Two Nights Threee Days Bird Watching & Safari
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, the best for the bird-watching covers 175 Sq. km. It was established in 1996. Numerous water-holes and marshes make this, one of the finest birding areas in Nepal. The grasslands support an important population of the Asiatic buffalo.
Gazetted in 1976, it was mainly established to protect the rare wild water buffaloes. The area of the reserve extends 175 sq. km. to the north of one kilometer long barrage that spans the Koshi River. The vast expanse of water created by the barrage, marshes, lagoons, mudflats and arable land that lie around it offers an outstanding wetland which has about to created one of the best and finest bird watching sanctuaries in Asia.
The ample scope for nature walks, which Koshi Tappu Wildlife Park offers is one of the most rewarding and greatest assets of this park. For those with curiosity and perseverance, walking within the reserve on-foot is the most profitable way of exploring the grassland, river lagoons and woodlands and vicinity of the barrage, just a short drive away.
The best time too visit this fabulous wildlife reserve is between October to March when much of the migratory and local birds can be sighted by the barrage and many of the river channels. Numerous Himalayan peaks including the Makalu I (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world can be seen during the clear time of the year.
Jungle Safari Snapshot
Total Duration Till Departure: 03 Days
Total Duration of Jungle Excursions: 02 Days
Itinerary
Day 1: a.m. Arrival and brief introduction of the facility and program.
1.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 p.m. Bird walk 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
7.30a.m. Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack 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)
6.30p.m. Cultural dance followed by barbecue dinner.
Day 3: a.m. Bird watching around the camp area or leisure.
8.00 a.m. Breakfast
9.00 a.m. Departure
Cost includes
On full board basis as per itinerary above.Ground transport etc.
Cost excludes
Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp200 per Jungle day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs and which is not mentioned above.
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Our Contact
Friends Adventure Team Pvt. Ltd.
P.O.Box. 21276, Kathmandu Nepal, Tel: +977-1-4364838, Fax: +977-1-4381031
Mobile: +977 9851027397, Email:lamateam@wlink.com.np
