In the 1980s, Nepal had an estimated one million vultures. However, due to the widespread use of the veterinary drug diclofenac, their population plunged to just around 20,000.

Nepal is home to nine species of vultures:
  • Critically Endangered: White-rumped Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, and Indian Vulture.
  • Endangered: Egyptian Vulture.
  • Near Threatened: Bearded Vulture, Cinereous Vulture, and Himalayan Griffon.

These majestic scavengers play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by naturally disposing of animal carcasses, preventing the spread of diseases.

How We Feed and Protect Vultures

The Jatayu Vulture Restaurant adopts a vulture-safe feeding practice:
  • We purchase old cows, buffaloes, and livestock that are no longer economically viable for local farmers.
  • These animals are cared for until they die naturally.
  • After natural death, the carcasses are tested to ensure they are free of diclofenac and other harmful chemicals.
  • Initially, carcasses are placed in a cage to attract vultures. They are then moved to an open field where vultures can feed safely.

This system benefits both the local community and the endangered vultures by creating a sustainable conservation model.

Visit Jatayu Vulture Restaurant

Come experience Nepal’s leading vulture conservation project. Witness the incredible sight of hundreds of vultures soaring and feeding naturally in the wild. Your visit helps support community-based conservation and protects some of the world’s most endangered bird species.

Few options for Visiting Vulture Restaurant :

Day trip

So we drive to vulture restaurant in Jatayu and every morning from 8.30 we have feeding activity of vulture restaurant in Chitwan National Park . Special observation deck is prepared from where we can observe , photograph the behaivour of vulture while eating .

Overnight stay

We also have the rooms where we can stay and spend days around the vulture restaurant. Its good for wildlife photographer and for the nature lovers .

Tower Night Stay

Virtual Tour

Major Activities in Chitwan

For the guest who are more into the nature , we furnish them with the individual activities to them . The activities below and others like Elephant Bathing , Local cultural Dance , Tower night stay are also served as per guest choice and demand .

Jeep Safari in Chitwan
Jeep Safari
Canoeing in Rapti River
Canoe Ride
Jungle Walk in Chitwan
Jungle Walk
Chitwan bird watching tour
Bird Watching Tour
Elephant Breeding Center, Chitwan
Elephant Breeding Center
Ethical Elephant Walk
Ethical Elephant Walk