Koshi Tapu Wildlife Reserve
Koshi Tapu Wildlife Reserve, is a protected area covering with an area of 175 square kilometers, is situated in the embankments of the Sapta Koshi River system. This reserve is unique for its 100 or so surviving wild water buffaloes. Other mammals are the Hog Deer, Wild Boar, Spotted and the Nilgai. The species of Birds total 485 here and includes 20 of ducks, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridges and Bengal floricans, 200 species of fish& 31 species of mammals. Koshi Tapu Wildlife Reserve is coverage of grasslands is 68%, compared to only about 6% of forest, which is predominated by Indian rosewood.
The reason is resting place for migrating Birds not seen anywhere in Nepal. Endangered Gharial Crocodiles and Gangetic dolphins have also been sighted in the Koshi River. 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.
The activities that are carried out in the packages are
- ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
DUG OUT CANOING - NATURE WALKS
- JEEP SAFARIES
- THARU CULTURE SHOW
- BIRDWATCHING
- TIGER SIGHT HUNTING
Depending upon the duration of the stays in the Park. These activities are very interesting and they will help to make your holidays stimulant in this preserved area. This place is ideal for all nature lovers seeking peace within a paradise of nature. Jungle walk along the belts of the Koshi River, The river lagoons and wetlands provide excellent opportunity to sight bird life, deer and herds of water buffaloes. Octobers to April is the best season to explore in Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve.
For migratory bird this area is extremely important. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is termed as an interesting and amazing place where you can take the pleasure by sitting on the back of elephant and stroll around reserved area.
Detail Itinerary
Includes:
- Accommodation at listed hotels or equivalent.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Transportation/Transfers by Air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Sightseeing tour as per the program.
- Services of English speaking local Guides during the sightseeing tour.
- All presently applicable taxes.
Excludes:
- Inland/International flight charges.
- Things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc.
- Any meals except specified in above inclusions.
- Camera fee.
- All other than those listed in above inclusions.