trip Overview
Nepal is the best country if you are looking for bird-watching tours. According to a recent study, there are 900 species of birds found in Nepal of which 74 species are rare. Due to the high number of species, Nepal is gaining ground in Bird Watching Tours. In Nepal, birds watching is possible in every corner of the country. From the plain tarraces of Koshi Tappu, Chitwan, and Bardiya to the Himalayas of the Everest and Annapurna region, birds can amaze you anywhere. Also, most species of birds roam around Kathmandu valley, especially in Nagarjun, Godavari, and Phulchowki. There are many National Parks and Conservation reserves in Nepal for the protection of animals and bird species. There are also wide varieties of flora and fauna found in the National Park and Conservation areas of Nepal. Undoubtedly, Nepal is heaven for dedicated bird watchers and conservationists.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve has recorded 250 species of birds, including endangered birds like Danphe(national bird), Snow Cock, Snow Pigeon, Giant Horn Bill, Saras Crane, and Babblers. This wildlife reserve is famous for both resident and migratory birds that come as far as away from Siberia. The only bird found in Nepal is the Spiny Babbler. Whereas, Chitwan National Park is the home to 543 different species of birds. Every winter and summer of the year, Chitwan National Park welcomes hundreds of different varieties of birds from Northern and southern latitudes. Also, this national park is one of the few breeding sites of the globally endangered Spotted Eagle.
Nepal’s dream path is providing bird watching tours since its establishment. Our guides have good knowledge about the habitats and behavior of birds that are found in Nepal so that we can satisfy the bird watchers with proper descriptions and information. Nepal is famous for bird watching in each and every corner of Nepal we can see birds and their habitat.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Drive to Shivapuri for bird watching program
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan (7-8 hours drive)
Day 04: Jungle activities
Day 05: Bird watching program
Day 06: Drive to Pokhara (5-6 hrs drive) & explore inside Pokhara valley
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours drive)
- Shivapuri Watersheds and National Park
- Bardiya National Park
- Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- Trekking Regions of Nepal
- Annapurna Conservation Area
- Valley Wetland
Equipment List
- Sun Hat
- Sun Cream/lip guard
- Sunglasses
- Tooth pest/Brush/soap
- T-shirt
- Windbreaker trouser
- Towel
- Wool socks
- Trekking boots
- Sewing kits
- Water bottle
- Extra batteries
- Raincoat/ Umbrella
- Rucksacks(For a Day)
- Medical & first aid kit
What's included?
- All transportation and Arrival, Departure transfers as per the Itinerary.
- Standard Accommodation in the cities and tea houses on the trek.
- Full-day guided tour of Kathmandu.
- 3 meals a day during the trek.
- Guide, porters, and other support staff as per your requirement and out the agreed price.
- ACAP fees.
- Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee.
- Necessary equipment during the trek.
- All taxes and fees are required for the program.
What's not included?
- Meals in the cities.
- Personal expenses (Laundry, bar bills, water etc)
- Travel Insurance (Essential).
- Personal trekking gears not mentioned in the contract.
- Tips for staffs.
Trip Reviews
United Kingdom
Bird Watching Tour
2015
Hi, I’m Jenny from UK I came here on June 2015 with my friends. We visited many national parks including Chitwan National Park, Koshi Tappu Reserve and many others. The food and accommodation provided by the hotel were great and that jungle safari and bird viewing was awesome and the guide has knowledge about the birds and he explain us everything. I would like to thank Nepal Dream Path team for the well management of the tour.