Koshi Tappu Wildlife Safari / PP 450 USD
Trip Highlights
- Birds Paradise with 290 species of birds
- Fishing Activities
- Best Bird Watching Experience
- Land Mammals and a plethora of vegetation
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is best known as bird bird-watching paradise and is on the way to becoming the best bird-watching site in Asia. In addition, this reserve contains several water holes and marshes making it a fine bird area. Koshi Tappu Reserve was established to provide a safe habitat for wild water buffaloes. The reserve provides you with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe colorful birds like Watercock, Dusky Eagle-owl, Blackfish eagle, Common Golden Eye, and Gulbilled tern. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Safari of Duke Nepal will take you on this amazing course of wandering mammals and birds.
The natural formation of the barrage, mudflats, reed beds, and fresh water marshes attracts a variety of birds to the Koshi Tappu Reserve. Similarly, to meet your demand for seeing glamorous animals, Koshi Tappu welcomes you with Asian elephants, spotted deer, Hog deer, Wild pigs, and Golden Jackals. The main mammal of the reserve is Asian Water Buffalo; Arna with a population of 150. Furthermore, the reserve will also welcome you with a plethora of fauna as the reserve is the home to Sisau, Khair, Kapok, Sugarcane, Reed, Cattail, Imperata cylindrical, Ealgrass, Azolla, and lotus.
Koshi Tappu Reserve offers the fascinating experience of nature in its purest form. Enchanting and singing birds, plenty of Greenland, and a peculiar view of mammals are something to look for at Koshi Tappu Reserve. The reserve also is the habitat of snake species, Gharial crocodiles, etc,
How to reach Koshi Tappu Reserve?
By Air ( 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu – Biratnagar)
You can reach Koshi Tappu Reserve via Air. Regular flights from Kathmandu to Biratnagar are available. You have to drive for one hour to reach the camp inside the reserve. Duke Nepal representative will greet you at the airport.
By Surface
The reserve is 12 hours’ drive from Kathmandu (500km). Long drives are uncomfortable and we want our guest to make the most out of their stay in Nepal. So, you can visit Chitwan en route to observe more exotic and large mammals. Two-night stay at Chitwan and driving to the Reserve is the best way to experience wildlife fully.
When to visit?
The best time to plan the vacation to the reserve is from October to May. The cooler weather( 22-29 degrees) in this time and the winter bird migration can be witnessed best at this time. Similarly, Koshi Tappu Reserve is the best destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. Reserve provides you with the chance to behold the some of the fascination of nature.
Note: The Koshi Tappu offers guided jungle walk activities as safari activity. Koshi Tappu Reserve offers fascinating experience of nature in its purest form. Enchanting and singing birds, plenty of Greenland and exotic view of mammals is something to look for at Koshi Tappu Reserve.
Major Attraction of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is an alluring bird paradise.
- The reserve is the home to wild buffaloes with a population of 150 in the reserve.
- Exotic birds like the Black-necked Stork, Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Baer’s Pochard, red-necked Falcon, Bengal Florican, etc
- The reserve is accessible by land and by air.
- Activities like Tiger Tracking, Elephant Tracking, Nature Walk, Jeep Safari, Dolphin Sightseeing, etc are available.
- 20 species of ducks in the park.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Safari
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected area that lies at the eastern part of Terai. The reserve covers a total area of 175 square km. The reserve touches three districts namely; Sunsari, Saptari, and Udayapur. The park was established in 1976 and was designated in December 1987.
Koshi Tappu is one of the most amazing natural wonders of South East Asia and is popular as a bird watcher’s paradise. The park was mainly established to protect the wild buffalo (Arna) and has been successfully protecting these animals. Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition will offer you all the chance to indulge yourself in this wonderland of planet Earth.
How to Reach Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve?
- Buses from Kathmandu to Biratnagar are available. Visitors can get off before Laukhi and walk 3 km to the Reserve Headquarters which is marked by a signboard on the main road.
- Air flights are also available from KTM-BIR. Later visitors can take a bus or jeep to the reach reserve entrance shortly after Lauki.
Come plan this amazing bird-watching tour with us to see for yourself what it feels like to indulge yourself in the best bird-watching place on this planet.
General Information
- Name-Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- Location-Eastern Terai
- Area Covered-175km2
- Established-1976 A.D
- Altitude- 75-81
- Other Name- Bird Watcher’s Paradise
Image Credit: Bijay Chaurasia