Overview
Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve lies on the alluvial flood plain of Sapta Koshi River in southeastern lowland. Almost all eastern and western embankments of the river define the area. The reserve was officially gazetted in 1973 giving it a status of the wildlife reserve having an area of 175sq.km. The river Sapta Koshi (largest river of Nepal Kingdom) flows through the reserve that is one of the three main tributes of Ganges. The mighty river Koshi calm in winter swells up largely in monsoon brining severe flood problems and often changes its course. The depth of the river fluctuates largely from season to season.
Riverine forests dominate the vegetation of the reserve. Sal forest and grassland are also found to the west of the Koshi River. This diverse habitat of different vegetation type and wetland and scrub side makes the faunal wealth of this place incomparable to other protected area system of Nepal of which birds dominate the scenery. Kosi Tapu is Nepal’s finest wetland and simply one of the best spots in all Asia for birds. Almost all of the country’s long list of wetland birds occur here, including Black-necked and Lesser Adjutant Storks, Black and Black-headed Ibises, Spot-billed and Falcated Ducks, Baer’s Pochard, the stunning Pied Harrier, Red-necked Falcon, Ruddy-breasted Crake and the rare Swamp Francolin. Handsome Black-bellied and River Terns fish the wide waters of the river, while the tree-lined bunds and swamps, choked with reed and water hyacinth, are full of exciting passerines like Verditer Flycatcher, Thick-billed, Dusky and Smoky Warblers, and the king-size Striated Grassbird.
In fact, it’s nothing unusual to see well over 100 species each day, as we explore the marshes on foot, inaccessible sandbanks and islands by rubber-raft and the more remote corners of the reserve by 4-wheel drive vehicle. Large mammals of note include wild Water Buffalo (one of the world’s most endangered large mammals), Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat and Nilgai; we might even spot the rare Ganges River Dolphin on our voyage downstream. As a prelude to all this, we may be woken in the morning by the maniacal cries of the Common Hawk Cuckoo. Arna of wild Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Blue Bull (Bocelaphus tragocamelus) and Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista gangetic) are the main attraction of this reserve. The lesser mammalian species include varieties of deer, cats, otters, bats, boar etc.
Around 300 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve area that mostly includes waterfowls, birds of prey, waders and other water birds.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Biratnagar Airport, Meet and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
Day 02: Full day on Koshi Tappu
Day 03: Departure to Biratnagar Airport
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Day 01 Arrival Biratnagar Airport, Meet and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
13:00 – Lunch
15:00 – Bird watching around Saptakoshi River on foot.
19:00 – Dinner
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Day 02 Full day on Koshi Tappu
Wake up call
06:00 – Morning nature walk within near vicinity
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00- 1800 hrs: 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
NOTE: Koshi Barrage and surrounding area is wide and everyday guests will be taken in different area
19:00 – Dinner
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Day 03 Departure to Biratnagar Airport
05:30 – Wakeup call
06:00 – More bird watching into the jungle near by
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Departure to Biratnagar Airport
Services Included
- 2 dinner, 2 breakfast, 2 lunch
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis
- Airport pickup and Drop from Biratnagar Airport.
- National park Entrance fees.
- All jungle activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- All government and local taxes
Services Excluded
- Personal expense like food and Beverages
- Your Travel insurance
- Any Domestic/ International airfare.
- Services not mentioned in the ‘What Is Included’ section
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Trip Notes
The following list should give you an idea of the essentials;
Short & Long Sleeve Shirts – Long sleeved is for protection from the sun and insects in the evenings.
Shorts & Trousers – again, long trousers can protect from the sun & insects
Swim wear for on the river
Shoes – Comfortable trainers/shoes and a pair of sandals. You will need some type of hiking or safari boot if you plan on any walking safaris.
Binoculars Camera
Personal first-aid kit and wash kit, Guidebooks, maps, Water bottle, Insect Repellent, Sunscreen and lip protector, Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap, Personal medication, Flashlight, Footwear, Reading book.
Cancellation Policy
If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund
If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund
If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund
If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund
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