Bird Watching in Nepal

Overview

Bird watching in Nepal is one of the best natural tours to observe the birds as it is a habitat of resident, wintering and migrant birds. Nepal is very rich in biodiversity though geographically it is a small country. Surprisingly, there are 862 species of birds in Nepal that is suitable residence for both residenting and migrating birds. Around the Kathmandu Valley, there are some best places for bird watching, including Nagarjun and Ful Chouki Danda (hill) and Godawori Botanical Garden. Shivapuri is one them. Shivapuri, the smallest National Park in Nepal, is the house of 318 species of birds.

The Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park and Koshi Tappu Wild Life Reserve are perfect places for depth study on birds in Nepal. Koshi Tappu is one of the best spots to explore the birds. One can watch more than 170 species of birds in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve situated in an area of 17,500 hectares.

Pokhara, the houristic hub in Nepal, getting popular for bird watching in addition to other adventure activities. Phew Lake, Sarangkot, Peace Stupa, Raniban, Kadhe, Dhampus and Australian Camp, among others, are famous places for bird watching in Pokhara. There are around 500 species of birds in Pokhara and adjoining areas, including Begnas Forest Area and Annapurna Conservation Area.

Low land Lakes in Nepal for bird watching

Beeshazar Tal (Lake)

Beeshazar Tal, including associated Lakes, is in Chitwan district, a tourist hub in Nepal. Bishazari Tal, also known as Bishajari Tal, covers an area of 3,200 hectors at an altitude of 286m. It is very popular Lake for bird watching. This Lake, declared a Ramsar site, falls within the Buffer Zone of Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage Site.

Jagdispur Tal (Lake)

Jagdispur Tal in Kapilvastu district is best to watch wetland birds. This Lake covers an area of 225 hectors at an altitude of 197m in Jahadi Village Development Committee of Kapilbastu in Lumbini zone to the southwest Nepal. This Lake is listed in the world wetland area. Jagdispur Tal, 10km south of east-west highway, is a habitat for resident, wintering and passage migrant wetland birds.

Badhaiya Tal (Lake)

Badhaiya Tal in Soraka Village Development Committee in Bardiya district is a popular place for bird watching. The well known Lake in mid-western Nepal covers an area of 105 hectors. Post monsoon makes this Lake more beautiful as it is surrounded by the rice field. And the water depth is up to 4m in monsoon. An estimated number of birds in this Lake is 1,800 of 38 species.

Ghodaghodi Tal (Lake)

Ghodaghodi Tal, surrounded by tropical deciduous forest, is in Darakhnidi VDC in Kailali district in far-western Nepal. It is a perfect place to watch birds. Being just 100m north of the east-west highway, this Lake provides an easy access to people wanting to visit the Lake. This Lake is a Ramsar Site that covers an area of 2,563 hectors at an altitude of 205m.

Ghodaghodi Tal is an Important Bird Area (IBA) in Nepal and also an important religious shrine as it is named after the Ghoda Ghodi goddess. Tourists interested in the local rituals, in addition to bird watching, should make a tour to this Lake in December when they can observe the annual traditional festival ‘Agan Panchami’ celebrated by Tharu indigenous peoples.

Bird watching tour itinerary (one)

01 Day: Arrival to international airport and transfer to the hotel

02 Day: Drive to Budhanilkantha and start trekking to shivapuri and overnight there in tent
03 Day: Bird watching around there. After lunch at 2:00pm walk down to Narayanthan and drive to Godawori and stay overnight there
04 Day: Bird watching and after lunch drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner
05 Day: Drive to international airport to fly onward destination

Bird watching tour itinerary (two)

01 Day: Arrival to Kathmandu international airport and drive to hotel
02 Day: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
03 Day: Drive to Chitwan National Park
O4 Day: Full day jungle walk and bird watching
05 Day: Full day jungle walk and bird watching
06 Day: Drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner
07 Day: Drive to Kathmandu international airport to fly back

Bird watching tour itinerary (three)

01 Day: Pick up from Kathmandu airport to the hotel with our guide
02 Day: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
03 Day: Fly from Kathmandu –Biratnagar. Drive to Koshi Tappu
04 Day: Bird watching in Koshi Tappu
05 Day: Bird watching in Koshi Tappu
06 Day: Fly back from Biratnagar-Kathmandu. Farewell dinner
07 Day: Drive to international airport to fly back

Bird watching tour itinerary (four)

01 Day: Pick up from Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel
02 Day: Fly or drive from Kathmandu –Pokhara

03 Day: Bird watching in Pokhara

04 Day: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner
Day: Drop off at the airport and fly back home

Bird watching in Nepali Lakes – itinerary

01 Day: Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel

02 Day: Drive to Kapilvastu. Tour to Jagdispur Tal for bird watching in the evening

03 Day: Back to Jagdispur Tal and enjoy bird watching

– Drive to Bardiya. A short evening tour to Badhaiya Tal and watch the birds

04 Day: Morning tour to Badhaiya Tal to observe the birds

– Drive to Kailali – Sightseeing in Ghodaghodi Tal in the afternoon

– Drive to Bardiya National Park for overnight stay

05 Day: Back to Ghodaghodi Tal early morning and watch the birds

– Drive to Chitwan. Visit Bishajari Tal for bird watching in the afternoon

– Drive to Chitwan National Park for overnight stay

06 Day: Morning bird watching tour to Bishajari Tal

– Drive back to Kathmandu

07 Day: Drop off at the airport and fly back home

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Cost Includes

Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation and breakfast in Kathmandu
Accommodation and three meals during the tour
Tour guide for the entire tour
Ornithologist during the specific tour as mentioned in the itinerary
National parks’ fees and government royalties
Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guide
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary

Cost Excludes

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

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Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.

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I climbed Mera Peak with Nepal Mountain Lovers in April 2024, and it was one of the best trips of my life. Nepal is a land of magic, and the Nepalese people are kind, supportive, and welcoming. Tara, the organizer, has all these qualities and more. My sherpas, Wanglee and Gyalje, were incredible. Wanglee and I had so much fun on the way up to Khare and all the way back to Kathmandu.The accommodation, food, weather, and scenery were all fantastic. I'm already looking forward to another adventure with them in the future. I have full confidence in Tara and his organization, and I highly recommend them to everyone. Thanks a lot, my friend, and see you again soon!
  
 
 
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We are thrilled to share our extremely positive feedback about Nepal Mountain Lovers company, particularly regarding our experience with Tara and his team. Our group, consisting of 10 individuals from South India (some of us came from Melbourne, Australia (South India Origin)), embarked on a pilgrimage trip. Given our specific requirements for flights, accommodation, and food, Tara not only ensured that we had a memorable journey but also became a true friend to us. He effortlessly made us feel as though we were being guided by a trusted friend or family member. Tara took the time to understand our food preferences and always made arrangements to meet our needs, even when we made last-minute requests like wanting to do a motorbike ride on the hills. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of Nepal, our trip was made easy and stress-free.Recognising that many of our parents were elderly, Tara went above and beyond to organise the necessary facilities to accommodate their needs. Every aspect of our trip, from coordination to planning, was meticulously arranged. Throughout the 9-day trip, each day proved to be exceptional.Towards the end of our journey, we encountered unexpected challenges due to forest fires, resulting in the cancellation of flights from Jomsom and Pokhara. However, Tara swiftly arranged alternative transportation, ensuring our safety and ensuring that none of our planned activities were missed. It was disheartening to witness other travelers from other agencies stranded at the airport, while we were well taken care of by Tara and his team.We were delighted with the exceptional service provided by Tara and his team at Nepal Mountain Lovers. Should we have the opportunity to visit Nepal again, we would not hesitate to seek their services. In fact, my friends and I are already considering another adventure with Tara, particularly to the base camp.We wholeheartedly recommend Tara and Nepal Mountain Lovers to anyone seeking adventure, a pilgrimage, or simply a chance to admire the stunning mountains of Nepal. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication are truly commendable.
  
 
 
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We learned so much sightseeing even if we only had 2 days to visit Kathmandu, Tara, our city guide, was the best and knew exactly what to focus our attention on. We even had the privilege to participate in a cultural evening with Nepalese foods and traditional dance from various ethnic groups like the Sherpa and the Tamang. Wow! Hindouisme and Buddhism come together peacefully and colorfully in the capital city of Nepal! So many temples, stupas, monuments to honor Hindu gods or Buddha. A rich history to say the least that was very well presented to us!Tara also organized our 13 day trek to and from Everest base camp. He found us the best guide, Bishal, and local porters for our adventure. We are a Canadian family and we were with our 3 children, our youngest is 9 and we also have a 12 and 14 year old. We felt very safe and well advised all along the way. We discovered much about the food, the culture, the Buddhist monuments and the mountains thanks to our guide. When we were on our way back from EBC (yes we made it!) and needed some changes made regarding our flight back for example the communication was clear and efficient with both our trek guide and Tara.I highly recommend Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. The logistics of travel for our trekking expedition and the human connection with our guides were all in place to facilitate this unique experience. We have been blessed to have been able to witness the power and beauty of the Himalayas while in the best of hands!
  
 
 
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Tara was accommodating, from the intial emails and calls until we arrived there. He was flexible as I changed my mind several times during the planning process. He personally accompanied us during the tour and it shows he is a very experienced guide/ owner. He has done a lot of the treks himself so you feel secured with him. Overall what a positive experience booking with this company!
  
 
 
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I was a solo traveller in a fabulous trekking organized by Mr. Tara in the first week of December, great period to go to the Everest region if you want to stay clear off tourist crowds. Everything was perfectly organized, was handled with professionalism, overall, my trekking experience was beyond my expectations. The package included airport pickup and drop-off 2 days in a very good 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, a round trip ticket Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu, a cultural program, a price, and many other facilities usually given to large groups. My trekking started as for any tourists, from Lukla airport with Mr. Dipak, a very professional and experienced guide and also a great travel mate, open to any kinds of conversation all along the trek that lasted around 12 days. I added 2 extra days to visit Kathmandu guided by Mr. Tara who also helped me to get a special price for my extra days’ accommodation. I am a very happy and super satisfied trekker who keeps on recommending Mr. Tara’s agency, to friends and acquaintances. What I found really amazing, is I felt like travelling together with my best friends. I am going to repeat it adding Imja Tse peak.
  
 
 
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I definitively can recommend doing the one day private tour in Kathmandu valley with Nepal Mountain Lovers. We got the most for little money! !!The tour was very interesting as our guide Tara has an excellent knowledge about Kathmadu, Nepal and its sights. Within a day we explored the traditional city of Kathmandu, visited impressive temples, palaces and other fabulous points of interest.As we wanted to benefit the most, Tara even extended the time without charging more!Thank you Tara for the great day.
  
 
 
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   Trek to Everest Base Camp and Visit of Kathmandu
My son and I have had a wonderful trek to Everest Base Camp superbly organized by Tara. The guide and porter he selected were professional and took good care of us throughout the 12 days trek. Tara was our guide in Kathmandu and the area. All the site he selected were interesting to visit and see. All the recommendations he made either met or exceeded our expectations including the small hotel in the middle of the city and close to everything. Tara was also extremely flexible to adjust his plans and schedule to our last minute request.My son and I plan to go back to Nepal for another father and son trip and we will use no one else but Tara and the Nepal Mountain Lovers agency.
  
 
 
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   Well organized, flexible and delightful
We contacted Tara over 2 years ago for the Everest Base Camp Trek, but the earthquake made it impossible. We had already given him the deposit for the trip. No problem, 2 years later, we were finally able to meet and do the trek!When we got sick going up, he added a day for use no problem. The guide he chose was reliable, flexible, fun and he knew his business. Tara called us on the mountain to make sure everything was okay. His advice made it possible for us to get to the base camp and to summit Kala Patthar. When we got back, we booked a small cultural tour of Kathmandu. Tara was our guide. Always smiling and laughing. He made this trip a delight. Very happy to have met this man. 10/10 would recommend and use again!
  
 
 
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   A Short But Memorable Trek In Nepal
My friend and I had only a few days spare to visit Nepal, but as soon as I contacted Tara at Nepal Mountain Lovers I knew we would be able to arrange a trip that was full and worthwhile. Tara replied very promptly to my initial message and had designed an itinerary that suited our time frame very well. He was there to greet us at the airport and drive us straight to the International Guest House in Thamel district (we'd requested a budget trip and were pleasantly surprised with how nice the place was). Once we were settled in the hotel, Tara sat us down with the map and asked if we would like to do a trek that was a little more challenging than our initial itinerary - which we were more than happy to do. The trek itself was fantastic. The uphills did leave us a little breathless but were well worth it as we were rewarded with stunning views of the Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains. Along the way, Tara was full if interesting facts about Nepal - it's religion, politics and anything else we asked about. The pace of the trek was good, with plenty of breaks and stops to take pictures - at no point did we feel rushed. We also had no problem finding hotels to stay in along the way. Upon returning to Kathmandu, Tara took us on a walk through Bhaktapur, an ancient town full of fascinating architecture and historical curiosities. Our final evening was spent at a traditional Nepalese dinner, with dancers and musicians to entertain the guests, showcasing the best of Nepalese culture. Overall we were extremely pleased with the service provided. The cost was very reasonable and it left us free to enjoy Nepal's beautiful landscapes without having to worry about anything! Tara was an excellent guide, a friendly man who was very accommodating to our needs. We're already talking about returning to Nepal to do the Everest base camp trek. If you're planning a trip we would highly recommend getting in touch with Nepal Mountain Lovers.
  
 
 
  
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