Nepal is one of the
most exciting countries in the world when it comes to bird
watching. Or actually, you don't have to be a bird watcher to
enjoy the avifauna. Birds are everywhere, and very often either
big or strikingly colorful. More than 800 species have been
recorded in Nepal. The diversity is truly remarkable: hornbills
and trogons of the jungle. Storks, anhinga (snakebird) and
jacanas of the wetlands. Laughing thrushes and babblers of the
hills. And still a healthy stock of eagles and vultures of the
Himalayas. Besides this, a big amount of birds from Eurasia
comes here to spend the winter. Blue throat, Siberian ruby
throat, orange-flanked bush robin, ducks and waders are among
these. So come here and enjoy. There is good bird watching all
around the year. The season is more or less like this:
* December-March: Good for resident
birds and especially wintering species.
* March-April: A time when a lot of
summer visitors arrive. Also good for birds.
* May: The best time for high
altitude species.
*June-September: Normally the rainy
season when the monsoon strikes the country. If you can handle
the wet and the leeches, still a very good time for bird
watching.
*October-November: Maybe the most
interesting period for migrating species. Especially for birds
of prey and cranes along the Kali Gandaki valley (Annapurna
region). Still all the other goodies, laughing thrushes,
flycatchers and babblers.
What we can provide:
We are not birdwatchers, but we are used to birdwatchers. This
means, we know how to make the most of the days: early
breakfast, silent walking, long stops when you find something
interesting.
We know the best
bird watching sites in Nepal as well as many areas off the
beaten track.
We provide
transportation, food and lodging to all kind of budgets. Our
prices are very compactable. Ask!
We guide you to
the actual spot weather it's a long walk or a bumpy jeep or
bus ride.
Since trekking
with several Swedish birdwatchers, we also can find the birds
– but you have to identify them by yourself!
At our office in
Thamel, Kathmandu we have a guest book with recent sightseeing
and some reference literature.
Nepal
