Koshi tappu jungle safari at wildlife camp Nepal
The Koshi tappu wildlife reserve is situated in the eastern Terai region of Nepal. It has an area of 175 sq km, Established in 1976. Koshi Tappu jungle is one of the world’s best bird watching locations. Apart from not less than 440 bird species, various types of mammals such as the wild water buffaloes, the Gangetic Dolphins and Fishing cats are found here frequently.
From October to May is the ideal time to visit Koshi Tappu Jungle safari. Koshi Tappu is listed as a Ramsar site, recognized wetland is the habitat for various aquatic varieties of birds like storks, egrets, ducks and ibis. Globally threatened species occurring in this area include Black-necked Stork, Greater Adjutant Stork, lesser Adjutant Stork, Red-necked Falcon, Bengal Florican, Great stone Plover, Black-bellied Tern, Dusky eagle Owl, Swamp Francolin, Marsh Warbler etc.
Koshi Tappu is 450 km away from Kathmandu, takes 10 hour’s drive along the Mahendra highway to reach there or 30 minute fly to Biratnagar and 1 hrs drive by road or 5 days Sun koshi rafting to reach Koshi tappu jungle safari camp.
The reserve is named after the biggest river of Nepal, the Koshi, it is an exciting alternative destination for visitors who have already visited Chitwan and Bardia National Park. Koshi Tappu jungle is spread on both sides of Sapta Koshi River.
The blue waters of Koshi River and the grass land, lush green forest on both sides make this place an attractive vacationer spot. Koshi tappu safari trip is conducted in the morning as well as evening. During the ride on the elephant back visitors are thrilled by watching the various birds and animals that sit along the river bank.
Barrage, a downstream of Koshi River is the most ideal place to watch different species of birds; during winter, several species of migratory birds from Siberia and Tibet arrive here in October to February. Gharial crocodile, boars, hogs, deer and jackal are the other animals found in Koshi Tappu jungle. We offer different packages for Koshi Tappu jungle safari. Koshi tappu reserve is one of the finest birding sites in Asia; it is the bird’s watchers paradise.
The tourists who arrive at Koshi Tappu can go for bird watching in the nearby areas by walk. We provide a naturalist guide to explore surrounding. Visitors go for the nature walk in morning as well as evening. They can go for an exciting raft trip along the Sapta Koshi and view various species of water birds, dolphins, “Arna” water buffaloes and other aquatic animals.
After the canoe trip the visitors will be taken back to the camp where they can relax and have their meals. Nature guide will accompany them during the trip; tourist can go to the Koshi Barrage to see more types of birds and fresh water dolphins.
At the end of the Koshi Tappu Jungle safari, travelers are either taken back to Biratnagar Airport or drive back to Janakpur, Chitwan, Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara. Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain (8,463m), can be seen on a clear day. 2 nights 3 Days, 3 nights 4 Days, and 4 nights 5 Days Koshi Tappu jungle safari packages available with us.
Koshi tappu jungle safari itinerary
2 Night / 3 Days Koshi Tappu safari package
Day 01: Upon your arrival at Biratnagar or Laukahi bus stand our representative receive you and transfer to jungle camp resort welcome drinks and introduction to your room, freshen up and briefing session, lunch, nature walk for bird watching, evening cultural program, dinner and briefing about next day program.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast, bird watching, nature walk, lunch elephant back safari, see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and gangetic dolphins, dinner and briefing about next day program.
Day 03: Wake up call, breakfast, jeep safari, visit to pink tower, lunch and then departure to Kathmandu.
3 Night / 4 Days Koshi Tappu safari package
Day 01: Upon your arrival at Biratnagar or Laukahi bus stand our representative receive you and transfer to jungle camp resort welcome drinks and introduction to your room, freshen up and briefing session, lunch, nature walk for bird watching, evening cultural program, dinner and briefing about next day program.
Day 02: Wake up call, breakfast set out for full day excursion on boat and jeep safari, packed lunch, and see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and gangetic dolphins including a visit to pink tower, dinner and briefing about next day program.
Day 03: Wake up call, breakfast, bird watching nature walk, pack lunch, swamp partridge, black necked stork, buntings, and bulbuls watching; elephant back safari, dinner and briefing about next day program.
Day 04: Wake up call, tea/ coffee, bird watching, breakfast departure to Kathmandu.
Service include
#Hotel accommodation in Koshi Tappu twin sharing basic
#Full board meal (B.L.D.) during Koshi Tappu safari period
#Jungle Activities like Elephant ride, Jungle walk, bird watching, Jeep safari nature tour on choice.
#Transportation to Koshi Tappu by Coach/ Private vehicle/ Rafting /or flight on choice (flight, Rafting and Private Vehicle cost extra).
#An experienced Nature safari guide trained by government of Nepal
#Government / Local taxes, Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve entrance fees.
#Bus Park/ airport pick up and drop.
Service exclude
*Personal expenses like phone, bar bill, laundry, beverages etc
*Travel / medical insurance
*Meals on the way of journey by flight / private vehicle
*Flight fare and Airport tax (we arrange on request)
*Private vehicle cost (we arrange on request)
*White water rafting trip cost. (We arrange on request)
*Emergency evacuation cost.
*Tips for Guide, driver as well as other staff
*Other unexpected cost due to delay, strike etc
Trip note
Base Camp Excursion, Kathmandu, Nepal always thinking about guest’s safety; it is our paramount concern whilst traveling with us. Jungle safari in Nepal is adventure tour we reach wilderness jungle to see wild animals, birds and natural wonder. Please note that nature tour guide has briefing you about jungle activities, behaviors of animals and what to do and what not to do while you are traveling on jungle. It is not sure what happened in jungle because National park is the habitats of dangerous wild animals like tiger, Rhino, Bear etc. We strongly request you always follow the Nature guide instruction for safety and not to tease the wild animals, make your thrilling wilderness experience Nepal wildlife Koshi tappu safari trip memorable forever.
Additional information
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