Bird watching trek in Nepal

May this spot be paradise for your leisure!!! Less people trek around the Kathmandu valley rim which also offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion, together with the local and very traditional agricultural activities of its inhabitants. The valley rim lies around 1050m to 2800 m above sea level and trekking in the spring offers early blooming rhododendrons, magnolias, many wild bushy colorful flowers and in the autumn and winter, wonderful mountain views of entire Annapurna range and Mt Manaslu as well as Rolwaling range and Everest range in the far east which can be observed from some certain view-points along the trail. Together with during this valley rim trek offers you famous bird watching spots around inside Shivapuri Water shade and Wildlife Reserve. From early autumn to late spring season many endemic and exotic birds can be seen around its calm nature. Recorded by bird scholars about 200 different species of birds made this region home for their living permanently and partially.

Customized day to day itinerary
Trekking Grade: Medium (Ideal for Family Holiday)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel and complete the official formalities.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing by private transportation and late afternoon trekking preparations - buy or rent your personal equipments obtain permit for the trek etc..

Day 03: Drive to Kakani (2066m) and trek to Shivapuri hill (2725m) and over night at resort.

Day 04: Explore around birds habitats of Shivapuri hill, early morning enjoy with wonderful views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal range and eastern face views of Annapurna region and its surrounding cultural activities of local people and over night at resort.

Day 05: Trek to Mulkharka, again early morning relax with glimpse of beautiful panorama of Himalayas and offers you dramatic photographic opportunities to your hiking journey make unforgettable. Enjoy your breakfast at your Shivapuri Village Resort and continue the trip to Mulkharka (about 5-6 hour hiking) and over night at hotel.

Day 06: Explore around birds habitat of Mulkharka (1894m), enjoy observing many water birds in the reservoir area of Bagmati River and over night at hotel.

Day 07: Trek to Chisapani (2215m), arrive at Chisapani about 5-6 hour after hiking and stay at lodge. Chisapani is another view top point of Lantang region trekking route so the amazing closer views of Himalayas is one of the best Sunrise and sun set spot among the journey besides tribal culture and mountain life-style adds more interesting to be there and over night at hotel.

Day 08: Trek to Nagarkot (1950m), (6-7 hours hiking), Nagarkot is another popular holiday spot among the travelers to stay there for its panoramic views and beautiful sun rise and sun set glimpse. It has many nice small villages around settled by different ethnical groups- Newar, Tamang Brahmin and Kshetri are the main and it is also Nepal’s fastest grown hill station in the tourism history of the country and over night at hotel.

Day 09: After spectacular view of the sunrise trek down to Dhulikhel (1600m), Dhulikhel is an ancient small town situated 30 km. away from Kathmandu city. The hiking journey (3-4 hours) to Dhalikhel is very scenic and beautiful hill terraces field on both sides of the trail are spectacular. It is also a popular panoramic Himalayan view point and old trade route to Tibet for now and then and over night at hotel.

Day 10: Trek to Namobuddha (1768m), Namobuddha is one of the most sacred holy pilgrimage site for Buddhist religious people. Every Budhhist has dream to visit there once in life time next to the birth place of Buddha. The surrounding environment of the holy monastery will definitely add to your hiking journey (4-5 hour) peaceful and pleasant and overnight at Gompa lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Balthali Village (1650m), after breakfast from the holy site Namobuddha continue your (4-5 hour) to the next destination Balthali village which is perfect and lovely place to retreat among the trip. The classic journey to countryside of Nepal arund the area will make to experience with real Nepalease culture and heritage and overnight at Balthali village resort

Day 12: Explore around birds habitats of Balthali Village and as well as local traditional culture, enjoy watching many birds in that peaceful area with amazing snow clad views of mountain and over night at hotel.

Day 13: Trek to Lakuri Bhanjyang, 6-7 hour hiking journey from the previous stop you will be at Lakuri Bhanjyang Hill top relaxation spot. This day you will be provided to accommodate in adventure tented camp. The wonderful place offers you again breathtaking panorama once to enjoy with snow clad Himalayan peaks from the southern part of the valley.

Day 14: Trek to Lubhu village, early morning enjoy your breakfast with the excellent views of surroundings and after continue your hiking towards Kathmandu via medieval age small hamlets Lubhu and end the trek, drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

The above package includes the following services:

Airport transfers pick up and drop
Entry permits to Shibapuri Wildlife Reserve
All supporting staffs (trekking guide and porters), as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in tea house lodge along the trail or BB Basis service as required.
Private transportation for transfer before and after the trek
One full day guided sightseeing by private transfer
3-nights hotel in Kathmandu in BB basis ( please chose the hotels standard as you prefer)

Nature Safari Trek in Royal Chitwan National Park (4 night 5 day): Itinerary:

Day 01: There is much option to reach in R. C. N. Park. You can fly there directly to Bharatpur airport takes around 30 min. or you can raft on Trishuli River up to 3 days or last option by tourist bus. This takes about +-6 hours from Kathmandu. You can choose any option first to be there. Once you are there program starts from Elephant riding inside the National Park for about 2 hour. On the evening short walk to have a great sun set view over the Rapti River with some chance of watching animals too. Over night stay on the Lodge of Sauraha village on the bank of Rapti River. Before go to bed your nature guide will brief about Jungle and its wildlife, culture and their respect and rules.

Day 02: Jungle walk starts at 7 am after breakfast. Pack lunch will be carried with enough water. The jungle walk of March and April is known as a tiger season with many newly arrived beautiful birds and their sound. The walk goes for +- 8 hours with pleasant jungle scenery. Over night stay will be on the Ghatgain 20 KM away from Sauraha.

Day 03: Third day to Madi walking distance 20 KM in Sal forest main territory of tiger and their pray, very sensual and adventure walk, real feeling of pristine nature.

Day 04: Walk starts at 7 am. Walk through many kind of forest with variety of habitat of wildlife. Walking distance over 20 km. to Meghauli.

Day 05: Before breakfast bird watching in riverrain forest. Breakfast at 8 am and drive to major town Narayanghat this takes about 2 hrs. by public bus. Lunch will be eaten in Narayaghat. After lunch drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Note: On this trip we will be very likely to see many other wildlife including great one horned Rhinoceros, Wild Elephants, Gaur (wild cow) and two different type of reptiles of Chitwan known as Magar and Gharial crocodiles and many more.

Birdwatcher’s Paradise destination “Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve

Nepal’s most popular birdwatcher’s paradise site and only one wild water buffalo “Arnas” habitat in nature is known as a Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. The reserve spreads over Saptari and Sunsari eastern districts of East Nepal, defined by the eastern and western embankments of the Nepal’s largest Koshi River System and protects a significant part of a tributary of the Ganges River of Indian Plate to the south. In the concept of conservation and protect biodiversity of the country Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is established in 1976, covering an area of 175sq.kilometer as a natural wetlands habitat and came to know marshland reserve site since 1987.

The reserve has many beautiful oxbow lakes which provide natural habitat for the wild water buffaloes and different 439 species of migrated and endemic birds, some of which fly all the way from Siberia during the winter. Besides the reserve is also home for several endangered wild animals- rare Gongetic Dolphin, wild boar, many deers, nilgai (blue cow), crocodile leopard and wild cat etc. The vegetation of the reserve is mainly tall grassland with patches of scrub locally is known as thatches (khar) and pater and deciduous different mixed type of riverine forests.

For your bird watching holiday tour is accessible to organize by flight (45minute) from Kathmandu to Biratnagar city and from there 2:00 hour drive to the reserve site camp or by land journey(10-!2hour) from major touristic destinations- Kathmandu and Pokhara. Other best ideal way to visit there is combined with the scenic Sun Koshi rafting trip, at Chatara end the rafting and 1:30 hour transfer to the reserve camp.

Bird Watching Safari Tour
3 days/ 2 nights Bird watching Safari Tour Package in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Day 01: Bird watching Activities

Arrival in Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Safari lodge. Or directly transfer to the camp after ending the wonderful Sun Koshi river rafting trip. Enjoy your welcome drink in the beautiful beer garden and brief about the bird watching package program and serves your lunch and rest.
Afternoon relax by reading the bird watching books in the beautiful beer garden.
Late afternoon visit bird watching spot to see many beautiful birds together with amazing sunset view from the Koshi river bank and after sunset view back to the camp site, know about flora & fauna and other features of the wildlife reserve and serves your dinner.

Day 02: Bird watching Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
Transfer to morning bird watching spot on elephant back safari/jeep drive, explore their natural habitat, and know about many birds and after enjoying back to the Camp site for breakfast.
Afternoon go for the nature walk to see different wild lives of the reserve, coming back together an excursion visit to the local villages and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s eastern plain land “Terai.” where you can see mixed settlement of several ethnical groups together in one community.
Late afternoon back to camp site, relax in the beer garden/be refresh and enjoy your typical dinner party in the evening.

Day 03: Bird watching Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
Visit different sun rise view point and bird watching sport.
After exploring around come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the airport for the departure.

Bardia National Park for your jungle safari holiday tour..

Everyone has wonderful dream to see “Tiger” in nature but very few wildlife reserves and national parks have preserve the rare Royal Bengal Tiger in nature in the world. Bardia National Park jungle safari tour offers you to come across once in your life time with this beautiful endangered wild animal. One of the Nepal’s best tiger existed park and its suitable prime habitat in untouched wildness is challenging for adventure courses for every nature lovers and naturalists to discover.

In the early days of 1969 the park is set aside as a royal hunting reserve, the same following year plans were ongoing to established a conservation area which took the name first Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve in year of 1976. Later in 1988 the reserve area was extended to cover the Babai valley and upgraded to name Bardia National Park. The total park area has covered 986 sq.km., which is the largest national park in Nepal’s lowland.

The park provides an extensive variety of experiences for jungle safari adventure tour in its cosmic peaceful wilderness. Approximately 70% of the forest consists are giant sal trees with a mixture of soaring grassland and mix type riverine forest. The dense forest is home for several endangered animals such as the Royal Bengal tiger, wild elephant, wild boar, wild beer, rare one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer and variety of beautiful birds. The additional endangered species embrace freshwater rare Gangetic dolphin, marsh mugger, gharial crocodile and many fishes as marine lives.

For your unforgettable holiday there is accessible by an hour short flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu and 2:30 hour jeep drive to transfer jungle camp. From Kathmandu and Pokhara by bus approximately 14 hour journey. Another best way to visit there is much logical combined with the 10 days excellent adrenaline Karnali River Rafting trip.

An Encounter with Royal Bengal Tiger
3 days/ 2 nights Tiger Safari Tour Package Program in Bardiya National Park

Day 01: Tiger Safari Activities

Arrival at Bardia, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Safari lodge. Or directly transfer to the camp after ending the wonderful Karnali river rafting trip. Enjoy your welcome drink in the beautiful beer garden and brief about the package program and serves your lunch.
Local Tharu village excursion and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s plain land “Terai.” In Nepal’s Terai east to west Tharus are the main ethnical groups settled in their community.
Visit sunset views point of Karnali river bank and after amazing sunset view back to the camp site, know about flora & fauna and other features of the National Park and serves your dinner.

Day 02: Tiger Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the wonderful elephant back safari. The elephant back safari will be about 2 hr. for morning jungle excursion before the breakfast which is one of the best ways of viewing natural lives in the jungle. You will have chance to see most of the different wild-lives and their natural habitat.
After elephant back safari back to the camp, enjoy your breakfast and rest/hang out in the beautiful garden for a while to be refresh, prepare and brief about the jungle walk to see tiger.
About 10:30AM go for the jungle walk to explore the tiger’s habitat and other wild life in the nature and enjoy your jungle pack lunch in the spot.
Late afternoon back to camp site, relax in the beer garden/be refresh and enjoy your typical dinner party in the evening.

Day 03: Tiger Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the bird watching tour to see many different birds both endemic and exotic and some of them are migrated in side the National Park seasonally for long time from the different parts of the world.
After visit come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the Bus Park/ airport for the departure.

Chitwan National Park” Jungle Safari tour.

One of the Asia’s best and most famous one horned rhinoceros habitat park is located in the central development region of Nepal covering an area of 932 sq.km. which is established in1973 as the first national park of the country. The park offers wonderful wildlife safari trip for every travelers to enjoy their exotic holiday. The entire enchanting jungle is covered with variety of flora and fauna – the Royal Bengal Tiger, wild elephant, wild beer, wild boar, about 450 endangered one horned rhinoceros, leopard, wild gaur bison, 4 different types of deer, marsh mugger and gharial crocodile and several species of beautiful birds including gees, stroks, egrets, jungle fowl, king fisher, cormorants etc.

The vegetation consists 600 different species with unique sal forest, several riverine forest type mixed trees and tall grass land. There are altogether over 43 species of large mammals, 526 species of birds, 150 different types of butterflies, 126 species of fish and 49 species of reptiles. The park is also known as a World Heritage Site since 1985 when it was declared by the UNESCO and recognized world wide.

For your holiday there is ideal for combined with an exiting white water rafting in Trishuli River, Seti River and on the way of coming back from 7-9 days Sun Koshi River Expedition trip or before and after the any mountain adventure trek. It is also accessible by 4-5 hour drive Kathmandu and 4:30 hour from Pokhara or a short 20 minute picturesque flight to Bharatpur airport from Kathmandu.

An Encounter with wild Rhinoceros
3 days/ 2 nights Jungle Safari Tour Package Program in Chitwan National Park

Day 01: Jungle Safari Activities

Arrival at Chitwan, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Jungle Safari lodge. Enjoy your welcome drink and brief about the package program, after refreshment serve you lunch and start the further activities.
Local Tharu village excursion and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s plain land “Terai.” In Nepal’s Terai east to west Tharus are the main ethnical groups settled in their community.
After amazing sunset view back to the camp site, slide presentation about the flora & fauna of the National Park and serve you candle light dinner.

Day 02: Jungle Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the elephant back safari. The elephant back safari will be about 2 hr. for morning jungle excursion before the breakfast which is one of the best ways of viewing natural lives in the jungle. You will have chance to see most of the different wild-lives and their natural habitat.
After elephant back safari back to the camp, enjoy your breakfast and rest for a while to be refresh and brief about the jungle walk
About 9:30 AM go for the jungle walk to explore the wild life in the nature and enjoy your jungle pack lunch in the spot.
On the way of coming back you will be joining for canoeing trip to observe marine wild-life of the park. The canoe ride end further down of river then walk to elephant breeding centre and back to camp site.
In the evening dinner party and typical Tharu stick dance show.

Day 03: Jungle Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the bird watching tour to see many different birds both endemic and exotic and some are migrated in side the National Park seasonally for long time.
After come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the Bus Park/ airport for the departure.

Jungle Safari in Nepal:

Jungle safaris have a long history in Nepal. They first started as hunting trips for the Royal Family and big game hunters from around the world. Today the hunting is more commonly done with a camera. In Nepal's protected National Parks you can observe the wildlife on foot, from the back of a jeep or even atop an elephant! Some of the animals you may come across include endangered one horned rhinos, deer, birds, monkeys and, if you are very lucky, a royal Bengal tiger.

What's more, a number of our rafting trips pass through the region in Nepal known as the Terai - home to the National Parks. We recommend a jungle safari as the perfect way to relax, unwind and experience the wildlife of Nepal.

We offer three to five day safari packages, with achoice of different standards of jungle lodges and tented camps. We arrange everything for you, fromaccommodation,National Park entrance permit, elephant back safari, nature walk, jungle drive, canoeing and even atraditional Tharu stick dance!

We can arrange safaris in Royal Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park and Royal Suklaphat Wildlife Reserve.

Jungle safari / National Park experience

A trip to one of Nepal's protected National Parks or Wildlife Reserves is a unique opportunity for students to experience some of Nepal's native flora and fauna. We can arrange safaris by jeep or elephant, both a great but safe way of viewing wildlife such as the one horned rhino, deer, monkeys, sloth bears and, if you are very lucky a royal Bengal tiger!
There are also opportunities to visit the elephant-breeding center, see traditional Tharu dancing and visit a typical Tharu village.

Jungle safaris can be easily combined with one of our rafting trips for a more rounded experience.

Nepal's famous National Parks for your wildlife adventure.

• Chitwan National Park
• Bardia National Park
• Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve
• Tiger Trek (4 nights / 5 days)

Rafting and Kayaking in Nepal:

What is white water Rafting?
Whitewater rafting is negotiating river rapids and obstacles in an inflatable rubber boat with a team of up to seven people and a river guide. Rivers are graded from easy to near-impossible according to their size, the intensity of their rapids and the difficulties that may affect rescue attempts. Whitewater Rafting in Nepal:
Whatever your desire for adventure, it is easy to find the perfect river in Nepal. From a gentle two-day float down the Seti river, to an exhilarating 10-day adventure through the rapids of the remote Tamur, there is an experience for everyone waiting in Nepal's famous white waters.Nepal's rivers change with the seasons. Each year, after the heavy monsoon rains the waters swell, changing the run of the rivers and the nature of the rapids. New rapids are created; others become more difficult and some simply impossible to navigate. It is important to remember that some of the white water action you are about to read about could have changed by the time you come to run the river. At MRR we are constantly monitoring changes in the rivers and their rapids, so that we can always ensure the safety of our clients and plan expeditions with precision.

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What is Kayaking?
Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river.

Nepal Kayaking:
With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging rivers, we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking experience for you.

Our kayaking school is particularly popular, and we see many familiar faces return to try increasingly exciting river journeys! Please use the following link to find out more about kayaking from our associated partner.

Rafting and Kayaking (Moving adventure of life time):
Nepal is blessed with abundance of rivers; it is the land, where everyone finds the river right for him! A river trip is different from any other vacations. Where else can you experience the thrill of passing through rapids, play sand volley-ball, relax on your own private beach accompanied by sounds of nature, enjoy delicious food cooked for you and share stories sitting by the candles on the sand beach all in the same day? On what other vacation could people range from 7 up to …there is no up age limit! Rafting is adventure for all!
Make a trip which makes a difference!

Short Rafting Trips:
Short trips take between one and three days and do not involve any trekking. Some of these trips involve less challenging white water like on Seti River, Trishuli River and are ideally suited to first time rafters and families. Others attract experienced thrill-seekers with their world-class rapids like Bhote Koshi.

Seti Khola: A Picturesque Family Trip (2 days)
Most of the year, the Seti (class 2 to 3+) - famous for its dazzling scenery - is a gentle river, which attracts families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers.

Trishuli River: The Classic River (1 to 3 days)
For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an experience not to be missed (class 3 to 4+ in high water). This trip can be easily combined with a visit to Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.

Bhote Koshi: The Harmony of Tibet (2 days)
The Bhote Koshi is one of the best short whitewater adventures in Nepal (class 4 to 5). On the way to the river you’ll enjoy great mountain views but once you’re on the river – nonstop whitewater adventure starts!

Kali Gandaki: The River of God (3 days)
Named after the Goddess Kali and descending through the deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous river (class 3 to 4+ rapids) offers a mixture of breathtaking mountain views and pure adrenaline.

Long Rafting Trips:
Our longer trips take you into some of Nepal’s most remote areas. Often they begin with short treks to the river. Many of our long trips finish close to some of less easily accessible National Parks. You may wish to combine your rafting trip with a safari adventure and go in search of our native tigers, bears and rhinos!

Marshyangdi River: The Raging River (3-4 days)
Descending from Himalayan giants of famous Annapurna, passing the route of round Annapurna trekking, beautiful villages and guarding temples on the river bank, Marshyangdi river promises you an unforgettable trip with continuous class 4 to -5 rapids. It's a real adventure of one day easy trekking and 2 to 3 days of intense white water rafting.

Sun Koshi River: The River of Gold (7 to 9 days)
The Sun Koshi (class 4 to 5) is one among the 10 most exciting whitewater rafting in the world. Passing remote villages, mountains covered with forests and rice terraces, the river offers once-in-a-lifetime experience… particularly during high waters, when the rapids can swell to massive sizes, sometimes making the rafts completely disappear from sight!

Karnali River: The Wild West (10 days)
A short trek leads you to the Karnali, Nepal’s largest and longest river. On the river, a series of challenging class 4 to 5 rapids takes you through narrow canyons and dense jungle full of diverse flora & fauna. The trip ends close to Bardia National Park - you can combine your rafting with wildlife safari adventure.

Tamur River: The Best of The East (11 days)
Breathtaking 4-day trek through remote Eastern Nepal promises an amazing view of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchanjanga and rhododendron forest. River part offers you 120 kilometer descent through hundreds of most exciting class 4 to 5 rapids. The Tamur gives you an opportunity to explore a beautiful, but rarely seen part of Nepal by foot and raft or kayak.

Sun Koshi/Tamur: For Adventure Lovers (11 days)
The unique Sun Koshi trip is followed by a short driving and camping on the adjoining Tamur River. The next morning, we raft the Tamur, which is a very powerful and exciting river with over 30 class 4+ rapids in succession. This extra day trip to the Tamur is the best way to end the Sun Koshi rafting experience.