Cloud forest tour is a guided excursion into a mountainous forest at high altitude offers a unique experience to explore forest ecosystem with dense cloud cover. These tours often includes hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation, walking in hanging bridges, panoramic view of hills and forests. Sometime in contest of Nepal we can call it Monsoon tour also. Monsoon is a rainy reasons in Nepal offering green fields, forests with lots of wild life creatures.
Cloud forest tour in Nepal is a very unique and stunning travelling journey that mostly happens in Monsoon season, where you will get to witness clouds hanging on the bottom of mountains in the elevation around 5,000 to 10,000 feet. During this season, the forest gets greener and cleaner, whereas the bottom of the place is all covered by mist, and low hanging clouds. In the cloud forest tour, rare mammals, colorful birds, dreamy clouds, thick mosses, and green plants can be witnessed.
Cloud Forest tour in Nepal offers a lifetime experience to explore in a unique set up. Bird watching, Jungle safaris, Night walk can be done to enjoy this tour in a fun way. There are some of the best places to explore cloud forest tours in Nepal.
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Popular Cloud Forest Tour in Nepal Places
Shivapuri National Park
Shivapuri National Park is beautiful destination to explore for cloud forest in Nepal. It is a nearby destination from Kathmandu Valley from where visitors get to witness the natural beauty, greenery etc. The altitude of the Shivapuri National park is about 1,000 to 2,732 meters approximately. During the tour visitors and hiker get to witness seasonal species of birds, animals, mammals, reptiles etc.
There are 300 species of birds that can be seen in the Shivapuri National park during the Monsoon Season. In fact, various kinds of animals can be also seen like Himalayan Black Bear, Rhesus Monkey, Jungle cats, Porcupine, Himalayan Langur. Birds that can be witness are Eurasian Eagle Owl, White Gorgerted Flycatcher, and Spinney Babbler. Different kinds of plants can be also seen in Shivapuri National Park. Plants like pine, oaks, rhododendron, schima, wallichii, castanopsis indica. There are almost 2,221 species of plants that can be seen in Shivapuri National Park including both dicotyledons and monocotyledons. Plants can be seen during the monsoon season are Ferns, Fern allies, Orchids, Impatiens, Begonias, Polygonum, Swertia nettle etc
Langtang National Park
Langtang national park is one of the most stunning, well known, rich biodiversity national park situated in the central Himalayas in Nepal. It is the very first Himalayan National Park of Nepal was established in 1976 A.D. Lang tang National Park is almost 660 miles big. Visitors will encounter of the most stunning flora and fauna even during the monsoon season as well. There are approximately 250 bird’s spices. Visitors will get to witness subtropical forest, also get to witness glaciers in the Highlands. Animals like Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Langur, and Himalayan Tahr etc can be seen. In birds visitors can see Danphe, snow pigeon, cuckoos, warblers, flycatchers and so on during the monsoon.
Sarangkot
Sarangkot is view point and hill station located near Pokhara valley. Famous for Annapurna sunrise view. In monsoon season Sarangkot offers you jaw dropping views of mountain and natural beauty, Lush greenery, misty hills. All mountains are covered by the rainy clouds and there will be less visibility of a proper sunrise or a sunset but still it stills stunning and relaxing. Fun activities can be also done in Sarangkot during monsoon season like short hike to the nearby destination, evening walks etc. Lesser number of visitors can be seen during this period of time. Overall, Sarangkot is monsoon season is also a perfect choice for a cloud forest tour.
Mailung Danda
Mailung Danda is a beautiful, lush green hilltop located near Kathmandu in the valley. You can easily drive there from Kathmandu. Mailung Danda is known for its waterfalls and beautiful views of the surroundings. The lush green forests, terraced farmlands, and the gentle slope of the hills create a peaceful, natural environment, perfect for photography, nature walks, or simply relaxing while soaking in the views. The area is also rich in biodiversity, with various species of birds, plants, and trees making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.
During the monsoon, you will witness the freshness of the forest and the grounds. Due to the rain, everything looks clean and green with wet soil giving the aromatic sense of the soil. Numerous waterfalls overflow, making the heavy sound soothing to the ears. You will witness the foggy morning and mystical views in the monsoon. The rain and the after-effect color of the surroundings of the mailing danda make everything beautiful. Also watch out for wet and humid conditions due to the weather challenges, which mean the region is much quieter and more peaceful. Provide an ideal environment for leeches to thrive, particularly on forested trails and in grassy areas. While not dangerous, leeches can be an uncomfortable nuisance for travelers.
Dhampus
Dhampus is also another beautiful destination for a cloud forest tour. Dhampus gets even more interesting to explore during the monsoon season. In Dhampus visitors will get to flourishing flora, clear skies, can be experience this tour in a unique way. To make it more interesting and enjoyable you can do short hikes towards nearby destinations, photography, walk through the jungle or a village, or do a cultural immersion. During this period of time, many birds and animals can be seen including Drogos, Cuckoons, Flycatchers, Kingfishers, Woodpecker, bulbuls, Asian Koel, Pied cuckoo, sunbirds, swifts, langur, and rhesus macaque etc.
Ghandruk
Ghandruk is a stunning village where a you can witness mesmerizing natural beauty along with the cultural beauty. In monsoon season, village Ghandruk looks more stunning and visitor can encounter traditional house, Gurung community and their cultural values and daily lifestyle. Everything is made lovely by the rain and the hue of the Ghandruk surrounds. Due to the weather difficulties, be on the lookout for damp and muggy circumstances as well, as this indicates that the area is much more tranquil and calm. Create the perfect conditions for leeches to flourish, especially in grassy regions and on trails that are forested.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park journey will give you the lifetime adventurous and wholesome travelling experience. It gives an experience to witness wild life of animals along with the delightful and cozy accommodation, pleasant services and thrilling experience of cannoning, boating, and jungle safari. In Chitwan, visitors can witness lush greenery, along with the beautiful and interesting birds and mammals.
During monsoon season rare species of birds and animals can be seen while cloud forest exploration in Chitwan. Visitors can witness 525 species of birds including summer migrants’ birds, flycatchers, Bee eaters etc. Birds like Indian Pitta, Pied cuckoo, Asian Paradise Flycatchers, Blue tailed bee eaters, Chestnut Headed, Common Hawk, Crested Tree swift, Oriental Dollar bird, Yellow footed green pigeon and so on. These are the names of the birds that can be witness in Chitwan National Park during your journey for cloud forest tour.
The animals that can be seen in during tour are One- horned Rhinoceros, Wild boars, Rhesus Macaque, Sloth Bear, Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Asian Elephant, Mugger Crocodile, Gharial, Snakes, Frogs and toads etc. Meanwhile, one horned Rhinoceros, Wild Boars, Rhesus Macaque are actively seen 12 months of the year. Whereas, Sloth Bear is actively seen in Monsoon season. Animals like Bengal Tiger, Leopard, and Asian Elephants are rarely seen in monsoon season. Reptiles and Amphibians are commonly seen in monsoon season in Chitwan National Park.
Bardiya National Park
Bardiya National Park during monsoon season becomes adventurous. During monsoon season lush greenery, active wildlife animals and birds can be witness. Bardiya is another perfect destination for cloud forest tour in Nepal. Even in monsoon, many fun and interesting activities can also be done including bird watching, jungle walks, crocodile breeding centre, jeep safaris and so on can be explored. Animals like Bengal Tiger, Asian elephant, Swamp deer, Langur, one horned rhino are highly active and can be seen while your journey in the Bardiya national park.
Almost 400 species of birds can be seen including Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Sarus Crane, and so on. Reptiles and Mammals like Gangetic River Dolphin; Gharial & Marsh Mugger crocodiles are also highly active in monsoon season.
What Can I during in Monsoon season in Nepal?
Monsoon or Rainy or summer season is considered as off season for trekking in Nepal Himalaya. Nepal is Himalayan country know by country of Himalaya or country of Everest too. So, many thinks Nepal is only for trekking, peak climbing and expedition. But Nepal is also famous for culture exploration, nature exploration and many more adventure activities. Due to heavy rain during monsoon season trekking in Himalaya are closed. But you can trek around various places including above mentioned places. Below are other activities you can do during monsoon in Nepal.
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