Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve is hidden treasure for those who love wildlife, nature, flora and fauna. In this 3 days tour, you will enjoy all major activities like Bird Watching, Jeep Safari, Rafting and Village/Nature walk in the reserve. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise. It provides best experience for guests with less time but still would like to enjoy all the wildlife and culture the area has to offer.
This wildlife reserve is visited by few number of wildlife lovers every year and is less crowded. Wild Water Buffaloes, Blue Bulls, Gangetic Dolphins, and Golden Jackals are the main attraction along with over 400 species of birds. One can explore the marshes on foot, inaccessible sandbanks and islands of the mighty Koshi River.
The park contains an ideal mix of river, ponds, wetlands and paddies, all of it cut by a long straight and paved trail, making navigation a breeze. Thin foliage further allows for long-distance viewing.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Day 1 : Arrive at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp and begin half-day bird watching
- 8 am - Pick up from Hotel in Kathmandu and ...
- 8 am - Pick up from Hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport
- Arrive at Biratnagar Airport. Meet and drive 1 hour to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
- 1 pm – Enjoy the Lunch
- 3 pm – Go for Bird watching tour around Saptakoshi river on foot
- 7 pm - Dinner
- Meals included: lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Accommodation at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
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Day 2
Day 2 : Early morning nature walk and full-day safari after breakfast
- 5:30 am - Wakeup call
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- 5:30 am - Wakeup call
- 6 am - Morning nature walk in the vicinity
- 8 am - Breakfast
- 9 am - 6 pm: Raft boat on the upper part of Sapta Koshi River with naturalist to view some of the water birds, water buffaloes, dolphins and various water habitats. End boat trip by the bank of 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. (Please note: Koshi Barrage and surrounding area is wide and everyday guests will be taken to different areas).
- 7 pm: Dinner
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Accommodation at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
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Day 3
Day 3 : Early morning bird watching and departure after breakfast
- 5:30 am - Wakeup call
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- 5:30 am - Wakeup call
- 6 am: More bird watching in the nearby Jungle
- 8 am: Breakfast
- 9 am: Transfer to Biratnagar Airport for your departure from Koshi
- Arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport and Hotel drop off.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation not included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation in safari tent on twin-sharing basis. For single guest we offer single room.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee on odd timing)
Jungle activities guided walking tour, boating, jeep safari and visits to Koshi Barrage
Private transfer (from Biratnagar Airport to Koshi Tappu reserve and vice versa)
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Entry Fee
Kathmandu- Biratnagar - Kathmandu airfare
Expert Tour Guide from Biratnagar
Any drinks
Optional activity fee
Tips for Guide and Driver
Travel Insurance
Emergency Evacuations