Days: 4
Difficulty: Easy
When to go:Throughout the year

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is one of the best and finest bird watching sanctuaries in Asia. The wildlife reserve also serves as an ideal location to break the journey while en-route to Sikkim & Darjeeling for brief relaxing stay in the natural environment. During the short stay in the reserve you will get an opportunity to observe migratory birds from Siberia and Tibet in huge numbers not seen anywhere in other parts of Nepal. Besides, you will also get a chance to see the endangered crocodiles basking on the riverbank and dolphins floating in the Koshi River. Every few hours you will see different wildlife species come to bathe and drink in the river and also discover unique culture and traditional lifestyle of the indigenous people.

Trip Highlights: A nature lover's paradise Explore various exotic birds & rare wild buffaloes Enjoy boating and elephant ride Observe the local culture & tradition 4-wheel drive to the Koshi barrage for fishing Observe many migratory birds from Siberia and Tibet between November & February An ideal location to connect Sikkim & Darjeeling.

Day 1
Departure to Biratnagar by domestic flight or drive overland Upon arrival at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, the resort representative will meet you and transfer to the resort. You will be offered complimentary drinks and the operation manager will brief you about the program and facilities. Time Table and Program
1.00 P.M: Lunch
2.00 P.M: Bird watching excursion in the marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc.
6:30 P.M: Slide show on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner.

Day 2
6.30 A.M: Breakfast
7.30 A.M: Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with packed lunch to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower (full day)
6.30 P.M: Cultural dance followed by barbecue dinner.

Day 3
6:30 A.M: Breakfast
7:30 A.M: Bird watching excursion inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands and wetland habitat with packed lunch to see swamp partridge, black-necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc. 12.00 Lunch (During excursion)
2.00 P.M: Continue bird watching or optional elephant ride to watch Arna (wild water buffalo), blue bull, hog deer or fishing
6.30 P.M: Stargazing at night
7.00 P.M: Dinner

Day 4
6:00 A.M: Bird watching around the camp area or leisure.
8.00 A.M: Breakfast
9.00 A.M: Departure

Land transportation from Kathmandu to Biratnagar by private vehicle ( Car, Van or Bus)
Drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve by private vehicle
3 Night /4 Days Full Board Jungle Safari Activities in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
An escorted English speaking tour guide
Hotel/Resort accommodation with A/C Deluxe rooms on twin sharing
3 Meals a day ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Group medical supplies ( First Aid Kit)
Government/ Local taxes
Our guide insurance & salary

International Air Ticket
Any type of personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages & soft drinks, phonecalls, laundry & internet
Nepal Entry Visa Tips & gratuities to our staff
Emergency rescue evacuation if necessary

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