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Birds of the Mahabhar
Range and Chitwan
Day 1
Arrival transfer to Hotel, Overnight
Day 2
Birding – Phulchoki
Day 3
Drive to Daman, Overnight Hotel.
Day 4
Birding up to pass, Hotel
Day 5
Birding Mt. Botanical Garden
Day 6
Birding down road to Cultivated areas.
Day 7
Transfer to Chitwan, afternoon Birding
Day 8
Chitwan
Day 9
Chitwan
Day 10
Chitwan
Day 11
Return to Kathmandu. Hotel
Day 12
Free in Kathmandu, hotel
Day 13
Departure transfer to Airport.
Phulchowki 18km south-east
of Kathmandu.
Phulchowki at 2760m 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,
Speckled Piculet, Crimson-breasted Pied and Rufous-bellied Pied Woodpeckers, Grey-chinned
Minivet, Striated Bulbul, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Spotted Forktail, Chestnut-headed and
grey-bellied Tesias, Chestnut-crowned and black faced Warblers, Rufous-bellied
Niltava,
Lesser Scaly-breasted Wren-Babbler, Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler, Grey-throated and
Spiny Babblers, White-crested, striated, Rufous-chinned and grey-sided Laughing thrushes,
Red-billed Leiothrix, Cuttia, White-browed Green and Black-eared Shrike-Babblers, Hoary
Barwing, Blue-winged Minla, Nepal Fulvetta, Yellow-browed Tit, Brown-throated
Treecreeper,
Black-throated Sunbird, Maroon Oriole, Eurasian and Lancelated Jays, Red-billed Blue
Magpie and Brown Bullfinch. A further 55 species have been known to visit the area as
migratory or occasional visitors. Phulchowki’s forests are also very rich in flora
and butterflies. Mammals include Leopard, Yellow-throated Marten and Orange-bellied
Squirrel. After this fine introduction to Nepali Birds, we will return to our hotel in
Kathmandu.
Daman
On the peaceful hillside above the village of Daman offers a magnificent vista: from beyond Everest in the
east to the snowy heights of Dhaulagiri in the west, the giants of the Himalaya
in all their glory encompassing over 400 km of unbroken mountain chain with 8
of the world's 10 highest mountains. It’s the perfect place to unwind and
enjoy activities such as mountain biking and pony tours, hiking, fishing, and
bird watching. The tranquil forest is lush with rhododendrons, orchids, and a
wonderful variety of birds.
During a recent visit 84 species of birds where counted in 2
days.
Chitwan
The Royal Chitwan National Park covers 932 sq. km. and supports some 450
species of birds. Flocks of Common and Demoiselle Cranes occur on passage between March
and May and October/November. Along the marshes and small lakes there are Cormorants,
Darter, Cinnamon Bittern, Black-crowned Night and Purple Herons, Asian
Openbill,
Woolly-necked and Lesser Adjutant Storks, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cotton Pygmy Goose,
Balloons Ruddy-breasted and Brown Crakes, Purple Gallinule, Bronze-winged Jacana, Painted
Snipe and Stork-billed Kingfisher, Chestnut-crowned and Spotted Bush Warblers, Yellow
bellied Prinia, Clamorous Reed, dusky and Smoky Warblers, and Red-capped Babbler. Forest
species regular seen are Lesser Fishing and Grey headed Eagle, Brown Fish Owl, Changeable
Hawk-Eagle, Kalij Pheasant, Emerald Dove, Orange-breasted Green and Pompadour Green
Pigeon, Moustached Parakeet, Green-billed Malkoha, Brown Hawk Owl, Crested
Treeswift, Pied
and Great Hornbills, Streak-throated Green, Rufous, Himalayan Golden-backed and Greater
Golden- backed Woodpeckers, Large Woodshrike Rosy Minivet, Black- crested Bulbul, Golden
fronted Leafbird, Pale-chinned Flycatcher, Black-napped Monarch, Puff-throated Babbler,
White-browed Scimitar-Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Crimson Sunbird, Thick-billed
Flowerpecker, Hill Mynah, Black-hooded Oriole, White-rumped Shama, Lesser
Necklaced,
Greater Necklaced and Rufous-necked Laughing-thrushes, Nepal Fulvetta, Streaked
Spiderhunter, yellow-bellied Warbler, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Forest Eagle, Tawny Fish Owls,
Red-headed Trogon, White-browed Piculet, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Long-tailed Broadbill,
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird and Little Spiderhunter.
Elephant Safari, travel through open grassland and dense forests
on elephant back in search of rare game. Be on the look out for the great one horned
rhino, four species of deer, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard, bison and the big one, The
Royal Bengal Tiger.
Canoeing, a traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip
down the Rapti River to view birds, crocodiles and the animals of the river bank.
Nature walk, our trained naturalists take you to prime spots to
view deer, rhino, sloth bear and other wild life. Detailed knowledge of the wild life and
jungle will enhance your trip.
Birding, an early morning walk along the Rapti River is a must
to view many of the 450 species of exotic birds including Giant Hornbill, Lesser Florican
and Paradise Flycatcher. Again, you will be accompanied by our experienced naturalists.
Evenings are as exciting as the days’ adventures. Our
friendly trained naturalists and jungle guides are there to make you feel at home and tell
you exciting jungle stories.
Cost includes: All by private transfer, Hotel with breakfast, all permits and entry
fees, sightseeing tour with English
speaking guide. Whole trip will be escorted by an English speaking tour guide.
Cost doesn't include:
Nepal entry visa, departure tax
(Domestic and International), lunch
and dinner, personal nature things, insurance.
B= Breakfast
L= Lunch
D=dinner
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