Safari in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Bird watching
Koshi Tappu
Wildlife Reserve, with an area of 175 square kilometers, is situated
in the embankments of the Sapta Koshi river system. The vegetation
consists mainly of grassland, scrub and deciduous forests. This
reserve is unique for its 100 or so surviving wild water buffaloes.
Other animals are the hog deer, wild boar, spotted, and the Gaur.The
species of birds total 280 here and includes 20 of ducks, two of
ibises, many storks, egrets, herons and the endangered swamp partridges
and Bengal floricans. The region is a resting place for migrating
birds not seen anywhere in Nepal. Endangered Gharial crocodiles
and Gangetic dolphins have also been sighted in the Koshi River.
| Nepal safari Safari in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve; 2 night/ 3 days |
Day 01 |
Arrival
in the resort and briefing about the program. Lunch. Bird walk
in the marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises,
snipes, waterfowl etc. or optional elephant ride. Slide sow
on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner. |
| Day
02 |
Breakfast.
Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack lunch
to see waders, waterfowls, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters,
wild water buffalo and gangetic dolphins including a visit to
Pink Tower (full day), cultural dance followed by dinner. |
| Day 03 |
Bird watching
around the camp area or leisure. Breakfast. Departure. |
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