Bird-watching tours in Nepal are very popular because many places are also known as bird watchers paradises.
Overview
About the tour:
Bird-watching tours in Nepal are very popular because many places are also known as bird watchers paradises. In Nepal, more than 890 species of birds can be spotted inside and outside the Kathmandu valley. Inside the Kathmandu valley, Godavari, Phulchowki, Nagarjuna, and Taudaha are famous bird-watching areas where more than 500 species of birds can be spotted.
Moreover, outside the Kathmandu valley, there are various national parks like Chitwan National Park and Barda National Park that are popular places to encounter a wide variety of birds. Whereas Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve is the perfect destination for spotting both migratory and resident birds, the bird species include Lophophorus, Eagle-owl, Dusky, Bengal Africans, fish eagles, Woodpeckers, Barn owls, Hawks, Storks, Cranes, Bulbuls, Leaf birds, Sparrows, Swifts, Gulls, Crakes, Kingfishers and a wide variety of birds are found in Nepal.
There are almost 14 national parks and wildlife reserves that conserve and protect the natural habitats of many separate species of birds. The most popular bird-watching spot in Nepal is the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, which is easily accessible. Other famous destinations for watching birds in Nepal include Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and the Kathmandu Valley. Shivapuri National Park is the most accessible national park from Kathmandu and the most popular bird-watching destination in the
Kathmandu Valley. Furthermore, Nagarjun Hill and Phulchowki Hill also get great marks for bird watching.Some of the species of birds that are found in Nepal are Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Pheasants, Lhophophorus (Danphe), Monal, Eagle, vultures, Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Cormorants, Siler-eared Mesia, Sarus Crane, Waterfowl, Brahminy ducks, Warblers, Flycatchers, Kingfishers, Peacock, Dove, Woodpecker, parrot, etc.
Trip Highlights:
-View a great many types of birds around Godawari Park, near Kathmandu city.
-Enjoy birding at the shore of the Rapti River in Chitwan National Park.
-Experience adventure jungle activities as well, including elephant rides, canoeing, and jungle walks.
-Chitwan National Park is home to over 560 species of birds, including different kinds like Bengal Floricans, Hornbills, Babblers, etc.
The best time for the tours:
The perfect season for the tour is usually March-April and October-November, but the Chitwan wildlife tour can be done in February, June, April, May, and December as well.
At Trek Nepal Trips, we are committed to making your trek the best experience you will ever have. If you want to join the tours, please contact us and we will take care of everything for you.Please keep in mind that these trips are completely customizable based on your preferences.The itinerary is only for reference.
