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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

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  • DestinationNepal
  • Duration7 Days
  • DifficultyEasy
  • ActivityTours
  • Max Altitude1400m
  • Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • TransportFlight
  • Start & End PointKathmandu
  • Best SeaosnMarch-May, Sep-Dec

Trip Highlights

  • Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve covers an area of 175 sq. Km
  • Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is home to many endangered animals.
  •  More than 280 species of Birds in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
  •  Jan-May and Sept-November are the best travel times to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.

Overview of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is one of Nepal’s renowned wildlife reserves. It is known for its richness in biodiversity and natural environment. As it’s home to many endangered animals and bird species. 23 % of the total land is covered to protect all endangered species.

There are national parks, wildlife reserves, conservation areas, and hunting reserve areas in numbers 9, 3, 6, and 1, respectively. Because of the severity of biodiversity, it is also one of the world’s tourist destinations. There is a good balance of nature in the parks and wildlife areas.

However, most of Boundless Adventure’s clients went to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve after Trekking in the Himalayas and on Helicopter tours. Contact us for the best price, itinerary, and Cost for 2025 and 2026.

The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Eastern Nepal, in Saptari, Sunsari, and Udayapur. It covers a vast area of the Koshi River, with blue waters and lush jungle areas on either side.

Which is the attractive central element of the reserve. It covers an area of 175sq. Km in the lowland Terai. In 2oo5, the reserve and Koshi Barrage were known as one of Nepal’s 27 important bird areas.

Koshi Tappu Reserve is the homeland of 200 species of fish, wild buffalos, hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, bluebell, jackals, Asian elephants, wild pigs, smooth-coated, and golden jackals.

In the Koshi River Ganges river dolphin, two toad species, nine frog species, six lizard species, four snake species, 11 turtle species, and gharial and mugger crocodile are recorded.

You will also be mesmerized by the colorful birds. There is the Indian Nightjar, dusky eagle owl, black-headed Stonechat, striated grassbird, large adjutant stork, Pallas’s fish eagle, common goldeneye, and gull-billed tern.

The vegetation of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a mixture of deciduous riverine forests, grasslands, and marshy vegetation. Riding in the back of an elephant or riding the jeep the way you are comfortable, we explore the whole reserve. The delightful birds found in the Koshi River make it more picturesque.

If you want to enjoy nature thoroughly, January-May and November are the best Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Tour seasons.

Best seasons of the Tour

That’s why rare species that are not found worldwide are found here. March, April, May, September, October, and November of  2025 and 2026 are the best seasons of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Anyone can quickly contact us by email or WhatsApp at +977 9851033819 for price details, cost details, itinerary, and tours.

Accommodation in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Standards to luxury accommodation available in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. However, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is famous for the many different types of birds and mammals. You can join such a tour, including your touring time in Nepal.

Detailed Itinerary

Boundless Adventure has carefully made the seven-day itinerary for Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. The itinerary provides the day-to-day schedule for the tour, which is seven days and six nights long.

The journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve commences with a Drive/flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. However, The first day is for arrival in Kathmandu, and the second is for sightseeing in Kathmandu, so the journey towards the wildlife reserve begins on the third day. Yet, the itinerary is customizable, and travelers can prepare it per their desires.

Day01

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Max Alt.1400m
Duration15 Min
AccommodationHotel
MealsMeals Not Included

The first step to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is to arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. Upon your arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your Hotel. After checking in at the Hotel, get some time to freshen up and rest. In the evening, we wholeheartedly welcome you to our office for a debriefing of the upcoming days. However, we are okay with visiting you at your Hotel. Your accommodation and dinner for the day is at your Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day02

Kathmandu sightseeing

Max Alt.1400m
Duration30 MIn
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast Included

Good morning! It is your first morning in Nepal, so we make this day remarkable. To enhance your tour, Boundless Adventure has included Kathmandu sightseeing on your second day. We will pick you up from your Hotel early in the morning and take you to Kathmandu’s four different UNESCO Heritage Sites.

The drive first takes you to Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka. During your visit, the intricate wood carvings of the temples and monuments inside will attract you.

The drive moves towards Swayambhunath, an ancient religious complex on a hilltop. On Swayambhunath, you can appreciate the 360-degree view of Kathmandu Durbar Square, circumambulate the major Stupa, and participate in Buddhist practices.

Boudhanath Stupa is the next destination after Swayambhunath. The Stupa is the prominent religious site for Buddhist follower and a most-visited tourist destination in Kathmandu. You can appreciate the structure and beauty of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, Boudhanath. Also, you can get involved in the Buddhist religious practices you’ve experienced in Swayambhunath.

The day ends with a visit to the Pashupatinath temple. The temple lies on the bank of Bagmati and is a sacred Hindu site. You can appreciate its architectural beauty. Also, you will witness night flame work, locally known as “Sandhya Aarati.”

After a pleasant visit to some prominent sites in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your Hotel. Have a hearty meal and sound sleep at your Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day03

Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (80m) and drive to Koshi Tappu Camp

Max Alt.72m
Duration45 Min
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

The actual journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve begins today. Get ready by finishing your morning meal, and we will pick you up from your Hotel to start your way towards Koshi Tappu. To reach Koshi Tappu, you must first go to Biratnagar. Flight and ground transportation are two options to get to Biratnagar from Kathmandu. It takes around 10 hours to reach Biratnagar from Kathmandu by ground transportation and 30 minutes by flight.

Thereupon, you arrive in Biratnagar; we will take you to the Koshi Tappu camp. It is approximately one and a half hours of scenic drive from Biratnagar to Koshi Tappu Camp. Your overnight stay and dinner will be at the Koshi Tappu resort.

Day04

Full day Excursion

Max Alt.81m
Duration3 Hours
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day four is your full excursion day in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. In the early morning, after breakfast at your resort, we will take you to the wildlife reserve of Koshi Tappu. On the day, you will be boating on the Sapta Koshi River. The boating allows you to see the surrounding environment, birds, and other wildlife, including marsh crocodiles, wild water buffalo, and Gangetic Dolphins.

You will return to your resort after exploring the surrounding areas and boating. At night, you can enjoy a fire camp and barbeque—your accommodation and dinner are at the resort.

Day05

Birdwatching and Jungle Safari

Max Alt.81m
Duration3 Hours
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

The fifth day is your final day in a Koshi Tappu. In the early morning, you will go sightseeing with the birds at Koshi Tappu. With the view of the rising sun, you will witness numerous birds in the Wildlife Reserve. After watching the bird, you will go on a jungle safari. Elephant’s back and jeep are two options for Jungle Safari.

During a jungle safari, you will get a close view of numerous flora and fauna in the wildlife reserve. Water buffalo, Asian elephants, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boar, smooth-coated otter, and golden jackal are some unique mammals of the wildlife reserve you can witness during a Jungle Safari.

After the Jungle Safari, you can enjoy fishing before returning to the resort. The day’s accommodation and meal are at the resort.

Day06

Fly or drive to Kathmandu

Max Alt.72m
Duration3 Hours
AccommodationHotel
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

On day six, you will say goodbye to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and drive towards Biratnagar. A one-and-a-half-hour scenic drive takes you to Biratnagar. You can choose either to fly or take ground transportation from Biratnagar to Kathmandu.

After you arrive in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your Hotel, where you will have an overnight stay and dinner.

Day07

Final Departure

Max Alt.1400m
Duration15 Min
MealsBreakfast Included

Your journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve ends here, and we have to say goodbye to you. According to your flight schedule, we will drop you off at the airport. Have a safe flight.

Trip Note: We have more attractive tour packages if you can manage your time for them. They are exciting Nepal Himalaya flights, River rafting, Nagarkot tour, Namobuddha tour, and Kathmandu-Pokhara-Lumbini tour.

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Essential Questions

Where is Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserved located?

In eastern Nepal, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is in the Udayapur district at Sunsari, Saptari. It is a Ramsar site and a protected area established in 1976 on the floodplains of the Koshi River in the Terai region. With elevations ranging from 75 m to 81 m, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is also a buffer Zone.

What are the animals found in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve?

Koshi Tappu is home to numerous animals, including some rare ones. The wildlife reserve has 31 species of mammals, including the Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, hog deer, spotted deer, wild boar, and golden jackals. Among the 31 species of animals, the wild water buffalo is endangered as it is the last animal population in Nepal.

Is Koshi Tappu the smallest wildlife reserve in Nepal?

With an area of 175 square kilometers, the Wildlife Reserve of Koshi Tappu is the smallest in Nepal. Despite its small area, the wildlife reserve has a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for biodiversity enthusiasts and conservationists. Thus, Its size does not reduce its importance; Instead, it emphasizes the vital position of small reserves in preserving unique ecosystems and species.

Why is Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve famous?

Koshi Tappu is primarily famous for protecting wild water buffalo. The wildlife reserve is also well-known for bird watching, as it is where the highest number of birds resides: 527 (including resident and migratory). Of those 527 species, 12 are globally endangered species.

Why do people visit Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve?

Several people visit Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve yearly to explore the habitat of various flora and fauna. Conservationists and biodiversity enthusiasts also visit the area to learn about its multiple aspects. Likewise, visitors explore the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, reserved for bird watching, especially during winter, when many migratory birds from China, Siberia, and Mongolia are visible in the reserve.

Why is the Koshi Tappu reserve important?

Koshi Tappu is essential for the preservation of various flora and fauna. As wildlife conserves the last remaining population of Wild Water Buffalo, the reserve is necessary for its protection. Similarly, Koshi Tappu is vital for the management of other endangered species.

How much is the entrance fee of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve?

The entry fee to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve varies by nationality. It is Rs.1500 for foreigners and Rs.750 for SAARC individuals. However, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve tour package covers the entry fee, so travelers don’t need to worry about paying an entrance fee.

Are there accommodations available within Koshi Tappu?

While accommodations are unavailable within the wildlife reserve, vast options are outside the Koshi Tappu Reserve. Your tour package covers the accommodation cost with a three times meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at the standard hotel during your visit. If you prefer a more luxurious option, let us know, and we will manage it, but at an extra cost.

What is the cost of a Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve tour?

The duration of the trip, the type of accommodation you prefer, any special requests, and the level of luxury you choose can all affect the cost of a Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve tour. Similarly, the number of groups you are touring also affects the price, as Boundless Adventure provides exclusive group discounts for the tour.

Can I pre-book the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve online for Spring?

Yes, you can pre-book the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve online and, of course, in Spring, which is an ideal time to tour the reserves. Boundless Adventure has an online booking facility, so you can directly prebook the trip without worries. If you have any queries or special requests, don’t hesitate to contact us via WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.

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