Trip Mode:In Hotels and nice Jungle lodge-resorts basis
Areas of TouWithin Chitwan National Park Nepal Mid-South.
Mode of transportExciting drives both ways from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Highlights of Chitwan Bird Watching
“Jungle safari within scenic green deep jungle in the shade of impressive Tharu culture. Exciting thrill either in walk for the lookout of rare and endangered bird-life with animals. Also, exciting bird-watch tour and nature walks to observe hundreds of different species bird-life. Interesting jungle and wild-life activities in the comfort of nice and cozy lodge and resorts. Tour within world heritage sites and in Asia’s best national park, Chitwan”
Trip Overview
‘Exciting place for various exotic bird watching with safari on elephants’
Chitwan bird watching takes you to mid-south of Nepal within driving distance of more than 4-5 hours. The Chitwan National park is one of the most popular and famous parks of Nepal listed in World Heritage Sites since 1984 . It is also regarded as Asia’s best park for Wild-Life and Jungle Safari.
Moreover, Chitwan Jungle Safari and Bird Watching offers more than you expect. You will remain within nice and comfortable hotels-lodge, resorts at night. Furthermore, you will be guided by expert naturalist and jungle guides and can enjoy the bird watching paradise at its fullest. That’s why national park of Chitwan is famous for bird watching tour.
You can explore the deep green sub-tropical jungles on the lookout for common to rare endangered birds with other wild-life. At the same time you can observe hundreds different species of bird life. The bird watching in Chitwan with other jungle activities starts from early morning to late afternoon with time to relax.
This national Park covers an area of 952 sq. km’s pristine area with important value to the world eco-systems.
The Jungle provides shelter for more than 43 species of mammals. Similarly, it is famous for the endangered and elusive “Royal Bengal Tiger“, one horned Indian Rhinoceros, fresh water Gharial and Marsh Mugger crocodiles. Also it inhabites other common species such as gaur (Asian bison), wild elephants, four horned antelopes, striped hyenas, pangolins, Gangetic dolphins, monitor lizards and pythons.
Here, you can witness over 500 species of bird-life with the likes of endangered birds Bengal florican, Giant Hornbill, Lesser Florican, the Black Stork and White Stork.
Moreover, Chitwan National Park is best-known site in Nepal for jungle safari, jeep drive and nature walk. Do not worry you will be accompanied by guide, naturalist or ornithologist.
More birds are seen are Blue Indian Roller, Stork-billed Kingfishers, Bengal Florican, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Bee-eaters, and Cormorants.
Common birds seen in the park includes Peafowl-Peacocks, Red Jungle fowl, and different species of Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Flycatchers and Woodpeckers.The best time for seeing these birds is around March and December.
Chitwan National Park can be reached by ultimate way with surge of adrenaline and scenic floats on Trisuli River. Nevertheless, if you’ve a very short period for Nepal tour, then Phulchwoki Bird Watching best suits you.
Cost Details
What's Included in Chitwan Bird Watching
Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle.
Kathmandu – Chitwan – Kathmandu by tourist bus.
2 Night 3 days package program (Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Jungle (National Park fee) entry fee.
Full day bird watching program.
Bird watching guide.
Elephant Safari.
Other jungle activities which include on program.
Fare well dinner with culture show.
What's Excluded in Chitwan Bird Watching
Hotel in Kathmandu.
All drinks during stay in Chitwan.
Private vehicle if require.
Extra charge which is not cover in Package.
Extra activities in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal.
Price & Availability
Itinerary of Chitwan Bird Watching - 3 days
Day 01
Drive to Chitwan National Park premises and transfer to jungle lodge / resorts.
Morning drive from Kathmandu on exciting highway past farm villages and towns following Trisuli River for few hours to reach Nepal south flat land known as Terai belt. Then you will find deep dense forest and Chitwan National Park. On reaching Chitwan, transfer to nice hotels-resorts, located near the buffer zone of the park premises, a mere distance from the main park entrance.
Afternoon will be free, so go for nature walks or visit Tharu village native of Chitwan and Nepal Terai areas.
Day 02
Full day jungle activities and jungle walks.
Morning depart from the lodge for exciting bird watch tour either on elephant backs or nature walks. This day main purpose is to observe different species of exotic bird-life.
Bird Watching activities: Morning Bird Watch Tour, Machan (Watch Tower) Tour, nature walks, and on elephant safari. After morning exciting bird watch tour, back to lodge for breakfast. Afternoon go for boat ride on dug-out canoe floating on Rapti River downstream.
Best way to observe water birds is on canoe ride, where you spot flocks of sandpipers, Rudicel Ducks also called Bahaman ducks, with pochard, heron, stalks, fishing eagles, kingfishers of different species includes egrets large and intermediate.
After an interesting canoe ride, walk back to the lodge taking a trail where you can view more bird life like wood-pecker, Indian Roller, peacocks, wild fowl if lucky might see Great Horn Bills.
Day 03
Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
With early morning nature activities, after breakfast, an enjoyable exciting drive takes to Kathmandu city. The return journey continues following Trisuli River upstream for few hours. And then uphill to reach Kathmandu valley from the highest point of the valley rim. Then transfer to your hotel with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
Best seasons for bird watching tour in Chitwan are from February to May and October to November. However winter seasons are best for migratory birds in the low lands of Nepal.
Chitwan Bird Watching FAQs
What are the pament methods in Nepal?
Common payment methods in Nepal are:
Cash-NPR
Credit and Debit Cards(visa, mastercard, American express)
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OOmar28th Aug, 2025
Unforgettable Bird Watching Tour in Chitwan
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