Bird Watching in Nepal

Nepal is a paradise for the bird watcher with more than 800 species (almost 10% of the world total) of birds is found including resident, summer and winter visitors. Due to the topographical variation Nepal is rich in flora and fauna. Only around Kathmandu valley almost 500 species of birds are found. The surrounding hills offer a vivid ecology ranging from primary and secondary forests to rhododendron, oak & pine forests. In addition, the wetland and open fields inside the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds. Nepal is home of some endangered birds like Impeyan Pheasant, Nepal's national bird & Spiny Babbler found only in Nepal.

Eight species of stork, some as tall as 150 cm, have been identified along the watercourse of the Terai. Cranes are similar in appearance, but not as well represented save for the demoiselle cranes that fly down the Kali Gandaki and Dudh Kosi for the winter before returning in spring to their Tibetan nesting grounds.

Most of the waterfowl are migratory. Many can be seen at the Koshi Barrage in the eastern Terai and in the Chitwan and Bardia areas. The swift-flying bar headed goose has been observed flying at altitudes of nearly 8000m.

Program:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Phoolchowki Hill for bird watching
Day 04: Fly to Nepalganj- drive to Bardia
Day 05: Jungle activities
Day 06: Jungle activities
Day 07: Drive to Chitwan National Park
Day 08: Jungle activities
Day 09: Jungle activities
Day 10: Drive to Koshi Tappu
Day 11: Jungle activities
Day 12: Jungle activities
Day 13: Drive to Biratnagar and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure to onwards destination