Nepal’s Bird Watching Tour
Nepal’s Bird Watching Tour
Nepal, the serene paradise of the world sitting at the lap of almighty Himalayas is mesmerizing in all the areas. Moreover, Nepal never fails to impress the nature lovers and adventure seekers. In fact, Nepal is so rich naturally and culturally that no one seems to get enough of it. Among all these natural magnificence, what stands pleasing and enchanting is colorful bird in different parts of this haven nation.So, to indulge yourself in this true bird’s heaven, Nepal’s Bird watching Tour of Duke Nepal Treks is most ideal package. Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition is the best DMC in Nepal.
The Himalayan nation, Nepal is one of the most loved countries when it comes to exquisite natural. In fact, Nepal is the home to 850 species of birds. Yes; these numbers itself is mind-boggling. So, you better pack your bags and make sure that your lens partner and binoculars are in the checklist.
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This large bird population is possible because of the varied climate and temperature of the nation. In addition, the diverse ecosystem facilitates all this variation of the birds. Nepal is not the only country of mountains and stunning landscapes and smiling face, but the wildlife, birds, and vegetation that this national treasure allures anyone who wishes to complete the quest to the holy grails of nature.
Easily the Birdwatcher’s paradise, Nepal is ready to welcome you with its plethora offering of different birds. In addition, the Bird’s population of Nepal is highest among all country in Asia sharing a similar size. And, this number also covers 10% of the total bird’ population of the world. The enticing sight of the rare birds awards you with all exhilaration you so require.
Bird Watching Areas
Bird watching tour of Nepal is the roller coaster ride. It takes you to jungles, Wildlife Reserves, and other green areas from lowland Terai to the high altitude mountain region. To your surprise, there are a whopping 500 species of birds recorded in the capital alone. Moreover, the presence of wetlands, open fields in the valley and in another region of Nepal facilitates this number of birds. The popular bird watching area in Kathmandu is in the bank of Bagmati and Manohara rivers. Moreover, You can have the insightful view of birds like Egrets, Kingfishers, Ibisbill, Wood Sandpipers and Plovers.
Another popular region for Birdwatching is the Chovar gorge and the Taudaha Lake which attracts numerous migrating birds. Bird watching mesmerizing journey is the most to do activity for all. As you can expect, Bird watching tour is the perfect blend of panoramic views, local people’s culture, wild animals and the birds of course. The endangered birds that you will encounter are Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe), Spiny Babbler (Bird found in Nepal only).
The popular bird watching areas that Nepal offers are:
Phulchowki
- Altitude-2760m
- No- 300 Species of Birds
- Bird Species- Curia, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Rufous Bellied Pied Woodpeckers, Black-throated Parrotbill, spring babbler, Blue-Napped Pitta, and a Redheaded Trojan
Godawari
- No- 100 Species of Birds
- Bird Species- lesser racket-tailed Drongo, Tibetan siskin, spotted forktail
Shivari Watershed and Wildlife Reserve
- No- 318 Species of Birds
- Bird Species- Spiny Babbler, – throated Barwing, White-throated Tit, the Hill Partridge, Great Barbet, Wedge-Tailed Green Pigeon, Eurasian Jay, Kalij Pheasant, Nepal Fulvetta, Asian Paradise-Flycatcher, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Mountain Scops Owl, Grey-winged Blackbird., White-rumped Vulture, and Hodgson’s Bush chat
Pokhara City
- No- 39 Species of Birds
- Bird Species- Ducks, Pheasant-tailed Jacana; Hopei Grey-bellied Tessie’s, common pintail snipe, bulbuls, Besra, Red-thigh Falconet, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed and Eurasian Black Vultures, Kalij Pheasant etc.
Koshi Barrage and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- No- 450 Species of Birds (26 varieties of duck, 22 threatened species of birds)
- Bird Species- duck, ibises, storks, swamp partridges (Francolins glairs), herons, egrets, Bengal Florian (Epidotic Bengalensis), Black Ibis, Honey Kites, Ospreys, Black Headed Orioles, Peregrine Falcon, Partridges
Chitwan National Park
- No- 540 Species of Birds
- Bird Species- Grey-crowned Prinia, Slender-billed Babbler, Lesser Adjutant, Ferruginous Pochard, Great Hornbill, Black-bellied Tern, Grey-headed and Lesser Fish Eagles, White-tailed Eagle, Cinereous and Red-headed Vultures, Pallid Harrier, Lager Falcon, Darter, Painted and Black-necked Storks, Rufous-rumped Grassbird and Yellow-breasted Bunting, Sarus Crane, Bengal and Lesser Florian, Indian Skimmer, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Jerdon’s Babbler and curlews, Bar-headed Goose, etc.
Mesmerize yourself with the soothing sound of the birds, pamper yourself with the mind-boggling view of colorful birds, or simply capture the best shot of colorful and dancing birds, whatever it is that you wish to do, Bird Watching Tour of Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition is the most ideal choice to be up close with the nature’s magnificence at its best.
So, to satisfy your desire of dotting the marvelous birds, Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition as a best DMC in Nepal hereby offers the following bird watching packages: