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Kathmandu and Chitwan Birdwatching
Trip ID: UM5159
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Birding Diversity: Spot over 900 bird species across Kathmandu Valley & Chitwan.
- Exclusive Locations: Explore Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Godavari, and Chitwan National Park.
- Rare Species: Look for the Spiny Babbler, Bengal Florican, Himalayan Griffon, and Great Hornbill.
- Luxury Comfort: Stay in premium hotels and eco-lodges such as Radisson Kathmandu & Green Park Chitwan.
- Wildlife Encounters: Along with birds, enjoy sightings of rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and possibly tigers.
- Cultural Flavor: Experience Tharu village life, canoe rides, and a traditional Nepali cultural dinner.
- Private & Seamless: Enjoy personalized guiding, private transfers, and flexible options for travel comfort.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Warm welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Transfer to luxury hotel & meet your birdwatching guide.
- Evening orientation and welcome dinner with cultural show.
- Overnight at Radisson or similar in Kathmandu.
- Day 2 : Birding in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Early morning drive to Shivapuri National Park.
- Birding trails through subtropical forests.
- Target species: Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Monal, laughingthrushes, and sunbirds.
- Return to hotel in Kathmandu for overnight.
- Day 3 : Birding in Godavari and Phulchowki Hill
- Full-day excursion to Godavari Botanical Garden & Phulchowki Hill.
- Peaceful forest birding and panoramic valley views.
- Key species: Blue-naped Pitta, Spiny Babbler, various warblers & barbets.
- Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
- Day 4 : Fly to Bharatpur and Transfer to Chitwan
- Scenic flight to Bharatpur (25 min).
- Drive to luxury lodge in Chitwan National Park.
- Afternoon nature walk or riverside birding.
- Target species: storks, herons, hornbills.
- Overnight at Green Park Resort or similar.
- Day 5 : Birding and Safari in Chitwan National Park
- Early morning birdwatching walk & canoe ride on Rapti River.
- Jeep safari through grasslands & sal forests.
- Birds: Great Hornbill, Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork.
- Possible sightings: rhinos, deer, gharials, tigers.
- Overnight in Chitwan.
- Day 6 : Birding in Sauraha and Wetlands
- Birding around Bishazari Tal (20,000 Lakes) & Rapti River floodplains.
- Afternoon: cultural program with Tharu community dance.
- Target species: hornbills, floricans, kingfishers, raptors.
- Overnight at resort in Chitwan.
- Day 7 : Return to Kathmandu from Chitwan
- Morning drive (5–6 hrs) or flight (25 min) to Kathmandu.
- Free afternoon for shopping or optional sightseeing.
- Evening farewell dinner.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
- Day 8 : Departure
- Breakfast & transfer to airport for international flight.
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Private A/C transportation throughout.
- Domestic flight Kathmandu–Bharatpur & return drive/flight (with taxes).
- 8 nights in luxury hotels/resorts.
- Daily breakfast in Kathmandu; full board (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) in Chitwan.
- Professional English-speaking birdwatching guide.
- All entrance fees, permits, and national park fees.
- Jungle activities in Chitwan: jeep safari, canoe ride, nature walk, Tharu cultural program.
- Insurance for Nepali team.
- Welcome and farewell dinners.
Trip Cost Exclusion
- International flights & Nepal visa fees.
- Travel & rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone, etc.).
- Extra meals in Kathmandu (lunch/dinner not listed).
- Expenses from unforeseen events (landslides, strikes, etc.).
- Tips for guide & driver.
- Anything not mentioned in “Includes.”
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