# Birdwatching and Wildlife Tours

## Birdwatching and wildlife tours

Nepal is a surprising wildlife destination. In the lowland jungles of **Chitwan** and **Bardia** you can track the **greater one-horned rhinoceros**, wild elephants and, with luck, the **Bengal tiger**. For birders, Nepal has recorded more than **880 bird species**, from hornbills in the jungle to the waterbirds of the **Koshi Tappu** wetlands and Himalayan pheasants in the hills.

Our wildlife tours use experienced naturalists and licensed guides for jungle walks, jeep safaris and canoe trips. See our [Chitwan safari guide](/blog/chitwan-national-park-safari-guide).

- **Chitwan and Bardia:** rhinos, elephants, tigers
- **Koshi Tappu:** wetland and migratory birds
- **Best time:** October–March, and March–April for jungle sightings

## Trips
- [Godawari and Phulchowki Butterfly Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/godawari-phulchowki-butterfly-tour.md): 1 days, Easy, max About 1,500–2,000 m / 4,920–6,560 ft, from US$60. The Godawari and Phulchowki butterfly tour explores some of the richest forests near Kathmandu. Start at the National Botanical Garden in Godawari, then walk th...
- [Chitwan Jungle Safari](https://himalayanhiking.com/chitwan-jungle-safari.md): 3 days, Easy, max About 150 m / 490 ft, from US$320. The Chitwan jungle safari is a 3-day wildlife tour in Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal's subtropical lowlands. Stay in a jungle lodg...
- [Bardia National Park Tiger Safari](https://himalayanhiking.com/bardia-national-park-tiger-safari.md): 5 days, Easy, max 1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Kathmandu), from US$590. The Bardia National Park tiger safari is a 5-day wildlife adventure in Nepal's largest and wildest lowland national park, widely known as the best place to see...
- [Chitwan, Lumbini and Bardia Wildlife Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/chitwan-lumbini-bardia-wildlife-tour.md): 9 days, Easy, max About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Kathmandu), from US$1,190. The Chitwan, Lumbini and Bardia wildlife tour is a 9-day journey across Nepal's lowland Terai, combining its two great national parks with the birthplace of the...
- [Koshi Tappu Birdwatching Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/koshi-tappu-birdwatching-tour.md): 4 days, Easy, max About 75 m / 246 ft, from US$690. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, on the floodplain of the Sapta Koshi river in eastern Nepal, is one of the best birdwatching sites in South Asia. In winter its we...
- [Chitwan and Lumbini Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/chitwan-lumbini-tour.md): 5 days, Easy, max About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Kathmandu), from US$590. The Chitwan and Lumbini tour combines Nepal's most popular wildlife park with the birthplace of the Buddha in five days. Spend two nights in a jungle lodge at C...
- [Chitwan 2-Day Safari](https://himalayanhiking.com/chitwan-2-day-safari.md): 2 days, Easy, max About 150 m / 490 ft, from US$190. The Chitwan 2-day safari is the quickest way to see Nepal's most famous national park. Drive from Kathmandu to Sauraha, walk through a Tharu village and watch s...

## Frequently asked questions
### Where can I see rhinos in Nepal?
In **Chitwan** and **Bardia** national parks.

### Can I see tigers?
Sightings are rare but possible, especially in Bardia.

### How many bird species are in Nepal?
More than **880** have been recorded.

### When is the best time for birdwatching?
**November–March**, when winter migrants arrive.

### Are jungle walks safe?
With licensed naturalists who follow park rules, yes.


Web page: https://himalayanhiking.com/category/birdwatching-and-wildlife-tours