15-Day Birdwatching Tour in Nepal with Koshi Tappu and Annapurna

15 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Experience an unforgettable 15-day birdwatching journey through Nepal's most diverse and scenic landscapes, from the lush forests and hills of the Kathmandu Val...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Bharatpur, Janakpur, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Annapurna, Chitwan, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Ghandruk · Languages: English

About Biratnagar

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Biratnagar

Biratnagar tour guides from Everest Global Hub offer great local tips in this second city of Nepal, with temples to blooming botanic gardens on the menu.

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What's Included

Experienced birding guide to lead the tour
Hotel or lodge accommodation throughout the tour
All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Private vehicle or jeep transportation for all transfers and birding excursions
Entrance fees for national parks and wildlife reserves
Spotting scopes and binoculars for optimal birdwatching experiences

Not Included

International airfare to and from Nepal
Personal expenses, including souvenirs, tips, and additional activities
Travel insurance, which is highly recommended

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Birding

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Briefing about the birdwatching journey and its expected highlights. Briefing about the birdwatching journey and its expected highlights. Optional short walk in Godavari Botanical Garden for a welcome birding session. Optional short walk in Godavari Botanical Garden for a welcome birding session. Bird highlights include Spotted Forktail, Blue Whistling Thrush, and Great Barbet. Bird highlights include Spotted Forktail, Blue Whistling Thrush, and Great Barbet.
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Day 02

Full-Day Birding on Phulchowki Hill

Early morning drive to Phulchowki, the highest hill in the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy a full day of birdwatching with a picnic lunch amidst mixed forest and rhododendron habitats. Enjoy a full day of birdwatching with a picnic lunch amidst mixed forest and rhododendron habitats. Bird highlights include Cutia, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Rufous-bellied Niltava, and Red-billed Leiothrix. Bird highlights include Cutia, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Rufous-bellied Niltava, and Red-billed Leiothrix.
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Day 03

Birding in Shivapuri National Park

Visit the Shivapuri watershed area and Nagi Gumba. Take a short hike through mixed broadleaf and pine forests. Take a short hike through mixed broadleaf and pine forests. Bird highlights include White-gorgeted Flycatcher, Yellow-browed Tit, and Black-throated Sunbird. Bird highlights include White-gorgeted Flycatcher, Yellow-browed Tit, and Black-throated Sunbird.
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Day 04

Journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Take a long drive or a domestic flight to Biratnagar, followed by a 2-hour drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Enjoy an evening birding walk near the lodge to explore the first wetland species of the trip. Enjoy an evening birding walk near the lodge to explore the first wetland species of the trip. Bird highlights include early sightings of waterfowl, waders, and ibises. Bird highlights include early sightings of waterfowl, waders, and ibises.
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Day 05

Birding in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Spend two full days birdwatching by jeep, boat, and guided walks. Explore wetlands, grasslands, and riverine forests. Explore wetlands, grasslands, and riverine forests. Bird highlights include Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork, Asian Openbill, kingfishers, and various warblers. Bird highlights include Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork, Asian Openbill, kingfishers, and various warblers.
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Day 06

Transfer to Chitwan National Park

Drive via Janakpur or take a domestic flight from Biratnagar to Bharatpur. Arrive and check in at your jungle lodge in Chitwan National Park. Arrive and check in at your jungle lodge in Chitwan National Park.
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Day 07

Birding in Chitwan National Park

Explore the park and its buffer zones through a jeep safari, canoe ride, and jungle walks. Bird highlights include Lesser Adjutant, Great Hornbill, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Red Junglefowl, numerous raptors, and owls. Bird highlights include Lesser Adjutant, Great Hornbill, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Red Junglefowl, numerous raptors, and owls.
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Day 08

Scenic Drive to Pokhara

Enjoy a scenic drive along river valleys and terraced hillsides. Spend the evening at leisure by Phewa Lake. Spend the evening at leisure by Phewa Lake.
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Day 09

Birding Around Pokhara Valley

Visit key birding locations including Begnas Lake, Phewa Lake, and Naudanda ridge. Enjoy short hikes and explore forest trails. Enjoy short hikes and explore forest trails. Bird highlights include Grey-headed Woodpecker, Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Himalayan Bulbul, and various sunbirds. Bird highlights include Grey-headed Woodpecker, Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Himalayan Bulbul, and various sunbirds.
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Day 10

Drive to Birethanti in the Annapurna Foothills

Drive to the foothills of Annapurna and stay in a lodge near Birethanti. Take short hikes to observe hill and subalpine bird species. Take short hikes to observe hill and subalpine bird species. Bird highlights include Kalij Pheasant, Chestnut-headed Tesia, and Barred Cuckoo-Dove. Bird highlights include Kalij Pheasant, Chestnut-headed Tesia, and Barred Cuckoo-Dove.
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Day 11

Birding Hike to Ghandruk or Australian Camp

Enjoy a birding-focused trek through rhododendron and oak forests. Bird highlights include Snow Pigeon, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, and Himalayan Monal, Nepal's national bird. Bird highlights include Snow Pigeon, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, and Himalayan Monal, Nepal's national bird.
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Day 12

Return to Pokhara and Fly to Kathmandu

Take a short domestic flight back to Kathmandu. Optional birding stop at Taudaha Lake for final wetland species observations. Optional birding stop at Taudaha Lake for final wetland species observations. Bird highlights include migratory ducks, grebes, and herons. Bird highlights include migratory ducks, grebes, and herons.
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Day 13

Departure from Kathmandu

Enjoy final shopping or leisure time in Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your onward departure. Transfer to the airport for your onward departure.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: HCC4+8MF, Trail to Phulchowki Mai, Godawari 44700, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.