Things you can do with BNHS to help conservation

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WILD NEPAL

Red-billed leiothrix and Blue-winged minla

Nepal is known for its exquisite natural beauty, with the iconic Himalaya running across the northern part of the country. The country rises from near sea level in the Terai region through the foothills to the mighty Himalaya all within a distance of about 200 km. Due to its location in the centre of the Himalayan range, Nepal falls in the transitional zone between Eastern and Western Himalaya, which contributes to its rich biodiversity. For a country half the size of Maharashtra, Nepal has recorded an amazing proportion (almost 10 per cent) of the world’s bird species and a bird list of over 800 species. Explore this fascinating country with BNHS as we delve into the rich biodiversity that Nepal has to offer.

Chitwan National Park: Chitwan National Park is the first national park to be notified in Nepal. This World Heritage reserve protects over 932 sq. km of forests, marshland and rippling grassland, and is home to sizeable populations of wildlife. Meaning ‘Heart of the Jungle’, Chitwan is famous as one of the best wildlife-viewing national parks in Asia, and you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting One-horned Rhinoceros, Leopard, Sloth Bear, deers, and  over 450 species of birds, like Kalij Pheasant, Brown Fish-owl, Pied Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Ibisbill, Lesser Fish-eagle, Bengal Florican, Orange-breasted Green-pigeon, Ashy-headed Green-pigeon, and Collared Falconet. 

Phewa Lake, Pokhra: This scenic lake is surrounded by forested hills and is the second largest lake in Nepal. Birding
around the lake and in these forested hills can be rewarding with birds like Spiny Babbler, Blue-throated Babbler, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Blue Whistling Thrush, Russet Sparrow, Crimson Sunbird, White-crested Laughing Thrush and Wedge-tailed Pigeon.

Phulchowki: Home to the only endemic bird species of Nepal, the Spiny Babbler, Phulchowki is a must visit for birdwatchers. Phulchowki, which means “Hill of Flowers” in the local language, is the highest hill in Kathmandu valley. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded in this oak and rhododendron forest. Birds like Yellow-browed Tesia, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Small Niltava, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Rufous Sibia, Nepal Fulvetta, Mountain Hawk-eagle, Golden-throated Barbet, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Maroon Oriole, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Ashy Wood-pigeon, Himalayan Cutia, and Black-throated Sunbird can be seen here.



Dates: 6th – 13th November 2014 (ex-Delhi)

Reporting: 6th November 2012 at Delhi International Airport.

Camp Fee: Rs.76,300/- for members and Rs. 77,500/- for others

Group Leader: Mr. Asif Khan

Payment schedule:

1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate                         Rs. 20,000/-

2nd Installment Date- 30th July                                          Rs. 20,000/-

3rd Installment Date- 30th August                                      Rs. 20,000/-

Final Installment Date- 30th September                               Rs. 16,300/-

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 Camp fee includes:

●          Economy Class airfare ex-Delhi.

●          Full board accommodation.

●          All park entrance fees and permit charges.

●          Three meals (BLD) a day while on Safari.

*          Insurance for the camp period for participants aged upto 70 yrs.

●          BNHS expertise.

Price does not include:

●          Food and drinks not part of group menu.

●          Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.

●          Expenses of a personal nature e.g., laundry, telephone calls.

●          Tips and gratuities.

●          Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”

Note: The cost has been calculated as per 1 USD= 60 INR, and minimum 18 pax traveling together and Airfare as on 1stMay 2014.

Registration: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com.

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Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is an NGO working in the field of nature and wildlife conservation since 1883 and as a part of our educational activities and nature awareness campaign, we  conduct various nature camps and wildlife safari camps across India like Kanah National Park, Lakshdweep Island, Dudhwa and many more and also at foreign destinations like Tanzania,Kenya, Malaysia, Bhutan, Madagascar. By participating in the camp with the BNHS you are supporting the BNHS and its cause for nature and wildlife conservation