Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers and ornithologists with over 848 species (8% of the world total) of birds. And among them almost 500 species are found in the Kathmandu valley alone. The most popular and common bird watching spots in Kathmandu are Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmati  River, Taudaha, etc. Get your binocular and look forward to a rewarding experience. The best time for bird watching in Nepal is in the month of March and December.

Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the favorites for bird watching in Nepal, which offers 450 species of birds. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, Giant horn bill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. Common birds seen in the park include the peafowl, red jungle fowl, and different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, fly catchers, and wood peckers. Moreover, more than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles are visible in the park. Chitwan is the home to largest species of wild animals and birds.