Birding in Chitwan: Birding in National Parks & Safe Vulture Zone

Sauraha, Nepal
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Duration2 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Gadhi Siraichuli has been designated as a key bird and biodiversity area. This tour offers birdwatchers the chance to observe colorful and rare bird species, as well as an opportunity for photography. In addition to birding, the tour provides a unique experience of local lifestyle, along with an introduction to the history of Nepal and its cultural and spiritual heritage of Chitwan's hill region.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic drinks and Beverage and the service not included in the itinerary.

What to expect

Day 1: Vultures Safe Zone and Florican grassland
  1. 1 day
    Morning:
    Your guide will pick you up at your hotel.
    You will take a 20-minute flight to Bharatpur Airport.
    A two-hour birding drive will take you to the Nawalparasi Vulture Safe Zone.
    The group will stop at a designated spot for bird sighting before arriving at the village.

    Lunch will be served at the lodge in the village.

    Afternoon:

    After lunch, you will enjoy a birding session covering the local community forest, grassland, wetland, and the safe vulture feeding area.

    Dinner at the lodge.

    Morning Bed-Tea followed by birding in the surrounding farmland and forest.

    Breakfast at the lodge. And drive to Uppardang Gadhi.

    Highlight: Vultures, Owls, Rufous-necked laughingthrush, Barbets, Waders, Patriges, Peacock, Parakeets, Bulbuls, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Raptors, Larks, Prinia, babblers, herons, egrets, ducks, and more.
Day 2: Sauraha - Chitwan National Park IBA Birding
  1. Sauraha Chitwan Nepal
    1 day
    It takes a 3-hour birding drive from the Vulture Safe Feeding Zone to Sauraha, Chitwan.

    Arrival at the Riverview Jungle Lodge will be accompanied by refreshments and room check-in.

    You can then enjoy birding in the spacious garden and use your binoculars to explore the riverbank for waders.

    Afternoon
    After lunch, enjoy riverbank birding until sunset.

    Morning
    Breakfast will be followed by a full-day birding safari in Chitwan National Park with a picnic lunch.

    Evening
    Dinner at the lodge.

    Bed-Tea followed by Birding in a Bufferzone forest for about 2hrs.

    Breakfast.
    Drive to Kathmandu.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel within Thamel, Lazimpat and Durbarmarg in Kathmandu

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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