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Nepal Bird Watching |
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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. |
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Day 1 :
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport, welcome
by our representative & transfer to the hotel.
At the hotel briefing about the program by our
representative. |
Day 2 :
Sightseeing of Kathmandu city, Swayambhu nath,
Museum and Patan city. |
Day 3 :
Sightseeing around Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and
Bhaktapur. |
Day 4 :
Full day bird & butterfly watching in Phulchowki
(2759m), & Godavari Royal Botanical Garden. |
Day 5 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Koshi Tappu, Biratnagar.
Evening bird, butterfly & dolphin watching. |
Day 6 :
Full day bird, butterfly & dolphin exploring
activities on foot and in boats in Koshi Tappu. |
Day 7 :
Drive from Koshi Tappu to Chitwan for 9-10 hrs
through the beautiful landscapes. Evening jungle
activities in Chitwan. Evening enjoy Tharu
cultural programmes. |
Day 8 :
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. |
Day 9 :
Full day jungle activities like jungle walk,
canon ride, bird watching, nature walk etc. |
Day 10 :
Drive from Chitwan to the Bardia National Park.
Evening jungle activities |
Day 11 :
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. |
Day 12 :
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. |
Day 13 :
Drive to Nepalgunj for about 2 hrs then fly to
Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer
to the hotel. |
Day 14 :
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping etc. |
Day 15 :
Departure to onward destination. |
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