Private Tour
Phulchoki bird-watching tour
Overview
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From Kathmandu drive to16 kilometre to the Godawari. From Godawari your birdwatching day hiking tour will start to Phulchoki. The Phulchoki is situated southern east of Kathmandu valley. Phulchoki means - hill of flowers in Nepali. It is hill of flower if you visit in the spring, the forest blossom different species of wild flower including the country's national flower - Rhododendron. Phulchoki is one of the highest hill in Kathmandu valley at an elevation of 2782 m above sea level.This beautiful hill consists of various species of flora and fauna. For the bird lover, Phulchoki is one of the best place for birding tour. So far, around 265 species of the birds does shelter here in Phulchoki. Some of them are tits, warblers, woodpeckers, thrushes, minivets, eagles and many migrant birds. After this amazing birdwatching hike, drive back to Kathmandu.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Phulchoki
Our private vehicle will drop you to the Godawari which is the starting point for hiking via Naudhara entry point. A professional birding guide will help you figure out the bird species and their nature. The bird species such as: long-tailed Drongos, Greater Yellow nape, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Nepal Cutia, Ultramarine Flycatcher, and Black-winged Cuckoo shrike, etc. are found. We would suggest not to touch or harm any birds/animals that are found on the way. As you reach Phulchowki hill (2.791m) you can enjoy the 360 scenic views of mountains, landscapes, and Kathmandu valley. You can also visit the Phulchowki Mai temple located in the hilltop. After a lunch break, hike back to Godawari and drive to Kathmandu.
What‘s Included
light packed lunch
A professional birding guide
Private transportation - Pick / drop to Godawori
Lunch
Entrance fees while entering Phulchoki
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour for birdwatching in Nepal
Ailton007,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pratap was a great guide, knowledgeable and passionate about the birdlife of Nepal. He spotted plenty of species with his binoculars that I would never have, and we spent roughly 5 hours hiking through peaceful Godawari forest. Pick up and drop off easy and on time. A great thing to do in Kathmandu outside the city center!
Peaceful hike with loads of different bird species to explore
lancejan,Dec 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I didn't know what to expect from this tour as I never went bird watching before. It was a fun and peaceful experience. The guide was very friendly, knew his birds, and had a professional camera with him, resulting in stunning pictures of the spotted birds. If you want to hike for a day in Kathmandu valley instead of multi-day trekking, this is a great option. Awesome breakfast and lunch as well.
exceptional
Mirani123,Dec 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent two days birding in this area . guided by Ram dav .. [email protected] One of the best and knowledgeble guides I have met so far. A simple good and caring human. very well recommended.
Outstanding birding tour!
MaineTrekker,Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the Phulchoki bird-watching tour expertly guided by Nepali specialist Yubin Shrestha. Our customized tour led by Yubin was one of the highlights of our pre-trek week in Kathmandu. The all-day tour increased our life-lists immeasurably, introduced us to woodlands and cultural features close to Kathmandu but little visited by tourists, and most importantly added Yubin to our global network of birding experts. If you are a veteran bird watcher, or wanna' be bird watcher, or something in between, don't miss this tour with Yubin when you’re in Nepal!
Excellent tour
NickchiLondon,Nov 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour to the bird-rich Phulchoki hills, about an hour’s drive from the centre of Kathmandu. Ramesh was a very knowledgeable and experienced guide, who is heavily involved with various conservation initiatives in Nepal. The tour left my hotel just before 7a.m., returning to central Kathmandu at 5 p.m. Lunch was provided (probably worth mentioning specifically if you’re a vegetarian). We saw an impressive range of species of birds and butterflies, in a large tract of peaceful forest, which made a very pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. Highly recommended for birders with limited time in the area.
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