Samsara Trekking: Nepal Birding Holidays
Overview
Nepal Birding Holidays covers Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) of Nepal. It ranges from Alpine Himalayan bird habitats to mid-hill forest and rivers and the tropical plain with national park jungles, wetlands and lakes.
Bird habitats, in Nepal, are mixed of alpine vegetation, hill forests, rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes and farmland offering birders endemic and rare sightings combined with beautiful hike. Alpine habitat is just a day away from Kathmandu and Pokhara for the sighting of Himalayan Monal and other colorful birds.
Moreover, birders can enjoy hovering vultures and birds of prey above the hills surrounding Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys; Waders in the Wetlands, the lakes and the rivers in the tropical plains of Nepal; and colorful birds in Chitwan and Bardiya National Park jungles.
Birding Holiday is one of the most sought after activities in Nepal you should never miss while you are in Nepal. It is a lifetime experience!
Bird habitats, in Nepal, are mixed of alpine vegetation, hill forests, rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes and farmland offering birders endemic and rare sightings combined with beautiful hike. Alpine habitat is just a day away from Kathmandu and Pokhara for the sighting of Himalayan Monal and other colorful birds.
Moreover, birders can enjoy hovering vultures and birds of prey above the hills surrounding Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys; Waders in the Wetlands, the lakes and the rivers in the tropical plains of Nepal; and colorful birds in Chitwan and Bardiya National Park jungles.
Birding Holiday is one of the most sought after activities in Nepal you should never miss while you are in Nepal. It is a lifetime experience!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bird Guide
- Entry/Admission - Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, North Side of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu 00977 Nepal
Joining Nepal Birding Holiday, birders will enjoy sighting of many species of birds including only endemic bird of Nepal - Spiny Babblers. The national park inhabits over 311 species of birds including 117 migratory birds. Common species of bird species are white backed vulture, Himalayan griffon, black vulture, beard vulture, dark kite, hen harrier, goshawk, sparrow hawk, sikhra, common buzzard, Asian black eagle, steppe eagle, magpies, kalij pheasant, leafbirds, flycatcher, bushchat, babblers, cuckoos, bulbul, swift, warblers. Apart from birding, it is a beautiful hike with magnificent view of the Himalayan range from the top of Shivapuri and Nagarjun Hills! Locals life style and bird-eye view of the valley is bonus of this birding trip.
Duration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, North Side of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu 00977 Nepal
Joining Nepal Birding Holiday, birders will enjoy sighting of many species of birds including only endemic bird of Nepal - Spiny Babblers. The national park inhabits over 311 species of birds including 117 migratory birds. Common species of bird species are white backed vulture, Himalayan griffon, black vulture, beard vulture, dark kite, hen harrier, goshawk, sparrow hawk, sikhra, common buzzard, Asian black eagle, steppe eagle, magpies, kalij pheasant, leafbirds, flycatcher, bushchat, babblers, cuckoos, bulbul, swift, warblers. Apart from birding, it is a beautiful hike with magnificent view of the Himalayan range from the top of Shivapuri and Nagarjun Hills! Locals life style and bird-eye view of the valley is bonus of this birding trip.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Samsara Trekking field and office staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19!
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
903rickb
June 2022
We only had one extra day in the Kathmandu area, and after scouring the internet, we chose to go birding with Nepal Birding Holidays. We had a wonderful day, birding on Phulchoki Hill and other birding hotspots in the area. Prem and Krishna are experienced birders, and their passion for birding...
We only had one extra day in the Kathmandu area, and after scouring the internet, we chose to go birding with Nepal Birding Holidays. We had a wonderful day, birding on Phulchoki Hill and other birding hotspots in the area. Prem and Krishna are experienced birders, and their passion for birding helped make our day phenomenal. We saw more species than expected, and, well, we just had so much fun with both of them! We wholeheartedly recommend booking a birding tour with Prem and Krishna. And Bishnu was very professional and friendly in organizing the day for us. We also had the opportunity to bird with Sam, and found her to also be a stronger birder, and a joy to be around. Thanks so much to the entire team at Nepal Birding Holidays!!!avatrol1
April 2022
Our decision to go to Nepal birding was very last minute and how very lucky we were to chose Samsara Trekking. We had a fantastic week seeing a little of sights of Kathmandu before then walking and driving through the stunning scenery of the Chitwan NP area and on our last day exploring the hills...
Our decision to go to Nepal birding was very last minute and how very lucky we were to chose Samsara Trekking. We had a fantastic week seeing a little of sights of Kathmandu before then walking and driving through the stunning scenery of the Chitwan NP area and on our last day exploring the hills around Kathmandu. Guided by our knowledgeable hosts Prem and Bishnu Thapa we saw and identified almost 200 bird species along with amazing close encounters with rhino, sloth bear, mongoose, deer, bats, crocodiles, thousands of butterflies and dragonflies. No leopard or tiger for us this time but leopard in particular are regularly seen. Our exploring of Kathmandu was a real bonus as Prem is so knowledgeable on the history of the the country, the city and the range of religions and cultures that have made Katmandu the sprawling, crazy but fascinating city it is today. Prem and Bishnu's knowledge of the local birds, wildlife and countryside was exceptional and no surprise from brothers that were born and raised amongst the forest, wetlands and rivers of Chitwan. They looked after us all the way from pick up and then return to the airport leaving us only flights and beers to cover. It was a full on week and we were sad to have to leave when there is so much more to see and experience in Nepal. We highly recommend Samsara Birding Holidays for a 'real' experience of Nepal and we are already planning our return next year to explore the parks in the West and trek into the mountains.422matthiasv
April 2022
I did the langtang trekking (9 days) and then Chitwan (8 days) with samsara trekking. Everything was organized perfectly. The guide Bishnu is a very skillful birder and was a very good company, always very helpful. We had a lot of fun and spotted more then 320 species of birds and about 20 specie...
I did the langtang trekking (9 days) and then Chitwan (8 days) with samsara trekking. Everything was organized perfectly. The guide Bishnu is a very skillful birder and was a very good company, always very helpful. We had a lot of fun and spotted more then 320 species of birds and about 20 species of mammals. Bishnu even mananged to spot a leopard at the langtang trek! The last day his brother Prem showed me the cultural heritage of kathmandu. He is teaching buddhism at the university of Kathmandu and so he could explain the meaning of the carvings and rites very vivid.Hasherd
February 2020
Our trip took us to Bardia and Chitwan National parks, Pokhara, and the vulture rescue centre at Pithauli. In addition we birdied on the outskirts of Kathmandu at the start and finish of our two weeks in Nepal. The birding was excellent. We have done four previous trips in the Indian sub-contine...
Our trip took us to Bardia and Chitwan National parks, Pokhara, and the vulture rescue centre at Pithauli. In addition we birdied on the outskirts of Kathmandu at the start and finish of our two weeks in Nepal. The birding was excellent. We have done four previous trips in the Indian sub-continent but our highly competent guides showed us more than twenty species I had not previously seen. In all we recorded about two hundred and forty species, including Nepal’s only endemic, the elusive and highly sought-after Spiny Babbler. Even on the last day we added several spectacular birds to our list. There were also good mammal sightings, including five deer species, rhinoceroses and a close view of a tiger! Transport, with one minor exception, was well organised. Our accommodation was fully adequate and the local food was always well received. At our request we also did some sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu. Prem, Raju and Santa proved to be excellent guides, with good eyesight and good knowledge of the bird calls. I thoroughly recommend these dedicated conservationists for a birding holiday in Nepal.burntoshine
December 2019
From the moment I corresponded with Samsara they were professional and very responsive. I had many questions and they always took the time to answer each one in an honest and professional manner. We did an 8 day birding and wildlife trip. Bishnu our guide was awesome. The trip was very well organ...
From the moment I corresponded with Samsara they were professional and very responsive. I had many questions and they always took the time to answer each one in an honest and professional manner. We did an 8 day birding and wildlife trip. Bishnu our guide was awesome. The trip was very well organized and a ton of fun. I highly recommend SamsaranancygZ7265JK
November 2019
We had an amazing time last April on the Langtang Valley Trek! our guide was great the the scenery was breathtaking!
We had an amazing time last April on the Langtang Valley Trek! our guide was great the the scenery was breathtaking!