Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour and a Safari around Nepal’s first and largest bird sanctuary with an area of 175 sq. km. Located Far South East around the low land of a warm sub-tropical country. The Koshi Tappu is an island amidst Nepal's biggest river known as Sapta Koshi, where seven great rivers join.
An ideal and perfect home for both domestic and migratory birds, where a flock of Flamingo has been sighted. The best time for bird watching especially early spring March to May with autumn/fall and winter seasons.
When the large and wide Koshi River with slow running water, makes a great habitation for exotic birds. A total of 280 different species of birds have been recorded around the bird sanctuary of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
This unique and amazing bird sanctuary is home to 20 species of ducks, two species of ibises, and many storks. Includes egrets, herons, and the endangered swamp partridge and Bengal Florican with 30 different species of mammals. Makes the Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour with All Nepal Destinations, a greatly enjoyable holiday. In harmony with serene pristine surroundings, where few groups of visitors often visit the exotic island of Koshi Tappu.
Due to its remote location, around the Gangetic plain of Southern East Nepal, a scenic flight reaches the industrial Biratnagar city. After a few hours of exciting drive reach the Island of Koshi Tappu amidst the great river of Sapta Koshi.
During three days in perfect tropical wilderness enjoy the great thrill of wildlife safari and Bird Watching. In the comfort of a nice lodge and resorts within the jungle and grassland surroundings.
After a memorable and exciting adventure then head back on the same scenic route and flight to Kathmandu. Where Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour and Safari concludes with All Destination Tour grand services.
As flight time for Biratnagar city airport, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport. A short sweeping flight of less than an hour, during air enjoy panorama of Himalayan range of peaks. Enjoy views of world’s highest peaks with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. On arrival at Biratnagar airport, few hours’ drive north-west towards Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserves.
On arrival Check into a nice lodge and hotels, jungle guide or manager of the lodge, provides briefing. Full information of the wildlife reserve rules and norms, about the jungle program activities, after lunch and refreshing break. Late afternoon Tharu village visit to explore the local culture. Evening dinner and while away the hours interacting with jungle guide and naturalist.
An early morning nature activities, after having refreshment taking a boat ride on the wide Koshi River. At a great spot for bird watching enjoy bird watching.
During the boat ride visiting rural village, where reserve also assists the local economy by providing fishing permits. Allowing the collection of edible fruits and ferns in season. A total of 280 different species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. These include 20 species of ducks, two species of ibises, many storks, and egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridge and Bengal Florican.
Afternoon at leisure and late afternoon a short walk to different location for bird watching till the sun sets on the horizon.
Another enjoyable day at Koshi Tappu, includes boating few hours before breakfast for early bird watching tour. After a nature and jungle activities back to lodge for breakfast, with time to get refreshed. After lunch a short walk to Koshi River bank to observe and catch glimpse of Gangetic Dolphin. Includes fresh water Ghariel and Marsh Mugger Crocodile.
Late afternoon either elephant or jeep safari or jungle walks and vice versa according to the program. Set by lodge /hotels and National Parks authority. Evening enjoy the last dinner amidst dense forest and surrounded by great Koshi River.
Morning options for short nature walks or bird watching, back to lodge for breakfast. Depart from the lodge / hotels for exciting drive to Biratnagar airport for flight to Kathmandu. After a wonderful experience at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Bird Tour Safari.
From Kathmandu, a drive of 7-8 hours of about 345 k.m. to the lodge at Koshi Tappu is approx. 3 hour drive of 80 k.m.
Yes, all lodges and best hotels located outside the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, the lodge inside the reserve have electricity. Which is also run by generator for the facility of visitor. Can re-charge you electronic gadgets and laptops in you hotel rooms. The standard AC voltage in Nepal is 220-240 V with a frequency of 50 Hz. If the power or low or strong one needs to carry an adaptor for charging with safe flow of current.
It is situated Nepal Far South East within Koshi Zone, around the lowland of Terai the flatland of Nepal. The sub-tropical country where dense deep green jungle and vast farm land are located, as well with large town and villages.
The food in the lodge are good serving continental breakfast and lunch, dinner could be Chinese, Indian, Nepali lavish meals. The rooms are simple and basic having attached toilets, bathrooms with large dining room. Amidst jungle and wide body river that surrounds the Koshi Tappu.
In the first place due to its remote location, takes more than 7-8 hours of long interesting drive. Taking flight of 45 minutes, and then drive for two hours to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Flying to Biratnagar is the best options for traveler to visit Koshi Tappu. Few group often visits Koshi Tappu and enjoys its pristine and undisturbed areas. A great place on gangetic plain for bird watching, it is also the best place for bird watchers and ornithologist.
