Trip Overview
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve covers the vast expanse of Koshi River with its blue waters and lush jungle areas on both sides. It’s considered as the major attraction of the safar and is the homeland of wild buffaloes, hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, blue bell and jackals. The vegetation of this area is mainly tall khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khair-sissoo scrub forest and deciduous mixed river line jungle. You can explore the forest of Koshi Tappu safari riding on elephant back. Here you will see the hattisar (elephant stable) where elephant breed regularly and which is one of few such facilities in Asia. During the Koshi Tappu Safari at dusk and dawn time you will see many varieties of birds and animals sitting along the river. The best place to watch the bird species is the Barrage, downstream of the river.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Fly to Biratnagar. Upon arrival to Biratnagar Airport our staff will pick you and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp.
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Day 2
Raft boat on the 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.
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Day 3
Birding all along the dam of the Koshi River and the area of Pink Tower crossing the Koshi Barrage. Picnic Lunch at the Pink Tower, Late afternoon return to camp looking for some more birds.
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Day 4
Departure to Biratnagar Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.