The trek is
named after the Namo Buddha stupa one of the holiest Places for Buddhists in
Nepal. Phulchowki is the name of one of the famous Hindu goddess. Many Hindu
people make their pilgrimage tours to this site. This area is also one of the
best viewpoints for viewing some of the highest peaks in the World.
The highest
altitude on this trek is 2765 m. Phulchowki at 2765m is the highest of the
mountains encircling the Kathmandu valley and provides an ideal introduction to
the birds of Nepal. Regularly recorded resident species include Besra, Black
Eagle, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Kalij Pheasant, Common Hill Partridge, Ashy Woodpigeon,
Wedge-tailed, Green Pigeon, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Owlet, Golden-throated
Barbet, Speckled Piculet, Crimson-breasted Pied and Rufous-bellied Pied
Woodpeckers, Grey-chinned Minivet, Striated Bulbul, Orange-bellied Leafbird,
Spotted Forktail, Chestnut-headed and grey-bellied Tesias, Chestnut-crowned and
black faced Warblers, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Lesser Scaly-breasted Wren
Babbler, Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler, Grey-throated and Spiny Babblers,
White-crested, striated, Rufous-chinned and grey-sided Laughing thrushes,
Red-billed Leiothrix, Cuttia, White-browed Green and Black-eared
Shrike-Babblers, Hoary Barwing, Blue-winged Minla, Nepal Fulvetta,
Yellow-browed Tit, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Black-throated Sunbird, Maroon
Oriole, Eurasian and Lancelated Jays, Red-billed Blue Magpie and Brown
Bullfinch . A further 55 species have been known to visit the area as migratory
or occasional visitors. Phulchowki's forests are also very rich in flora and
butterflies. Mammals include Leopard, Yellow-throated Marten and Orange-bellied
Squirrel. Phulchowaki hill is very
famous for the bird watching trip in Nepal
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrive in Kathmandu airport. Then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour
After breakfast,full day
city Tour at Kathmandu in important and popular tour spots which are related
with history, culutre and tradition of Nepal ,Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath
Stupa, Swayambhunath Monaster and Patan Durbar square which are in records of
world heritage sites too.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu
to Dhulikhel and then trek to Namo Buddha
Day 04: Trek from Namobuddha
to Balthali
Day 05: Trek from Balthali to
Bebar Danda
Day 06: Trek from Bebar Danda
to Phulchowki
Day 07: Enjoy bird watching
at Phulchowki and trek from Phulchowki to Godavari
Day 08: Drive from Godavari
to Kathmandu
Day 09: Fly back to Home
See You in Nepal Around Kathmandu Valley Trek
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