TRIP OVERVIEW
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve tour is designed for those travelers seeking peace within a paradise of nature and enjoy spending time in the wilderness. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is an important wetland area situated in the Sapta-Koshi River plain in the eastern corner of Nepal, close to the country’s southern border with India. The reserve covers 175 square kilometres to the north of the Koshi River. Koshi Tappu is also known as bird watcher’s paradise where around 485 species of birds can be spotted including migratory birds from Tibet and Siberia, so most of the travelers choose this area for birding. The reserve is full of wide range of flora and fauna, also home to the 31 species of mammals including Arna (water buffalo), mugger crocodile, Gangetic Dolphin, hog deer, wild boar, golden jackal and Asian Elephant. Waiba Adventure Trek offers 2 nights & 3 days Koshi Tappu Wildlife tour package, where you can enjoy various jungle activities like birds watching, canoeing, jeep safari, jungle walk and local village walk. Moreover, travelers enjoy the magnificent views of several snowcapped peaks, including mount Makalu 8,463m which is the world’s fifth highest mountain peak from Koshi tappu wildlife reserve.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Biratnager and drive to Koshi Tappu.
Waiba Adventure Trek staff will take you to Domestic Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes flight to Biratnagar. Upon arrival at Biratnagar airport we will drive to Koshi Tappu Reserve which is one and half hours drive. When we arrive to Koshi Tappu freshens up and take a cup of coffee or tea at the meantime our local guide will brief you regarding next day activities. Today, you will have a chance to visit a local village or sunset view from the river bank and cultural show at the dinner time to make your evening cozy and memorable one.
Day 2: Full day enjoy adventure activities.
Today, after breakfast you will enjoy jungle walk, boating on Sapta Koshi River, birding and jeep safari. You will drive to Koshi Barrage to observe water birds and Dolphins. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Jungle safari and bird watching
On this day, we will watch birds and observe wetlands in the area. Swamp partridge, black necked stork, buntings and bulbuls will make your trip memorable. You can take elephant ride to watch Arna ( Wild Water Buffaloes), blue bull, hog deer.
Day 04: Fly Back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar
Early morning you can either enjoy bird watching around the camp area or have leisure walk. After breakfast we drive to Biratnagar to catch flight to Kathmandu.