Bird Watching tour cost in Nepal 2024

  • Duration 5
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Meals Tea House
  • Accommodation
  • Max. Altitude 2700m
  • Activity Tour
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size 1+
  • Best Season All seasons
Highlights

Nepal is a paradise for bird watchers, offering a diverse range of habitats from the lowland jungles to the high Himalayan ranges, making it a haven for bird species. Here are some highlights for a bird watching tour in Nepal:

Chitwan National Park
Species: Over 500 bird species including the Bengal florican, lesser adjutant, and various kingfishers, woodpeckers, and hornbills.
Activities: Jungle walks, canoe rides, and jeep safaris.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Species: Around 485 bird species, including the Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican, and various waterfowl, waders, and raptors.
Activities: Birding along the Koshi River, exploring wetlands, and watching migratory birds.
Bardia National Park
Species: More than 400 bird species including the endangered Bengal florican, white-rumped vulture, and Sarus crane.
Activities: Jungle walks, jeep safaris, and boat rides along the Karnali River.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Species: Over 300 bird species, including the Eurasian eagle-owl, golden-throated barbet, and the Himalayan cutia.
Activities: Hiking trails, forest walks, and birding around the Bagmati and Bishnumati river areas.
Phulchowki Hill
Species: More than 300 bird species including the Nepal cutia, mountain hawk-eagle, and various sunbirds and babblers.
Activities: Day hikes, birding along the trail to the summit, and exploring the botanical gardens.
Annapurna Conservation Area
Species: Over 480 bird species including the spiny babbler, Nepal’s endemic bird, and various pheasants like the Himalayan monal.
Activities: Trekking routes like the Annapurna Base Camp and Ghorepani Poon Hill for birding along the trails.
Rara National Park
Species: Around 214 bird species, including the snowcock, red-billed chough, and various waterfowl.
Activities: Bird watching around Rara Lake, hiking trails, and exploring the park’s diverse habitats.
Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve
Species: Over 450 bird species including the swamp francolin, grass owl, and various warblers.
Activities: Jungle walks, jeep safaris, and birding around wetlands and grasslands.
Langtang National Park
Species: Around 250 bird species including the Ibisbill, wood snipe, and various laughingthrushes.
Activities: Trekking routes like Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda for birding along the trails.
Koshi Barrage
Species: Numerous waterfowl, waders, and migratory birds.
Activities: Birding along the Koshi Barrage, exploring nearby wetlands and grasslands.
Highlights of Bird Watching Tour in Nepal
Diverse Habitats: From tropical jungles to alpine regions, offering a wide variety of bird species.
Endemic and Rare Species: Opportunities to spot endemic birds like the spiny babbler and rare species like the Bengal florican.
Migratory Birds: Witness the arrival of numerous migratory birds during winter and spring seasons.
Professional Guides: Experienced birding guides with extensive knowledge of local avifauna.
Photography Opportunities: Stunning landscapes and diverse bird species provide excellent photography opportunities.
Cultural Experience: Combine bird watching with cultural experiences, visiting local villages and learning about traditional lifestyles.
Nepal’s rich avian diversity and beautiful natural landscapes make it an ideal destination for bird watching enthusiasts

Bird Watching tour cost in Nepal 2024 Overview

Nepal is a best place for nature travel experiencing the flora and fauna living in natural life which is quite and refreshing. The bird watching tour takes you to some of the quiet and calm national parks of Nepal which have been giving shelter to all species of birds since it was established.

The first destination is Shivapuri National Park which is the home of more than 600 species of bird. The next location is Pulchowki Hill that resides on border of Kathmandu city which is a lush forest in a hill with 289 species of bird and is a quiet and uncrowded forest. Another location is Taudaha Lake which is also a preferred nesting site for local birds and migrated birds along with water fowls. All these bird watching places is located inside Kathmandu valley. The other bird watching locations outside Kathmandu valley starts with Chitwan National Park which is the home of 800 species of birds. The Bardia National Park is another region for bird watching containing about 550 species of birds. There are other national parks of Nepal which have giving shelter to birds but they are geographically difficult to trek and need experience on trekking on mountains.Our company  Nepal Planet Treks have pre-packaged bird watching tour in Nepal which are grouped as easy, difficult and strenuous which lets the client to decide their type. We will also prepare customized and trailer-ed bird watching tour on request of clients. Our company is allied with a network of sister companies in all travel destination of Nepal which allows tourists to enjoy the same hospitality and service.

Which place in Nepal is known as birds paradise?
Jagdishpur Lake
 
Nepal shelters Jagdishpur Lake also known as the bird’s heaven / Nepal’s birds paradise. Jagdishpur Lake located in the Kapilvastu district is easily the best place to see the most amount of migratory birds.
Does Nepal have a special bird describe it?
, Pradip pheasant or danfe is a bird of the genus Lophophorus of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is the national bird of Nepal, where it is known as the danfe in Nepali. It gives 4 to 6 eggs at time after 27 days of conception. It is found in himalayan region where small bushes and rhododendron is available.
What are the visiting species of birds in Kathmandu and Nepal?
Nepal is also part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot. It is home to several rare and endangered bird species. Nepal is home to various birds, including the Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, White-rumped Vulture, Hodgson’s Bushchat, and Spiny Babbler
Day to Day Itinerary
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  • Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore some birding sites around Kathmandu Valley.
  • Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

  • Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
  • Afternoon bird watching along the Koshi River and surrounding wetlands.
  • Overnight stay at a lodge in Koshi Tappu.

  • Full day bird watching and wildlife spotting in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
  • Look out for species like the Bengal Florican, Swamp Francolin, and various species of storks, herons, and egrets.
  • Overnight stay at a lodge in Koshi Tappu.

  • Drive from Koshi Tappu to Chitwan National Park.
  • Afternoon bird watching and wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.
  • Overnight stay at a lodge in Chitwan.
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Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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  • We have daily departures for this trip from beginning March to May and from frist -September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
Useful Info
TOP destinations famous for Bird Watching in Nepal
Taudaha (lake) & Chobar area.
Pashupatinath Temple area.
Swayambhunath area.
Chandragiri hills.
Tokha.
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  • Some of the best places for bird watching in Nepal include Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, and the Annapurna Conservation Area.

  • The best times for bird watching in Nepal are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild and bird activity is high. The monsoon season (June to August) can also be good for bird watching, but the heavy rains can make travel difficult.

  • Nepal is home to over 850 species of birds, including a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. Some of the most sought-after species include the Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Monal, and various species of pheasants, raptors, and water birds.

  • While it’s possible to go bird watching on your own in Nepal, having a local guide can greatly enhance your experience. A guide can help you identify birds, navigate the terrain, and take you to the best birding spots.

  • It’s important to bring binoculars, a field guide to the birds of Nepal, a notebook and pen for taking notes, comfortable clothing and footwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and plenty of water. A camera with a telephoto lens is also recommended for capturing bird photos.

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