Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, gazetted in 1976, was established mainly to preserve the habitat for the remaining population (a little over 160) of rare wild water buffaloes.
The reserve extends 175 sq. km. to the north of the one kilometre-long
barrage that spans the Koshi River. The barrage is the best place in
Nepal to see migratory and resident marshland birds. The vast expanse of
the open water created by the barrage, and the marshes, lagoons,
sandbanks, mudflats and arable land that lie around it offer an
outstanding wetland habitat, thus making Koshi Tappu one of the Finest Bird-Watching Sites in Asia.
The most rewarding and regular wildlife outings at the
reserve will be on foot, exploiting the grasslands, river lagoons and
woodlands, and the vicinity of the barrage, a short drive away.
Day : 01
Arrive
Biratnagar airport drive to Koshi Tappu.
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 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
