The Shivapuri

The Shivapuri Wildlife Reserve is another destination for the birs-watcher. It lies 12km north of kathmandu and can be reached either from Sundarijal or Budhanilkantha. Both are easily reached by taxi or mini-bus. Mini buses leave for Budhanilkhantha from Jamal(Rani-Pokhari). Some of the birds sighted here are the Laughing Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Little Pied Flycatchers, Ruby throats, Babblers, etc.