Nepal is a bird watcher's paradise with over 800 species (almost 600 out of them are found in the wetlands and open fields inside the Kathmandu valley. Nepal is indeed a paradise for birds with over 800 species recorded representation 10% of the world's population in just a tiny fraction of the earth's land mass. The most popular bird watching spot is the phulchoki hill the highest ridge on the valley rim situated 20km. Southeast of Kathmandu, is another exciting location. Bird watching excursion trip provides panoramic mountain views and glimpses of wild animals.