Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching

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  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Durations
    1 days
  • Max. People
    15+
  • Trip Mode:
    In Hotels and resorts basis.
  • Areas of Tour
    Within Phulchwoki Hill South East of Kathmandu within Patan(Lalitpur) district.
  • Mode of Transport
    Exciting short drives both ways.
  • Bird Watch Tour
    A day hike of 4-5 hrs with bird watching activities.

Trip Overview

‘On top valley highest scenic hill top for exotic bird-life watch with views of Himalaya’

Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching leads you to highest spot with Kathmandu valley rim at an altitude of above 2,760 m high.We take some driving distance and hike of about 18 k.ms to reach the Phulchwoki hilltop. It offers glorious panorama of Himalayan peaks from Annapurna-Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal with Gaurishankar as far to Everest range.

It’s an interesting and scenic hill top which is covered within rhododendron-oaks-pines and fir tree lines. And due to which it makes an excellent habitat for native birds as well for migratory bird-life. It’s a great place to be for a day, where one can drive near to the top of Phulchwoki or takes a high up from Godavari with botanical garden.

Phulchowki which is south east of Kathmandu within adjoin district of Lalitpur, a great place for views of mountains with exotic bird watching tour in Kathmandu valley .

  • Day01

    Early morning drive to Godavari Botanical Garden and hike upto the Phulchwoki hill top (2760 m). Then after enjoying the bird watching tour, descend down to the garden again and back to your respective hotel in Kathmandu.

    Morning after hearty breakfast our guide will pick you for exciting drive towards south east of Kathmandu city. And past the bridge over Bagmati River that separates Kathmandu and Lalitpur district. As drive leads through city and into towns past many farm villages to reach at cooler alpine area at Godavari. It’s a place with famous botanical garden and herbs plantation.

    From the end of Godavari, the best ways to observe bird-life is taking a hike with some break for views and on the look-out for birds. Then reaching on top after few hour climb within fresh mountain air to breathe.

    Phulchwoki a great scenic spot and place with tranquil environment of green natural surroundings. With patience, here we might see Redheaded Trogan, (a very rare bird sighted there in April 2002, it was last seen in Nepal 44 years ago).

    The hills covered with forest includes exotic flora including various species birds. About 90 species have been recorded around Phulchowki area including endemic spring babbler, as well Curia, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Rufous Bellied Pied Woodpeckers and the Black-throated Parrot bill.

    After a great moment on top and around Phulchowki watching various birds in its natural habitats, we walk downhill to the road-head direction. Then, we take a drive back to your hotel after marvelous day at scenic Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching.

    Interested for the amazing bird watching tour outside the Kathmandu valley? Chitwan bird watching tour would be the best choice.

Cost Details

What's Included in Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching

  • A professional Bird watching Guide.
  • Necessary private transports.
  • Entry Fees.
  • Pack lunch with bottle of water.

What's Excluded in Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching

  • Your personal expenses.
  • Tips for Guide and Porter.

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Customer Reviews

  • The Phulchowki Hill bird watching tour was the best tour I have ever done. I want to sincerely thank all the members of Eco Holidays Nepal for making this bird watching trip a great success. The variety of bird species and the beauty of the natural surroundings were truly amazing. Most importantly, the service provided by Eco Holidays Nepal was excellent. Thank you to the entire team for their outstanding support and hospitality.

     

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  • I did the Phulchowki Hill bird watching tour with Eco Holidays Nepal, and I think this is the best place to see birds in Nepal. I have done many tours in Nepal, but Phulchowki Hill stands out as the best location for bird watching. The service I received from Eco Holidays Nepal was excellent. I want to sincerely thank the entire team at Eco Holidays Nepal for their great support.

     

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  • I have done many bird watching tours in different countries, and this time I came to Nepal for the same purpose. I wanted to visit Phulchowki Hill for this tour, so I did my research and found that Eco Holidays Nepal was the best agency for this trip. I came to Nepal and started the tour, and I was truly surprised by how amazing it was. This was the best bird watching trip I’ve ever done, even compared to other countries. I believe the Phulchowki Hill bird watching tour was absolutely the best, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in bird watching.

     

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Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching FAQS

Essential Information

Best Seasons for Phulchwoki Hill Bird Watching:

Best seasons for bird watching tour in Phulchwoki are from February to May and October to November. However winter seasons are best for watching migratory birds in Nepal.