Central Hills
Kathmandu Valley Birding
World-class hill birding, an hour from the capital.
You don’t have to leave the capital behind to start birding. The forested hills around Kathmandu are genuinely world-class, and they make a perfect bookend to a Terai or eastern-hills journey.
Hill birding on the valley rim
Phulchowki, the highest hill on the valley rim, is the standout — its broadleaf forest holds a long list of hill species, and a full morning here can be extraordinary. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park on the northern rim adds more forest birding within easy reach of the city.
For arriving travelers, it’s a gentle, high-value way to shake off the flight and get the trip list started before heading to the lowlands.
How we explore it
- Dawn starts on Phulchowki for the best activity
- Shivapuri forest trails with a specialist guide
- Half- or full-day formats to fit your arrival plans
We slot valley birding around your flights — a strong opening or closing day for almost any itinerary.