Adventure Friendship
Birdwatching Tour Around Pokhara
Trip ID: UM5165
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Diverse Avian Species: Spot over 500 resident and migratory birds, from waterfowl to high-altitude specialists.
- Iconic Birding Sites: Visit Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Dhampus, Australian Camp, Peace Pagoda, and Annapurna foothills.
- Rare & Exotic Birds: Look for Himalayan Monal, Kalij Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, hornbills, kingfishers, and raptors.
- Wetland Birding: Discover waterfowl and migratory species at Pokhara’s lakes and wetlands.
- Scenic Landscapes: Birdwatching with backdrops of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from local guides with deep knowledge of bird habitats and behaviors.
- Cultural Touch: Visit local villages and peaceful forest trails while birding.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Meet our representative and transfer to hotel.
- Evening: welcome dinner with orientation.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
- Day 2 : Drive or Fly to Pokhara – Phewa Lake Birding
- Early morning drive (6–7 hrs) or short flight (25 min) to Pokhara.
- Afternoon: birdwatching at Phewa Lake wetlands and boat ride.
- Key species: Common Kingfisher, Ruddy Shelduck, Lesser Whistling Duck.
- Overnight in Pokhara.
- Day 3 : Dhampus and Australian Camp
- Drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus village (~2 hrs).
- Morning birding in subtropical forests and meadows.
- Continue to Australian Camp (30 min hike) for panoramic views.
- Key species: Kalij Pheasant, Himalayan Bulbul, Scarlet Minivet, Steppe Eagle.
- Overnight in a tea house.
- Day 4 : Dhampus Birding and Return to Pokhara
- Early morning birdwatching around Dhampus.
- Trek down to Phedi, then drive back to Pokhara.
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight in Pokhara.
- Day 5 : Begnas Lake and surrounding
- Morning drive to Begnas Lake and surrounding wetlands.
- Birding around Pachabhaiya Danda for pheasants, treepies, and bulbuls.
- Key species: Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Purple Heron, White-throated Kingfisher.
- Return to Pokhara in the evening.
- Overnight in Pokhara.
- Day 6 : Peace Pagoda and Raniban Forest
- Morning hike to World Peace Pagoda and Raniban Forest.
- Prime sites for forest birds and Nepal’s endemic Spiny Babbler.
- Key species: Black-backed Forktail, Blue-throated Barbet, Grey-headed Woodpecker.
- Afternoon birding and hike down to Phewa Lake.
- Overnight in Pokhara.
- Day 7 : Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Breakfast and scenic drive/fly back to Kathmandu.
- Evening farewell dinner.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
- Day 8 : Departure
- Breakfast and airport transfer for international departure.
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Airport transfers & all ground transport in private A/C vehicle.
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels (Pokhara & Kathmandu) and local tea houses (Dhampus).
- Daily breakfast; lunch during birding days; welcome & farewell dinners.
- Professional English-speaking birdwatching guide.
- Guide’s lodging, meals, salary, transport, and insurance.
- All permits and entrance fees as per itinerary.
- All applicable government taxes.
Trip Cost Exclusion
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee.
- Extra meals and drinks (soft/hard beverages, snacks).
- Travel insurance.
- Expenses due to unforeseen events (strikes, weather, landslides).
- Personal expenses (laundry, calls, tips, etc.).
- Anything not listed under “Cost Includes.”
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