Start and end in Kathmandu! With the Wildlife tour 8 Days - Quest for Birdwatching, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Kathmandu, Nepal and 4 other destinations in Nepal. 8 Days - Quest for Birdwatching includes accommodation, flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: Welcome Dinner.
After breakfast in the hotel we drive to Godavari Botanical Garden where we watch Spotted Forktail and various flycatchers. From Godavari we drive further and hike to Phulchowki at 2760m which is the highest of the mountains encircling the Kathmandu valley and provides an ideal introduction to the birds of Nepal. Regularly recorded resident species include Besra, Black Eagle, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Kalij Pheasant, Common Hill Partridge, Ashy Woodpigeon, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Owlet, Golden-throated Barbet to name a few and many species of migratory birds too have been known to visit the area. Phulchowki’s forests are also very rich in flora and butterflies. Mammals include Leopard, Yellow-throated Marten and Orange-bellied Squirrel. We return to Kathmandu for the night stay.Meals: Breakfast
In the morning we drive to Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve situated about 12 kms north of Kathmandu. Some of the birds in the area are the Laughing Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Pied Fly Catchers, Rupy-throats, and Babblers. At Nagarjun at 2105m pheasants, magpies, sun birds, and ruby throats are found. We return back to Kathmandu in the evening. Meals: Breakfast
After morning breakfast in the hotel, we head for a 25 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara. After refreshment in the hotel, we explore the forest along the southern shore of the lake. Apart from the many birds found here we will be rewarded with some of the best views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains. Species regularly seen in this forest and along the shore of the lake include Besra, Red-thighed Falconet, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed and Eurasian Black Vultures, Kalij Pheasant to name a few. Meals: Breakfast
From Pokhara we drive to Chitwan for about 4 hours. After we check in to the hotel , we have time for a late afternoon nature walk or elephant safari . The Royal Chitwan National Park covers 932 sq. km. and supports some 450 species of birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up call with tea / coffee followed by Nature walk and Bird watching tour. Breakfast & start jungle safari on Elephant back to see different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys, birds and many other smaller animals. After elephant back safari tour proceed for Dugout Canoe Ride along with Dungre / Raptiriver to see 2 type of rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating Gharial. Visit elephant breeding farm & drive back to the lodge. Late afternoon Village walk can be organized nearby Tharu village. Walk / drive back to the lodge/resort. Evening enjoy “Tharu Tribal Dance“presented by the local Tharu villagers. Dinner & overnight at the jungle resort / lodge.
From Chitwan we drive along Trisuli River back to Kathmandu. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast
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