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Group Size2
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ReligionsHindu
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GeographyForest/ Village/Plain
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DifficultyEasy
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Max Altitude1350m
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Ethnic PeopleTharu/ Brahmin/ Chhetri
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AccommodationHotel/ Guesthouse/ Lodge
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TransportationHotel/ Guesthouse/ Lodge
Overview
Nepal is the best place for bird watching. Nepal is home to 874 species of birds who visit the country over the course of a year. With the likes of Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Shuklaphanta National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, and the other wildlife conservation areas, Nepal has proven to be a friendly habitat to exotic wildlife. Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour is the delightful tour of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve which offers peaceful time with nature.
The reserve is located in the Terai region of eastern Nepal and is home to over 450 species of birds, including the endangered swamp francolin and Bengal florican. Some of the other notable birds found in the reserve include the lesser adjutant, black-necked stork, and the spotted eagle. The best time to visit for bird watching is during the months of October to March, when many migratory birds are present.
Established in 1976, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is the smallest protected park in Nepal. Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour is one of the famous activity in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is the haunt of intruding birds which makes it one of the favorite bird watching sites in Nepal. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is home to endangered and rare wildlife such as wild water buffalos, Bengal florican, Gaur, blue bull, Asian elephant, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boar, smooth-coated otter, golden jackal, Ganges river dolphin, and the other exotic wildlife.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve welcomes many local and migratory birds as it’s near Koshi Barrage. Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour features many intruding birds like Spot-billed Duck, Greater Painted Snipe, Black-necked Stork, Imperial Eagle, Comb Duck, Cotton Pigmy Goose, Swamp Francolin, Ruddy Crake, Black-bellied Tern, Indian Courser, Lesser Adjutant, Lesser Kestrel, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, White-tailed Eagle, etc.
Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour also features the tour of Tharu villages, cultural Tharu dance, exploration of Koshi Barrage, gentle rafting on Koshi River, and ultimate experience of being in nature. Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour is the best way to get out of the cage and enjoy the beauty of wildlife.
Amble Himalya is the leading travel and tour in Nepal and offers its clients an excellent service during their stay in Nepal. We have all kind of transportation facilities which will take you to places in Nepal. We seek to fulfill all the possible expectations of our clients.
Trip Highlights
- Observing a wide variety of bird species: The reserve is home to over 450 species of birds, including many that are endangered or rare.
- Searching for the endangered swamp francolin and Bengal florican: These birds are found only in a few places in the world, and Koshi Tappu is one of the best places to see them.
- Exploring the diverse habitats of the reserve: The reserve has a variety of habitats including wetlands, grasslands, and forests, which are home to different bird species.
- Spotting migratory birds: The reserve is visited by many migratory birds during the months of October to March, which provides an opportunity to see birds that are not commonly found in Nepal.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar
Day 2: Full day nature and bird watching activities at Koshi Tappu
Day 3: Full day cultural and bird watching tour with a visit to Chattara
Day 4: Fly back Biratnagar to Kathmandu
Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour Itinerary
On the first day of your bird watching trip to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, you will fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar enjoying the spectacular panorama of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Gaurishankar, Langtang and Ganesh Himal, you will fly to Biratnagar. Biratnagar is the second-largest city in Nepal and is located in the eastern part of the country, near the border with India. The flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar typically takes around 45 minutes. Upon landing in Biratnagar, you will take a couple of hour drive to reach the city of Inaruwa. You’ll then drive for another hour to reach a lodge in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Overnight at a lodge.
On the second day of your trip, you will be taken to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for a full day of nature and bird watching activities. Once you arrive at the reserve, you will be taken on a guided nature walk through the different habitats of the reserve. You will take a jeep-drive around Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. We explore the park and may get to see wild water buffalos, Crocodiles, Gaur, blue bull, Asian elephant, and the other animals playing around the dense forests.. Your guide will point out the different bird species and other wildlife that can be found in the area. You will have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of bird species including the endangered swamp francolin and Bengal florican, as well as many other rare and exotic birds. Some of the other notable birds found in the reserve include the lesser adjutant, black-necked stork, and the spotted eagle. You will also have the chance to spot migratory birds during the months of October to March, which provides an opportunity to see birds that are not commonly found in Nepal.. Overnight at a lodge.
On the third day of your trip, you will continue your bird watching activities at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and also have the opportunity to experience the culture and way of life of the local communities. Taking a short drive to Chattara, you will head towards a view tower in the park. We will book ourselves an elephant which will take us to the tower. From the tower, you can observe different species of birds such as Black-necked Stork, Imperial Eagle, Comb Duck, Cotton Pigmy Goose, Swamp Francolin, Ruddy Crake, Black-bellied Tern, etc. You can also learn about the Tharu culture and enjoy their cultural show in the evening. Overnight at a lodge.
After our delightful tour of the wildlife reserve, you will head back to the capital. You can agian relish the scenic view of the Himalayas throughout our flight.
Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour Price & Dates
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Koshi Tappu Bird Watching Tour FAQ's
We, currently, use a four wheel vehicle (average eight passengers) which is suitable even for off-roads. All seats are comfortable for adults as well as the young ones.
You can choose whether to stay in a hotel, a local home-stay, or a lodge. All kinds of accommodation available provide excellent service and hospitality and are cozy with all the basic facilities required. These accommodations are usually in the Wildlife Reserve vicinity making your access to the reserve easier.
At a hotel, you can choose to have continental, Chinese, Indian, or Nepali food. However, at a home-stay, you will be given typical Nepali food, and additionally you get to taste the ethnic food of the home owners. We provide you with mineral water, but any special dietary requirement must be brought by self. We, however, do cater for vegetarians. Alcoholic drinks are usually available at dinner, but are at your own expense.
Our tours are very safe as we keep our vehicle in check and the accommodation is chosen only after a thorough research. Except for the cases of natural calamities, our tours are usually risk free.
Since the tours mostly feature drives rather than rushed walks, you need to be fit for our tours. While touring on foot, you can use stick for uneven grounds, but you should be okay as Koshi is a plain land and doesn't require physically challenging walks.
The tour can be done in any time of the year, but it is preferable to travel during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to mid-December).
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Group Size2
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ReligionsHindu
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GeographyForest/ Village/Plain
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DifficultyEasy
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Max Altitude1350m
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Ethnic PeopleTharu/ Brahmin/ Chhetri
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AccommodationHotel/ Guesthouse/ Lodge
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TransportationHotel/ Guesthouse/ Lodge