Phulchowki · 2,782 m
Mahabharat Range
Phulchowki
The highest hill around the Kathmandu Valley and the most rewarding day of birding near the capital, with rhododendron forest, mountain streams and a wide view.
Tree Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
Phulchowki · 2,500 m · MAR 2026
“peak bloom”
Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
Aethopyga gouldiae
Phulchowki · 2,300 m · MAR 2026
“male at flower, 07:50”
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Around here
A few of the things you might meet here. Krishna will tell you which ones to look for, and when.
Birds
Spotted Laughingthrush
Garrulax ocellatus
Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
Aethopyga gouldiae
Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
Spotted Forktail
Enicurus maculatus
Large Niltava
Niltava grandis
Hoary-throated Barwing
Actinodura nipalensis
Himalayan Cutia
Cutia nipalensis
Great Parrotbill
Conostoma aemodium
Plants
Tree Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
Trips nearby
Want to see it for yourself?
Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Phulchowki.