Nepal is not only famous for mountaineering and trekking but also a paradise for bird watching. There are over 848 species of birds [8% of the world's total birds], of them about 500 species of birds are found in Kathmandu valley alone. Namely Phulchiki, Godavari, Nagarjun and Bagmati River in the valley are the most popular spots for bird-watching purpose.

Out of the valley, there are many favorite spots for bird-watching, where you can arrange for bird-watching. Namely,

Chitawan National Park, where over 450 species of birds exist, among of them are the rare birds too, namely, Bengal-florican, Giant horn bill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Furthermore, the common birds namely peafowl, red jungle fowl, different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, fly catchers, and wood peckers can also be seen in the park. Besides birds, over 45 species of amphibians and reptiles are visible in the park.

Likewise, Bardia National Park is another place for bird-watching, where we can see the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia, Saurus crane and other common birds of nature.

Shey Phoksundo National Park is one more, rich spot for bird watching, where many species of birds such as the impeyan pheasant (Danphe- the national bird of Nepal), blood pheasant, cheer pheasants, red and yellow billed cough, raven, jungle crow, and snow-partridge exist.

Rara National Park is also one of the famous spot, which offers Resident Gallinaceous birds and migrant waterfowl etc. besides that the great -crested grebe, black-necked grebe and red crested pochard are also visible during winter season.

Equally, Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area also another hangout for bird-watching purpose, where over 400 species of birds exist, recently two other species of birds namely- the spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler were also found in the area.

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is one more place for bird-watching, where over 200 species of birds reside.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is also one spots where over 280 species of birds, including 20 species of ducks, 2 species of ibises, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp patriadge and Bengal florican exist.

If you are fund of bird-watching, our message to you is, just get your binocular and handout the area, where you will have really rewarding experience. The best time for bird watching is March and December.