coach.

     

    Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on twin sharing with breakfast.

     

    All ground transportation on a Car/ Jeep/ Hiace/ Tourist coach.

     

    Sightseeing tour with an experienced English/ Chinese –speaking tour guide (government licensed holder).

     

    All Entrance fees.

     

    An experienced English/Chinese-speaking trek guide ((government licensed holder).

     

     Porter service.

     

    Staff costs including their salary, insurance, food, accommodation, and equipment.

     

    Sleeping bag and down jacket while on trek (to be returned); if required please advise us prior.

     

    All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (TIMs, ACAP)

     

    Medical (first aid) kit

     

    All Local and government taxes.

What's Excluded

    International airfare

     

    Nepalese visa fee

     

    Travel and rescue insurance.

     

    Single accommodation (available on request at an extra charge)  Kathmandu and Pokhara only.

     

    Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

     

    Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, later departure and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

     

    Personal expenses (phone calls, bar bills, laundry battery charge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower).

     

    Tips for guide(s), porter(s), driver(s)

     

    Not other than the ‘cost includes’ section.

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