Himalayan Bird Watching Tour
Himalayan bird watching tour in the Himalayas of Nepal can really be the adventurous tours to see the varieties of the mountain bird. This tour is also very different to the tours of other areas which gives the opportunities to see the wide range of the interesting endangered species of the birds. This can be the most amazing tour from around the world. The beautiful birds as well the spectacular mountain range can really be the unforgettable trip of the life. The drizzling sound from the water fall, early morning tweets from the birds and the smell from the dense forest and the clean sky from the dense forest can be really the good holiday time for you. This can be the wonderful opportunities to explore rich bird life in the himalayas of Nepal for the avid bird watcher.
Country
Nepal
Duration
12 Days
Difficulty
Easy
Trip Type
Bird Watching
Max Altitude
2795m/9170ft
Best Season
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Accomodation
3***Hotel + Logde accommodation on twin sharing bed basis during the Trekking.
Meals
All meals (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast) with cup of hot drinks during the trekking.
Start/End Point
Kathmandu
Highlights & Overview
Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Satyr TragopanRhododendron forests, alpine meadows, terraced fieldsTraditional Himalayan villagesExpert bird guidesEarly morning & evening birding walksBird behavior & habitat observationPhotography opportunitiesModerate trekking routes
This trip can be one of the most memorable trip which helps to explore some stunning landscape and Beautiful Himalayan range, as well as great variety of Birds. It’s all about relaxing and watching the views, sometime the birds, local lifestyle and Himalayan range. Enjoy the arrangement of Nature for you till faraway and mesmerizing songs from the birds, you can remember when you are back home also. This trip offer the chance to explore the local birds, lowland birds, wetland birds and if the season is suitable you can also best view the migratory Birds.
Himalayan Bird Watching Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer hotel and refresh and relax.
Arrival in the Kathmandu airport and welcome Pick by the representative of the Nature Trail and drop to the hotel in Kathmandu. Short briefing about the programme, refreshment and relax.
Max Altitude
1300m/4265ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 2: Birdwatching in Shivapuri National park area.
Wakeup, have breakfast. Meet your guide and start your drive towards the Budhanilkhnata, where shivapuri national park is located. The one hour drive will already bring you in the national park area and guide will work out for the entry permit and you can start your trip, the walking through the wide road, enjoy the walk looking around for the birds and after the half an hour start the stair hiking and look around for the beautiful birds that can be located here frequently are Chanchale fisto, Himalayan griffor, Mountain Bulbul, Bar winged Flycatchers shrike, Grey – winged Black bird, Long tailed broadbill, Hair – crested Drongo, Rose ringed parkeet ,Grey treepie black bulbul etc. and walk until hill top and enjoy the Lunch and return back enjoy the views of the mountain and birds.
Max Altitude
1300m/4265ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 3: Birdwatching in Phulchowki National Park area.
Wake up and have breakfast and enjoy the birds in the hotel garden. Some time you can locate wide variety of the local birds like crow, Dove, Myna, Bulbul, owl, Varieties of Sparrow, Humming bird and, Parrot, Bat and many more from the balcony. Start your day driving towards the Godawari botanical conservation area which is very famous for bird, 300 species of the birds have been recorded in this place. Phulchowki, the Highest point in Kathmandu valley is the dense forest which offer the great chances to view the varieties of birds and Nepal’s National flower Rhododendran. After 1 hour drive brings to the area and start the hike towards the top enjoying the walk silently to locate the varieties of birds like Curia, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Rufous Bellied Pied Woodpeckers and the Black-throated Parrotbill, Spiney babbler, Cuttia, Kaliz peasent, spotted forktail, streak – Breasted warbler, Hoary Barwing, Owl etc. afternoon enjoy the Lunch in the view top or in the chosen spot and walk down back. And drive back to hotel in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
2795m/9170ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 4: Drive to Chitwan National Park. (5-hour drive)
Wake up and have breakfast, meet the driver and drive towards the chitwan National park area. Enjoy the beautifull landscape and way beside the river, if you are interested you can also book for the rafting today. Arrival in the hotel. welcome drinks and room allocation. After the refreshment if you arrive in the early afternoon lunch in the hotel and short briefing about the Activities. Start the programe of the day a village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you can learn more about the lifestyles of the Tharus. Also, great chance to spot the local birds of Chitwan residential area. In the evening participation in the tharu cultural dance programme. Where you can also see the Peacock dance. Back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.
Max Altitude
815m/2674ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 5: Whole day Birding Activities.
After the breakfast, Canoe ride along the Budhi Rapti River, an excellent opportunity for watching the acquetic bird like Lesser – adjutant stork, Asian Open Bill stork. And also for seeing the 2-rare species of crocodiles; the flesh-eating marsh mugger & the fish-eating Gharial. Back in the hotel for the Lunch. Afternoon Visit to the visitor’s centre where you can learn about the history of the park & its flora & fauna followed by elephant safari, an excellent opportunity to see varieties endangered birds and also great chance to explore the four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkeys. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home. Dinner in the hotel.
Max Altitude
815m/2674ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 6: Whole day Birding activities.
Early morning roam around the garden premises to see and enjoy the song of the early Wakers birds. And after the breakfast visit to the visitor’s center where you can learn about the history of the park & its flora & fauna followed by Jeep safari, (inside national Park) an excellent opportunity to see varieties of local and migratory birds sometime it is so interesting to see the birds in the backbone of animals, also four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkeys, Leopard, sloth bear & the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.
Max Altitude
815m/2674ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 7: Drive to Pokhara and Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge (6-hour drive).
Wakeup call early morning and Nature walk, an excellent opportunity to see a great varieties of 534 different species of birds founds in Chitwan. after the breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive towards the Pokhara, the city of Lake from where you can see the significant Himalayan range from the general streets. You will get warm welcome by the representative of the lodge. Room allocated and after few hour Roam around the lodge premises if you could see the surprising beautiful bird ready to welcome you in the lodge with its mesmerizing song.
Max Altitude
1105m/3625ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 8: Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge.
Today early morning, if you are interested you will be waked up early morning to see the sunrise, adore the morning sunrise if the weather is suitable and after that enjoy the breakfast. later in the afternoon start the walk towards the Bhimirepani through the Pleasant village and farmland crossing the various ethnic group communities’ villages, the walk also goes to the sundar gaun above the Khaste Tal and through the Local forest to Naraspur, a best area for the Birdwatching, spend some time in this area looking for the birds. And walk through the farmland locating the varieties of local birds that has come to feed themselves the farmland grains. Back to the hotel and overnight in the hotel.
Max Altitude
800m/2625ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 9: Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge.
Today also wake up early to get the sight of the Morning singer bird. The tweets and creeps of the birds are so nice to hear that it feels to be in the world of Birds. Enjoy the sunrise view and have breakfast in the open area outside rest and relax enjoying the atmosphere. Today also walk down to Begnas Lake in order to grab the chances to see the aquatic birds, enjoy the boat ride for the short while in the Tranquil surrounding and after a while back to the hotel. Also, you can choose another option of going to Peace stupa in order to see the Varieties of the jungle birds.
Max Altitude
800m/2625ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 10: Drive to Pokhara airport – fly to Kathmandu.
After the breakfast, looking at you flight time drive back to the airport for the departure to Kathmandu. Pickup in private vehicle by the Nature Trail representative and drop to the hotel in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
1300m/4265ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 11: Free in Kathmandu.
Today is the last day of the trip so you can wake up bit late and enjoy the breakfast. as per your choice you can go for the sightseeing around the UNESCO heritage site or you can choose for the free day for the shopping and to roam around the local market. overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
1300m/4265ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 12: Transfer airport and fly back to home.
Today looking at your time frame, drive towards the international airport for the onward journey towards your Home.
Max Altitude
1300m/4265ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Price Includes
Private transportation for airport pick up and dropPrivate transportation for sightseeing tours and all drives as per the programService of local English speaking Birding guide as per the programEntrance fee wherever applicable during sightseeing toursAll accommodation as per the program with breakfast in Kathmandu and Chitwan and Koshi Tappu on full board basisAll applicable government taxes and service charge.Price Doesn't Include
Any International or domestic airfareAny lunch and dinner in KathmanduBottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks)Liability for insurance against accidents, illness, loss of luggage etcLiability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents and other occurrence beyond our controlNepal visa fee.Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone etc.Medical, travel, trip cancellation, surface or air evacuation or any other type of insuranceAny other services not mentioned above as included.Packing Lists
Cloathing
Lightweight trekking shirts & pantsWarm fleece/jacket for mornings/eveningsWaterproof/windproof jacketHat or cap for sun protectionWarm hat/beanie for coldGlovesTrekking socks & innerwearGears
Trekking boots (comfortable, broken-in)Daypack (20–30L)Trekking poles (optional)Headlamp/flashlight with spare batteriesBinocularsCameraPersonal Items
Toiletries & quick-dry towelSunscreen & lip balm with SPFHand sanitizerFirst aid kit & personal medicationsNotebook & penOther Items You Can Bring
Water bottles / hydration systemSnacks & energy barsPower bank & charging cablesLightweight rain cover for backpackPlastic bags or stuff sacks for organizing gear