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Description
A hike to Phulchowki Hill gives the opportunity for watching Nepal's only endemic bird species: the Spiny Babbler. Best for the watching birds documented in ICIMOD documentation (Godavari Birds by Karen Conniff, Ron Hess, and Erling Valdemar Holmgren), this location tracks roughly 270 bird species. Visiting guarantees a chance to witness the endemic Spiny Babbler alongside these key species highlighted in their research: Fire-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda), Himalayan Cutia (Cutia nipalensis), Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea), Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos). Furthermore diverse flocks and sprawling canopy groups of Laughingthrushes, Yuhinas, Fulvettas, Minivets, and Tits can be observed.
Details
Access
The Phulchowki Hike is near to the Kathmandu Valley. By car, drive to Godavari at the foot of Phulchowki and hiking for around an hour gets you there. Press P on the map for directions to the foot of Phulchowki Hill. The hike indicated on the map is about 7 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain , River , City/villageConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Visitors also can hike up for the Hindu Temple and to watch Himalaya Range including Sisapangma Mountain located in Tibet (China). From far away. It is the 14th highest mountain in the world with Elevation of 8,027 meters
Links
- Day Hike that can be modified or extend for Birdwatching
- Information regarding Birdwatching and other activities around the area
- Ebird hotspot