Nepal is rich in natural resources and favors for all varieties of birds which make Nepal a home for around 9% of bird population in the world.
Nepal bird watching tour is the perfect trip for birds lover and ornithologist. Nepal is an absolute paradise rich in natural resources and diverse flora and fauna. The diverse climate from different topographical regions of Nepal(60 m from sea level to 8848 m) contributes a lot to different species of birds and animals. Bird watching in Nepal is a better way to explore and experience its natural richness and diverse flora and fauna along with different lifestyles and cultures.
Nepal is home to 873 different species of birds, almost 9% of birds population in the world. Though small in size, Nepal has all kinds of habitat for birds and other animals such as wetlands, tropical and subtropical forests, coniferous forest, alpine forest etc. In Bookingsansar we are promoting bird watching extensively and offer different bird watching tours that meet the need of the travelers. This exclusive Nepal bird watching tour will lead you through the famous birding sites of Nepal which include Kathmandu valley, Chitwan National Park, Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve and Bardia National park.
Itinerary
Day 1Kathmandu valley birding - Godavari and Shivapuri
- After breakfast in early morning, gather up in front of Bookingsansar office at Thamel and drive towards the Godavari
- Upon arrival, collect the entry tickets and proceed for birdwatching
- Till lunch in the late afternoon, birdwatching in the Godavari and exploring more over 100 species of birds
- After lunch, drive towards Shivapuri National Park
- Upon arrival, at Budanilakantha pay a visit to Bishnu temple and hike up to reach the national park
- Explore 500 species of different birds in Shivapuri
- Overnight stay at the resort in Shivapuri
Day 2Flight to Biratnagar and drive to Koshi Tappu wild life reserve
- Wake up early for a sunrise view and have your breakfast
- Drive towards the airport for morning flight to Biratnagar
- Upon arrival, drive towards Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve
- On arrival at Koshi Tappu, check in to the hotel and freshen up
- Go on a jeep safari to explore the 450 species of birds in the deep jungle of Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve for rest of the day
- In the evening cultural program followed by dinner
- Overnight stay at Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve
Day 3Whole day jungle activities and bird watching in Koshi Tappu
- Wake up early in the morning and go for a boat ride and explore 26 varieties of ducks and over several water birds
- After breakfast, take an elephant ride to explore the water buffaloes and other animals and birds in the jungle
- Whole day into the wild of Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve
- In the evening, village tour in the surrounding villages to explore lifestyles and culture
- Overnight stay at Koshi Tappu
Day 4Drive towards Chitwan National park
- After breakfast in the morning drive towards the Chitwan National park
- Upon arrival transfer to the hotel, get freshen up and go for a jungle walk in the National park
- In the evening, Tharu cultural program followed by delicious traditional Nepalese dinner
- Overnight stay at Chitwan
Day 5Chitwan safari and bird watching
- Wake up early in the morning for the boat ride in the Rapti river for sunrise view and water birds
- After breakfast, go on the elephant ride into the vast jungles of Chitwan to explore more over 500 species of birds and endangered one horn rhino and Royal Bengal tigers
- Whole day bird watching in Chitwan National park with an evening visit to the Elephant breeding center and village sightseeing
- Overnight stay at Chitwan
Day 6Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara
- Wake up tea followed by a drive to the city of lakes – Pokhara
- Upon arrival, check in to the hotel at Pokhara and go for a boat ride in the Phewa lake to discover the number of water birds
- After birding in Phewa lake go for a half day sightseeing in Pokhara valley including Mahadev cave, Bat cave, Bindhyabasini, Tal Barahi, Shanti Stupa etc.
- Overnight stay at Pokhara
Day 7Pokhara valley half day tour and drive to Lumbini
- Wake up very early in the morning and drive towards Sarangkot to observe the mesmerizing sunrise view
- You can also do paragliding or ultralight aircraft flight
- After that proceed for half day sightseeing of Pokhara valley that you have missed yesterday
- After lunch in the afternoon, drive towards Lumbini – Birthplace of Gautam Buddha
- Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and get a refreshment
- Visit the Mayadevi temple in the evening and observing the prayer by monks
- Overnight stay at Lumbini
Day 8Lumbini Birding and drive towards Bardia National Park
- Early morning visit to all stupas and monastery in Lumbini
- Have breakfast and visit World peace pagoda and the wetlands surrounding it where endangered Sarus crane can be observed
- Explore more birds of Lumbini with a rickshaw ride to different places of Tilaurakot
- After Lunch drive towards Bardia National Park for the overnight stay
Day 9Bardia birding tour
- Wake up early and get in the jeep safari for into the deep forest of the national park
- Explore more over 400 species of birds recorded in the national park
- Enjoy dolphins swimming in the Karnali river
- After whole day bird watching, return to hotel for overnight stay
Day 10Departure
- After breakfast in the morning, go for a sightseeing of villages around the national park
- Drive towards Nepalgunj airport for the flight to onward destination within Nepal OR board on the bus for return drive to Kathmandu
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