Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Trip Information

A premier location in Nepal for bird watching.

The Kosi Tapu and the Kosi Barrage in east Nepal provide one of the best places in Nepal to view migratory waterfowl, waders, and shorebirds during the winter months. Many species not recorded elsewhere in the region have been seen here. Thousands of birds congregate here in January and February before they migrate north when the warm weather begins. Kosi Tapu Tented Camp situated on the fringe of the reserve provides the only accommodation to date. Well qualified nature guides take the guests out on walks, jeep drives and boat rides to look for birds and the wild buffalo found only here in Nepal. It is possible to combine this tour with Sun Kosi Raft Trip or with treks in the eastern hills or with Darjeeling / Sikkim extension.

Bardia National Park situated in western Terai of Nepal is one of largest undisturbed parks in the region. The park is the home to many endangered animals, reptiles and birds - including the elusive Tiger. Some years ago several one-horned rhinos where Translocation here from Chitwan. Over the years Bardia has also been a good place for tiger viewing - a rare event anywhere. Recently sightings of a group of wild elephants have further enhanced the wildlife experience possible in this beautiful and unspoiled sanctuary. The Bardia Lodge and Tented Camp provides comfortable accommodation and outings in this unique park set on the banks of the Karnali River. A stay in this park can be combined with a raft trip down the Karnali and Bheri rivers or with a trek to Dolpo, Rara Lake or Humla in far western Nepal.

Day : 01 
Arrive Biratnagar airport. Drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife camp. 
1300 Hrs : Lunch 
1500 Hrs : Birding in the nearby surroundings. 
1900 Hrs : Dinner. 

Day : 02 
0530 Hrs : Wake up call.
0600 Hrs : Morning nature walk nearby.
0800 Hrs : Breakfast.
0900 Hrs : Gentle wildlife rafting on the Sapta Koshi river with guides. View some of the water birds, water buffaloes, dolphins, marine and jungle wildlife. End boat trip by the bank of the river and have picnic lunch. Short drive to the Koshi Barrage to view bird life and fresh water dolphins. Late afternoon return to the camp.
1900 Hrs : Dinner.

Day : 03
0530 Hrs : Wake up call.
0600 Hrs : Bird watching in the jungle near by. 
0800 Hrs : Breakfast. 
0900 Hrs : Departure to Biratnagar Airport. Fly back to Kathmandu 

(Accommodation in Safari Tents with furniture, all meals and activities) 

Tentative program based on a 3 nights stay 

Day : 01
Arrive Biratnagar airport. Ddrive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp.
1300 Hrs : Lunch 
1500 Hrs : Birding in the nearby surroundings. 
1900 Hrs : Dinner 

Day : 02 
0530 Hrs : Wake up call.
0600 Hrs : Morning nature walk nearby.
0800 Hrs : Breakfast.
0900 Hrs : Gentle wildlife rafting on the Sapta Koshi river with guides. View some of the water birds, water buffaloes, dolphins, marine and jungle wildlife. End boat trip by the bank of the river and have picnic lunch. Short drive to the Koshi Barrage to view bird life and fresh water dolphins. Late afternoon return to the camp. 
1900 Hrs : Dinner. 

Day : 03 
0530 Hrs : Wake up call. 
0600 Hrs : Bird watching in the jungle nearby. 
0800 Hrs : Breakfast. 
0900 Hrs : Birding along the dam of the Koshi River and the area of Pink Tower which crosses the Koshi Barrage. Picnic lunch at the Pink Tower. Late afternoon return to camp for dusk bird watching. 
1900 Hrs : Dinner. 

Day : 04 
0530 Hrs : Wake up call. 
0600 Hrs : Bird watching in the jungle nearby. 
0800 Hrs : Breakfast.
0900 Hrs : Departure to Biratnagar airport. Fly back to Kathmandu

Included in the Cost