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Bird Watching in Nepal |
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Nepal is indeed a paradise for birds
with over 800 species recorded
representing 10% of the world’s
population in just a tiny fraction of
the earth’s land mass. Just to list a
few: eight species of stork, six species
of pheasant, 17 species of cuckoo, 3
species of crow, cormorant, egret, black
ibis, eagle, falcon, duck, chukar,
partridge, sarus crane, lapwing pigeon,
bengal green pigeon, dove, parakeet,
koel cuckoo, owl, vulture, peafowl, red
jungle fowl, swallow, black drong, blue
jay, wood pecker, black-headed shrike,
common myna, red-vented bulbul, paradise
flycatcher, brahminy duck, house
sparrow, red mania, and hawk. The
opportunity to see these and other birds
will make your trip a memorable and
enjoyable one. These trips also provide
panoramic mountain views, glimpses of
wild animals and exposure to the local
people’s culture and traditions.
Trip Overview
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Day 1:
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Upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport,
welcome by our representative & transfer
to the hotel. At the hotel briefing
about the program by our representative.
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Day 2:
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Sightseeing of Kathmandu city, Swayambhu
nath, Museum and Patan city.
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Day 3:
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Sightseeing around Pashupatinath,
Boudhanath and Bhaktapur.
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Day 4:
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Full day bird & butterfly watching in
Phulchowki (2759m), & Godavari Royal
Botanical Garden.
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Day 5:
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Drive from Kathmandu to Koshi Tappu,
Biratnagar. Evening bird, butterfly &
dolphin watching.
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Day 6:
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Full day bird, butterfly & dolphin
exploring activities on foot and in
boats in Koshi Tappu.
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Day 7:
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Drive from Koshi Tappu to Chitwan for
9-10 hrs through the beautiful
landscapes. Evening jungle activities in
Chitwan. Evening enjoy Tharu cultural
programmes.
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Day 8:
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Whole day jungle activities in Chitwan
including jungle walk, elephant ride,
canon ride, village visit and explore
the jungle on foot and jeeps for birds
viewing, butterfly watching. In the
evening enjoy a cultural dance performed
by local villagers.
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Day 9:
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Full day jungle activities like jungle
walk, canon ride, bird watching, nature
walk etc.
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Day 10:
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Drive from Chitwan to the Bardia
National Park. Evening jungle activities
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Day 11:
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Full day Jungle activities including
elephant back safari, nature walks,
jungle drive, bird watching and trekking
in the Churia Hills to observe more
birds. Overnight in the tented camp.
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Day 12:
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Full day jungle activities with cultural
visits to Tharu village, Gangetic
dolphin viewing, rafting in the Karnali
river. In the evening Tharu (ethnic
tribe) cultural performance.
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Day 13:
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Drive to Nepalgunj for about 2 hrs then
fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in
Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
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Day 14:
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Free day in Kathmandu for shopping etc.
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Day 15:
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Departure to onward destination.
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Duration:
14 Nights / 15 Days
Accommodation:
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Transport:
Car / Van / Flight
Activities:
Bird Watching, Sightseeing
Group size:
Minimum - 1
Grading:
Easy
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