Nepal Bird Watching Tour
Introduction
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia between India and China. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is a bird watchers’ paradise, with national parks & conservation areas making up a large part of its territory. More than 850 species of birds are found in Nepal, and surprisingly, a good number of these birds can be spotted in and around the Kathmandu Valley alone.
Bird watching is possible in any corner of Nepal, be it in the sweltering plains where Koshi Tappu, Chitwan, and Bardiya are the main sites, while in the mountainous region, the Everest and Annapurna regions boast other well-known species of birds. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in the eastern Terai is the place to be. Bird watchers cannot miss this wonderful reserve, which abounds in birds of all kinds. It’s a place where one sees trees packed with birds as if posing for a photograph.
The hills around the Kathmandu valley especially Nagarjun, Godavari and Phulchowki are popular bird-watching areas and the Taudaha Lake on the way to Dakshinkali is ideal for watching migratory waterfowl during the winter months.
The higher Himalayan regions are home to a wide array of raptors and birds of prey, boasting a diverse range of species. But Koshi Tappu has better sightings of an incredible variety of both resident and migratory birds that come from as far away as Siberia. Nepal’s national bird is the lophophorus, Impeyan Pheasant, locally called Danphe, which is found in the Himalayan region. Bird-watching trips are organized by most resorts and are accompanied by experienced guides.
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
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Day 02: Fly to Biratnagar and drive to Koshi Tappu.
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Day 03: Full-day activity
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Day 04: Activities in Koshi Tappu.
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Day 05: Fly back to Kathmandu.
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Day 06: Flight to Nepalgunj, drive to Bardiya.
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Day 07: Bird-watching Day at Bardiya National Park
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Day 08: Bird-watching Day at National Park
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Day 09: Drive to Nepalgunj Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
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Day 10: Drive to Phulchowki and Godawari Botanical Garden.
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Day 11: Shivapuri National park
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Day 12: Tau Daha Area
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Day 13: Final Departure
What's included
- International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary.
- 4 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
- 2 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Koshi tappu Wildlife reserve on twin sharing basis on BLD (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) plan.
- All ground transportation by private vehicle. (Depending upon the group size we provide Car, Van, Jeep, Coaster, Sutlej)
- A professional English -peaking guide for entire trip.
- Complimentary farewell dinner in a Typical Nepali cultural restaurant.
- All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
What's not included
- International air fare to/from Nepal.
- Entry Visa fees - at present US$30 for 15 day, US$ 50 for 30 day, and US$ 125 for three month visa on entry into Nepal.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Temple and monastery entry permit fees.
- Bar bills and personal expenses.
- Tips and gratitude provided to staff.
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