Birdwatching Tour in the mountain and lowland of Nepal
TripCode: NAT001
17 Day Trip 

An ornithological tour that explores the birds of mid-highland and lowland of Nepal

Nepal is extremely rich in bird diversity, occupying almost 9% of the world’s birds. The diversity of birds decreases as you go towards higher elevation but there are many special birds that mainly inhabit that particular area. Whereas, lowlands of Nepal is where the most of the birds were/are recorded in the country. This birding tour, “Birds of Nepal”, tour is a great combination to see and experience the country of both regions of Nepal with the two different habitats of birds, a great way to experience the birds of Nepal, see the mountains nature and local cultures.

Trip Highs
Exploring the Birds of Nepal from lowland to highlands such as Great Hornbill, Great Slaty Woodpeckers, Bengal Florican, Prinia and Long-tailed Broadbill, Himalayan Cutia, Rose Finches, and many other globally threatened (GTS) and rare species from Nepal . Wildlife such as  Great One-horned Rhino, Big Cat and much more. At same time famous Himalayan peaks of stunning Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Fishtail.

Trek and Tour
In this trip, you will tour some of the best parts of the country, exploring the diverse species of birds of the Nepal with the stunning snow capped Himalayan views. The tours starts in Kathmandu with exploring the birds of Godawari/Phulchauki Hill as this is the best birding location near Kathmandu and is very scenic destination near Kathmandu. The next part is the birding hike through the Annapurna conservation area, that is well known for some of the most spectacular and highest mountain of the world such as Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhare peaks and is also rich in birdlife along with other wildlife such as Monkeys, Yellow-throated Marten, Common Leopard, Muntjac and Himalayan Black and Brown Bears etc.  After mountains, you will travel down to renowned Chitwan national parks located in the southern lowlands of Nepal. 

 Your next destination Chitwan national park is well known for the birds and wildlife of the country.

Level of Grade: Easy to moderate trip

Best months
October to April through Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and March

For bird’s latter part of autumn and winters, the latter part of spring and summer can be the best birds migrate to the lower elevation in the winter and travel back to the hilly and higher part of the elevation in summer.

Bring along
A pair of binocular (8×42 or 10 x 40 recommended) and telescope if possible, Birds of Nepal field guide, pencil/pen and notebook, and camera.

NOTE: Apart from above dates. the tour can be organised and customized according to your available time and requirements.

Please contact us @ info@nature-treks.com or vimal@nature-treks.com