Phulchowki which means ‘Hill of Flowers’ in Nepali, is the highest hill (2782m) among the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley which is located approx. 14 km in the south east of Kathmandu valley. It’s base land of Godavari botanical garden where you find more than 500 speicies of plants and flowers like Rhododendron. Godawari is also known as a pilgrim temple of Hindus and Buddhists.
It is one of the most beautiful place in Kathmandu valley for hiking and bird watching.
Phulchowki Godavari hill is surrounded by the dense forest of different plants including Rhododendron of different colors, including pure white and dark red. Because of this beautiful and dense forest, different species of birds and butterflies can be found. During your hike you can see different kinds of birds such as Rufous-gorgeted, Flycatcher, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Yellow-browed Tit, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Red-billed Leiothrix, Whiskered Yuhina, Besra, Bronzed and Racket-tailed Drongos, Greater Yellow nape, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Nepal Cutia, Ultramarine Flycatcher, and Black-winged Cuckoo shrike.