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Although the wildlife enthusiast will usually only stop in the capital of the Himlayan Mountain Kingdom en route to the national parks and rural areas, the Kathmandu valley has some wonderful and unique sights.

Nearby the royal cities of Bhaktapur and Patan also have wonderful historic city centres filled with palaces and temples. These are also Heritage sites, as is the enormous Buddhist Stupa of Bodhanath and the temple at Pashupatinath. On the outskirts of Kathmandu, you will find the hilltop Buddhist temple complex of Swayambunath with its fine views of snow-covered mountains. .

In addition to birdwatching, the forested slopes of Phulchowki also offer some good walking and photographic opportunities of some of Nepal’s highest peaks. To do the royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley justice visitors should allow at least a day for sightseeing and for those who like to wander and browse, two days is even better.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: spiny babbler, brown wood owl, Bonelli’s eagle, spotted forktail, Tibetan siskin
  • Where: Central Nepal, Nepal

Wildlife trips

This location is featured in the following itineraries:

India’s Tigers, Snow Leopards & Red Pandas

Visiting the forest clad hills of Singalilia National Park for red panda, the snow-capped mountains of Ladakh for snow leopard and the teak forests and grasslands of Kanha National Park for tiger, this is the ultimate wildlife trip to India and Nepal for mammal, big cat and nature enthusiasts. Find out more about India’s Tigers, Snow Leopards & Red Pandas

  • Price (inc. flights): 22 days from £8,745
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • N
    • D

Nepal Wildlife

This two-week itinerary visits a trio of national parks in the low lying Terai region, along the border with Nepal’s southern neighbour, India. This area has some of the best locations in the entire subcontinent to see wildlife such as rhino, elephant and Gangetic river dolphin, not to mention prolific birdlife. Find out more about Nepal Wildlife

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £3,695
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • O
    • N
    • D

Untamed Terai

Travel through the relatively undiscovered Terai ecosystem of the Indian subcontinent that lies south of the Himalayan foothills. Visiting both India and Nepal, you will explore reserves rich in wildlife including Asian elephant, one-horned rhino, sloth bear, leopard, tiger and exceptional birdlife. Find out more about Untamed Terai

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £5,495
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • N
    • D
Suggested accommodation is shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Dwarika’s Hotel

Kathmandu’s premier hotel is a unique heritage property with an unparalleled collection of Newari art works from the Kathmandu Valley. It features 74 exquisitely decorated rooms and suites, set around delightful courtyards. Facilities include a swimming pool and a spa offering traditional Buddhist treatments. Find Out More about Dwarika’s Hotel