koshi tappu wildlife reserve
It was established in 1976 and designated as Ramsar site in 1987. This is the first Ramsar site Of Nepal. It is protected area of Eastern Nepal and covers 175 suqare kilometer of wetlands. The elevation range is from 75 – 81 meter. Approximately 70 % of the reserve land area is covered in grasslands. Koshi is far the most important wetland staging post for migratory warders and waterfowl in Nepal & was considered one of the most important in Asia. The reserve contains Nepal’s last population of Asian Buffalo a globally threatened species other globally threatened species include Gangaes River Dolphin, Nilgai, Smooth Coated Otter, Asiatic Elephant, Gharial & Muggar Crocodile.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is supposed to be one of the finest bird sanctuaries in Asia and it is listed in Ramsar site.
The large numbers of 497 bird species has been recorded in Koshi Tappu & Barrage area.
2oo species of fish have been recorded most of which are resident , 2 Toad Species, 9 Frog species, 6 lizard species, 5 snake species, 11 Turtle species, 31 species of Mammals.
Birds to see at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Bengal Florican, Swamp Florican, Lesser Florican, Black - headed Ibis, Bristled Grassbird, Baer's Pochard, Palla's Fish Eagle, Imperial Eagle and especially important for wetland and grassland species.
I recommended you 3 Night 4 days program in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Access :- 5oo km from Kathmandu & 40 kilometer from Biratnagar
Kathmandu – Biratnagar 45 minutes by flight then 1 hour 45 minutes drive.
Day and night buses from Kathmandu leave regularly toward eastern districts. we can disembark from the the bus to Lauki along the East West Highway.From this point the park headquarters is only 3 kilometer.We will have to either Lauki or Prakashpur if we are travelling by public buses.
Kathmandu Koshitappu will takes around 10 to 12 hours by drive.
Koshi Tappu – Chitawan 300 kilometer 7 to 8 hours by drive.
Accommodation :- Resorts, Tented camp, Homestay facilities
Activites:- Jeep drive, Jungle walk, Rubber boat at Koshi river.
Good time to visit :- October to May
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is supposed to be one of the finest bird sanctuaries in Asia and it is listed in Ramsar site.
The large numbers of 497 bird species has been recorded in Koshi Tappu & Barrage area.
2oo species of fish have been recorded most of which are resident , 2 Toad Species, 9 Frog species, 6 lizard species, 5 snake species, 11 Turtle species, 31 species of Mammals.
Birds to see at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Bengal Florican, Swamp Florican, Lesser Florican, Black - headed Ibis, Bristled Grassbird, Baer's Pochard, Palla's Fish Eagle, Imperial Eagle and especially important for wetland and grassland species.
I recommended you 3 Night 4 days program in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Access :- 5oo km from Kathmandu & 40 kilometer from Biratnagar
Kathmandu – Biratnagar 45 minutes by flight then 1 hour 45 minutes drive.
Day and night buses from Kathmandu leave regularly toward eastern districts. we can disembark from the the bus to Lauki along the East West Highway.From this point the park headquarters is only 3 kilometer.We will have to either Lauki or Prakashpur if we are travelling by public buses.
Kathmandu Koshitappu will takes around 10 to 12 hours by drive.
Koshi Tappu – Chitawan 300 kilometer 7 to 8 hours by drive.
Accommodation :- Resorts, Tented camp, Homestay facilities
Activites:- Jeep drive, Jungle walk, Rubber boat at Koshi river.
Good time to visit :- October to May