Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari

Overview of Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari

Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari in Nepal is a jungle trip to spot Wildlife and birds and Explore the Beauty of Nature. “The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a must-see destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers visiting Nepal. The reserve is named after the Koshi River, Nepal’s largest river, and is located north of a kilometre-long barrage, creating a wetland habitat perfect for birdwatching. In the eastern part of Nepal, the reserve covers 175 sq km and is home to a diverse range of species, including the Asiatic buffalo and over 350 bird species.

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Essential Information - Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari

The best months to visit the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are October to March when clear skies and mild temperatures make it ideal for spotting migratory and local birds. During this time, visitors can also glimpse the majestic Himalayan peaks, including Makalu I, the fifth-highest mountain in the world.

There are many ways to explore the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, including nature walks, jeep safaris, and cultural tours. Visitors can also go tiger and elephant tracking or visit the crocodile breeding centre. Dolphin sightings are also possible on the Koshi River.

Besides its abundant wildlife, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is also home to various snakes, lizards, and other reptiles, as well as ungulates like wild water buffalo, blue bull antelope, and hog deer. The reserve is a haven for birdwatchers, with species like the black-necked stork, greater adjutant stork, lesser adjutant stork, Baer’s pochard, red-necked falcon, Bengal florican, great stone plover, black-bellied tern, and dusky eagle owl all found within its borders.

The best months to visit Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are from October to March, when the weather is mild and transparent, making it easier to spot various bird species.

Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari Tour at Koashi Tappu Wildlife Reserve: A Nature Enthusiast and Birdwatcher’s Paradise in Nepal

• Named after the Koshi River, the largest river in Nepal
• Covering 175 sq km in eastern Nepal and is home to a diverse range of species
• Ideal for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, with over 350 bird species
• The best months to visit are for clear skies and mild temperatures from October to March.
• Includes migratory and local birds, as well as tigers, elephants, crocodiles, and dolphins
• Offers a variety of activities like nature walks, jeep safaris, cultural tours, and tiger and elephant tracking
• A haven for birdwatchers with species like a black-necked stork, Baer’s pochard, red-necked falcon, and more
• It is also home to snakes, lizards, ungulates, and other reptiles.

Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari Outline Itinerary

• Day 1: Fly to Biratnagar (1 hour) and Drive to Hotel(1.5 hours )
• Day 2: Exploration of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
• Day 3: Drive to Biratnagar and Fly back to Kathmandu