Bird Watching Tour in Nepal is one of the popular adventure tours for those who love nature and the birds of Nepal. Nepal bird-watching tour explores the lowland (Terai) to the hilly mountain region. Every year, dedicated bird watchers and conservationists survey bird species occurring all over the country.
Nepal is a bird watcher’s paradise with 873 species (10% of the world’s total bird species) of birds. Nepal, though small in size, has all kinds of habitats for birds-wetlands, lakes, tropical and subtropical forests, coniferous and Himalayan habitats.
The 14-day Bird-Watching Trip in Nepal takes you through the lowland jungle of Terai. Wildlife Reserves, and many other conservation areas and Parks. Birds of 500 species are found in the capital city, Kathmandu, alone. The famous places for bird watching in Kathmandu are Phulchowki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmati River, and so on. Likewise, Chitwan also has a wide variety of birds. Koshi Tappu, another sighting of an incredible range of both resident and migratory birds that come from far away, from Siberia.
The opportunity to see different kinds of birds will make your trip memorable. You will be mesmerized by the enjoyable view of many species of birds along with the panoramic mountainous view, glimpses of wild animals, and exposure to the local people’s culture and traditions. Nepal is famous for being the home of some endangered birds like the Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe), Nepal’s national bird, and the Spiny Babbler. The birds watching program takes you to explore the birds, as well as explore diverse wildlife in some famous wetlands and National Parks of Nepal.
At Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition, we offer carefully curated tours, designed to immerse you in the untouched wilderness, rich biodiversity, and spiritual serenity of Nepal. Whether you are a nature lover, a wildlife enthusiast, or a seeker of peace and solitude, this safari promises a lifetime of memories in one of Nepal’s most remote and mystical landscapes.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
We complete our customs formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there will be a representative from our company who will take you to your hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day resting. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by our company. Overnight in Kathmandu.
You can start bird watching from the Godavari Botanical Garden. After having a short city tour for bird watching through the rivers of Bagmati and Manohara, set out in the evening for a bird watching trip in Godavari. Stay overnight in the hotel at the Godavari.
After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch and hike up to Phulchowki Hill. The forested hillside trail is rich in outstanding flora and diverse birdlife. Phulchowki has a high density of bird species, with around 90 species recorded in the area, including the endemic spring babbler, as well as the cutia, mountain hawk-eagle, rufous-bellied pied woodpecker, and black-throated parrotbill, among others. In the evening, return to Kathmandu.
Shivapuri can be reached in two ways, either from Sundarijal or from Budhanilkantha. The park is home to around 318 species of birds. In certain areas, you may spot laughing thrushes, crested serpent eagles, little pied flycatchers, ruby-throats, and babblers. In the Nagarjun area, bird species such as the northern eagle owl, red-billed blue magpie, long-tailed mountain thrush, chestnut-headed bee-eater, maroon oriole, large hawk-cuckoo, and Eurasian woodcock can often be observed at close range. After the excursion, return to the hotel in Nagarkot.
Today, after breakfast, as per your flight schedule, you will be driven to the airport, where you will board the flight to Pokhara. After the 30 minutes of flight upon reaching Pokhara, you will be transported to your designated hotel.
After lunch, you will enter the woods in the Raniban just above the lake in search of birds. You will climb to the Peace Stupa at the top of Raniban, spotting a variety of bird species. The full day excursion of bird watching in the woods at the lake shore comes to an end at the cozy hotel room of lakeside Pokhara.
Today we will be driven to Dhampus, a traditional Gurung village. The Gurungs are an ethnic community who inhabit the hills surrounding the Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. Plus, the forested region around Dhampus is a great birding destination where you can spot species preferring to dwell in the low alpine regions. Birds like white collared blackbird, red-headed bullfinch, pied bushchat, different species of pheasants, and scaly thrush, among others, are birds that could be spotted in Dhampus. After the cultural and bird watching tour in Dhampus, we will drive back to Pokhara for the overnight stay.
Today we drove to Chitwan. It’s better to arrive there on time for an evening trip. After arriving at Chitwan, we transfer you to your lodge, then start our evening bird watching trip to the bank of the Rapti River and the surrounding area. Then come back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, those who wish may enjoy a 45-minute canoe ride on the Rapti River. We then departed for Chitwan National Park for birdwatching. Target species include the giant hornbill, grey-crowned prinia, eagles, and woodpeckers. We spend almost the entire day in the park before returning to the hotel or lodge.
After breakfast, drive to Bis Hazari Taal (Twenty Thousand Lakes) wetland for the bird watching experience. Target species are the grey-headed fish eagle, the rocky tail drongo, the serpent eagle, the hoopoe, and the day goes for a private jeep safari in the Kumroj community forest, which is one of the best habitats for birds. Target species include winter migratory birds.
After breakfast, we will go to Khorsor (Sal forest area) for bird watching. Target species are blue Indian roller, stork-billed kingfishers, Bengal florican, Asian paradise flycatcher, bee-eaters, and cormorants. After watching, we can either go to the elephant breeding centre or return to the hotel.
Koshi Tappu is a 6-7-hour drive from Hetauda. After the morning breakfast, you will hit the road on the Mahendra Highway toward the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Upon reaching Koshi Tappu, first you will check into your designated forest lodge, and then you will begin your brief bird watching session in the nearest areas of the park. In the evening, you will return to your hotel for dinner and go for a well-earned rest.
Today, you will wake with the dawn and begin your fresh morning nature walk in the nearby neighborhood. Then, after breakfast, you will begin your rafting session on the Saptakoshi River to witness the various marine and jungle wildlife, including the water birds. At some point, you will enjoy the picnic lunch at the bank of the river.
After lunch, you will drive to Koshi Barrage to view the bird life and freshwater dolphins. Koshi Tappu is the home of more than 485 species like Bengal florican. After the long bird-watching trip for a full day, you will return to your hotel.
We will drive to Biratnagar airport after breakfast, then board the plane to fly back to Kathmandu. After reaching, you will be transported to your designated hotel. Then, after some time, you can rest, or if you want, you can buy souvenirs and explore the market. Overnight at the hotel.
Your adventure for this trip comes to an end today! We will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
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56 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
