Koshi Tappu WildlifeAttractionsOverviewWhy we love itItineraryDates & PricesWhat’s includedImportant notesAttractionsProvides you close up opportunities to view animals as well as experiencing the wild.It offers ample scope for nature walks for those with curiosity.It offers an outstanding wetland which has created one of the best & finest bird watching sanctuaries.It is most rewarding way of exploring grassland, river & woodlands.OVERVIEWA Nature Lovers ParadiseKoshi-Tappu wildlife reserve, named after the biggest river of Nepal, was Established in 1976 and covers an area of 175 sq. km. The Koshi River is spanned by a one kilometre long barrage. The reserve is home to many types of mammals such as spotted deer, wild boar, hog deer, and blue bull. There have been sightings of the endangered Gangetic dolphin and Gharial crocodile.Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is home to more than 280 bird species including Duck, ibises, storks, egret, herons, Swamp partridge and the endangered Bengal Florican. The Koshi Barge is an important resting-place for migratory birds. During October to April more than 100 species per day can be spotted, flocks of ducks often exceed 50,000.Why we love it ?Guest HouseMountain viewTransportDiningItinerary Day 01 :Drive or fly from Kathmandu to BiratnagarDrive or fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. After arrival you will be presented with brief introduction of the facility and program. This day’s attractions include bird watch in the marshland outside the reserve to see the strokes, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc. In the evening you can enjoy cultural program performed by local people. You stay overnight at lodge ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 02 : Full day excursion on boatAfter breakfast you set out for full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with packed lunch to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower. ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 03 : Bird watching and elephant rideAfter a wholesome breakfast you go for bird watch inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands and wetland habitat with lunch packs to see swamp partridge, black necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc. In the afternoon you can either continue bird watching or enjoy optional elephant ride to watch Arna, the wild water buffalo, blue bull, hog deer, fishing etc ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNAL Day 04 : Drive back to KathmanduEarly morning you can either enjoy bird watching around the camp area or have leisure walk. After breakfast you depart for Kathmandu ACCOMMODATIONLUNCH HOURSSIGNALOur PriceAt Apoorva tours we recognise that not all of our visitors require a set and rigid experience, and there are many options based on the potential tours we have identified. We hope that these have whetted your appetite. Also we realise cost is a prime factor in choosing a tour so we wish to give you the best overall package to suit your needs.Please contact us with your requirements and we will tailor a package for you. No need to hesitate, it costs you nothing and you can always say no.Our overriding aim is to give you the best, and your satisfaction is our rewardWhat’s includedThings to see & doFor a spectacular array of wildlife including endangered species.Come close up to wildlife and explore grassland, river & woodland.Experience the wild View the wonders of nature perched high on Elephant back.Take an Elephant rideRelax and enjoy the aquatic wonders of the reserve.Relaxing boat rideThere is ample scope for nature walks for those who wish to get totally absorbed in the reserve.Take a hikeLater visit one of Kathmandu’s many restaurants serving cuisine from across the globe.Eat out in styleNo visit to Kathmandu is complete without a ride in one of the bicycle rickshaws.Take a rideImportant notesA Few reasons to choose our Tour packageIf your vacation involves any degree of risk or is subject to weather conditions our guides and tour leaders are instructed to make any essential changes to the itinerary that are required for your own health and safety. Your well being is important to us and we want your tour to be memorable for all the right reasons. However we will always make every effort to ensure that you are happy and that your hopes and expectations are realized.Your Natural ChoiceTop Reasons to VisitBird Watching and Elephant RideEnjoy a thrilling Elephant ride through grassland, river & woodlands. Look out for over 280 bird species. During October to April you may spot more than 100 species a day. Flocks of ducks often exceed 50,000 individuals.Experience the wild!Enjoy a close up opportunity to view animals. The reserve is home to many types of mammals such as spotted deer, wild boar, hog deer, and blue bull. The endangered Gangetic dolphin and Gharial crocodile have been recorded in the Koshi RiverContribute to animal conservation The last surviving population of wild buffalo, the endangered swamp partridge and the critically endangered Bengal Florican thrive here. Less than 1,000 were estimated to be alive in 2017. By visiting this park you are helping to prevent a permanent loss to the world.
