Phulchoki Bird-Watching Tour: Flower-Covered Hike with Diverse Avian Species
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4 Ratings
Kathmandu
Embark on a flower-covered hike to Phulchoki, the hill of flowers in Nepal. Discover diverse avian species, including the country's national flower, the Rhododendron. Book your bird-watching tour now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees while entering Phulchoki
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
  • Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
  • Any other expenses which are not in ‘Cost Includes’ Section
Additional Information

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.

Location
Phulchoki
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lancejan
Dec 27, 2022
Peaceful hike with loads of different bird species to explore - I 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.
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Mirani123
Dec 15, 2019
exceptional - Spent 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.
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Mainetrekker
Dec 1, 2019
Outstanding birding tour! - I 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!
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Nickchilondon
Nov 21, 2019
Excellent tour - This 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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