Bird watching is one of the many exciting things to experience in Nepal because of its abundant species of birds. You can watch 800 species of birds in different parts of the country. This has become possible due to the existence of prime habitats, such as Rhododendron, oak, and pine forests all over the country. We have listed some of the places around Kathmandu that are really best for Bird watching:
Phulchowki : Situated 20km south-east of Kathmandu, it has 265 species of birds. This include babblers, warbles, tits, thrashes, minivets and woodpeckers.
Godavari : 10 km south-east of Kathmandu city, it has 100 species of birds which include lesser racket, trailed drango, Tibetan siskin and spotted fork tail.
Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve : Situated 11km north of Kathmandu, it is a repository of birds (entry fees Rs.250)
Nagarjun Forest : 5km from Balaju, it has Kalij, Bonelli’s eagles, and other exotic birds species.
Gokarna : 7 km northeast of Kathmandu, it boasts of speckled mountain thrash, orange-headed ground thrush and brown owl.
Besides these famous places for Bird watching, there are other destinations including Manahara, near the airport, and Taudaha, near Dakshinkali.
Mailing Address:
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