Birding Langtang Valley Trek & Chitwan Wildlife Tour

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Peak15 Adventure representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you can relax or explore the streets of Thamel. In the evening, meet your birdwatching guide for a short introduction to the journey.

After breakfast, drive north from Kathmandu towards Syabrubesi through scenic hills, terraced farmland and traditional villages. Follow the Trishuli River and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge and prepare for the upcoming birding trek.

Begin your trek alongside the Langtang Khola, crossing suspension bridges and walking through beautiful forests of oak, bamboo and rhododendron. Keep an eye out for laughingthrushes, barbets, woodpeckers and other forest birds while gradually ascending towards Lama Hotel.

Continue through beautiful woodland and rhododendron forests towards Ghodatabela, an excellent area for observing Himalayan forest birds. As the landscape opens into Langtang Valley, enjoy spectacular mountain views and explore the surroundings of Langtang Village, rich in Tibetan-influenced culture.

Today, follow a scenic trail through yak pastures, traditional settlements, prayer wheels and stone-built mani walls. The route offers opportunities to observe Himalayan birds in open alpine landscapes. Arrive at Kyanjin Gompa, surrounded by magnificent Himalayan peaks and glaciers.

Spend the day exploring the alpine meadows, rocky slopes and surrounding valleys with your specialist birdwatching guide. Look for Himalayan monal, snowfinches, rosefinches and Himalayan accentors, depending on season and conditions. Optional hikes towards Kyanjin Ri provide outstanding mountain views.

After breakfast, retrace your route through Langtang Valley, enjoying another opportunity to observe birds and photograph the surrounding Himalayan scenery. Descend through alpine landscapes, yak pastures and rhododendron forests before reaching Lama Hotel for an overnight stay.

Continue descending through the beautiful forests alongside the Langtang River. Enjoy your final birdwatching opportunities along the forest trails and riverbanks before arriving at Syabrubesi. The evening is free to relax and celebrate the successful completion of the Langtang trekking section.

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through the scenic Trishuli River corridor. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time. You can explore local markets, relax or prepare your belongings for the upcoming Chitwan wildlife experience.

Leave Kathmandu after breakfast and travel towards the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan. Enjoy changing landscapes as the mountain foothills give way to the Terai plains. Upon arrival, check into your jungle resort and receive a briefing about wildlife activities and birdwatching opportunities.

Explore Chitwan National Park with an experienced naturalist. Depending on the selected activities and park regulations, enjoy a jeep safari, guided nature walk or canoe excursion. Look for one-horned rhinoceros, deer, crocodiles and diverse birdlife, including kingfishers, storks, eagles and hornbills.

Start early with a guided birdwatching excursion through riverine forests, grasslands and wetlands. Look for rare and seasonal bird species, including the Bengal florican where habitat and season permit. Continue with additional wildlife exploration and enjoy the natural surroundings of Chitwan

After breakfast, bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Chitwan and drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenic journey through the countryside and river valleys. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend your final evening in Nepal at leisure.

Your memorable birding and wildlife adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. After breakfast, our Peak15 Adventure representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international flight schedule. We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you again.