Trip Fact
Trip Duration: 09 Days
Group Size: Any
Trip Destination: Nepal
Trip Grade: Easy
Places Covered: Kathmandu, Pokhara,Chitwan, Lumbini
Accomodation: 3 star Hotels or standard resorts.
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu. All Meals during tour.
Highlights
- Amazing package for the bird lovers.
- Get to explore about 600 different species of birds which are found in Chitwan National Park.
- Get to see endangered One-horned Rhino.
- Explore the culture of Tharu Community
- Explore the Beautiful Cirty of Lakes Pokhara.
Overview
Nepal Bird Watching Tour is one of the popular activities of Nepal for nature lovers and bird lovers. Nepal has the worlds 10% of the bird’s species with more than 800 species of birds which makes it a bird watchers paradise. In this 8 nights 9 Days Bird Watching Tour you will visit Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini and Bardiya. You can find varieties of species of Birds in these places. Kathmandu, Chitwan Lumbini and Bardiya are the popular touristic destinations of Nepal.
Bird Watching in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.There are more than 500 species of Birds that are found around Kathmandu valley. In this tour we will visit the most popular place for Bird Watching in Kathmandu which is Phulchoki Hill. Phulchoki Hill lies 20 km towards the south east of Kathmandu. Vairous Species of Birds such as Babbler, cutia, warblers, minivets, thruses, eagles, woodpeckers and many more can be seen here. We will also visit Godavari botanical Garden which records more than 100 species of Birds.
Bird Watching in Pokhara
Pokhara is a beautiful city which is also known as city of Lakes. Pokhara is a popular touristic hub of Nepal and also a popular place for bird watching. Different species of birds can be seen in Pokhara regularly along the shore of lakes. The birds like Besra, Red-thighed Falconet, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed and Eurasian Black Vultures, Kalij Pheasant, Ducks, Gulls, Terns, Waders, Bulbul, Black-backed Forktail, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested, Lesser Necklaced and Rufous-chinned Laughing Thrushes, Red-billed Leiothrix, Minivetts, Crimson Sunbird, Maroon Oriole, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Red-billed and many more can be seen in Pokhara. A part from beautiful birds this place also provides the magnificient views of the Annapurna and Macchapuchre mountains.
Bird Watching in Lumbini
Lumbini is the Birthplace of Gautam Buddha who is the founder of Buddhism and also known as the light of Asia. Lumbini is also a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the popular tourist destinations of Nepal especially for Buddhist Pilgrims all over the world. A part from that, Lumbini is also one of the, most popular places for bird watching in Nepal. Lumbini Garden is popular for watching Sarus Cranes which are the tallest flying birds and endangered species. Besides cranes lot of numbers of various species of birds and animals are preserved in this Garden. You can see variousspecies of Birds like gray hornbill, eurasian eagle owl (the biggest owl species of the world), the globally endangered White-rumped and slender-billed vulture, Lesser Adjutant Stork, and also Blue Bull Antelope the biggest antelope of the subcontinent and many more.
Bird Watching in Chitwan
Bird watching tour in Chitwan is one of the best bird watching tours in the whole country. A total of 544 species of birds has been recorded so far including 22 globally threatened species including critically endangered Bengal Florican, Slender-billed Vulture, White-rumped Vulture and Red-headed Vulture are found here. This 5 nights 6 Days Chitwan Bird Watching Tour can be one of the best choice for all the keen bird watchers of all over the world.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport.
Day 02: Drive or fly to Pokhara
Day 03: Bird watching tour at Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini (6-7 hrs drive), overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Bird watching tour at Lumbini. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Chitwan National Park and overnight at a resort.
Day 07: Wildlife excursion and Bird watching at Chitwan. Overnight at a resort.
Day 08 Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight a resort.
Day 09: Final Departure
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport.
Welcome to ‘Bird Watchers Paradise’. Upon your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu our representatives’ will be waiting to receive you. They will take you to the respective hotel where you will meet the rest of the team members. At the evening we will serve you with a warm welcome dinner. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive or fly to Pokhara
After having breakfast we will move to Pokhara. The drive is long but equally rewarding. You can see the villages and small cities outside the valley. En route you can also have glimpse of the major religious and cultural sites of Nepal. The drive goes via Prithivi Highway. We will stop on the way for Lunch. It takes about 5-6 hour from Kathmandu to reach to Pokhara depending upon the road conditions. Upon reaching Pokhara we will take you to the hotel. After you get fresh we will provide you a hall for your corporate meeting, conference and seminar. You can roam around the city at the evening if you want. Pokhara is famous for its night life as well. If you want to skip a long drive then you can also take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 03: Bird watching tour at Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
We will wake up to a magnificent view of the beautiful city of Lakes. Pokhara looks amazing during morning. After having our breakfast we will start our bird watching tour at Pokhara. Different species of birds can be seen in Pokhara regularly along the shore of lakes. The birds like Besra, Red-thighed Falconet, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed and Eurasian Black Vultures, Kalij Pheasant, Ducks, Gulls, Terns, Waders, Bulbul, Black-backed Forktail, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested, Lesser Necklaced and Rufous-chinned Laughing Thrushes, Red-billed Leiothrix, Minivetts, Crimson Sunbird, Maroon Oriole, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Red-billed and many more can be seen in Pokhara. A part from beautiful birds this place also provides the magnificient views of the Annapurna and Macchapuchre mountains. After completing our bird watching we will also enjoy boating at Phewa Lake. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini (6-7 hrs drive), overnight at hotel.
We will have our breakfast at Pokhara and start our drive to Lumbini. It takes about 5 to 6 hours from Pokhara to reach Lumbini. Lumbini is one of the famous touristic hub of Nepal. Upon reaching Lumbini you will check-in to the hotel. you can roam around the city at your own if you like. Overnight at Lumbini.
Day 05: Bird watching tour at Lumbini. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning we will have our breakfast and start our birding tour at Lumbini. We will go to Lumbini Garden to see the birds. Lumbini Garden is popular for watching Sarus Cranes which are the tallest flying birds and endangered species. Besides cranes lot of numbers of various species of birds and animals are preserved in this Garden. You can see variousspecies of Birds like gray hornbill, eurasian eagle owl (the biggest owl species of the world), the globally endangered White-rumped and slender-billed vulture, Lesser Adjutant Stork, and also Blue Bull Antelope the biggest antelope of the subcontinent and many more. After completing our Bird watching tour we will also visit the famous Maya Devi Temple which is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight at Lumbini.
Day 06: Drive to Chitwan and overnight at a resort.
We will have our early morning breakfast at Lumbini and drive to Chitwan. The drive takes about 5-6 hours from Lumbini to Chitwan. The drive goes through some major cities like Narayangarh, Bharahawa and Butwal. Upon reaching Chitwan you will check-in to the hotel and after you get fresh we will have a short sightseeing tour. Overnight at Chitwan.
Day 07: Wildlife excursion and Bird watching at Chitwan. Overnight at a resort.
Today we will have bird watching in Chitwan National Park. We will have our breakfast and around the Chitwan National Park which is also a habitat for one horned rhino. Chitwan National Park is the frist National Park of Nepal. There are separate areas specified for Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park. After having breakfast you will be driven towards Bis Hazari Tal which is one of the popular spot for bird watching. You can spot various species of birds like Bengal Florican, the vulnerable lesser adjutant, Grey-crowned Prinia, swamp francolin and many more in Chitwan National Park. You can also enjoy jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park where you can spot many wild animals. After that you will drive to the hotel. Overnight at Chitwan.
Day 08: Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Today we will have our breakfast and then drive back to Kathmandu. The drive takes about 5-6 hours to reach Kathmandu from Chitwan. The drive gives you a wonderful view of the countryside of Nepal outside the Kathmandu valley. You can also take a flight if you want to skip a long drive. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 09: Final Departure
Thank you for travelling with us. We hope you had a wonderful time with us and wish to see you again in near future.
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private
vehicle.
- 13 nights 3 star level Hotel Accommodation in
Kathmandu , Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan Chitwan, including breakfast.
- Birdwatching guide fee $ 100 per day
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip
dossiers
- Welcome/Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge
and all Government Taxes
- Assistance where ever need
- All ground transfers by trip private Jeep
Trip Cost Does Not Include
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two
passport photographs )
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal equipment cost like Binocular and
Camera.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar
bills,
- Tips for guides and porters, and Driver
Nepal Climate information
Nepal is a landlocked country which lies in Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Nepal has monsoonal climate having four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.
Below is a general guide to conditions at different seasons:
January to March (winter): In this season temperature will decrease at often 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during the winter but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snow fall it may be quite difficult than as usual.
April to June (summer): In these months it is quite warm and dry weather. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons, in particular, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.
June to September (Monsoon): There will be heavy monsoonal rainfall in this season. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan reasons. In this season the mountain ranges are not often visible due to the clouds.
October to December (autumn): These months are cool and clear which is due to the end of monsoon, there is little dust in the air so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.
Nepal Visas information
Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
Respect to Local Peoples
In Nepal, “Namaste” or “Namaskar” is said to an older or high-status person with palms together, figure up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation how many times you say “Namaste” but, it is better if you say once per person, per day. If You want to say “Thank You” then you can say “Dhanyabaad /'ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)”
