Koshi Tappu Birdwatching Tour
Why Koshi Tappu Birdwatching?
- 485 species of birds, 31 species of mammals, 200 species of fish and 514 species of plants
- Escape from hectic and monotonous life
- Nature walk and peaceful setting
- Jeep Safari and Jungle Walk activities
- Best place to witness water buffalo
- Scenic flight with 360° view of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga
Koshi Tappu Reserve is one of the most generous place rendered by Mother Nature. This amazing site deserves absolutely no less attention when it comes to the magnificence of birds and mammals. Koshi Tappu lies in the Eastern part of Nepal and is the home to almost 485 species of birds alone, wild buffalo and other mammals and reptiles. The reserve has small area of just 175km2, but there are plethora of birds, animals and vegetation to explore. Koshi Tappu is not only famous for birds and animals but substantial part of Sapta Koshi River also lies in the reserve.
Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve has amazing wetlands and grasslands that is loved by the birds and aquatic animals. Birds flock at the ponds at its full glory satisfying your mind and soul. The flowering plants, and fresh water ponds makes the reserve the ideal place for most satisfying and authentic bird watching experience in Nepal.
The reserve is rich in its offering of species of birds like Greater Adjutant Stork, Red-necked Falcon, Indian Courser, Lesser Floricans, Spot-billed Pelican, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Faceted Duck and many other. Along with the residential birds, you can witness the large migration that takes place each year from Siberia in the winter. In addition to these amazing birds, Koshi Tappu Reserve is also the habitat of Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopards, Hog Deer, mugger crocodile, River Dolphin and of course the water buffalo (Arna)
The enchanting sounds and dance moves of amazing birds is not sight you see every day. So, Aarya Tara Travels herby offers you best and comfortable Koshi Tappu Birdwatching Tour. We have all the logistics required to make you trip a memorable one. From gears like binoculars, telescopes to expert naturalist and photographer, we have everything that you need in your trip. We also assure you the most delicious local authentic cuisines and comfortable night stay.
Jeep Safari, Jungle walk with the naturalist, village walk are some of the activities you can do boost overall trip experience.
Reaching the Reserve
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible via both roadway and airway. The Reserve is just 10 hour drive from the capital Kathmandu via Mahendra Highway (450km). You can also take flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu (45 Min) and drive for 2 hours to reach the reserve.
