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Bird Watching
Nepal is blessed with a vast array of exceptionally rich bird life, with a total of over 850 species recorded (more then 500 out of them are found in the wetlands and open fields inside the Kathmandu valley). Nepal's diverse topography and climate have resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, home to over 8% of the world's total bird population. Therefore Nepal is a paradise for birdwatchers! From the lowland jungle of the terai through dense rhododendron and oak forests of the middle hills to the windswept plateaus of the high Himalaya: there are birds everywhere to keep your attention. We can arrange birdwatching tours for you from short to long, walking, driving or floating, with a guide or bird specialist, however you like you trip to be. Below, we displayed the most popular birdwatching places in Nepal with their details, so you can decide which area(s) are of your biggest interest. Please contact us if you are interested to book a birdwatching trip. We are pleased to help you discover this rich variety of beautiful animals during your travel through Nepal!
   Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve can claim its distinct identity for one good reason; the vast expanse of the Koshi river. With the wild buffalo preserved, this reserve has also won its niche as a birdwatcher's paradise. The water does not only look beautiful, but it also has created floodplains and wetlands inviting many species of bird from far off places. Around 439 different species have been recorded in this area so far. Most of the time on the riverbanks, you will see 20 species of ducks, herons, storks and egrets. The wetlands in the reserve beckon all sorts of bird species. These birds fly all the way from Siberia to migrate during winter. The fact that many birds that arrive here are only seen in this place in Nepal, makes this reserve a birdwatcher's paradise. Dusk and dawn are the best times to spot varieties of birds and animals along the river and the wetlands of the reserve. This location is wonderful to explore rafting on a boat on the Koshi river: you will be taken along with the stream, while you get the chance to spot many birds in their natural environment on the riverbanks, flying and in the water. Chitwan National Park  The chirping and preening winter birds including waterfowl, ducks, pintails, bar-headed geese and cormorants, are what can be seen when you cross the river to reach the parkland. This is also the place where migratory birds arrive from as far as Siberia during winter. Their resident cousins in the Chitwan jungle are several species of woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricans, redheaded trogons and many others. The forest goes more alive during summer, when migrants including the paradise flycatcher, the Indian pitta and parakeets are abundantly found.
                Hornbill   Bardia National Park Kingfisher   Kathmandu Valley  Out of the 873 bird species available in Nepal, 500 different species are available only in Kathmandu valley and its surroundings. The surrounding hills offer a varied ecology, ranging from primary and secondary forests to rhododendrons, oak and pine forests. In addition, the wetlands and open fields inside the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds. Kathmandu valley has four main bird watching areas. One can start on the banks of the Bagmati and Manohara rivers. The Chovar gorge is particularly recommended as an area for birds, as its isolation from human habitation has encouraged their presence. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchowki hill, where the Royal botanical garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, the Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.
 Pokhara Valley
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