Overview
The landlocked country Nepal is known as a paradise for bird lovers. Nepal shelters over 848 species (almost 8% of the world total) of birds. Amongst them almost 500 species are found in the Kathmandu Valley alone. The most popular bird watching sights in Kathmandu are Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmati River and Taudada. Why wait? Grab your binoculars and look forward to a rewarding experience.
The wet lands and open fields surrounding the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds. Besides this, lots of birds but in different species found in Nepal depending on the vegetation and altitude of Nepal. Nepal is home of some endangered birds like Impeyan Pheasant, Nepal’s national bird and Spiny Babler, found only in Nepal. This program takes one, to explore the birds as well as wildlife in some of the very famous wet lands and National Parks of Nepal.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 04: Drive to Phulchowki
Day 05: Flight to Biratnagar. Drive to Koshi Tappu
Day 06: Koshi Tappu
Day 07: Drive Koshi Tappu-Royal Chitwan National Park.
Day 08: Chitwan
Day 09: Chitwan
Day 10: Chitwan – Royal Bardia National Park
Day 11: Bardia
Day 12: Bardia
Day 13: Bardia-Nepalgunj/flight to Kathmandu
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping etc
Day 15: Departure to onward destination.
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by our representative and transfer to the Hotel. At the hotel briefing about the program by our representative.
Day 02: Sightseeing
Kathmandu city, Swoyambhunath, Patan city.
Day 03: Kathmandu sightseeing
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur.
Day 04: Drive to Phulchowki
Phulchowki is situated about 15km Southeast of KTM, this mountain is 2759m high. It is a good spot for hiking. Rhododendron of different varieties and colors from pure white to dark red are found here. This is also the most popular bird watching spot in the valley. 265 species of birds are recorded here till date. The birds seen here include flycatchers, yuhinas, sunbirds, flowerpeckers, rosefinches, babbkers, warblers, tits, thrushes, minivets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchowki hill where Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including lesser Rackettailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.
Day 05: Flight to Biratnagar. Drive to Koshi Tappu
Koshi Tappu is easily accessible from Biratnagar after half and an hour drive. Biratnagar is well connected by road (519 km) and several flights with Kathmandu.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the flood plains of the Sapta Koshi in Saptari and Sunsari districts of Eastern Nepal. The Reserve covers 175sq.km and established in 1976. The vegetation is mainly tall Khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khairsissoo, scrub forest and deciduous mixed riverine forest. The Reserve offers important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100 individuals) of Wild Buffalo are found here. Other mammals occurring here are hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer and blue bull. A total of 423 species of birds are recorded here, including 20 of ducks, two of ibises, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridges and Bengal Floricans. 183 species of different birds are recorded a day here. Visitors can see minimum 100 types of birds in a day.
Day 06: Koshi Tappu
Full day Bird Exploring activities on foot and in boats. Koshi Tappu is one of the Asia’s finest wetlands and fabulous bird watching area. Almost all of Nepal’s long list of wildfowl, waders, storks, ibises, herons, egrets, tems and gulls occur here plus a great variety of land-birds that include such specialities as Swamp Francolin, Red-necked Falcon and Straited Marsh Wabler.
Day 07: Drive Koshi Tappu-Royal Chitwan National Park.
Drive to Chitwan for 9-10 hrs through the beautiful landscapes. There are ample chances to see White-rumped Needtail Swifts and Ibisbills en-route. Upon arrival in Jungle Lodge, welcome and get information by the naturalist. Chitwan National Park is the most famous national park in Nepal. Which offers 450 species of birds including four species of deer, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar and many other wildlife. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros and it is a shelter for few Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides this Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora and fauna.
Day 08: Chitwan
Whole day Jungle activities including Jungle walk, elephant ride, canon ride, village visit and explore the jungle on foot and jeeps for birds viewing. In the evening enjoy a cultural dance performed by local villagers.
Day 09: Chitwan
Full day jungle activities like jungle walk, canon ride, bird watching, nature walk etc.
Day 10: Chitwan – Royal Bardia National Park
Drive to the Bardia National Park. Royal Bardia National Park is the largest lowland sanctuary and most undisturbed wilderness area in Terai. Thickly covered with the trees and carpeted with grass and savannah, the park has the second largest tiger population after Chitwan National Park. Other wild animal roams here are the one horned rhino, wild elephant, swamp deer, black buck antelope, crocodile and Gangetic Dolphin etc. Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane.
Day 11: Bardia
Jungle activities: elephant-back safari, nature walks, jungle drive, bird watching, trekking in the Churia Hills to observe more birds. Overnight in the tented camp.
Day 12: Bardia
Jungle activities: Cultural visits to Tharu village, Gangetic Dolphin viewing, rafting in the Karnali river. In the evening Tharu (ethnic tribe) Cultural performance.
Day 13: Bardia-Nepalgunj/flight to Kathmandu
Drive to Nepalgunj about 2hrs then fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping etc
Day 15: Final departure
Departure to onward destination.
Cost Includes
All arrival & departure transfers by tourist non a/c car
All overland transport by tourist non a/c car as per itinerary
All domestic flights as per itinerary
All hotel accommodation in budget category with full board (except Kathmandu & Nepalgunj)
All sight seeing by tourist non a/c car as per itinerary
Guide during Kathmandu sight seeing
Cost Excludes
International flights ( we sell very competitive international flights, please let us know at the time of booking)
Travel insurance
Entrance and national park fees
Applicable govt & airport taxes
Beverage
Personal expense
Emergency resuce or evacuation
Anything not listed in cost includes section
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