Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve
Koshitappu wildlife Reserve lies on the flood plains of the Sapta-Koshi in Saptari and Sunsari Districts of Eastern Nepal. Rapid and complete barrage of the reserve to depths ranging from 10 to 300cm occurs during the monsoon. The reserve offers important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100 individuals) of wild buffalo or Arna is found here including other mammals. A total of 280 different species or birds have been recorded. Amidst the jungle environment Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp have come into existence. The activities include morning jungle walk by the river lagoons and wetlands, canoe ride, slide shows, bird watching, cultural dances and visit unique village settlements.| How to get there |
| By Air: There is a regular flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar every day. From Biratnagar a comfortable one and half an hours drives to the Camp. By Raft: An exciting 8-10 days raft trip on Sun Koshi River reaches directly at Koshi Tappu Camp. By Surface: The scenic drive of 9-10 hrs. Through Nepali country side by surface. |
| Activities |
| Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve offers many options and activities to give full opportunities to view the wildlife at its best. Morning / Evening Jungle walk The jungle along the belts of the Koshi River, part of the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is known for its richness in birds and other animal species. The river lagoons and wetlands provide excellent opportunity to sight bird life, deer and herds of water buffaloes. Soft Wildlife Rafting taking a raft down the Koshi River is another alternative for exploring the reserve. Here, you can see the water birds or animals off to their daily chores with wonderful sights like Kingfishers diving down the river looking for food, the marsh muggers or the ghariyal crocodile sun bathing but of course out of reach. You might be lucky enough to spot the rare wild buffaloes. Down the end, at the barrage Gangetic river dolphins could be your best view of the day. Village Walk this is another interesting activity. Tharus, the early inhabitants of the region have their own unique way of living not affected by the western influence. Their beautifully decorated homes and their way of living can be an interesting thing of part of the tour. The village is also plastic-free, one of the few environmentally aware and clean villages in the country. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp itself took this initiative towards environmental awareness and preservation. |
Itinerary in Detail |
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| Day 01. | Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment |
| Day 02. | Flight from kathmandu to Biratnagar., met by or representative & drive to Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve have a lunch and bird watching tour. |
| Day 03. | Wake up call(5;30am), Morning nature walk within near vicinity(6:00am), Breakfast(8:00am), Start Raft boat ride on Sapta Koshi River with naturalist to view some of the water birds, water(9:00am): 9:00AM: buffaloes, dolphins and various water habitats. End boat trip by the banks of the river and have picnic lunch. Short drive to the koshi barrage to view some bird life and fresh water dolphins. Late afternoon return to the camp. |
| Day 04. | Wake up call, Morning nature walks within near Vicinity(6:00am), Breakfast(8:00am) and departure to kathmandu. |
| Day 05 | kathmandu city tour |
| Day 06 | shopping day in kathmandu and farewell dinner |
| Day 07 | Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure. |
