The famous bird watching sites of Nepal are Shivapuri and Phulchowki hills surrounding Kathmandu, Pokhara and Modi Valley of Annapurna Sanctuary, Langtang Valley, Arun Basin, Royal Chitwan National Park, Bardia, Shukla and the wetlands of Koshi Tappu, and Jomsom.

Birding in Kathmandu Valley
500 different species are available on only in Kathmadnu valley and its surroundings. The surrounding hills offer a varied ecology ranging from primary and secondary forests to rhododendrons, oak and pine forests. In addition, the wetlands and open fields inside the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds

The most popular bird watcing spot is the Phulchoki hill, the highest peak on the valley rim situated 20 km southeast of Kathamandu, with some 265 species recorded till date. The birds spotted here include babblers, wabblers, tits, thrushes, minivets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari Botanical Garden, at the base of Phulchoki Hill itself records more than 100 species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.

Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve , situated 11 km to the north of Kathmandu, is another exciting location. Nagarjuna Forest , 5 km from Kathmandu on the way to Kakani from Balaju. Blue magpies, kalij pheasants, Bonelli;s eagles, Great Himalayan barbets and other exotic birds.
As for the wetlands in the valley, the banks of Manohara river on the way to Bhaktapur, and the Bagmati River, which flows into the valley from Shivapuri Hll and out through Chobhar Gorge, are good places for watching waders and waterfowls. Harboring 40 species of birds mostly dependent on wetlands, Taudaha, a lake on the way to Dakhsinkali, attracts flocks of migrant birds.

Chitwan National Park
It is located in the sub-tropical lowlands and consists of sal forests, tall grasslands, hills, oxbowlkaes and flood plains. Ornithologists have recorded more than 525 different species residential and migratory of birds in Chitwan National Park, including Bengal Florican, Giant Horn Bill, King fishers, Wabblers, Peacock, Babblers, magpies, forktails etc. Drive 5 hours or flight 25 minutes followed by 30 minutes drive. Ranges of bungalows accommodations are available

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Resort
It is situated in the Eastern Terai lowlands of Nepal. The vegetation here is mainly wetland grassland, scrub and deciduous forests. Over 300 species of birds including ibises, storks, egrets, herons, swamp partridges and Bengal Floricans are found here. Flight 50 minutes followed by one-hour drive

Special Bird Watching Trip(1st Trip)
Destinations
Kathmandu Valley, Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve, Janakpur and Chitwan National Park
Activities
Birding in Kathmandu Valley, Royal Chitwan National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, visiting cultural sites of Kathmandu
Duration
12 Nights/13 Days.

Accommodation
Hotels and jungle lodges.
In Kathmandu Hotel De'l Annapurna

Fitness Level
The trip involves walking on foot in the forests and some jungel safaris like elephant riding, canoe trips, jeep ride etc.

Land Cost, Land and internal air: US$1450 per person. Single Room supplement: US$ 380
$100 / day for full accommodation

Godavari, at the foot of Phulchoki hill where the Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted fork tail.

Drive to the foothill and walk couple of hours to the top and enjoy the bird watching. The Botanical Garden in the Foothill offers the great garden

2. Shivapuri Bird Watching Trip
Duration: 1-night 2 days
Itinerary
Day One Meet at the airport. Drive 15 minutes to Park Village Resort, an eco-friendly hotel on the foothill of Shivapuri National Park. Refresh and rest
1.00 pm Lunch at hotel’s Earthwatch restaurant overlooking Shivapuri National Park. Stroll and watch birds in the hotel garden spread over 6 acres of jungle with lots of flowering plants, birds and butterflies.
. 7.00 pm Open-air barbeque dinner and overnight at Park Village Hotel

Day Two
6.30 am Breakfast at Park Village Hotel & Resort
7.00 am Hike to Shivapuri National Park entrance gate. Climb up from entrance gate towards Nagi Gompa, a Buddhist monastery. On the way we stop for birding at Pani Muhan which is a reservoir of the Shivapuri watershed area. It is an excellent place to watch forktails, redstarts, kingfisher, blackbirds etc. Main vegetation consists of Alder woods, Schima-Castanopsis forest, Mixed Oak-Laurel forest, and shrub lands with wild yellow raspberry, barberry, Gaultheria, etc.
12.00 noon Pack-Lunch at Nagi Gompa with overwhelming view of Kathmandu valley. From Nagi, climb up towards Deurali. Vegetation in this region is composed of mixed oaks and laurel forest. Common orchids include Coelogyne. On the way possible sightings are barking deer, wild boar, himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, flying-squirrel. Bird includes kalij pheasant, common hill partridge, booted eagle, black eagle, steppe eagle, crested serpent eagle, laughing thrushes, sunbirds, tits etc.
Reach Park Village for Departure

3. Royal Chitwan National Park Tour
Trip Name : Chitwan Park Tour
Destination : Chitwan National Park
Trip Starts and Ends : Kathmandu /Kathmandu
Duration : 3 Days
In brief : The Elephant back ride for Jungle safari. Wildlife of Nepal, Beautiful scenery and landscapes of Terai.
Food during the period: Not Included
Itinerary

Day 01
Arrive Chitwan and Transfer to the hotel. Start the programmes designed by the Hotel.
Day 02
Enjoy the programmes whole day which includes the Elephant Back ride / Visit the Tharu Village / Bird Watching / Jungle walk / Canoe ride for the Crocodile and more. O/N stay in the Hotel.
Day 03
Departure from Chitwan after breakfast to Kathmandu

Condition and Commitments for our trip
==We committed and dedicated to the conservation of nature and natural resources and we strictly follow the nature trail and discourage guests not to intrude ecologically sensitive areas.
==We accept a group of minimum 4 to maximum 12 persons at a time.
However we do also provide individually tailor-made program for our exclusive clients.
== To increase the probability of sightings of wildlife and birds, we usually maintain respectable silence in our trip.
==We respect the cultural values of all our destinations.
== We strongly recommend our guests not to take photographs of sensitive places and people without permission.
==Clients are discouraged to collect plants, fossil, and insects and buy animal trophies and religious objects and also discouraged to give alms to the beggars.
==We advise our guests to wear apparels of colors palatable to nature.
== Narcotic drugs are strictly prohibited in trips
==We do not carry any insurance policy for our clients. We advise our clients to have their own insurance policy.
==There are some elements of risk in tours (especially in wildlife prone areas)
All our clients are advised to be cautioned. We are not responsible for any unforeseen accidents that may occur in the trail.
==We are highly concerned to the welfare of our tour guides, staffs, and porters.