Koshi Tappu Bird Watching

Koshi Tappu is easily accessible from Biratnagar after half and an hour drive. Biratnagar is well connected by road (519 km) and has several flights from Kathmandu. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the flood plains of the Sapta Koshi in Saptari and Sunsari districts of Eastern Nepal. The Reserve covers 175 sq.km and was established in 1976. The vegetation is mainly tall Khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khairsissoo, scrub forest and deciduous mixed riverine forest. The Reserve offers an important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100 individuals) of Wild Buffalo are found here. Other mammals residing here are hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer and blue bull. A total of 423 species of birds are recorded here, including 20 types of ducks, two types of ibises, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridges and Bengal Floricans. 183 species of different birds are recorded daily in this area. Visitors can see minimum 100 types of birds in a day.

Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet bird watching guide for a briefing about the trip.

Day 02 - Kathmandu City Sightseeing - Sightseeing trip to Kathmandu city, Swoyambhunath, Patan city.

Day 03 - Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour - Sightseeing trip to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur.

Day 04 - Drive to Phulchowki for Bird Watching Tour

Day 05 - Flight to Biratnagar, Drive to Koshi Tappu for Bird Watching Tour

Day 06 - Bird Watching Tour on Koshi Tappu

Day 07 - Drive Koshi Tappu to Biratnagar and fly to Kathmandu.

Day 08 - Free Day in Kathmandu for shopping

Day 09 - Transfer to the airport for international departure.